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Iszac Gaton and Taylor Weik, developers of the upcoming indie game J-Town: A Visual Novel, talk about the game development process and all things Japantown.

Is your life stressful? Try out some of these stress-free games!

Our inaugural year of Yo! Camp was something magical. Let's explore where that magic comes from.

What is your summer cocktail of choice for 2022 and what does it say about you?

Traveling can feel overwhelming as an overpacker. Use this packing template so you can focus on the actual fun of the trip, not what to bring and how much!

How do generational differences affect opinions of cultural arts and their importance? You want to know, and so do we.

Dango Mochi Amigurumi Pattern

The Bullet Journal is a life changing method of decluttering your mind and doing more with your time. If you don't agree, maybe you did it wrong.

Chocolate or fruit candies? Candy corn, do you love it or hate it? See if your favorites made it into our top 10 candies.

Ready for a craft? Kawaii, not kowai! Wish for lots of tricks (or treats!) this Halloween with this festive Kabocha Daruma.

Dungeons & Dragons is back and its players are more diverse than ever. In this article we explore how Japanese American players navigate the fantasy world, D&D's problematic past, and what they've learned about themselves along the way.

As you sit by yourself in the middle of the forest like the lonely otaku you are, you wonder to yourself which of the Demon Slayer characters would be the best individuals to camp with. You begin to ponder and imagine, but alas your best boy and/or girl is clouding your reasoning. Luckily, you have me to tell you which characters would provide the best camping experience.

Different sports fit different personalities. Ready to see what sport you should play (or watch) based on your zodiac sign?

I caught up on all the movies that I should have seen... and it was worth it.

Hair salons were closed. This is what a year of growth literally looks like, but in hair.

Curious about some of the things I ate during quarantine? No? Well here's an entire photo journal!

With more time at home, and less time with people, I compiled a list of all the things I did during quarantine (with price ratings!)

Whether on Zoom, Google Meet, or FaceTime, virtual backgrounds are always an option, but how about getting to see the "natural beauty" of video conference backgrounds to get a genuine sneak peek into people's lives?

Dressing down for the pandemic world but dressing up for the digital world - some of my favorite video games give me opportunities to go all out in flashy outfits when I barely make an effort anymore in real life.

Attraction is subjective, but hotness is not. Here are the hottest people that we know.

Team Yo! sits down to share our personal New Year's Resolutions. From all of us, we want to wish you a happy new year and thank you for joining us on this journey.

Christmas cards feel like a holiday staple, but not everyone feels the ~spirit~ of the exchange. Are you #TeamChristmasCards??

Take a short quiz and get yourself a good luck charm for the new year!

New to our publication? Check out our favorite articles of 2020.

We all have them. Here's a collection of the tree decorations we don't want you to see.

In need of some holiday spirit? Check out these holiday light displays throughout Southern California!

If you're feeling like the holidays don't have the same sparkle, we got you.

Suddenly the most popular casual online game. But what's your style? Honorable? Saboteur? Poor Sport?

We've compiled a list of some favorite Japanese horror movies that will make you want to yell "Kowai!"

We love dogs. We love costumes. We love Halloween. Put them all together? Dog Costume Halloween Party! We rate the goodest boys in their goodest costumes.

It's the most pumpkin time of the year! We've compiled a list of fun activities to do to stay safe, but still have a happy Halloween.

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.

While there are no Halloween parties to look forward to this year, we have some easy and cheap Asian/Asian American costume ideas for your Zoom party at work or with friends.

Pandemic babies, pandemic dogs...how about a pandemic bonsai? Take a look through our Bonsai roundup.

There are a lot of Japanese cultural Easter eggs in Animal Crossing — some obvious, some well-hidden — that are worth digging into.

Trivia, pictionary, origami, and charades -this game has it all! Test out your knowledge of the Japanese American community with this unique take on the beloved game Cranium. For ages 16 and up.

If you miss having some fun drinking games with your pals, fear not! We've got some fun games you can play at home with your quarantine buds, or virtually! Cheers! Content for ages 21 and up.

Test your Hiragana skills with this fun and free game! For kiddos (and parents!) 6 years and up.

You have a scenario, a delivery framework, and your wit. What's the best one-liner you can deal? Grab a group of friends and have a good time!

The good, the bad, and the really not so great. Check out some of the best (and worst) Tokyo 2020 Olympic merchandise - let's see what the judges have to say!

You love watching them compete, and I just like watching them! Come check out my list of hot Olympians.

Congratulations! You're an Olympian! But your family and friends have to wake up at 3 a.m. to watch you compete.

An interactive online vending machine?! That's right. Complete with soft drinks inspired by the Japanese diaspora, our Yo! Vending Machine provides you with a fun drink, and a little tidbit about where it's from inspired by our diaspora.

With games, food, and friends all together under the summer sky, it's no wonder that the summer festival is an opportune moment where many have expressed (or attempted to express) their affections for that special person.

We've created the ultimate obon food bracket for you to download and enjoy with friends and family. We hope this bracket brings you joy and reminds you of the delicious tastes of obon.

Because we’re all sheltering in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to share some curated Spotify playlists to help you get through the day. Choose from Sansei hits, lo-fi beats, songs celebrating Black artists, and more!