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Akiko Hara

Freelance contributor

Akiko Hara is a Vancouver-based writer. When she is not writing, Hara likes to play and work with young children as a speech therapist. She was born in Japan and has lived in Vancouver since 1995.

    Latest from Akiko Hara

    First Person

    I love my electric car but I didn't realize my life would revolve around charging it

    Motivated by the climate crisis, Akiko Hara switched to an electric vehicle. But it’s become a bigger lifestyle decision than she had anticipated.
    Canada
    First Person

    I used to feel stuck during rush hour traffic — but now I've come to appreciate it

    A beautiful, unexpected moment of shared camaraderie changed Akiko Hara’s view of the dreaded rush hour commute.
    Canada