Haitians in Japan

Naomi Osaka, is she Japanese because her mother is Japanese? is she Haitian because her father is Haitian? is she American because she grew up in America?

People are asking and raising question about her identity in Japan and in Haiti as well.

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Look at this photo... Haitian-Japanese Tennis player Naomi Osaka kissing her 2018 US Open Grand Slam championship trophy.

It was a great day for Naomi Osaka. She is the first Japanese tennis player to win a Grand Slam singles tournament, defeating Serena Williams in the final of the 2018 US Open. First Haitian also since her father is Haitian.

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Here is a photo of Haitian-Japenese tennis player Naomi Osaka at the 2018 US Open.

Naomi Osaka was born in Japan to a Haitian father. She started playing tennis at the age of three while living in Japan.

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Watch this video... Tennis Player Naomi Osaka tells journalist how her Haitian culture and Japanese culture help shaped her into who she is today. What about the American culture? Well... Watch and listen...

The journalist didn't even bother to ask her about her Haitian heritage. How nice of Naomi Osaka to set the record straight.

What do you think?

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