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A group of five Asians stand close together on a driveway: a man with short black hair, glasses, gray sweatshirt, and black pants stands on the far left next to a laughing elderly woman in a black puffy jacket and black pants. To their right is a mid-life woman with brown hair pulled back and a jean jacket over a red shirt. She is hugging two young girls close to her, both with brown hair, pink long-sleeved shirts, and brown and peach pants.

Family Lifestyle

The Prodigal Daughter: Returning Home to Care for My Aging Mother

Ellen Wong

June 1, 2026

12 mins read

Guest writer Ellen Wong reflects on her decision to return home to care for her aging mother on her dementia journey.

Close-up of two people holding hands during a wedding ceremony, with intricate henna designs, red and gold bangles, and heavily embroidered traditional clothing visible. The background is softly blurred.

Our Voices

“You’re Just Graduating. I’ll Be There When It’s Your Baby Shower.”

Sarah Manchanda

May 17, 2026

4 mins read

An upbringing shaped by romance narratives and cultural ideals meets adult reality, leading to a redefinition of cultural identity, success, and self-worth.

A book cover shows the title "Until We Meet Again," showing the face of a young girl with light skin and black hair peering out of an airplane window

Arts & Culture Books

Lily Kim Qian’s New Book Puts Family History and Trauma in Full Color

Arianna Kessler

May 15, 2026

5 mins read

Author Lily Kim Qian shares her emotional process while writing and illustrating upcoming graphic novel, “Until We Meet Again.”

Authors Brad and Julia Riew stand outdoors on either side of their elderly grandmother, all three smiling and holding copies of their debut YA fantasy novel, The Last Tiger.

Arts & Culture Books

From Family History to Fantasy: The Making of “The Last Tiger”

Sydney Gaw

March 14, 2026

6 mins read

Inspired by their grandparents’ forbidden romance in colonial Korea, Julia and Brad Riew’s young adult fantasy “The Last Tiger” explores love, heritage, and resilience.

A crowded bus scene where a man in a light corduroy coat sits stiffly beside a young girl clutching a pastel backpack and a wrapped gift. Both look a little uneasy, surrounded by other passengers staring straight ahead.

Entertainment

How “Rental Family” Explores Japan’s Rent-A-Person Trend

Giannina Ong

November 21, 2025

4 mins read

Mari Yamamoto, Takehiro Hira, and Akira Emoto, stars of Hikari’s latest film exploring Japan’s rent-a-person industry, discuss loneliness, performance, and connection.

Illustration of two people eating from an oversized bowl of noodles topped with vegetables, tofu, and a fried egg. The scene is colorful and playful, evoking warmth, comfort, and joy in sharing a meal.

Our Voices

Two Bowls At Noon

Kate Chen, Kaayla Lee (Illustrator)

October 23, 2025

2 mins read

A personal narrative on motherhood, migration, and memory through the meals shared with her daughter — a bridge between generations and worlds.

An older Asian woman wearing a long-sleeved black shirt and a blue vest watches an Asian toddler place green leaves onto clumps of bundles of rice.

Lifestyle

What We Remember From Cooking With Family

Mia Su

August 2, 2025

6 mins read

Food blogger Sandy Hu and Korean American mother and daughter Heejin and Sophia Kim reflect on the family recipes, traditions, and kitchen moments that shape their lives.