Mei’s Supermarket Lunar New Year Celebration
Having moved to live near Orlando, Florida since 2009, I have been to a few of CNY celebration shows. However, I find this year’s CNY celebration presented by Mei’s Supermarket on East Colonial Drive...
First Annual Moon Over Avalon Attracts Thousands of Attendees
Downtown Avalon Park held the first annual Moon Over Avalon Mid-Autumn Festival on September 10, 2022 from 5:30–9:00 pm. Despite the rainy weather, Avalon Town Park came alive with thousands of people enjoying Asian...
Make Us Visible Florida Campaign
On behalf of AsiaTrend Inc. a Central Florida 501c3 non-profit organization committed to strengthening intercultural dialogue and understanding in Florida via involvement in online media publication and content creation in addition to organizing community...
Enjoy the Warmth of Nabemono Hotpot in Winter
Apart from clothes and the ubiquitous “kotatsu”, hot-pot or “nabe” is a common way to stave off the cold of the Japanese winter months. A “nabe” could mean a pot (often earthenware) or meal...
A Simple Card Game Heals Asian Generational Divides
Joseph Lam’s story is powerful and the organic growth of his company “Parents Are Human” is a testament to an almost universal experience for second generation Asian Americans. The divide between first generation immigrant parents...
Celebrating culture of Japan at Orlando Japan Festival in Kissimmee
Consul General Kazuhiro Nakai was invited to make the opening remarks at the 22nd Orlando-Japan Festival. The Orlando-Japan Festival is Japan’s largest annual culture event held in Florida. The event hosted by the Japan...
10th Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration
On May 8th, the Orange County Government’s Asian Committee to celebrate the 10th Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI). This year’s theme is Advancing Leaders Through Collaboration. Festivities was held at...
Gion Festival in Kyoto
In summer, a variety of festivals are held across Japan, but the month-long festival of "Gion Matsuri" in July, Kyoto, is one of the oldest and most renowned. The “Gion Matsuri” is counted amongst...
Hashi: Chopsticks
An important part of daily life in Japan includes using chopsticks, or "hashi" in Japanese.
Though many countries utilize chopsticks or similar utensils for eating, Japanese culture is unique promoting the use of hashi exclusively...
What are Japanese Daruma Dolls?
Daruma Dolls (達磨, daruma) are traditional Japanese figurines made in the image of Bodhidharma, a 7th century Buddhist monk from India who is said to be the progenitor of Zen Buddhism. These dolls are...