Spring 2022 | Welcome Edition by The TRAM

WELCOME EDITION |SPRING 2022

Table of 03

Welcome to Toyama Various

Rainfall Carson W. Berry

Poetry Miguel Rischmaui

Photos and Art Amber Shemesh and Martha DeCosta

Photos and Art Molly Bryant and Danielle Campbell

Olympics Interview Miguel Rischmaui

Toyama Cafes Amber Shemesh and Emma Laver

Engagement Emma Laver

Recommendations TRAM Team

Mother’s Day Alexia Diamond

Contents

L ' s r e o t t i t er d E Dear TRAMily, TRAM update! As some of you may know, this issue of TRAM was made by an entirely different team and new ALTs. So please bear with us, as we are trying to do new things! Since a lot of us came recently, we will have to create a community once again, and that is why TRAM is here. Many ALTs departed from Toyama last year. They held down the fort for those who had not arrived yet because of delays. Thank you, Sempais! But it has been two whole years since the pandemic began, and we’re sure everyone is becoming restless– or you might have already gotten restless before even getting here? Wondering when Japan will relax a bit, so we can visit our loved-ones, have our loved-ones visit us, or just travel. But rest assured, with seasons comes change! Now that winter has thawed away and spring has truly graced us with its presence, use this seasonal symbol of new life and new beginnings to get involved. Use TRAM as a resource and explore everything Toyama has to offer! Try new films, join new clubs, be the first to know about events but most importantly, have fun! As evident by the various submissions we’ve received and people we’ve interviewed, Toyama has a hidden, creative undercurrent. As TRAM staff, we’ve tried to tap into that stream and show you that behind the vast mountains and glowing squid, there is a community that yearns to express itself. With that, let's welcome new experiences, new people, and enjoy Toyama life. And as always, we’re looking for more voices from you, our wonderful community! If you’d like to share any ideas for TRAM or contribute, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Alexia Diamond, Amber Shemesh, Emma Laver, and Phoebe Jin AJET TRAM Reps ajet.newsletter@gmail.com

Cover Photo: Oleg Magni | pexels.com

Jasmin Moreno My new home is better than my old home because… The toilet seat is heated.

US >>> Toyama

Craziest thing that has happened so far? I was asked what I thought of my students during an interview for my school’s newspaper. I tried to use the word 活気 (kakki) to say they were very lively and genki students. Instead, I accidentally said they were ガキ (gaki), which can mean “brat”...

Alice Rees Something you already miss? Salt on the roads when it snows. Not that I hate the sprinklers here, but I wish they’d use salt too.

US >>> Toyama

One item on your Japan bucket list is... I found the Instagram account for a certain castle in Okayama that took in a stray cat after a typhoon and made him the “lord of the castle,” so I want to go see him in person!

Amber Shemesh How do you like your eggs? In shakshouka (I make a bomb shakshouka). First impressions of Toyama/Japan? How amazing it is that you can see the mountains anywhere you go. US >>> Toyama

Nathan Thompson Why did you come to Japan? To get more teaching experience and explore Japan. What were you doing pre-JET? Working two part times as a gym trainer and Korean restaurant server. US >>> Toyama

Sa Mekh Harris Reed Goal(s) while living in Japan? Learning more Japanese and trying to do new things. Write a short message to your future self. Good luck out there. It`s tough but so are you.

US >>> Toyama

Carson W. Berry What were you doing pre-JET? Living my best ski bum life as a ski instructor and brewery worker in Montana after getting delayed as one of the 2020 JETs.

US >>> Toyama

Something you already miss? I would kill for a Cava bowl. Or maybe any good Mexican or Mediterranean food.

Martha DeCosta First impressions of Toyama/Japan? The pace of life in Toyama is relaxed. I enjoy the smallersized cities here. Tateyama is stunning every day! One item on your Japan bucket list is... Seeing a thunderbird (raicho) on Tateyama! I would also love to draw one. US >>> Toyama

Claudia Gonzalez Goal(s) while living in Japan? Travel, try to promote study abroad for Japanese students. Why did you come to Japan? Always wanted to since my brother got me into it when I was a kid. US >>> Himi

Alexia Diamond Why did you come to Japan? Nanami Kento…. I’m kidding… or am I??

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Craziest thing that has happened so far? I saw an old woman pull her pants down, pop a squat on the river and pee. US >>> Himi

Cristina Terlaje First impressions of Toyama/Japan? Toyama: stunning but WET. Write a short message to your future self. こんにちは！あなたがグーグル翻訳なしでこれを読んでいるなら、私はあなたを誇りに思っています。 Guam >>> Himi

Matthew Melero My new home is better than my old home because… The people here are so helpful in such a different way. People care about each other in a far more broadly reaching sense. There is more push to care for each other long term.

US >>> Himi

Craziest thing that has happened so far? I had a cult try to recruit me while I was walking to the train one day. I was struggling with understanding long enough that they asked for my phone number.

Marissa Del Ray Goal(s) while living in Japan? Improve my Japanese skills and to experience as much as I possibly can with the time I`m here. You saw, you pondered, you still ate... Candied sardines and natto (bad decision). US >>> Himi

Gabrielle Kelsey Describe yourself in 10 words or less. Just a small town girl, living in a vibrant world... One item on your Japan bucket list is... Visit Yonaguni Island. I have no idea what is actually there, but it's the name of a Bad Bunny song that happens to be an actual place. Shout out to Katie for putting me on! US >>> Kamiichi

Katie Counts Goal(s) while living in Japan? Becoming a regular customer somewhere in my area was a big goal for me. Now, I'm a regular at a local boba shop. The owner and I know each other by name and we make small talk each time I go. Our conversation is a small part of my week, but it makes me feel at home here. US >>> Kurobe

You saw, you pondered, you still ate... I love to see the mountains, ocean and Holy Lights of Don Quijote. I often ponder about Jujutsu Kaisen. I often eat donuts from Mister Donut.

Henry Franklin Describe yourself in 10 words or less. Cats, books, sleep, repeat :) One item on your Japan bucket list is... Go to the Ghibli theme park with my sister!

US >>> Oyabe

Emma Laver Something you already miss? My oven. Where do you want to travel in Japan? Aogashima, Yakushima, Hiroshima ( All the Shimas).

UK >>> Takaoka

Lukas Putnam You saw, you pondered, you still ate... The spiciest curry I could find. Write a short message to your future self. Find what you came here for and make our dream a reality. Always have faith and never lose hope. US >>> Takaoka

Mitchel Hurst Goal(s) while living in Japan? Make friends, learn to cook some Japanese food. Something you already miss? My dog.

US >>> Takaoka

Molly Bryant First impressions of Toyama/Japan? Was and still is obsessed with the trams. Write a short message to your future self. Did you ever manage to get your hair cut?

US >>> Takaoka

Phoebe Jin One item on your Japan bucket list is... Visit Hokkaido again and drink the apple juice that changed my life 7 years ago. The tastiest I ever had. Describe yourself in 10 words or less. Will travel far for boba, hot pot, and noodles. US >>> Takaoka

Sydney Gates Why did you come to Japan? To learn Japanese and experience living in a foreign country by myself. My new home is better than my old home because… It's easy to get around with public transportation. US >>> Takaoka

Wendy Cho Describe yourself in 10 words or less. "I'm 24 years old. I've no money. No prospects." Write a short message to your future self. Haha. Good luck with all the problems I've left you.

CAN >>> Takaoka

Carmela Ann Santos One item on your Japan bucket list is... Go to as many sakura spots as possible! In one word, what has been your experience in Japan? Odoroki (驚き) - (Everyday is a) SURPRISE!

PHL >>> Takaoka

Millie Shah My new home is better than my old home because… I have a kotatsu :)

US >>> Takaoka

First impressions of Toyama/Japan? Some impressions of Toyama: Takaoka is small but safe and friendly and the Japanese homes and architecture caught my attention. Also, I realized how far/spread apart everything feels and is.

Nicholas Gowland One item on your Japan bucket list is... To visit each prefecture at least once, with the rules being to eat at least one meal or visit an attraction there for it to count as a visit. Write a short message to your future self. Did you visit everywhere yet? No?- well get out there and see things! UK >>> Takaoka Yes?- good job, now go to your favourite places again.

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NOT PICTURED: Jadon Ricci (Niikawa CIR), Acacia Ladownski (Niikawa ALT), Stephanie Vincitore (Niikawa ALT), Silvana Sanchez Nakata (Niikawa ALT), Mark Hornyak (Niikawa ALT), Erin Calvo (Niikawa ALT), Asher-Feliz Alleyne (Niikawa ALT), Rowan Amber-Jones (Niikawa ALT), Serena Fern (Niikawa ALT), Kenley Brust (Himi ALT), Danielle Campbell (Himi ALT), Thomas Mosher (Tonami ALT), Joann Kimberly (Toyama ALT), Alison Yamamoto (Toyama ALT), Julia Ide (Toyama ALT), Tatiana Borduleva (Toyama CIR), Francina Legodi (Toyama ALT), Georgia Hennessy (Toyama ALT), Alyona Maliassova (Toyama ALT), Polina Sherry (Toyama ALT), Yasmin Flores-Lopez (Tonami ALT), Baylee Wolfendale (Tonami ALT), Joshua Garcia (Takaoka ALT), Sithembiso Nkosi (Takaoka ALT), Christiaan Fourie (Takaoka ALT), Kholeka Mdakane (Takaoka ALT), 11

Poetry by Miguel Rischmaui

Silence Silence is golden until it’s the last thing you hear. Silence is peaceful until it’s gone. In silence there can be peace. But there is no peace in silence.

Seek Don’t seek love that’s not returned. Don’t seek hope where there is none. Instead search for the world and find yourself. Only then will you find them both.

Pebbles on the Road Some people see others like pebbles on the road. They see its lovely shine, its beautiful shape. They hold it, play with it. With time the pebble slowly loses its shine, constantly getting dull. It becomes not what it used to be like. Instead of cleaning the pebble or polishing it, they instead drop it back on the road. Too much effort would it have taken for them to restore the pebble to its former glory. They instead search for another pebble.

Instagram Handle: @taka_migi

ART FROM THE COMMUNITY

All Of Me Molly Bryant

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Untitled Danielle Campbell

Artwork and Story by Amber Shemesh Translation by Emma Laver

Q&A with

@toyama_cafe

Toyama may not be known for its coffee, but since I first arrived, I have been on a quest to find some of its best cafes. As one does when they’re unsure where to begin or look for something, I opened Instagram. Somewhere along the way of searching under Toyama’s geotag, I came across a page devoted to documenting the best of Toyama’s cafes, @toyama_cafe. I was curious about the account’s creator: what led to them creating this account? What was their impression of the cafe culture in Toyama? And equally as pressing in my mind, what was their favorite Toyama cafe? With all these questions rambling through my head, I knew I had to start with the basics: How long have you been living in Toyama? I spent my college days in Kanto, born in Toyama prefecture and raised almost my whole life in Toyama prefecture! What made you decide to start this account? Initially, there was no account specialising in cafes, and it was convenient to put together, so I started! Another reason is that I like to enjoy cooking, the personality of craftsmen, etc. from the cafe space! What is your favorite cafe in Toyama? Yamakawa Yamamuro store! @yamakawa_ice_ yamamuro In your opinion, what makes a cafe great? Everything starts with humanity, the sense cultivated over many years is reflected in the cafe, and I think that ingenuity and daily efforts will continue the cafe! How do you decide which cafe to go to? I decide by looking on instagram and seeing what other people have posted about and recommended in the area and then go to the place that looks interesting to me!

How often do you go to cafes in Toyama? I go out to go to the cafe 2-3 times a week. When I go out, I go around to many cafes in one day! What was your most memorable experience in a cafe? The contents of the conversation with the shop staff and the warmth of the people are more impressive than the delicious food and the wonderful space! What makes the cafe culture in Toyama different from other places in Japan? Like cafes around Japan, cafes in Toyama are a place to communicate. People in Toyama are very shy but they also have a warmth to them and will help people in times of troubles which can be experienced when visit these cafes How would you describe Toyama to someone? Toyama prefecture is known to be very countryside however its abundance of nature and few natural disasters means you can feel at ease while enjoying the beautiful landscapes all around.

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WOOD JOB

OLD BOY

TURNING RED

Psychological Thriller

GENRE Comedy

GENRE Mystery

GENRE Comedy

RATING

SUMMARY

After failing his exams and his girlfriend leaving him, Yuki Hirano decides to do a forestry program out in the goonies. Extremely funny and insightful about the Inaka way of life and its bizarre traditions.

NAME There’s No Such Thing As An Easy Life

AUTHOR Kikuko Tsumara

GENRE Urban Fiction

EDITOR’S RATING 4/5

SUMMARY

“A young woman walks into an employment agency and requests a job that has the following traits: it is close to her home, and it requires no reading, no writing - and ideally, very little thinking”. Touching on the themes of work burnout, imposter syndrome, mental health and more. A great reflection of living and working in Japan.

Photo: Pixabay | pexels.com

When thirteen-year-old Mei Lee wakes up one morning as a giant, red panda, she finds her life and relationships irrevocably altered. Turning Red is a beautiful, heartwarming story about puberty, family, friendship, and adolescence. It is refreshingly authentic in its loving portrayal of girlhood and all the emotional turbulence that accompanies it.

After spending 15 grueling years imprisoned in a windowlessdingy hotel room, Oh Dae-su is suddenly released. Dae-su has five days to find his captors and unravel the mystery of why he was kidnapped. In this thrilling, cinematic beauty, Daesu takes you on a ride of regret, lust, vengeance, and loss. This movie is not for the faint-ofheart when it comes to gore.

NAME

AUTHOR

Murakami Haruki

Min Jin Lee

GENRE

Melodrama, Coming-of-age

Historical Fiction

EDITOR’S RATING

4/5

5/5

SUMMARY

Norwegian Wood

After hearing “Norwegian Wood” by The Beatles, Toru Watanabe is sent back into the past that is filled with tremendous loss. Temporary pleasure, complex relations, and numbing melancholy would be the best words to describe Norwegian Wood. This is not a love story as one begins to think at the start. It’s rather a story about accepting death or accepting life, which one would you choose? Set in 1960’s Tokyo, Murakami describes what a time it was for an uncertain, impulsive, college-student like Toru.

Pachinko

Pachinko is an expansive, deeply moving novel that traces a Korean family’s lineage and experiences in Japan throughout the 1900s. With the setting encompassing the Japanese occupation of Korea, the story portrays a family’s daily hardships as well as the lingering societal and personal effects of Japanese colonialism. The novel is being adapted into a TV series to be released on Apple TV this year, so this book is a must-read (even if you don’t plan on watching the show)! 18

Rainfall

om and I knew the rain was coming. It didn’t make it any easier when the storm descended. It was the first day on the Kumano Kodo. Four days, 68 km, along an ancient pilgrimage route through the Kii Peninsula. First day of the hiking season. The day prior, we spent eight hours on trains from Toyama to KiiTanabe. Despite our exhaustion, we pulled ourselves out of bed at 6:00 that morning. On a bus to the trailhead by 6:50. We began hiking before 8:00. 18 km ahead of us. The tour guide we met the night before at the bar told us the first day wouldn’t be hard. He lied. The first km was straight uphill. By the time we reached the first peak, both of us were out of breath. Our hearts beating through our chests. My gelled hair long since dissipated into a mop of sweat. And the humidity meant every part of my body registered on the scale between damp and wet. But we plugged on. Determined to make it to Tsugizakura-Oji. After the initial ascent, the trail traced the ridgeline, intermittently dropping us into rural mountainside towns fringed with rice paddies and mist. Our first taste of the beauty which would be a constant for the next few days. fter lunch, the rain began. We exited the tree line for the last time. We checked the forecast repeatedly the week before the trek. Rain was forecasted for the first day;ideal weather afterward. Rain jackets were packed in easily accessible places in our packs.

By: Carson W. Berry

The clouds had hung heavy over our heads as we peaked on the first hill.

The sky progressively darkened. Then the dam burst. A light pitter-patter at first developed into steady rain.

Moments of torrent. The lack of tree cover meant avoiding the rain was not an option. Soon my soaked pants clung tightly to my legs. Boots squished with every step. Unable to tell if my upper body was wet because of the rain or the sweat trapped by the rain jacket. By the time we reached Tsugizakura-Oji, I began to forget what it was like to be dry. A reality that I could no longer comprehend.

The sign reading Minshuku Tsugizakura was a welcoming sight. An opportunity to get out of the cold and wet. The placard next to the door noted check-in was at 15:00. It was 14:00. A moment of indecision at the doorstep. Desperate to get out of the weather, there was no reprieve. We decided to drop our backpacks at the entrance and explore the temple the hamlet was named for. It was a small shrine. We had explored all it had to offer within twenty minutes. That was with plenty of photos and wasting as much time as possible. We returned to the Minshuku to wait the remaining forty minutes on the patio. At least there was a roof. o our surprise, the entrance sign had been flipped upon our return. After a moment, the door slid open and an elderly woman welcomed us with dry towels, beckoning that

we enter. There was a part of me that felt guilty for walking in soaking wet. The owner would hear none of it. Giving us a place to hang our soaking rain jackets and put up our boots. We were ushered into the well-decorated traditional Japanese room. Told where to place our backpacks and given a quick tour of the guesthouse in a mixture of Japanese and English. The fridge was filled with beer, the second most important thing to note. Half an hour later, we bathed, hung our clothes up, and changed into the provided yukata. The remainder of the afternoon was spent watching sumo and reading in the dry, warm, tatami-floored room. Then dinner was announced. Despite the fact that it was a place to escape the rain, Minshuku mainly caught our attention because the owner was a professional chef.Dinner exceeded my expectations. Lean cuts of beef, pork, and chicken. Homemade miso. Slices of maguro in a rice bowl. A feast fit for a king. All complemented with homemade umeshu that perfectly accentuates the flavors. Finished with a mango sorbet. Conversation throughout dinner was pleasant. I let Tom do most of the talking. Or, rather, he was the only one who could keep up with the conversation in Japanese.

When the hostess realized that we spoke Japanese, she became friendlier. She joined the conversation as she served the meal. The only other traveler was a solo hiker from Shizuoka. While hiking the next day, we ran into him several times over the course of the 20.7 km.After dinner, we returned to the room to find futons laid out on the tatami floors. A few more beers and a small bottle of local Nihonshu later, we went to bed. Warm and dry with full stomachs. When we woke up the next morning, our clothes— aside from Tom’s shoes—were mostly dry. We set out from inshuku after an equally lavish breakfast carrying a final parting gift: bentos for the trail. While excited to continue our trip, I was sad to leave Minshuku Tsugizakura. As expected, none of the other places we stayed lived up to the sky-high expectations set by the elderly couple. The moments experienced in that rural Japan guesthouse were a highlight of my time in Japan.

ART FROM THE COMMUNITY

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Black-backed Wagtail Martha DeCosta

By Miguel Rischmaui

o, we all remember that the Olympics happened, right? Albeit, a year late due to covid. Well, it all started in Miguel Rischmaui's university days of 2015 studying Japanese! It was always a dream of his to be involved with the Olympics somehow. And he finally reached his goal of combining his love of sports and Japan by joining the Olympic Field Cast! In the suffocating wet heat of Toyama in July 2019– the glorious days before covid– Miguel had begun his training and orientation to understand what's to come. And of course, once the opportunity had ended, he was bombarded with questions by his very curious students about what it was like. Whenever Miguel would do his “Olympic” lesson and his students would see him in his uniform, “Were you an athlete?!” was always their first question. But many more questions soon followed:

What did you do and what was your role?

I was a LAN Field Cast Team Leader– LAN was the Language Services department. I was also the Spanish translator and interpreter for the Nippon Budokan. I volunteered for the Olympic judo, Olympic karate, and Paralympic judo, which were the only sports held at the Nippon Budokan. As a LAN volunteer, I was mainly in charge of helping athletes during media interviews which usually happened right after their matches.

What was the most rewarding part of your experience?

For me the most rewarding part was the friends I made. My team was fairly big with more than 30 volunteers. We all spoke different languages such as Russian, Italian, Persian, Arabic, Ukrainian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, French, and German. All but three or so of us were from foreign countries. We were a very international group! Our common language was English, and Japanese at times! It was truly amazing being in a room where different languages were being spoken at the same time. We learned so much from each other and talked about our cultures. My team was definitely a key part of my amazing experience!

Was there a unique experience you had?

Yes! There were many unique experiences, but one that stood out to me was seeing the athletes right after their matches. LAN volunteers are usually the first people 24

to see the athletes after they compete, which means we see all those raw emotions happening when the camera isn’t rolling. I saw athletes jump for joy and cry themselves out. I saw them angry at themselves and also shocked at the outcomes. There were so many strong emotions coming from the athletes, and everyone around them felt it.

Were you worried about volunteering during a pandemic?

Yes and no. I was mainly worried about being in Tokyo during the pandemic. I felt very safe within the Olympic venues. All athletes, teams, and volunteers had to monitor their health and do routine PCR tests. There were many steps taken to prevent the spread of the virus within the Olympics.

What precautions were implemented?

Routine PCR tests, temperature checks, face shields, face masks, alcohol disinfectants, etc. There were many things in place in order to have a safe Olympics.

Would you do it all over again?

Definitely! It was an amazing experience, and I would love to volunteer again. There were so many things I learned and now I can be more prepared for the next one. I wasn’t aware of the Olympic pin trading tradition!

What did you think it will be like when you applied?

I always knew the Olympics was an exciting event, so that ended up being the case for me! Apart from being a little nervous at first, I was mainly excited to be there and help out. Being there in person far surpasses the excitement from TV!

Was it how you imagined it?

Yes and no. The pandemic made things different, and we had to work around it. But despite that, it was very close to how I imagined it. My only expectation was excitement so I didn’t set the bar very high. I wanted to experience it without any expectations.

What would you have changed, if you could?

Spectators. It would have been amazing having spectators cheer for athletes and create this exciting atmosphere. Cheers give athletes power and energy to continue fighting even when they are down. The team members, coaches, and volunteers stepped up to the challenge and cheered loudly for the other teams! It was so nice to see everyone cheer even if it wasn’t for their own team. 25

Save the Dates ✿ Nishishiono Kanko Orchards Strawberry • Picking 10:00-16:00 through the end of the season in May.reservations necessary. ✿ Get your fresh fruits, veg and local treats at the Takaoka Morning Market「たかおか朝市」from 5:30-8:00 every 2nd + 4th Sunday (日) through October starting April 10. ✿ Take a trip to Tateyama to enjoy the Snow Wall Festival 「雪の大谷フェスティバル」 between 9:30-15:00 from April 15-June 25 (金～土). ✿ Tonami Yotaka Matsuri where lantern-covered floats intentionally crashing into one another in a contest of maneuvering and brute strength. ✿ Ishikawa 5th annual Drag Night & Dance Party It has been 2 years since this event has been held. Lip-sync performances, and walk categories such as Gender-Fucked, Cosplay, and Butch Queen will be held. May 28 (土) 5 pm - 2 am. • 500 yen drinks at bar, 3000 yen for a film screening, 2 hour all you can drink option. ✿ International Free Talk Event- Toyama, Toyama. May 28 (土) Discuss and learn about the English/Japanese language.

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Toyama Clubs ✿ Language classes- Toyama International center offers lessons in Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, English and Vietnamese in levels from Beginner to Elementary. Check out their website to see what’s on offer when. ✿ Kendō and Kyūdō both offered in Takaoka Kojo Koen. Go along to the Main Hall in the park to inquire about times and prices. ✿ Board game club at Eden in Takaoka Every Friday from 8pm until late. Play a variety of games with friends and new people.

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Happy Mother’s Day has come and gone yet another year. May 8th, 2022. For some, it might be the first time being so far away from a maternal figure for so long. But that is a part of life– leaving the nest. Just because we are thousands of miles away does not mean we can't show our appreciation to whoever we call “Mother”! Anytime is a good time to call, send a postcard and or letter thanking them for everything. If you would like to do more, maybe put in an order for something to be delivered: flowers, and/or chocolate hearts! As usual, Father’s Day is just a month after Mother’s Day. This year it is on June 19th, 2022. Make sure to show appreciation to all the father’s and father-figures. It’s never too late.

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Fujiko A Fujio April 7, 2022

Thank you! Thank you to everyone who made this issue of TRAM possible.

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Contributors

Alexia Diamond Alice Rees Amber Shemesh Carmela Ann Santos Carson W. Berry Claudia Gonzalez Christina Terlaje Emma Laver Gabrielle Kelsey Henry Franklin Jasmin Moreno Katie Counts Lukas Putnam Marissa del Rey Martha DeCosta Mathew Melero Millie Shah Mitchel Hurst Molly Bryant Nathan Thompson Nicholas Gowland Phoebe Jin Sa Mekh Harris Reed Sydney Gates Wendy Cho

Carson W. Berry Danielle Campbell Martha DeCosta Miguel Rischmaui Molly Bryant Sarah Mae Rellorosa Editors Alexia Diamond Amber Shemesh Emma Laver Phoebe Jin

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