Nikkei's 2016 Culture Show: Anywhere Door

On March 24, 2016 USC Nikkei Student Union hosted it’s 9^th Annual Culture Night: Anywhere Door. The organization puts on this show every year to “showcase aspects of traditional and modern Japanese culture….and to bring awareness to certain issues in the Japanese American community” according to Kyle Kurihara, Nikkei’s President of 2015-2016. This year they focused on the issue of post-graduation uncertainty that affects many college students.

The story followed Alex Okada, a pre-med senior who was hesitant to go to medical school because medicine was never his passion. In the midst of deciding what to do, he stumbled upon a pink door that could take him anywhere and change him into anyone. His skepticism quickly turned to amazement as he traveled to Japan and experienced what it was like to serve in the military, be a part of an idol group, and serve as a monk. He returned with a renewed sense of passion and respect for the Japanese culture.

The show also incorporated USC Kazan Taiko, USC Shinkendo, and KDB Hip-hop troupe.

Thank you to all the performers from USC Nikkei, USC Kazan Taiko, USC Shinkendo, and KDB Hip-Hop Troupe! All photos are credited to USC NSU Kyle Kurihara.

Sarah Kim

APASA Finance Director