…H. Min, Ronny Chieng, Tan France, Jimmy O. Yang, Leah Lewis, Jessie Mei Li, Jo Koy, Punam Patel, Ken Jeong, Margaret Cho, Naomi Osaka and more to relay a powerful…
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Problematic Idea of The Day: The Price of Your Rent Depends On Your Weight
…all”, the Lady Share House B&B in Osaka offers discounted rent price dependent on the tenants weight loss. The residential facility will deduct 1,000 yen (roughly $10) for every 2.2…
Thursday’s Link Attack: Mountain Climber Missing, North Korea, Choco Pies
…for Mr. Shin and the band, featuring free-flowing instrumentals up to 22 minutes long. “The man was a revolutionary who mixed Western music such as rock, soul, and folk with…
Masala: How ‘Pachinko’ Constructs a Family Epic Across Time
…Award winning actress Youn Yuh-jung) grows up in Japan-occupied Korea and immigrates to Osaka shortly before World War II, raising her sons in a harsh and unforgiving environment. But just…
Q&A: Going Digital With Some of Your Favorite AAPI Influencers
…… She pairs soothing and beautiful visuals with audio narration of serious and confrontational topics. I find her work mesmerizing and meaningful.” Helen Wu (AsianBossGirl): “Naomi Osaka. She is an…
Asian Activism Goes Viral as Anti-Asian Violence Rises
…Soon after, further calls to recognize the rise of racism against Asian Americans flooded social media. Tennis star Naomi Osaka voiced her concern about having to learn about the incidents…
The Treatment: Two Korean Sisters Seek Revenge Against A Yakuza Gangster In ‘Far Above Our Heads’
…But when they’re cheated out of their fortune by the yakuza, they must find a way to survive. CHARACTERS Jae, 22. Born and raised in Japan, this ethnic Korean woman…
February Issue: I Am Zainichi
…never see her siblings again. It’s been so long, she’s forgotten their names. “They probably died in the war,” she said. Kei’s grandparents had met in Osaka. Despite a large…
‘Return of Superman’ Draws Viewers With Cute Babies, Heartwarming Family Stories
…day absences. Team Sarang A fan favorite, the adorable Choo Sarang is the daughter of MMA fighter Choo Sung Hoon — a fourth-generation Zainichi Korean from Osaka, Japan — and…
‘Community is Power’: The 17th Annual Unforgettable Gala Recap
…Film), Manny Jacinto (Breakout in Television), Tan France (Changemaker), Ben Baller (Culture – Lifestyle), Naomi Osaka (Athlete on Another Level), Cassey Ho (Digital Influencer), Livi Zheng (Culture Ambassador), Amanda Nguyen…
Korea For The First Time: Q&A With The Guardian Writer Colin Marshall
…Copenhagen, Osaka and Mexico City. What’s special about Korea? Seoul is always forward-thinking and changing. That’s really nice. To an extent, it’s almost bothersome because the past isn’t always bad…
Event Recap: Plate by Plate Los Angeles 2013
…Peanuts, Crispy Prawn Head, and Chile Aioli Petty Cash Taqueria’s Ceviche Negro Seoul Sausage’s Lil’ Osaka Ball Star King BBQ’s Acorn Jelly Salad, Sweet Potatoes Noodles, and Piedmontese Marinated Short…
Problematic Image of The Day: Japanese Show Claims There Are Right & Wrong Ways To Be A Fat Woman
…a B&B in Osaka called Lady Share House had the rent of their rooms dependent on the tenant’s weight. The rent would increase with every pound gained and decrease with…
Find Out Why Anime Lovers Are Booking Flights On Spring Airlines
…flight, en route from Shanghai, China to Osaka, Japan, beginning on July 18th. Fictional characters on this flight included our favorite superheroes Spiderman and Catwoman, as well as the Croods,…
Move Over Pumpkin Latte, Japan’s Fall Favorite Are Fried Maple Leaves
…snacks are called “momiji” or “momiji tempura” and the leaves are often found and fried in Minoh City, Osaka, Japan. Not surprising, the city is known for their Japanese maple…