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SHELF: NWAW’s August must-reads, strangers brought together by unusual circumstances

August 29, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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 …

Editorial: Kim and Locke, good signs of things to come

June 23, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

According to the grapevine, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke will be confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to China during the week of July 4. He is the first Chinese American […]

Should I stay or should I go? — Despite fears surrounding Japan’s nuclear situation, many expats stay put

April 21, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

With the nuclear situation unclear in Japan, expats are urged to evacuate affected areas.

Shanghai to begin building long-sought Disney park

April 14, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

SHANGHAI (AP) — Walt Disney Co. and its Shanghai partner broke ground last Friday for a long-awaited theme park that Disney hopes will draw legions

As Japan shutdowns drag on, auto crisis worsens

March 31, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

TOKYO (AP) — The auto industry disruptions triggered by Japan’s earthquake and tsunami will worsen in the coming weeks.

New bottling company to speed up exports in wake of Japan quake and tsunami

March 24, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

At a time of economic stagnation, there’s a bright spot in Snohomish County. More than 100 jobs will reportedly be created within the next two years

Blog: Don’t believe everything you see or hear from mainstream media

March 24, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Lately, photos of empty shelves at Japanese grocery stores have been flashing across TV screens. It gives the impression that stores have no supplies coming.

Japanese players try to get in touch with families after earthquake

March 17, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Boston pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka tried to get in touch with his grandmother. Oakland slugger Hideki Matsui prayed for the victims.

Major tsunami damage in North Japan after 8.9 quake

March 10, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

TOKYO (AP) – Japan was struck by a magnitude 8.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday (Thursday night local time)

Japanese women fight to keep surnames

February 17, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

TOKYO (AP) — A group of Japanese citizens filed a lawsuit Monday, Feb. 14 challenging a civil law that effectively stops women from keeping their surnames when they marry.