Tag Archives: culture

Being an Asian in New England

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Shako Liu

A couple of months ago, I moved from Los Angeles to the northwestern part of Connecticut for my new job. I had never lived in a small town with about 95 percent Caucasians before. Honestly, I had more culture shock … Continue reading →

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Cultural Blackmail: The Hipsterization of Asian America

Posted on July 17, 2013 by JohnnyC

Very few things can get me to pop in while I’m still vagabonding and give even an inkling of attention for something in another universe. Unfortunately for you all, the recent article about being “hip” to be Asian-American, which coincides … Continue reading →

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One out of Seven New Marriages Interracial or Inter-Ethnic

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Ben

For those that have never really caught it before, yes, I am in an interracial relationship. So understanding quite well that I too am a part of this Pew statistic where one in seven new marriages are interracial or inter-ethnic, … Continue reading →

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Disulfiram: Anti-Alcoholism Drug Acts Like the Asian Flush

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Efren

So we’ve talked WAY too much about the Asian flush here on 8Asians, meaning the immediate flushing response one gets when certain Asians–ahem, Ernie–drinks alcohol, where the symptoms can often include nausea, vomiting, and other not-so-lovely side effects when one … Continue reading →

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Alex Ko: The New Billy Elliot on Broadway is Asian!

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Jen

Thirteen year old Alex Ko has been named to be the new Billy Elliot on Broadway. A gifted dancer and half Chinese-American, Alex Ko is set to become the first Asian-American Billy Elliot in the Broadway production of the Elton … Continue reading →

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Japan’s Ambassadors of Cute

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Ben

You know that you’ve walked into a different world when the Japan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs named three models as their new ambassadors of cute. That’s right. You heard me. Kawaii Taishi. Misako Aoki, Yu Kimura and Shizuka Fujioka represent … Continue reading →

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How anime and manga has infiltrated Western culture

Posted on May 7, 2008 by Ben

I remember back in the day, in junior high, when I thought about how strange it was that the great comic book series, Dragonball Z and City Hunter were not available for purchase in the United States except through imports. … Continue reading →

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Immigrants just want to blend into the crowd

Posted on March 29, 2008 by Ben

Interesting conversation I had with a friend of mine. I had asked why he spoke American English without an accent since he was taught in the style of British proper as are pretty much all Asians that immigrate to the … Continue reading →

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