Shin-Nisei born and raised in Torrance, trying to find the perfect medium of being Japanese and JA. Constantly on the quest for the best boba and french fries.
How to survive winter, Japanese style
My love letter to the best flooring in the world. But it's also so much more.
Have you been on Zipair? Here are the knows to survive the new Japanese LCC!
Tired of somen? Try these Japanese summer dishes out!
When I got cancer, I thought that would be my biggest problem. I was very wrong.
I'm Shin-Nisei but I put on several Day of Remembrances. If you're in my shoes, my advice? Go for it.
Were you just designated tour guide to a trip to Japan? Read up on some tips and tricks to keep your sanity.
Japan's been a second home for me, a place of comfort and familiarity. But I know this won't last.
Learn about Recovery Café, a healing community for those traumatized by addiction, homelessness, and mental health challenges.
Is your life stressful? Try out some of these stress-free games!
I moved to San Jose three years ago; this is my story of experiencing community in both NorCal and SoCal.
Sweltering in the heat? Try these Japanese summer desserts the next time it's too hot to handle.
There’s a lot more to Japanese fashion than you can imagine. Let’s take a look at some major points of fashion in Japan.
My dad has been antiquing for years, specializing in buying and selling Japan-made goods. I went behind the scenes to learn about his business.
I'm not big about hugging. But is it because I was raised that way?
An entire arrangement of traditional Japanese foods, and yet most of us don't know where it came from or what the foods represent.
Counting down to midnight is a worldwide tradition of New Years Eve. We asked our friends what else they do to ring in the new year, every year.
Americans have likely heard the "don't step on a crack or you'll break your mother's back" superstition. But other countries have their own silly phrases, including Japan.
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