Tsuyoshi Inouye was born and raised in Ehime Prefecture, Japan, in a rural area called Oiye where his family had a mikan (Japanese orange) farm. He was the elder of two sons and attended high school ...

Brandon Lee and the New Wave of American Isekai Anime. By Ryoko Kato NAP Contributor. In recent years, anime based on online “reincarnation” novels has become a popular trend ...

During Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we often focus on what we can celebrate—our culture, our contributions, our resilience. However, there is an ...

Front row: Trevor, Lisa (granddaughter), Dr. Pete (awardee), and Ward (son). Back row: Perry (son) & Janet, Kent (son) & Jennifer. Photo credit: Patsy Yamada. Dr. Peter Kusakabe’s parents were from ...

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Delicious Japanese street eats whisks you away on a vibrant culinary adventure through the bustling alleys and hidden corners of Japan, where the most irresistible street food is found. Hailed by the ...

June is LGBTQ Pride Month, when the world’s gay communities celebrate the freedom to be themselves. Pride gatherings share common ground with those of all minority groups who have struggled to ...

Michelle Kumata is a local, Sansei artist best known for her prior work illustrating for the Seattle Times and helping the Wing Luke Museum with its displays. Here, we profile Michelle’s more-recent ...

Terry Takeuchi is the owner and self-described “homeboy cook” at one of the most beloved Bellevue restaurants, Terry’s Kitchen. While he is the nightly chef in the kitchen, he never misses the ...