By Charles Lam NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY More than 270 were present at the New Hong Kong restaurant on Thursday, Sept. 20, to honor 14 local women at the Northwest Asian […]
Son reads dead father’s diary at Writers Read event
By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly Though Kamekicha Tokita has been dead since 1948, his work took center stage at the latest
Local artist Naoko Morisawa selected for General Electric’s APA Heritage Month Art Exhibition
Seattle-based artist Naoko Morisawa was selected from a pool of applicants to showcase her artwork at
9 things to do in Seattle with your guests during the holidays
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly How do you entertain your out-of-town friends and family during the holidays? The best way is to present them programs and entertainment with a […]
BLOG: Breaking bread with an ambassador — Part 3 of the Locke blog series
“What is your preference for lunch — Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Italian, or pizza?” asked someone from U.S. Ambassador Gary Locke’s office in Beijing.
Korean artist creates lit multimedia piece using SAM’s historical materials
By Jason J. Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly “It was never my goal to be successful,” explains Do-Ho Suh. Yet, the 49-year-old, originally from Seoul, is a rising star in the […]
Albert Shen: business owner ties community service with commerce
By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Despite these tough economic times, Albert Shen maintains a positive attitude. His businesses are doing well, but it’s what he does during his off-hours […]
Jan. 12: Naoko Morisawa receives award for Artbuzz 2011 Collection
Naoko Morisawa, a Japanese artist, is featured in “Art Buzz, the 2011 Collection.” Her work is included in the mosaics (mix media) section. The collection volume
Cherry blossom pageant heralds a new kind of Japanese American girl
The Greater Seattle Japanese Community Queen coronation was definitely not the standard bikini and high heels pageant seen on TV. No, attending it was
Texas White House, cowboys, and big grocery stores
Texas was not on my list of places to visit. But I can’t say no to my loved ones. How could I resist sharing in the joyous moments with my brother, the proud father who would walk down the aisle with his daughter, passing his torch to the next generation!