My paternal grandfather was born in 1931, to a Korea occupied by the Empire of Japan. Forbidden to speak his own language at home, he grew up learning Japanese in school and was forced to take on a Japanese...
As Hollywood continues to face criticism for using white women to play Asian roles, a group of Northwestern students will put on a play featuring an all-Asian, female cast this week.
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It’s a homecoming of sorts for Chef Shin Thompson, a former Evanston resident who is bringing his ramen joint to the city’s burgeoning restaurant scene.
Chicago-based ramen shop Furious Spoon will...
The 9.0-magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami that hit Japan in 2011, killing tens of thousands of people, inspired artist Jave Yoshimoto to paint a tribute to the lives lost in the disaster.
The...
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There’s more to Japan than meets the eye, says Northwestern University Japan Club president Yuki Zou, and students will be able to explore the country Sunday at Bunkasai 2015. The event...
