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Miyuki Kokubu


Born in Fukuoka Prefecture. Currently living in Tokyo. Became interested in movies as a high school student, and began writing scripts and essays in college. After reading "Understanding the Depths of World History through Emmanuel Todd," he became interested in how world history has changed due to race and the differences in problems faced by different races. He submitted a work to the 9th Imagine Little Tokyo Short Story Contest, and it was selected as an honorable mention. He is currently planning a work on the theme of "youth."

(Updated June 2022)


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9th Annual Imagine Little Tokyo Short Story Contest
Rejuvenation

June 17, 2022 • Miyuki Kokubu

-10 years ago- This is my secret. No, it's a secret between you and me. There is a wall in Spring Street. Everyone lives on the right side and the left side. I am on the right side. Japanese people and people called "Nikkei" live there. On the left side, people different from us live. I have never been there. That is what I heard from my mom and dad and the people in the town. However, I was told …

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