Monthly Archives: March 2012

Rurouni Kenshin Live Action Movie Trailer

Posted on March 16, 2012 by tinabot

Back in the 90s, before internet streaming and the widespread availability of anime that is the reality in America today, I had to hunt down anime in specialty rental stores, trying hard to avoid shady ones, though often it was … Continue reading →

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South Asian Blog Sepia Mutiny To Shut Down April 1st

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Ernie

Sepia Mutiny – one of the first blogs to exist in the blogosphere and one of the largest weblogs dealing with South Asian issues – shuts down on April 1st after eight years. As Sepia Mutiny was a blog created … Continue reading →

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April 29, 2012 Marks 20th Anniversary Of 1992 LA Riots

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Mina

This April will be the 20th anniversary of the 1992 LA Riots. Obviously, I can’t possibly summarize the event in a short blog post, let alone convey how much of an impact it had on the racial politics in LA … Continue reading →

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Higo Pocket Knife

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Guest Writer

They don’t make things like they used to… or do they? The Higo Knife ($60) by Miyamoto Manufacturing Co. has a story dating back to 1920. Originally developed by Tasaburo Murakami in 1894, this all purpose tool is still made … Continue reading →

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Playboy Features Bruno Mars On April 2012 Cover

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Moye

Bruno Mars has something new to brag about: he’s the 10th guy to appear on Playboy’s cover! The Hollywood Reporter revealed the April’s “Sex and Music” issue cover and inside, fans can find a fashion spread and an interview with … Continue reading →

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Having An Asian Moment: Eden with Jamie Chung Wins Big At SXSW

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Dino-Ray

I’ve been at SXSW since March 8 and after enduring the rain, sitting through almost two dozen films, and randomly running into Ernie amidst the sea of hipsters, tech geeks, and movie buffs, I am still alive and going strong! … Continue reading →

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Why East Of Eden’s Lee Is My Favorite Asian American Character in Literature

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Koji Steven Sakai

My favorite pre-Asian American studies, pre-Asian American power, pre-civil rights fictional Asian American character is Lee from East of Eden (1952) by John Steinbeck. East of Eden is a long epic novel. So it’s difficult to try to encapsulate the … Continue reading →

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Staple Apparel Spring/Summer 2012

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Guest Writer

This week we are excited to present a look at New York City company Staple Design’s Spring/Summer 2012 apparel collection. “Theology” is the theme, centered around bible verse Mark 8:36, which is printed on a hidden label inside every shirt. … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Chinese American Couple In Honda Really Big Sales Event TV

Posted on March 15, 2012 by John

http://youtu.be/O6NV6xFLFks When I saw the beginning and middle of this Honda television commercial, I was wondering – why is Honda showing a Chinese American couple speaking Mandarin in an English language commercial? Odd that the U.S. subsidiary of a Japanese … Continue reading →

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Bay Area Giveaway: Advanced Screening Tickets for ‘Jiro Dreams Of Sushi’

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Guest Writer

UPDATE 3/18/2012: Congrats to the winners: A. Liou, Bryan, hasejunji, Tom L., Komo, Joy H., Jeanette Y, Justin R, Vivian C, Jason B! Featured in the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival and receiving rave reviews from the likes of Anthony Bourdain, … Continue reading →

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Dunkin Donuts Caters To China With Pork Donuts

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Moye

Dunkin Donuts is adjusting its good ol’ American menu to a more Chinese palate to include pastries like pork donuts. No, not the chocolate bacon donuts that hipsters like to brag about. Shredded pork donuts. Or “pork floss,” to be … Continue reading →

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Sulwhasoo Niemen Marcus West Coast Launch At the San Francisco Asian Art Museum

Posted on March 14, 2012 by akrypti

Sulwhasoo invited 8Asians to partake in the Niemen Marcus Launch Party to celebrate the long-anticipated arrival of this amazing Korean cosmetics line here on the west coast. Fashion journalists and bloggers were invited to the Asian Art Museum to meet … Continue reading →

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