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Masafumi Mori


Born in Nagoya in 1965. Graduated from Osaka University (Bachelor of Arts). Moved to the US in 2002 and currently lives in Los Angeles. Started translating subtitles for movies, documentaries and TV dramas in 2009. Published a non-fiction work, "Laugh at Hollywood" (Shogakukan Shueisha Productions) in 2012. Currently works as a quality control specialist for the localization of various entertainment content for Japan. "The God of Makisu" is his first work of fiction.

(Updated September 2017)


Stories from This Author

God of Sushi Rolls

Sept. 13, 2017 • Masafumi Mori

As I retire tonight, I am racked with an indescribable sense of guilt. I've been making sushi here in Little Tokyo for 55 years...or maybe I should say rolling sushi for more accurate information. The world has changed dramatically since I invented the "Triple T Roll" in 1963. At the time, sushi was only for Japanese Americans and a few foodies. Most Americans were averse to raw fish, and some customers even took the trouble to peel off the nori …

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