Monthly Archives: September 2011

Is Gaijin Just a Word or a Racial Slur?

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Ben

A piece written by Eddie Landsberg for Japan Today hits home for not only the word gaijin, but any other racial word or slur. In a short form, the article is about how a Caucasian moved to Japan and his … Continue reading →

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Domo-kun Nom Nom Nom Cupcakes Babydoll

Posted on September 9, 2011 by sachi

First came cupcakes. Then came Domo-kun. Then came nomming. Now you can get all three with this Domo-kun Nom Nom Nom Cupcakes Babydoll ($19.99). The image is printed on a fitted white babydoll, and comes in all women’s sizes. Sorry … Continue reading →

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Crystal Renn Defends Chinky Eye Taping From Vogue Nippon Shoot

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Moye

Jezebel scored an interview with model Crystal Renn, who was seen taping her eyes back in a photo shoot for Vogue Nippon. Renn states that she wasn’t trying to look “Asian” but often taped her eyes back to transform her … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Beauty, Discrimination, Fashion, Lifestyles | 6 Comments

Asians Behaving Badly: Giselle Esteban Charged With Murder Of Michelle Le

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Mihee

I vaguely remember the story about nursing student Michelle Le in late May this year, who disappeared after leaving a Hayward hospital during a break from a clinical rotation. Rewards were offered by the grief-stricken family, and police investigators seemed to … Continue reading →

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Kung Fu Panda 2’s Jennifer Yuh Nelson Becomes Highest Grossing Female Director

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Ernie

“DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. today announced that its summer blockbuster, Kung Fu Panda 2, has grossed over $650 million globally to date, making Jennifer Yuh Nelson the highest-grossing female director of a film at the worldwide box office.” Yay! Well, … Continue reading →

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North Korea Launches Cruise To Boost Tourism

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Moye

North Korea is taking a creative approach to boost tourism (and possibly their image). Their tourism board has ollaborated with a Chinese travel company to put together a scenic 21 hour cruise from Rajin to Mount Kumgang. Oh, did someone … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Environment, Lifestyles | 3 Comments

Asians Behaving Badly: Edward Younghoon Shin Alledgedly Murders Business Partner & Blogs About It

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Moye

Welcome to another edition of Asians Behaving Badly and this time, we’re featuring Edward Younghoon Shin of Southern California. It’s a pretty grisly murder case, where Shin has been arrested last week for allegedly killing his business partner, Christopher Ryan … Continue reading →

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APA Spotlight: Kendee Yamaguchi, Executive Director, Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

APA Spotlight is a weekly interview of Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) community leaders. It is a spotlight on individuals who have dedicated their careers to issues surrounding the APIA community with the goal of bringing much deserved recognition to … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Pocky Collection

Posted on September 8, 2011 by sachi

If ever there was an iconic Japanese food, it was Pocky. Luckily, with the Glico Pocky Collection ($67.94) from Amazon, you can get a taste of all the different kinds of Pocky in one easy shipment. The Collection includes 14 … Continue reading →

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Yo-Yo Ma Among The 2011 Kennedy Center Honorees

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Dino-Ray

Our favorite cellist, Yo-Yo Ma, will be in good company for the 34th Annual Kennedy Center Honors. He will be coronated with the prestigious honor alongside Meryl Streep, Neil Diamond, Sonny Rollins and Barbara Cook. “This year, the Kennedy Center … Continue reading →

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Fox Sports Cancels The College Experiment After Racist Video

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Moye

The backlash against Fox Sports’ offensive video about Asians on the USC campus continues, with Forbes reporting that the network will no longer air its show, The College Experiment: “Fox Sports Network spokesman Lou D’Ermilio said in a statement that … Continue reading →

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Cupertino Union School District Fails NCLB Rating

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Jeff

Cupertino public schools have a reputation for academic excellence and a large Asian American population. Two schools in the Cupertino Union School District, Faria and Murdock-Portal, scored 998 out of 1000 on the Academic Performance Index (API), a tie for … Continue reading →

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