We’ve pulled out all the stops for this issue. Not only will you find Leavers profiles, superlatives, and photo memories from departing 2021 JETs, but we’re proud to bring you Josh Mueda’s interview with Nathan Odom, 2015 winner of the Master Chef Junior TV series, and Nanto CIR Eric Jutila’s pivotal article about approaching controversial issues in the Japanese workplace. You’ll also find the inside scoop on indie makeup, a busy people’s guide to Japan’s most well-known writer, Natsume Soseki, and photo highlights from this year’s JET Festival photo contest, plus tons of other great art from current JETs and alumni. Check it out!