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Nanako’s Yūrei (幽霊 ghosts)

I'm working on my first novel based on my Japanese American family secrets and publish sections of it as short stories or essays. I also write book reviews of books I especially enjoyed and find helpful on my writing journey.

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  1. Issue · Oct 1, 2026

    Opening My Pandora’s Box (opens the original)

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  2. Issue · Sep 1, 2026

    Christopher Nolan is No Homer (opens the original)

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  3. Issue · Jul 27, 2026

    My World Cup Soccer Story (opens the original)

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    For my son, Thomas, who rents a loft apartment in Pioneer Square, World Cup Soccer made this a summer to remember. Through him and his brother, Joe, I became an overnight soccer fan. Over a hundred thousand people gathered at watch parties and parades in Seattle. There were crowds gathered in front of big screens all over the city. One of the most popular watch parties was at Occidental Square, very close to Thomas’ place. The old red brick square would fill up with screaming, jumping, clapping

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