In an article posted by Entertainment Tonight Canada, Asuka discussed her experience with anti-asian racism at the airport.

 There has been a recent uptick in violence against Asians in the USA. This is something Asuka feels strongly about.

“I hate it! I hate it! I don’t understand. It’s a waste of time to be hateful. Why people attack other people? We are people, right? I don’t understand. I hate it.”

Asuka has not been immune to getting racist comments as she discussed her experience at an airport last year around the time the COVID pandemic hit.

“I have only one experience with racism. It was around the time when COVID-19 started spreading. In America, I was at the airport. A woman came towards me. When she noticed me, she covered her mouth with her hand and ran away from me. I was shocked. It never happened before COVD-19. Oh my gosh. I didn’t understand. I was shocked.”

She also spoke about what non Asian people could do to help support Asians communities during this time.

“I think it’s important for non-Asians to understand and share the wonderful culture of Asians. I love Japanese culture such as anime and manga, cards and video games. I also love Japanese food such as sushi, sashimi, sukiyaki, takoyaki. I love beautiful nature. Some American people tell me they love Japanese anime such as ‘Dragon Ball’, ‘Naruto’. I’m proud of being Japanese.”