By Mari Yamaguchi The Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese teenager expressed her gratitude Sunday after a U.S. sailor in Hawaii found a bottle she had tossed into the […]
EDITORIAL: The Port celebrates 100 years … of diversity
This year, the Port of Seattle turns 100 — and a lot has happened in 100 years. In 1911, King County voters approved creation of the port, which helped […]
For overseas students: Where is the money for school?
By Keishi Matsuda Northwest Asian Weekly It is becoming more common for international students from Asian countries to further their education in Washington state colleges. Some students flourish and have […]
SHELF: NWAW’s August must-reads, strangers brought together by unusual circumstances
On a weekday afternoon, a major earthquake hits an unnamed American city, trapping nine individuals in the Indian consulate’s visa office located in the basement of the building …
Aug. 1: JCCCW welcomes Japanese Agricultural Exchange Council
The Japanese Cultural & Community Center (JCCCW) welcomes a new tenant, the Japan Agricultural Exchange Council – U.S. Branch. “TJ” Takashi Yoshikawa serves as the branch’s director …
Volunteers needed for two-day Aki Matsuri
The Eastside Nihon Matsuri Association (ENMA) is looking for about 300 volunteers to help out at this year’s Aki Matsuri (Fall Festival), a two-day event consisting of Japanese cultural and […]
A-pop!: Don’t mess with Wendi
A monthly column about all things Asian in popular culture By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly The slap heard around the world Who is Wendi Deng Murdoch? Just a month […]
Chinese punk rock band to rock out in the U.S. for the first time
By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly It’s unprecedented for a Chinese punk band to tour the States, but Demerit isn’t just any Chinese punk band. This month, they are aiming […]
Sun Yang breaks oldest world record in swimming
By Andrew Dampf The Associated Press SHANGHAI (AP) — The swimming world championships ended with a bang Sunday, July 31, when emerging Chinese standout Sun Yang broke the oldest world […]
Joan Stamm book wins 2011 Nautilus Award
Joan Stamm’s book, “Heaven and Earth are Flowers: Reflections on Ikebana and Buddhism,” was selected as a 2011 Nautilus Silver Award Winner in the religion and spirituality category. Stamm lived […]
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