Deep in Japan

Jon Hesse: Naturalized Japanese Citizen & Politician


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This episode originally aired in September 2023.

In this episode, I sit down with Jon Heese, a former bar owner who naturalized and became a four-time elected political representative in Japan. Born in Saskatchewan and raised in a Mennonite family, Jon’s path took him from rural Canada to the political halls of the Tsukuba Assembly. Whether you’re interested in life abroad, Japanese politics, or enjoy a good story of reinvention, this episode is not to be missed. To learn more about Jon and his story, click here


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