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I think we apply the word “hero” all too loosely, to many who may not deserve such a label. But have you ever heard of …
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I drew this cartoon in May 1995, Hideo Nomo’s first season as a Dodger. All those years ago, it struck me that besides being a …
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I’ve been to Japan three times. Over the course of those visits I had so many delicious meals; rich, deep curries; ramen noodles immersed in …
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From the very young age of three, Yurino Niyama has always known she wanted to be a ballet dancer. As she prepares for her debut …
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My grandmother grew up in Hiroshima. She was 11 years old on August 6, 1945. Many lives were lost along with countless stories. Her family …
When I was in elementary, it was just me, my baa-chan, and my mom in a cramped, but comfortable apartment in Lttle Tokyo. Every morning, …
The bricks of the plaza are damp with morning dew, and the lanterns hanging overhead are dark and still. The sky above is a dome …
“What’s in this box, Bachan?” Emi asked, handing the box to her grandmother as she sat down next to her on the couch. “I’m not …
On the second floor above a rowdy sushi bar and a brightly lit omiyage shop, The Dandy Lion was easy to miss. The only marker …
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I moved to a town covered in orange carpet that glistened in the sunlight. “That’s the California poppy. It’s beautiful like gold, isn’t it?” Dad …
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