Author Archives: Moye

About Moye

I am a Japanese-American girl who was born, raised and is most probably stuck in traffic right this second in Los Angeles. I'm currently one of the co-editors of 8Asians and like to distract myself with good food, reading long books, playing video games, catching up on celebrity news, choosing my new new haircut and then writing all about it on Hello Moye and sometimes here on Twitter if I can get it in under 140 words or less. You can reach me at moye[at]8asians.com.

Chinky Eyes Is The New Fashion Statement!

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Moye

According to this photo shoot for Vogue Nippon, taping your eyes back is the new black. And no, this isn’t about taping your eyes for double eyelids. This is about taping your eyes UP and BACK away from your face, … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Discrimination, Entertainment, Fashion, Lifestyles | 4 Comments

San Francisco’s Building 640 To Honor Japanese American Linguists from World War II

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Moye

There’s an abandoned warehouse in Presidio National Park but soon, Building 640 will be the site of a new learning center, revealing its secret history as a Military Intelligence Service Language School. In 1941, the military housed and trained 60 … Continue reading →

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Shark Fin Ban Approved By California Senate Committee

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Moye

The controversial shark fin ban may soon become a reality in California, as the LA Times is reporting the bill has been approved by the state Senate committee: “The bill, which would ban the sale, trade and possession of shark … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Food & Drink | 14 Comments

My Other Me: A Documentary on Cosplay

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Moye

Nowadays, it seems like there are documentaries about everything. I wasn’t surprised to hear about My Other Me, an upcoming film about three cosplayers as they build, prepare and show off their new costumes in anime conventions. Who would have … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Fashion, Lifestyles, Movies | 5 Comments

The Beauty Department’s Asian Beauty Focus Falls Short

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Moye

I have an unhealthy obsession with Lauren “LC” Conrad of The Hills and Laguna Beach fame (probably from watching marathons of her shows on MTV and the fact that her voice always gets weirdly hoarse every time she gets upset….how … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Lifestyles | 12 Comments

A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas Trailer

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Moye

Don’t judge me, but I’m super excited for A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas. It does feel a little odd to be watching a trailer with Christmas bells and music in the middle of summer, but I’m glad to … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Discussing Race in Parenting

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Moye

Daddy in a Strange Land blogger Jason Sperber addresses the value of addressing issues about race and racism in parenting today: “…I know that having a biracial black man in the White House and mixed folks as a Hollywood trend … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Discrimination, Education, Family, Lifestyles | Leave a comment

South Korea Arrests North Korean Online Gaming Hackers

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Moye

Well, this brings the whole gold farming business to a new level. This shit’s getting political. The New York Times is reporting that the North Korean government has employed an “army of hackers” to infiltrate popular online games to hoard … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Entertainment, Video Games | 1 Comment

Asian American Commercial Watch: 8Asians & MYX TV

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Moye

http://youtu.be/mg3rIdXV5xY While our Asian American Commercial Watch is usually relegated to hot girls on Target commercials, sometimes we write about other Asians in 30 second TV spots who catch our eye… because they look so familiar. Take this promo for … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Meta, TV | 1 Comment

8Questions with Priscilla Ahn & New Album ‘When You Grow Up’

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Moye

You may have heard Priscilla Ahn’s songs featured on Grey’s Anatomy or Dancing with the Stars, but the youthful singer-songwriter is back with a new album, When You Grow Up. We caught up with Priscilla to learn more about how … Continue reading →

Posted in 8Questions, Entertainment, Music | 1 Comment

Chinese Couple Sells Kids For Video Games

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Moye

According to ABC News Radio, a Chinese couple has been arrested for selling their two children for video games: “In 2009, Li Lin and Li Juan welcomed their second child, a baby girl, and came up with the idea to … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Family, Lifestyles, Video Games, WTF | 12 Comments