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Bryan Washington Reads “Hatagaya Lore”

The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker

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Nostalgia in a Japanese Neighborhood

This chapter explores the narrator's connection to a vibrant neighborhood in Japan, reflecting on the transient nature of relationships through encounters with Sherry and her daughter Vanessa. It delves into themes of cultural identity, memories, and the bittersweet passage of time, capturing the essence of belonging amidst life's unpredictability.

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