How “Rental Family” Explores Japan’s Rent-A-Person Trend
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.
When Chinese Culture Gets Mistaken for Korean or Japanese
As K-pop, anime, and Korean beauty dominate, Chinese traditions are often misattributed or erased. Asian American youth unpack sinophobia and soft power in this article.
“Pachinko” Rewards Those Who Wait
Based on the best-selling novel of the same name, “Pachinko” is a sweeping multi-generational historical drama series set in Korea, Japan, and the U.S.
Obake Stories: The Clash Between Superstition and Religion
I am ten, curled up on a stool in the kitchen, watching my mother. She works steadily at the countertop, putting the finishing touches on …