The Hafu It
The Hafu It
Kiyoko + Sakura
The Hafu It is an independently produced podcast, hosted by Kiyoko Sugimoto (she/her) and Sakura Yoshida (she/her). It is a weekly series where the women discuss different topics in an unscripted manner. Topics range from the Japanese Canadian experience to what’s Hapa-ning in current affairs and pop culture, all through the lens of two hafu millennials.
Ep. 26 - Mixed Skincare
Last season we talked Mixed Hair! We figured it was only fair we touch upon that mixed skin, henny. From Saku's experience dealing with cyctic acne to Kiyoko's Proactive mishaps, there's a little something here for everyone! How did growing up mixed effect YOUR skin care routine? Tune in every month for a new episode of season 2 of the Hafu it.
Jun 27, 2022
1 hr 20 min
Ep. 25 - Shitsureishimasu!
久しぶり!Hold onto your wigs! We're back with another episode. Your favourite hafu's are back, recording on opposite sides of the pacific. Tune in for Japan updates, Sakura's current plans, and the future of this podcast! It's a real mess, but we're glad to sit down with you again.
May 30, 2022
1 hr 7 min
Ep. 24 - Appudēto
It's been a while!We wanted to pop in for a short catch-up to update you all on what's been going on with us, where we're going, and what that means for season 2 of the Hafu It! Tune in to kiki with your favourite Hafu's!
Aug 11, 2021
54 min
VJLS-JH x Hafu It Ep. 4 - Rokusei?
*This week's episode contains mature content including mention of Japanese Canadian Incarceration, and dispossession as well as abuse. Please proceed with caution*This is it! Our Season 1/series finale. Thank you all for joining us thus far! Make sure you follow us so that you know when we will be returning!This week, we're talking about the future of our community. The Rokusei. 6th gen! With the loss of our culture embedded so deeply in our community, it's up to us and future generations to make sure that we persevere, and keep the culture alive! Let's get into it.We recommend not diving in too deeply if topics of redress and historical wrongs within our community are triggering for you. Please see the warning at the beginning of the episode for specific time frames. All love .
May 26, 2021
47 min
VJLS-JH x Hafu It Ep. 3 - Being Japanese Canadian
*This weeks episode contains mature content including mention of Japanese Canaidan Incarceration, and dispossession. Please proceed with caution*Welcome to Episode 3 of our collab with VJLS-JH! Being 3rd and 4th generations, it's difficult to link our Canadian identities with our Japanese heritage. Misinformation, intergenerational shame, and a laissez-faire attitude goes a long way in contributing to the imposter syndrome we all feel! This week, we're talking about what being Japanese Canadian meant to us growing up, versus what it means to us now. Tune in to hear us discuss traditions that were passed on to us, and ones that we adopted on our own as well as how they tie us to our community.Make sure you don't miss out on our series/Season 1 FINALE next Wednesday at 10am PDT! 
May 19, 2021
44 min
VJLS-JH x Hafu It Ep. 2 - A Homemade Pilgrimmage
This episode contains sensitive topics including mention of Japanese Canadian Incarceration and Intergenerational Trauma. Please listen with caution. Sending lots of hugs <3 This is it - the series title episode! A Homemade Pilgrimmage is exactly how it sounds. Tune in this week as Kiyoko and Sakura narrate what they both know about their family history, where that information came from, and what lengths they both have had to take to fill in the gaps! Get ready to hear some helpful resources to get you started on your research journey. Bring the tissues and get ready for a surprising demonstration of Kiyoko's' resources that unearth family history Sakura has NEVER heard of or seen before. Ya girls pulled out ALL the stops for episode 2 of our VJLS-JH collaboration for Asian History Month.
May 12, 2021
1 hr 2 min
VJLS-JH x Hafu It Ep. 1 - Our Issei
Alright, alright, alright! Welcome to the 1st of 4 episodes for the VJLS-JH x Hafu It series for AAPI History Month! This week, ya girls are talking about our issei. Tune in for stories spanning 4 generations, in which Kiyoko and Sakura compare what was passed on to them, versus what they had to find out on their own! To see our beautiful faces, be sure to check out the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel! 
May 5, 2021
49 min
Ep. 19 - Kintsugi
Golden veins, weaving their way across old, inherited, or even antique and highly valuable ceramics, Kintsugi serves a long-standing history with the Japanese value of preservation. This week, we're talking about the importance of respecting your possessions! Let's get into it.Make sure you tune in next week for our first episode in a 4-part series as part of the ExplorASIAN festival 2021 in celebration of Asian History month!
Apr 28, 2021
44 min
Ep. 18 - Maid Culture
This week, Sakura is taking on the form of an unearthly voice while we discuss maid culture! Join us on this spectral discussion spanning from historical maikos to where maids stand today in Japanese culture and all of the fetishizing that comes with that. 
Apr 21, 2021
50 min
Ep. 17 - Manga
M-ah-nga or M-á-nga? Tune in this week to hear our thoughts, as well as our nostalgic list of old faves from our earliest manga readings! It's not just a phase after all, ma!Content Warning: This episode contains some mention of self-harm, thoughts of suicide, and sex. Please proceed with caution.
Apr 14, 2021
50 min
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