What does Japan’s stance on dual citizenship mean for people living between Japan and the world? In this talk, documentary filmmaker Megumi Nishikura explores this question through her personal journey growing up between Japan and the U.S., and through her work on films such as Hafu - the mixed race experience and her current documentary on Japan’s Nationality Law and dual citizenship. Drawing on years of research and filming with people who live “in between,” Nishikura shares film clips from Hafu, behind-the-scenes insights, and a sneak preview of her forthcoming film on Japan’s Nationality Law. The event invites participants to reflect on what it means to be Japanese in a global world, and to engage in an open discussion about belonging, citizenship, and the real human impact of Japan’s nationality laws. Presentation will be followed up by a reception. 

This free public event will also serve as a fundraiser supporting the documentary's ongoing production. Donations are welcome but not required.

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Megumi Nishikura is a documentary filmmaker whose work explores identity, belonging, and the cultural intersections between Japan and the world. Her feature documentary film "Hafu - the mixed race experience" screened theatrically throughout Japan and aired on PBS and NipponTV. She produced "Fall Seven Times, Get Up Eight: The Japanese War Brides," which aired globally on BBC World News. In 2019, Megumi directed and produced "Minidoka," a short film about the Japanese American internment experience during WWII, which was published by TIME magazine. She is currently making a film about Japan's Nationality Law and the dual citizenship issue in Japan.  When she's not making her own films, Megumi works as a producer on docuseries for major streaming platforms.