1 in 5 Asian Americans hide cultural heritage to avoid embarrassment, survey finds

he respondents attributed concealing heritage to a variety of factors, with embarrassment and fear of being misunderstood cited as common ex...

Why Filipinos call rats ‘mabait’ or ‘good ones’

Many Filipinos believe that calling rats by their Filipino term “daga” could potentially have dire consequences. How it goes: As the pre-col...

Why buses in Japan use human hair in their fare collection boxes

The secret to making fare collection in Japanese buses more efficient turns out to be human hair — particularly Indian people’s hair. ...

The world’s most expensive sushi is now over $2K, according to Guinness World Records

The world’s most expensive sushi, which costs over $2,000, can now be found in Japan, according to Guinness World Records (GWR). Key details...

Dim sum explained: Why they always come in sets of three

The tradition of serving dim sum in threes aligns perfectly with the essence of this communal meal ...

How summer became Japan’s ‘spooky season’

For many cultures that celebrate Halloween, costumes and scary stories do not come around until October, when the air becomes cooler to make...

A Filipino’s take: Can you just put anything on halo-halo?

For many Filipinos in the Philippines, eating halo-halo has become somewhat of a tradition during the hot dry season from March to May. Duri...

Babies battle it out in 1-on-1 crying matches during Japanese traditional festival

Japan’s “crying baby sumo” festival, which involves scared infants competing against each other by loudly weeping, has returned for the firs...

10 things Filipinos can’t live without

There are some things that most Filipinos can’t really live without. For instance, whether rich or poor, it’s nearly impossible...

Why ‘K-Pop Dreaming’ podcast host Vivian Yoon kept her love of Korean music a secret for years

“K-Pop Dreaming,” a new podcast series by LAist Studios that explores the rise of K-pop and the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles, ...

Teen boys’ spine-tingling Haka grabs over 56 million views on TikTok

A group of teenage students has gone viral on TikTok after performing a spine-tingling Māori haka inside a school gymnasium in New Zealand. ...

Keanu Reeves says ‘John Wick’ heavily inspired by Japanese culture, anime

Keanu Reeves recently revealed that “John Wick” is heavily influenced by Japanese culture, cinema, anime and Bushido, the samurai’s c...

Monterey Park: California’s resilient ‘Chinese Beverly Hills’

Monterey Park, California, the site of Saturday’s mass shooting that left 11 dead, has historically served as a beacon for California’s Chin...

German events hub sparks outrage over ‘exotic Asia’ party with ‘Geisha girls’ serving sushi

A German events location has drawn backlash over an ad about an “exotic Asia” party that featured “Geisha Girls.” The event, titled “Geisha:...

Kyle Richards, Megyn Kelly defend Gwen Stefani amid backlash over ‘I’m Japanese’ claim

Before you read: Gwen Stefani insists she is ‘Japanese’ in new interview ‘Those are my homies’: Gwen Stefani shuts appropriation claims over...

City officials to unveil Korean-language street signs in Northwest Dallas

Celebrating the 120th anniversary of the first Korean immigrants’ arrival in the U.S., city officials plan to unveil Korean-language street ...

Gwen Stefani insists she is ‘Japanese’ in new interview

Before you read: ‘Those Are My Homies’: Gwen Stefani Shuts Appropriation Claims Over ‘Harajuku Girls’ Era Musician Gwen Stefani doubled down...

Viral TikTok shows white host in Chinese outfit interviewing strangers to see if they are offended

A viral TikTok video from PragerU shows its non-Chinese host interviewing strangers in order to find out the answer to “Who’s go...

‘Elemental’ director says his new Pixar film is about ‘thanking’ parents for their sacrifices

Filmmaker Peter Sohn revealed in recent interviews that the upcoming Disney Pixar animated film “Elemental” is a reflection of his own expe...

Chinese tea, Vietnamese pottery, Cambodian martial arts: Asian cultural practices granted UNESCO world heritage status

Traditional Chinese tea-processing techniques, Japanese ritual dances and Vietnamese pottery-making are some of the cultural practices that...

Lucky and Unlucky Numbers in China, Japan, Korea … and Around the World

Every country and culture has its own superstitions, especially when it comes to numbers. In the US, for example, the number 13 is considere...

How eating disorder recovery plans aren’t accommodating of cultural foods

Trigger warning: This article discusses eating disorders. The only food Lauren Kim really wanted to eat during her eating disorder was Korea...

Wisconsin Sandwich Shop’s ‘Veggie Sub Banh Mi’ Sparks Widespread Disgust

A sandwich shop in Wisconsin is being accused of cultural appropriation by Asian Americans after releasing a limited edition veggie sub that...

Kacey Musgraves Accused of ‘Sexualizing’ The Áo Dài

Social media users are accusing American country singer Kacey Musgraves of cultural appropriation after wearing áo dài, a traditional Vietna...

15 Things From the Philippines That Hits Every Filipino in the Feels Like a Ton of Lechon

When you leave your home country, you are bound to miss a lot of stuff from the motherland. From traditional delicacies, such as balut and h...

Logan Paul Doesn’t Think Harassing People With Pokéballs in Japan Was Culturally Insensitive

Logan Paul does not think he was being culturally insensitive when he displayed his obnoxious behavior during his infamous trip to Japan ear...

Why Chicken Feet is Extremely Good For You

Chicken feet have long been part of many of the world’s cuisines — in Asia, China, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, ...

16 Asian Proverbs That Will Make You Wise AF

1. So kinda like “you get what you pay for.” 2. Never give up — never surrender. ...

18 Pics That Could Only Be Taken in Japan

Beyond ninjas and anime, Japan is home to a lot of other fascinating things that citizens of the outside world are just beginning to discove...

Yes, China Does Have 5,000 Years of History, 15-Year Study Confirms

Chinese archaeologists verified the long-held claim that the Middle Kingdom is 5,000 years old. Time and again, Chinese officials and state ...

Why You’re an Idiot If You Think People Should Only Speak English in America

In the wake of rampant and terrifyingly blatant racism that transports us into an alternate reality stuck in the previous century or older, ...

‘Qipao Girl’ Gets Support From China After Sparking ‘Cultural Appropriation’ Debate on Twitter

Keziah Daum, the American teenager who stirred a massive debate online for wearing a traditional Chinese dress to prom, has received praise ...

Ben Baller Thinks ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is Going to Set Asians Back ’40 Years,’ Sparks Debate

Legendary jeweler/actor Ben Baller has some fiery statements about the upcoming film “Crazy Rich Asians”. The outspoken Korean American ent...

Vietnamese American Discovers Hilarious Origin Of Her Name, Becomes ‘Twitter-Famous’

A California woman’s tweet about her discovery of the surprising origin of her name “Laura” sent Twitter into a frenzy. Accordin...

The Western Eye: How I Learned to Live With My Eyelids

Editor’s Note: Louise Hung is a Chinese-American writer living in New York who contributes and researches for the Order of the Good Death an...

China Wants Delaware Man ‘Severely Punished’ For Stealing 2000-Year-Old Terracotta Warrior’s Thumb

The Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Center has asked the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, the museum currently displaying the Terraco...