Ines Shin
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S. Korean MP brings her toddler on stage for press conference about ‘no kids zones’
Yong Hye-in, a member of South Korea’s Basic Income Party, held a press conference on the eve of Children’s Day with her 2-year-old son in her arms to denounce “no kids” policies in the country.…
‘World’s best chef’ considers serving Japanese fish semen delicacy at Michelin-starred restaurant
Spanish celebrity chef Dabiz Muñoz was recently invited by Japanese chef Hiro Sato to try “shirako,” a Japanese delicacy made from roasted fish semen. After trying the dish, the 43-year-old chef…
Armless man in China earns praise for using feet to care for newborn and wife
A heartwarming video of an armless Chinese man taking care of his wife and newborn baby using only his feet has gone viral on social media platforms across mainland China. The unidentified man from…
How her father’s cancer diagnosis led a Maryland teen to donate over 15,000 books to sick kids
Emily Bhatnagar has donated over 15,000 books to local hospitals since her father’s stage 4 thyroid cancer diagnosis in 2019. After hearing of the diagnosis, Bhatnagar, a sophomore in high school at…
Parents petition MIT to revoke admission of S. Korean minister’s daughter
Several South Korean parents have created an online petition calling for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to reevaluate the acceptance of Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon’s daughter,…
Chinese actor Jiang Mengjie applauded for speaking out about upskirting blackmail
Chinese actor Jiang Mengjie took to Weibo to share with her 8 million followers that she had been blackmailed for an explicit video taken without her permission. On Wednesday, Jiang shared…
The grain of life: How rice is cooked in 6 different Asian countries
As a staple food throughout much of Asia, rice holds significant historical and cultural worth. Language in particular can reveal valuable insights into a country’s history and values, and this is…
Video: Iam Tongi’s powerful cover of ‘The Sound of Silence’ lands him in ‘American Idol’ top 26
Hawaiian high school student Iam Tongi, 18, delivered a powerful performance of Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Sound of Silence” on “American Idol,” earning him a place among the top 26 contestants. On…
This Japanese AI can re-create what you see by analyzing a brain scan
Researchers at Osaka University have developed an artificial intelligence system for reconstructing images using brain scans. Neuroscientist Yu Takagi and his research partner Shinji Nishimoto used a…
Chinese woman pursues happiness by leaving high-paying job to become watermelon farmer
A Chinese woman quit her high-paying corporate job in October and decided to become a melon farmer, a job that ranked high on her “life wish list,” in search of personal fulfillment. The woman from…
AANHPI women earn 80 cents on average for every dollar white men make: report
Newly released data by the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF) identified April 5 as this year’s Equal Pay Day for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI)…
Tokyo ramen restaurant bans customers from watching videos on their phones
Debu-chan, a ramen restaurant in Tokyo’s “ramen battlefield,” recently implemented a new rule banning customers from watching videos on their phones while dining. Kota Kai, the restaurant’s owner,…
1.5 million people in Japan are living as social recluses after COVID-19
According to a recent government survey, approximately 1 in 50 Japanese citizens are living as “hikikomori,” or individuals who isolate themselves from society for extended periods, due to the…
Meet Vogue’s 106-year-old cover model: Indigenous Filipino tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od
Vogue Philippines recently unveiled the cover of their April 2023 beauty issue featuring Apo Whang-Od, an Indigenous tattoo artist who has made history as the oldest person to ever be showcased on a…
‘John Wick’ director says Jet Li, Jackie Chan part of ‘dream list’ for future sequel
As the “John Wick” series continues to surpass its own milestones with each new film, director Chad Stahelski hopes to expand the franchise with more big names, such as martial arts legends Jet Li…
Andy Lau gifts special wedding present to father of kidnapping victim
Guo Gangtang, a Chinese man who spent 15 years searching for his abducted son by motorbike, received a special gift from Hong Kong star Andy Lau. Lau played Guo in the 2015 film “Lost and Love,”…
Business as usual: Japanese man climbs Malaysia’s highest mountain in full suit and tie
A Japanese tailor has gone viral on TikTok for climbing Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia in full business attire, complete with dress shoes and a briefcase. On Wednesday, 49-year-old Nobutaka Sada climbed…
Asian American high school students more likely to feel alienated and invisible, report reveals
A recent study on the experiences of Asian American high school students in Boston has found that they are more likely to feel overlooked and marginalized than other students. The researchers…
29-year-old scientist who posed as teen to attend high school sought ‘place of safety,’ says lawyer
The 29-year-old woman charged with presenting a false birth certificate in January to pose as a high school student has pleaded not guilty to the charges. During her second court appearance on…
Thai man goes viral for traveling with his 11 cats in a sidecar motorcycle
Choowong Thepkoh, a 65-year-old man from Thailand, recently embarked on a nearly five-hour journey with his 11 cats using a sidecar motorcycle. On Friday, “Kingdom of Tigers,” a popular Thai cat…
Stunning new species of Japanese orchid discovered hiding in plain sight
Japanese researchers have identified a new orchid species near Hachijo Island, giving it the name Spiranthes hachijoensis. Over a decade ago, Kenji Suetsugu, a professor in Kobe University’s Division…
Flash mob of dancing ‘ajummas’ shatters stereotypes during Women’s History Month
A San Diego-based dance crew composed of Asian American members is celebrating middle-aged women worldwide. Earlier this month, Ajumma EXP, which has more than 30 members, brought joy to the streets…
Asia’s richest man to bring back beloved Indian soft drink that competed with Coca Cola
Campa Cola, a popular Indian soda from the 1970s, is due for a relaunch this summer after billionaire businessman Mukesh Ambani purchased the brand last August. Ambani’s company, Reliance Industries,…
Ming Dynasty infant Buddha statue unearthed in Australia has starting bid of $100,000
An infant Buddha statue that’s less than 6 inches tall will be put up for auction with a starting bid of $100,000. In 2018, Leon Deschamps and Shayne Thompson discovered the figurine with a metal…
Hayao Miyazaki’s son models new ‘Spirited Away,’ ‘Princess Mononoke’ Ghibli Park merch
Hayao Miyazaki’s son, Japanese filmmaker Goro Miyazaki, recently modeled merchandise coming soon to Ghibli Park. On Monday, the official Ghibli Park Twitter account tweeted, “In a very serious…
Thai man sentenced to 2 years prison for selling cartoon duck calendars
On Tuesday, the Taling Chan Criminal Court sentenced a man to two years in jail for the distribution of calendars containing cartoon ducks that allegedly mock Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn,…
S. Korean intelligence reveals new details about Kim Jong-un’s daughter
New details about North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s three children have emerged. South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) held a closed-door meeting with lawmakers on Tuesday to discuss…
Man accused of organizing escape of alleged Abby Choi murderer granted bail
Lam Shun, who was previously arrested for organizing the escape from Hong Kong by the ex-husband of murdered model Abby Choi, has been granted bail. On Monday, the Kowloon City Magistrates’ Court…
Japanese inn apologizes for changing communal bathwater only twice a year
Japanese health authorities conducting a test of a luxury onsen’s bathwater found that Legionella bacteria levels were 3,700 times over the standard limit. On Tuesday, the Futsukaichi Onsen Daimaru…
Couple sues Hawaii snorkeling company for $5 million for abandoning them in the ocean
A California couple has filed a $5 million lawsuit against a snorkeling company in Hawaii for allegedly abandoning them a half mile away from shore. In September 2021, Elizabeth Webster and Alexander…
Dangerous ‘snow spray’ trend has Korean TikTok users raising safety concerns
Korean TikTok users participating in a now-viral “snow spray” trend have been facing backlash as safety concerns from other users continue to rise. The recent trend involves people purchasing snow…
‘The House of No Man’: Vietnam’s highest-grossing film comes to US theaters
Director Tran Thanh’s newest drama film, “The House of No Man” (“Nha Ba Nu”), arrives in the U.S. this Friday across 60 theaters. In February, “The House of No Man” earned 450 billion Vietnamese dong…
28-year-old surgeon to be the third Japanese woman to go to space
Japan’s space agency revealed their two newest recruits on Tuesday: a surgeon and a disaster prevention specialist. Ayu Yoneda, the youngest candidate to be selected by the Japan Aerospace…
Taiwan announces plan to pay tourists to visit
Taiwan announced new incentives last week in an attempt to bring in 10 million tourists by 2025 after visitor numbers plummeted to below 900,000 in 2022. Chen Chien-jen, Taiwan’s premier, revealed on…
Hawaii unveils monument honoring Filipino WWII veterans
A memorial honoring Filipino and Filipino American veterans of World War II was unveiled in Hawaii during a ceremony on Friday. The monument consists of four life-sized bronze soldier statues…
Godzilla egg? Large, mysterious metal sphere beached in Japan fuels wild speculation
A giant metal ball measuring 5 feet wide has washed up in Hamamatsu City, Japan, leaving authorities questioning its origin. Earlier this week, authorities in Hamamatsu City were notified of the…
