Existing While Black in Japan:

Online Peer Support Group

This weekly Sunday peer support group is for Black individuals who currently reside in Japan.

Peer support is defined as “people who share common experiences or face similar challenges come together as equals to give and receive help based on the knowledge that comes through shared experience.”

Blackness in this group is defined as the collection of sociohistorical experiences. If you exist in a Black body and experience Otherness in the context of Japanese society, this group is for you.

This support group is not to replace medical care or therapy. This group is not for emergencies or for those in immediate crisis. We are here to share our grievances, resources, and our triumphs without shame. Advice should not be given unless invited. Please note that this group shares personal and sometimes traumatic experiences. If you feel unwell during the group sharing, please feel free to excuse yourself at any time for your mental health.