Expressions of love did not come in the form of hugs or verbal communication from my Japanese parents while growing up. Love showed up in other ways. My mother made sure my school lunch sandwiches were never soggy: Double wrapped with waxed paper, they were protected from the elements and the closing flap precisely folded into itself, so it wouldn’t fall apart. The sprig of parsley that was tucked within the cut of the sandwich added a touch of freshness. This was her signature of love — the attention to detail.
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