japanese

our junior writers


Introducing the junior writers

In November 2006, out of many applicants, 17 junior writers were selected based on essays they had written. They were trained in reporting and photography, then made their debut as junior writers.

<Yuki Sakata, 13>

I enjoy drawing pictures, penmanship, swimming, dancing, and skiing. I also like English and Japanese. On weekends, I go bird-watching and I try to find kingfishers near Hiroshima Station.

<Ryu Kanchika, 17>

I look forward to meeting people through my interviews. I'm not good at writing essays, but I'll do my best to write interesting articles for my readers.

<Shoko Tagaya, 16>

It's exciting to produce a newspaper with friends of the same age. I want to make an interesting newspaper for our readers.

<Rikako Okada, 16>

I'll work hard with other writers to encourage people of all ages to take an interest in peace issues!

<Masahiro Mikoshi, 14>

I play baseball in junior high school. I'll do my best to promote peace!

<Chinatsu Kawamoto, 14>

I hope to promote peace among the people of the world and make a clear, readable newspaper.

<Sadykova Madina Maratovna, 18>

I am a student from Kazakhstan. I enjoy learning with other junior writers. Please read Hiroshima Koku.

<Kyoko Niiyama, 17>

Through our writing, I hope to make people more aware of Hiroshima's history and promote peace.

<Yutaro Honkawa, 17>

I want to share what you didn't know or what you wondered about, and in this way, deepen your awareness.

<Shiori Kosaka, 11>

This is my first experience working on a newspaper so it's very interesting. I'm the youngest member, but I'll do my best.

<Hayato Yoshioka, 15>

I try to be kind to others and, even though I'm small, I can always finish everything on my plate. I hope to offer some interesting ideas for the newspaper.

<Naru Nishida, 15>

I want to experience a lot of new things as a junior writer. I want to make use of this valuable chance.

<Minako Iwata, 13>

I'll be happy if you read our newspaper and it strengthens your interest in peace. I'll work hard so please read our paper.

<Haruna Tanabe, 17>

I hope to have many new experiences through this work and learn a lot.

<Kotaro Tsuchida, 14>

I applied to be a junior writer because I'm interested in conflict resolution and peace, and I thought it would be a good chance to learn more about peace issues.

<Reika Konno, 12>

I want to think more about peace and share the things I learn with the world. I'll do my best to support our group.

<Aya Nakashige, 17>

I'm happy to work with friends of different ages. I'll do my best to help make this a wonderful newspaper!