Japanese

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“The Vanilla Kid” by Madison Barr, translated by Professor Junko Yamamoto (1470 words)

In this creative non-fiction essay, Madison Barr challenges the notion that vanilla is basic and boring.

“Spaghetti Sandwiches” by Lillian Wiley, translated by Professor Junko Yamamoto (2847 words)

On their nineteenth birthday, the narrator and their mother share a spaghetti sandwich, a comfort food inspired by their grandfather. Two weeks later, they leave for basic training, feeling homesick and anxious.