Edokko: Growing Up a Stateless Foreigner in Wartime Japan

Set against the backdrop of wartime Japan, a complex tapestry of identity and belonging unfolds through the eyes of a young boy, caught between cultures. Growing up as a stateless foreigner, he navigates the challenges of a divided world, marked by turmoil and uncertainty. His journey, richly interwoven with the histories of his parents—professional musicians from far-flung places—shapes his understanding of home and acceptance.

As he wrestles with his identity in a society struggling with its own divisions, his experiences highlight the profound impacts of displacement, resilience, and the quest for belonging. Through vivid storytelling, the narrative explores the dualities of love and loss, ultimately offering a poignant reflection on what it means to find one's place amid the chaos of a world at war.