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Animating the Industry – How Asian Culture Has Impacted Gaming

Contribution from freelance writer Jocelyn Brown. For decades, Asian culture has shown an affinity for animation and computer games. However, they’ve…

April 11, 2017 | No Comment

Culture, Japanese

Omiyage, the Japanese Custom of Gifting

Omiyage, is the Japanese custom of gifting that is ingrained in our culture. When we are invited over to someone’s…

July 17, 2016 | No Comment

Culture, Japanese

Shichigosan: The Japanese Festival for 7, 5, and 3 Year Olds

The Japaneses Shichigosan festival celebrates children who are 7,5, and 3. The word, Shichigosan is literally a combination of three numbers…

November 6, 2015 | No Comment

Culture, Food, Japanese, Vegetables

Japanese New Years Traditions

Now that Christmas has come and gone, in a Japanese household, we have to start thinking of the biggest holiday…

December 26, 2013 | No Comment

Chinese, Culture, Japanese, Symbolism

Traditional Asian Blessings – Omamori

In Asia, blessings are part of our culture, woven into our lives. In Japan we call them omamori, meaning to…

November 5, 2013 | 2 Comments

Culture, Japanese

Japanese Chopstick Etiquette

In Japan, there are a few etiquette rules when using chopsticks. Although I grew up in a Japanese-American home, there…

February 25, 2013 | 3 Comments

Food, Korean, Meat, Pickles

Korean Food and the Kimchi Chronicles

Our family loves the spicy and rich flavors of Korean food. When the kids come home during their school break,…

October 30, 2012 | 5 Comments

Culture, Japanese

Do You Believe in Karma?

In karma, your actions whether good or bad will come back to you. Most Asians do believe in karma as…

November 22, 2011 | 4 Comments

Culture, Energy, Japanese, Parenting

Parenting Lessons: Lead by Example

image: Shibuya 246 Many years ago when I was a young parent, my son attend a Japanese kindergarten that had…

August 24, 2011 | 3 Comments

Culture, Japanese

Chado Urasenke Tankokai Seattle 40th Anniversary

This year marks the Chado Urasenke Tankokai Seattle Association’s 40th Anniversary. Chado, also called Chanoyu or Sado is Japanese Tea Ceremony or…

August 8, 2011 | 2 Comments

Culture, Japanese

Aki Matsuri in Bellevue, Washington

This past weekend was the Annual Japanese Aki Matsui in Bellevue, Washington. Aki means fall and matsuri means festival. This…

September 17, 2010 | No Comment

Chinese, Culture

A Story on Chinese and Gold

Traditionally, gold was considered a safe and sure investment for Chinese. The other day I was reading about the price…

August 22, 2010 | No Comment

Culture, Japanese

Preserving Japanese Culture in Seattle – 100 Year Old Club

Yesterday we celebrated the Japanese Hyakudokai New Year’s Celebration. The name Hyakudokai is taken from the motto “‘keep active until…

March 1, 2010 | No Comment

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