One of the most profound struggles for Sakura has been beauty. Japan’s mainstream beauty ideals prize fair skin, straight hair, and delicate features. Sakura possesses none of these by birth.
“At school, they said my hair was ‘muzukashii’—difficult. So I let it grow wild like the savannah. On the train, old women clutch their purses. In the club, boys whisper, ‘half is so kawaii.’ Half is not kawaii. Half is a revolution. I am not half of anything. I am twice the dream.” Sakura Chan - Black African And Japanese 20Yo B...
As the world becomes more interconnected, the concept of cultural identity will continue to evolve. Sakura Chan's story represents the future of cultural identity, where individuals will increasingly embody multiple cultures and traditions. One of the most profound struggles for Sakura