Melanin Unscripted

Creatives, Tokyo

Documentary-maker and creative Amarachi Nwosu explores this in 'Women of Colour in Japan.' In the film Ameya, a photographer and filmmaker who is of Indian origin explains her time in Tokyo. Despite having been born there she still sometimes feels like an outsider.

Nigerian-American stylist and teacher Uzochi also details her experience as a Black woman living in the city, and the importance to carve out a place for other women of colour there.

Melanin Unscripted

Documentary-maker and creative Amarachi Nwosu explores this in 'Women of Colour in Japan.' In the film Ameya, a photographer and filmmaker who is of Indian origin explains her time in Tokyo. Despite having been born there she still sometimes feels like an outsider.

Nigerian-American stylist and teacher Uzochi also details her experience as a Black woman living in the city, and the importance to carve out a place for other women of colour there.