Culture in the Community

Embroidery by Anjali Figueira-Santos ’24

Drawing by Quang Pham ’24 

Paintings by Tam Ngo ’19 

Photo Book by Dalton Looper ’18 

A photo book for Creativity Forum with pictures from study abroad in Japan. 

Welcome Video for ’24 by Soka Student Union Executive Council

Cover of BTS’ “Dynamite” by Daiki Arai ’23 and Yusaku Nitta ’23

From Me to You Newsletters by Class Senate ’23

Class of 2023 Newsletters created by the Class Senate leaders. The newsletter includes their classmates’ updates, challenges, determinations, and messages! 

EduFuture Podcast by Leonardo Salvatore ’22 

A podcast created for a course on the philosophical foundations of Western education. 

Growing Up Mixed - A Conversation by Jessica Stockey ‘20 and Suzanna Stockey ‘19

A Tale of Three Tongues by Christa Niyeze ’24

Beyond C and D by Judy Li ’24

A Journey Towards My Hyphenated Identity by Monet Shinohara ’21

A Tour Guide by Emma Steer ’19

Reflections from Jaime Haynes GS ’16

The Train to Life by Pavitra Kavya ’09

Reflections from Ayako S. Yoshimura GS ’98

Reflections from Koichi Sakaguchi GS ’98

Reflections from Michael Riley GS ’96

Cover of “Love is an Open Door” in 7 Languages by Max Lau ’24 & Friends

My Chinese Class by Robert Merrill ’24

Culture Shock by Hidemi Shimbo ’22

Understanding the Meaning of Study Abroad by Mayuna Tomita ’22

Thoughts on China’s Examination-Orientated Education by Shunji Fueki ’20

Commencement Speech by Ryo Kondo ’05

Worried About Not Fitting in at Soka? by Wula Dawson ’05