CANON

Canon Translation Journal

Current Issue: Fall 2026

Old books with colorful spines.
Fiction
Close-up of typewriter.
Poetry
Newspapers on newstand
Nonfiction
Recipe cards in cursive
Recipes
Image of film overlayed on an image of paint
Multimedia
Study with world map
Translation Studies

New Reads

  • An assortment of vintage kitchen tools laid out neatly, from a muffin tin to a slotted spoon—perfect for recreating Grandmas' Recipes and old-fashioned baking on a light background.
    Grandmas’ Recipes
    Gathered from grandmas across time…
  • Two small Chihuahua puppies stand on a sunlit patio next to a green garden hose. Like students in their final class before graduation, one raises its paw in excitement while the other looks down near a small plant.
    The Last Class Before Graduation
    Shortly after retirement, by a twist of fate, I rescued a little stray cat. And thereafter, a life of saving these furry children began, and it has never ended since. In the classroom labeled life, I have studied for as long as 82 years.
  • A close-up of a microphone with a cable attached lies on a carpeted stage floor, set against the dark and blurred background of the Twilight Wasteland.
    Twilight Wasteland
    Gild every word, make the bitter sound sweet. Obey every dollar’s order, and tread on trembling feet…

Word of the Week

A chef in a black uniform and hat sprinkles herbs or spices over a pan of food, with the focus on the chef’s hand and falling seasoning. "Word of the Week" is subtly highlighted as the background remains softly blurred.

손맛 (sɑn məd)

손맛 (sɑn məd), Korean

The chef’s touch. While the word can be literally translated to “hand taste,” it refers to a feel or quality of a dish that derives from the chef’s experiences and hands.

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