‘Another organization was started by Christina Tashiro, who comes from Argentina, in Kumamoto Prefecture. Her group has no membership fee and includes Japanese men and singles who are interested in international exchange. “I have never given much thought to people’s nationality because I always want to say ‘I am a global citizen who loves Kumamoto,’” Tashiro said.’ http://www.tokyotimes.com/2013/ngo-tries-to-make-life-easier-for-foreign-wives-in-japan/