Emma has recently graduated from UC Berkeley, where she has studied Business Administration through the Global Management Program. Before TOKIHA, Emma served as her program’s Director of Marketing, and loves teaching tennis. Passionate about music and film, she aspires to find a career in the entertainment industry!

Christian is a UC Berkeley second year from San Diego, studying international studies and Japanese language. He loves reading and writing, and aspires to be an author someday. Beautiful words are the best! He also cooks quite often, and is learning to bake.

Seo is from Jeju Island, South Korea, and loves literature. She studies law and Japanese at UC Berkeley and is the editor for several student-led publications on campus. Seo envisions a career in international law, writing and illustrating storybooks, and running a book cafe by the beach in her hometown.

Paulina recently graduated UC Berkeley with a Bachelor's in Physics and a minor in Planetary Science. She aspires to contribute to the search for life beyond Earth and help remove barriers to education through policy advising. She enjoys hiking, reading, coffee, and road-tripping in search of beautiful views.

Momo studied Psychology and Social Welfare at UC Berkeley, receiving her master’s degree in 2022. Previously, Momo taught English to immigrants and refugees at Oakland International High School, and now she works in management at an NPO for children’s health and education.

Alicia studied Economics at UC Berkeley. She loves that she can serve others before self in the field of education. Her enthusiasm in learning about different cultures has sparked her love for traveling. She also walks her cats in her free time.

Koshi was born and raised in Japan. He is currently a fourth year student at Arizona State University studying Sustainability and loves to travel. He is passionate about sustainability and aspires to pursue a career in sustainable education around the world.

Haruna is a senior at Waseda university and studies international law. She was a camper at TOKIHA 2018 in Miura and wants to share that the feeling of being freed from the rigidities of life is universal with campers through this year's camp.

Hina studied Business Tourism at Arizona State University. She was one of the Japanese staff members in 2023. She is passionate about supporting Japanese students.

Karin was born in Japan but has lived abroad for 11 years. She is a senior at Otsuma Women's University majoring in American Culture. She aspires to become a diplomat or a flight attendant and travel the world.

Saki was born and raised in Gunma. She is currently a fourth year student at Meiji University studying Law. She loves photography, travel and music. She wants to pursue a career in journalism and media.

Kana was born and raised in Japan. She is a sophomore, currently majoring in Communication at Marietta College in Ohio. She loves to talk about anime and cultural differences, which she studied in her intercultural communication class. She plans to go to graduate school to learn more about intercultural communication.

Natsumi was born and raised in Japan, and is currently a student at the Faculty of Policy Studies at Keio University. During high school, she had the opportunity to study abroad in the Netherlands. Currently, Natsumi is interested in exploring how various fields, such as architecture and neuroscience, can enhance children's potential. In her free time, she enjoys hitchhiking and taking walks.

Maho is a 3rd year student studying International Relations at the University of the Ryukyus. She became interested in English as a junior high student after she met The Young Americans. This one of the reasons she chose her major. Maho currently works in Australia.

Mibu was born and raised in Japan, and currently studying Liberal Arts at International Christian University. Her major is undecided, but she is interested in music and culture. Mibu was a camper in TOKIHA 2019 and 2020. She enjoys talking with people to gain new perspectives.