I had known Regina Clark Salathe for 20 years, having taught her three children from toddlers, and recently 19-year-old Bella, their oldest, interviewed me on zoom. Over the years, I have even become acquainted with her family in the US! Regina and her husband Greg came to Japan in the late 1990s, both wanting a break from their hectic lives as lawyers in NYC and also having a desire to live in this part of the world. Japan captured Regina’s heart immediately, and her appreciation and love for the country are evident - the Salathe family is back in Japan for the third time! Currently, Regina is active with Democrats Abroad Japan and Asian University for Women - channeling her expertise in politics and education. Like myself, she is a “Japanophile” and has no plans on leaving this country that continues to impress.