Rika Lin aka Yoshinojo Fujima
What does it mean to be Asian American?
Know your identity and don't back down.
What motivates you to do what you do everyday? My family, my Yoda's, and some unknown force.
What do you worry about?
Too many people have to worry about essentials - how can/what can happen to change and improve the situation?
What brings you joy?
Family, Dancing, and food for/from friends.
What can’t you live without?
Coffee, nostalgic movie soundtracks, my mother and sister's holiday cooking.
What is your wish for the United States?
Cohesive compassion, cooperation, and consideration.
Ethnic background: Japanese
Current city & state: Schaumburg, Illinois
What role do you play, or want to play in making that wish come true? I can only do what I know to do and contribute the way I can.
Anything else you wish to say about being Asian American? It means you have more than one place to call home, to protect, to cherish, and to share.
“It (being Asian American) means you have more than one place
to call home, to protect, to cherish, and to share.”
— Rika Lin aka Yoshinojo Fujima, 2023
“Japanese Dance fan (Mai Ougi) is an item that can be used to focus.”
— Rika Lin aka Yoshinojo Fujima, 2023