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· Carl Samson
Japanese App Uses AI to Grade the Quality of Your Tuna
A Japanese app is now serving a local sushi chain by grading the quality of the tuna it serves to customers. Tuna Scope, developed by advertising giant Dentsu and other companies, uses artificial intelligence to perform “tuna examination,” a vital artisanal skill that may soon…
· Bryan Ke
Thai Grandpa Uses Cardboard Sign to Locate Grandchild Wearing Face Mask in School
A grandpa from Thailand has gone viral on social media for using cardboard signs to locate his grandchild at a school full of children wearing face masks. The adorable moment was posted online by Facebook user Biony Bell Boonyuen last week and has been shared over 7,000 times.
· Ryan General
Japan is Creating a Designer Campground That Looks Straight Out of a ‘Studio Ghibli’ Movie
A picturesque campground that is set to open in Japan in 2021 is nothing short of breathtaking. Situated in the Uga Valley near Nagoya, the Japanese campground Hygge Circles Ugakei is home to a vast area of forests, mountains and bodies of water.
· Maina Chen
Seoul Mayor Found Dead on Mountain After Sexual Harassment Accusation From Secretary
Seven hours after a massive police force was tasked with searching for Seoul’s missing mayor, Park Won-soon, 64, his body was found in the wooded hills north of the city on Friday KST (Thursday night EST). Disappearance timeline: The late mayor’s daughter called the police…
· Carl Samson
Waitress Who Kicked Out Racist CEO for Attacking Asian Family Sets an Example
The waitress who kicked out an intoxicated guest for launching a racist tirade at an Asian American family has spoken out about the incident, calling others to action in the event they find themselves in a similar situation.
· Bryan Ke
Thailand Might Be Southeast Asia’s First Country to Legalize Same-Sex Unions
Thailand is on its way to becoming the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex union as the bill is now heading to the Thai parliament as it awaits legalization. What the bill is about: Although the bill doesn’t outright endorse or allow same-sex marriage in Thailand,…
· Ryan General
Filipino Man Claims Bus Passengers Racially Harassed Him for Speaking His Native Language in Vancouver
A Filipino man living in Canada took to Reddit to lament how he was subjected to verbal insults during a bus commute two weeks ago.
· Bryan Ke
Pizza Hut Taiwan Now Sells Tonkotsu ‘Ramen Pizza’
Pizza Hut Taiwan has released a uniquely bizarre combination to its popular food by collaborating with a famed Japanese ramen restaurant to create a ramen pizza. In collaboration with Menya Musashi, Ramen Pizza comes with noodles, Japanese barbecue pork slices and a half-boiled…
· Bryan Ke
Former Minnesota Police Officer Involved in George Floyd’s Killing Posts $750K Bail
Tou Thao, one of the former Minnesota Police Officers involved in the fatal arrest of George Floyd in May, has been released on bail. The 34-year-old fired officer posted a $750,000 bond on July 4, according to Hennepin County jail records.
· Ryan General
#BoycottMulan Trends Again After Donnie Yen Celebrates Hong Kong’s Return to ‘Motherland’
Martial arts star Donnie Yen recently celebrated Hong Kong’s handover to China, sparking heavy criticism from fans and renewed calls to #BoycottMulan. Pro-Beijing post: Yen, who plays Commander Tung in Disney’s upcoming live-action Mulan remake, becomes the film’s second cast…
· Carl Samson
‘Torrance Karen’ Freed on $1 Bail After Being Arrested on Battery Charge
Lena Hernandez, notoriously known as “Torrance Karen,” is back on the streets after posting a $1 bail. The 54-year-old resident of Torrance, California was arrested around 1 p.m. on July 3 through a warrant for a battery charge, which stems from a 2019 incident involving a…
· Ryan General
Harvard Grad Allegedly Loses Job After TikTok Rant Against ‘All Lives Matter’ Supporters
A Harvard graduate reportedly lost her job after saying she would “stab” anyone who told her “All Lives Matter” in a TikTok video. Harvard senior Claira Janover threatens to stab anyone who says “all lives matter.”
· Carl Samson
Sikh Coalition Calls for Hate Crime Charges Against Man Who Allegedly Ran Over Store Owner
The Sikh Coalition has called on authorities to press hate crime charges in an incident that left a liquor store owner hospitalized for months after a White man allegedly ran over him. The incident reportedly started inside the Sikh man’s store, Two Angels Liquors, at 2589 S.…
· Maina Chen
9 Mariarosa X Sailor Moon Wedding Collection Looks for Brides and Grooms Fighting Evil
Mariarosa, a Japanese bridal dressmaker and rental, has announced its Sailor Moon collaboration for the popular franchise’s 25th anniversary.
· Bryan Ke
Filipina Australian Co-Founder of Canva Now the 3rd Richest Billionaire Woman in Australia
Meet Melanie Perkins, one of the wealthiest women in Australia and the CEO and co-founder of multi-billion dollar tech company Canva. The 32-year-old Filipino Australian tech entrepreneur has a net worth of $1.3 billion, making her the third richest woman in Australia, according…
· Carl Samson
Uyghur Woman Turns 134 as World’s Oldest Person, China Claims
An Uyghur woman from China’s Xinjiang region reportedly celebrated her 134th birthday last week. Alimihan Seyiti, according to Chinese government officials, is the oldest person in China, and if her documents contain accurate data, she could be the oldest person in the world.
· Bryan Ke
Meet the Black American ‘Buffalo Soldier’ Who Defected After Connecting With Filipinos Against Racism
David Fagen was an African American soldier who defected to the Filipino Liberation Army during the U.S.-Philippine War of 1899–1902.
· Bryan Ke
6,000 Monkeys Take Over Thai City Like It’s ‘Planet of the Apes’
A city in Thailand is facing a major monkey issue amid the COVID-19 pandemic as a large number of macaques have taken over the streets and an abandoned cinema. Thousands of monkeys have been roaming the streets around the Khmer temple in Lopburi’s city center, according to…
· Maina Chen
Ex-Google Engineer Becomes China’s Third-Wealthiest Billionaire
Colin (Zheng) Huang, surged into the spot of China’s second-wealthiest person on Sunday before settling for third-wealthiest on Tuesday. Rise to riches: Earning a degree from the elite Zhejiang University based in Hangzhou with an acceptance rate of less than 0.5%, Huang later…
· Bryan Ke
YouTuber Emma Chamberlain Sparks Outrage for Racist Slant-Eye Gesture
Social media influencer and YouTuber Emma Chamberlain has apologized after being called out for her recent Instagram post which shows her making a slant-eye gesture. Chamberlain explained in a Twitter post on Monday that it was not her intention to post something insensitive on…
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Anna Sawai
Her 'Shogun' win cracked a category that had never gone to an Asian actor in 76 years of the Emmys — a ceiling break that arrived only once the industry let an Asian-led epic play in its own language.
Culture surface · Beauty
Beauty retail
Beauty retail is a culture-first entry point into the listed company behind it.
Person · Music
Dimash Qudaibergen
A Kazakh singer with a freakish multi-octave range conquered China's living rooms overnight and became Central Asia's most improbable soft-power export — a diaspora-of-one proving fandom now flows East before West.
IP · Anime
Haikyu!! films
Haikyu!! is the rare franchise that peaked commercially after its manga ended — the 2024 film cleared $100M worldwide and back-catalog sales grew ~50% post-conclusion, evidence that a well-timed theatrical event can reactivate a completed IP rather than merely close it out.
Platform · Platforms
Kakao Entertainment
Kakao Entertainment connects to Kakao and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kling AI
Kling AI connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kuaishou
Kuaishou connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kwai
Kwai connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Retail
Lifestyle retail
Lifestyle retail connects to Miniso and the broader retail story around it.
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Culture · brand
Uniqlo
Uniqlo connects to Fast Retailing, the company behind the stores, basics, and repeat buying habit.
Culture · routine / beauty brands
K-beauty
K-beauty connects to companies built around skincare routines, hero products, and travel retail.
Culture · platform
Weverse
Weverse connects to HYBE, the platform where memberships, merch, content, and fandom access keep moving after the song.
Company · Japan · TYO:7832
Bandai Namco Holdings
Bandai Namco sits behind toys, anime IP, games, and licensing that turn fandom into everyday consumer products.
Company · China · HKEX:1024
Kuaishou
Kuaishou is China's number-two short-video platform, where livestream selling turned everyday creators into a shopping channel and rewired how goods get sold.
Company · India · NSE:ZEEL
Zee Entertainment
Zee is one of India's largest media networks — the TV channels and ZEE5 streaming that carry Bollywood and regional-language entertainment to a billion viewers and the diaspora.
Company · Japan · TYO:9983
Fast Retailing
Fast Retailing matters because Uniqlo is an everyday consumer habit, not just a stock story.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:035900
JYP Entertainment
JYP is tied to groups that drive albums, tours, subscriptions, merch, and international fan activity.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:041510
SM Entertainment
SM is tied to idol groups, tours, fan clubs, and the long-running system behind some of K-pop's most recognizable acts.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:122870
YG Entertainment
YG connects global K-pop attention to touring, brand deals, fan demand, and artist-centered entertainment revenue.
Company · China · NYSE:BABA
Alibaba
Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.
Alibaba · Platforms · NYSE:BABA
The Grammys created an award for Asian pop. BTS said no.
Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.
Fast Retailing · Fashion · TYO:9983
Your Uniqlo basics keep you coming back.
This shows up when you go back to Uniqlo for another pack of basics instead of treating the brand like a one-time fashion buy.
NetEase · Streaming · HKEX:9999
Your playlist depends on deals you never see.
NetEase helps explain gaming, music streaming, and online entertainment habits in Chinese consumer culture.
CJ ENM · Entertainment · KOSDAQ:035760
Before the first song drops, H//PE Princess already has a global Warner deal.
A debut deal matters less than whether the group turns into repeat listening, touring, merch, and fandom across markets.
Explainer · Sanrio
Hello Kitty is not just something you buy anymore. Sanrio wants you to play inside the world.
Sanrio shows how character fandom becomes retail, licensing, collabs, parks, and global consumer demand.
Explainer · Amorepacific
K-beauty won the Amazon cart. The real prize is your second bottle.
The first sale matters less than the repeat routine. If a product sticks, the brand can keep winning on replenishment, retail placement, and cross-market demand.