Join us on The API Experience Podcast as we embark on an inspiring journey with Spencer Stevens, a Korean-American adoptee from St. Louis. Dive into Spencer's multifaceted life, where he immerses himself in Japanese exchange programs and language organizations, while also serving as the API AJET Block representative for Block 5. Marvel at his commitment to Japanese studies and his passion for the exhilarating sport of curling. Don't miss this captivating episode where Spencer, a leader in his community, shares his unique perspective, inviting us to embrace diversity, and inspire leadership in our own lives.

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In this episode of the API Experience, your host Kevin Lor sits down with Nathan Clemente, one of the API AJET National Representatives. As a first-generation Filipino Canadian, Nathan discusses the challenges and opportunities that come with living in Japan as a member of the Asian diaspora, as well as the cultural differences between Japan and Canada. Join us as we dive into Nathan’s life and discover if he has ever been successful in his search for REAL poutine in Japan.

Moving to Japan was a big challenge for her to step out of her comfort zone. Noelle is a 4th year ALT (Assistant Language Teacher) in the JET Program. She is also one of two API AJET National Representatives. She moved to Japan in the summer of 2019. After her first year as a municipal JET in the countryside of Japan, she was transferred to Ibaraki Board of Education as a prefectural JET. Noelle discusses her own API experiences, as well as the support differences between two different Boards of Education.

Host: Kevin Lor 

Co-Host: Hiro Edeza

Guest: Noelle Uba

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This newly created podcast will consist of interviews with actual API ALTs and CIRs from English teaching programs, such as the JET Programme and Interac!  With this podcast we will be covering the unique, but often unspoken, experiences of APIs living in Japan.

 This podcast is created with support from the Asian Pacific Islander Association for Japan Exchange and Teaching also known as API AJET.  API AJET strives to provide peer support for the English-speaking Asian Pacific Islander community in Japan, as well as raising local and global awareness about the diverse range of issues that this community faces.