Courtney Minerva

Courtney's journey from San Antonio to Nihonmachi, a vibrant neighborhood known for its rich Japanese culture, was sparked by a confluence of passion and opportunity. Her fascination with Japanese culture began in college, where she took a Japanese language course to fulfill a foreign language requirement. During her final year at university, Courtney was selected for an internship with a renowned environmental organization that focused on sustainable urban development, based in Nihonmachi.