"Adding up from scratch," a Japanese expat's wife reflects on her 4-year stay in Sydney

Mikiko Hanasaki

Credit: Mikiko Hanasaki

Mikiko Hanasaki came to Sydney amidst the Coronavirus outbreak as a family member of a Japanese expat. During her stay, she visited various places, including Cowra in New South Wales (NSW) for 8 times , and spent a fulfilling four years as a volunteer Japanese guide at the Art Gallery of NSW.


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