March: Miki Hamano

Winter, 2019

March Playmate Miki Hamano grew up in rural Japan—but as you’ll see, this free spirit is as American as they comeWhen you’re young, you can do anything.I came to the United States as an exchange student when I was 19 years old. Until then, I had never been outside Japan. I first went to Palm Desert for three years, then I moved to San Francisco and got my business degree. It was really difficult because I didn’t speak any English—but at the same time, it was an adventure, so I loved it. I learne...