This is not just a newsletter. It is a story of friendship and connection. It is the product of a friendship between two people, Alex and Yuko, and our shared love of Maine and Japan. We kept talking about all the amazing friendships and connections between Maine and Japan we had witnessed, and we soon realized we needed to share these stories and help create more connections. That’s how the idea for this monthly newsletter was born: “Bridging the U.S. and Japan in Maine: One Story at a Time.”

We hope you enjoy reading the beautiful stories of connections between Maine and Japan shared in this newsletter. Have your own story to tell? Reach out to us at jcaofmaine@gmail.com