Michinori: Journey of Life

Episode 7 | Alex Okuda-Rayfuse

Alex is a yonsei on his mother’s side. The son of former Ottawa Japanese Community Association (OJCA) president Sachiko Okuda, and grandson of NJCCA founding member Hiroshi Okuda, Alex grew up as an active member of the Ottawa Japanese community.
Alex studied at Queen’s University in Kingston, where he earned a BA (Hons) in History with a minor in Philosophy. Upon his return to Ottawa, Alex helped plan social activities for the 2017 NAJC Annual General Meeting and Conference. The experience of interacting with Nikkei leaders from other provinces and territories led him to join the board of the OJCA and the NAJC Young Leaders Committee (YLC).
With the OJCA, Alex has served as the lead organizer of the OJCA-Ottawa Japanese Cultural Centre (OJCC) Mochitsuki and is the editor of the Ottawa Japanese Activities Guide. With the YLC, Alex has helped oversee the Young Leaders Fund grant program and plan various events and initiatives to engage and connect young Nikkei from across Canada.
Alex currently works for Elections Canada, coordinating planning activities and supporting election administrators across the country. In his free time, he enjoys playing hockey, soccer, and various creative pursuits.
Alex is proud to continue a family tradition of community involvement. He looks forward to engaging with young Nikkei from across Canada, and working to share, honour and preserve the stories and legacies of the Japanese Canadian community.
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Listen to his journey in this episode.
 
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Episode 7 | Teaser

This Thursday, the 7th episode of Michinori will be launched featuring Alex Okuda-Rayfuse.He is a volunteer with @ojca_ojcc and @najc_national, assisting & leading the communication work in these incredible Japanese-Canadian organizations.Listen to how he got involved and why volunteering for the Japanese Canadian community is important to him this Thursday, September 28th!

Episode 6 | Alex Hobby

Alex is a dynamic podcaster with an insatiable curiosity for the world's diverse hobbies.
 
As the host of a popular podcast, he engages with individuals from across the globe, providing a platform for them to share their unique passions.
 
Beyond the microphone, Alex is also an aspiring board game designer, delving into the realm of game creation for the very first time, blending his love for storytelling and creativity to craft captivating gaming experiences. 
Listen to his journey in this episode.
 
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