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Monthly Archives: November 2024
Derek Tran edges out Michelle Steel in California’s Congressional District 45
Edwin had mentioned that there was a close election between Democrat Derek Tran and Republican Michelle Steel in his post about Westminster’s Little Saigon, I was curious about how this race would end up, and finally the race has been … Continue reading
Little Saigon – Legacy of South Vietnam
Little Saigon, Orange County – a small Vietnamese ethnic enclave nestled between Garden Grove and Westminster, home to the largest Vietnamese population outside of Vietnam. With almost 100,000 Vietnamese living within Little Saigon, making up over 40% of Little Saigon’s … Continue reading
Posted in History, Local, Politics, Southern California
Tagged Derek Tran, LIttle Saigon, Michelle Steel, Westminster
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New Generation of Asian Americans takes up Mahjong
When Number Two Son told The Wife and me that he had learned to play Mahjong and was playing it with his Chinese American girlfriend and her family, I was really surprised. Although my father would knew how to play … Continue reading
Sawtelle Japantown vs Little Tokyo
Sawtelle Japantown, Los Angeles – a quaint neighborhood in West LA just as big as its downtown counterpart. Born from its historical Japanese population in the early–mid 20th century, Sawtelle Japantown is a cornerstone of Japanese American history and culture, … Continue reading
Posted in Community, History, Local, Southern California
Tagged Little Tokyo, Sawtelle Japantown
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“Apt.” by Bruno Mars and Rosé considered Dangerous Earworm by Some
The BBC reports that in South Korea, Apt. by Rose and Bruno Mars is considered such an dangerous earworm by many South Korean students studying for the Suneung university placement exams that many are taking it off their playlists. … Continue reading
Little Tokyo – Small Corner, Big Place
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles – the largest official Japantown in the US and a bustling center of activity in the heart of LA. With strong connections to Japanese culture, cuisine, and media, Little Tokyo is one of the most popular … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Current Events, History, Southern California
Tagged Little Tokyo, los angeles
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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Ousted in November Recall Election
After calls for her resignation after a number of incidents, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao was recalled from her office in this November’s election. She has to vacate her office after the election is officially certified, sometime between December 5 and … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Politics, San Francisco Bay Area
Tagged Oakland, Pamela Price, Sheng Thao
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Black Myth Wukong
By Guanxiong Qiao Out of all the new game releases of 2024, one of my favorite ones is definitely Black Myth: Wukong. This is a game about the classic Chinese story Journey To The West, a book written in the … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Video Games
Tagged black myth waking, China, journey to the west, ming dynasty, monkey king, the game award, video game, wukong
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Koreatown – Trendy Nightlife or Neighborhood in Decline?
Koreatown, LA – a vibrant and bustling place, especially during the night. Full of bars, restaurants, shops, and nightclubs, the area attracts many young adults and teenagers in the LA region. As the densest neighborhood in LA County, totaling at … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Drink, History, Local, Southern California
Tagged 1992 riots, 8Asians, Asian, D line, gentrification, korea, Koreatown, la, LA metro, los angeles
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Remembering Asian American Veterans: Florence Finch gets a Coast Guard vessel named after her
You may not have heard of WWII veteran Florence Finch, but her actions during WWII has inspired the US Coast Guard to name a ship after her, which was recently launched. Florence was born in the Philippines to an American … Continue reading
Asian Heritage Athletes in America Feature: Yao Ming
By Gavin Chen Yao Min, born in Shanghai, China on September 12, 1980, is a Chinese professional basketball player who became one of the most dominant centers in the NBA. Standing at an imposing 7’6” and weighing 310 pounds, … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
Tagged basketball, China, chinese, houston rockets, NBC, shanghai, Yao Ming
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Traveling Japan: Hakodate’s Lucky Pierrot
When I started seeing Lucky Pierrot featured in a few local travel YouTube channels, the image of the loudly colored, mismatched-eyeballed, crazy clown mascot for this equally chaotic Chucky-Cheese-reminiscent restaurant intrigued me. What was it that had caused this phenomenon … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Drink, Travel
Tagged chicken burger, comfort food, curry rice, foodie, hakodate, hokkaido, ice cream, Japan, japanese cuisine, Japanese food, lucky pierrot, melon soda, omurice, soft serve
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