Discover Nikkei, the international platform dedicated to documenting and exploring the experiences of Japanese communities around the world, recently published an article about the upcoming Peruvian feature film Okaeri: The Spy of the Rising Sun. Written by Hiro Ramos Nako, the piece offers an in-depth reflection on the film’s narrative and historical foundations. The article traces the little-known history of the Japanese Peruvian community during World War II — particularly

"Cinema with Kimochi, the history of the Peruvian Nikkei Community and its adaptation to the big screen" was an event organized by the Peruvian Japanese Association, held at the Peruvian Japanese Cultural Center. The panel discussion included Camila Murayama Tagami (writer and director of "Okaeri"), Caroline Gibu (cultural promoter) and Fernando Nakasone (investigator). The three of them explored the history of the Japanese immigration in Peru, the cultural significance of o