Bee Curious

I was inspired to write this piece after a conversation with a friend about Anpanman—a character I didn’t grow up with, but one who fascinates me deeply. I’ve only seen a handful of episodes, but they left a mark. The theme song, “Anpanman March,” really says it all:“Anpanman, the hero of justice, has only love and courage as his friends.”Taken from the ‘Anpanman March’ song : For those unfamiliar, Anpanman is a beloved children’s character in Japan, with a head made of anpan—a sweet red bean...