Bryan Ke

Kindergartner helps lead advocacy for AAPI inclusion, education in Delaware

A kindergartner’s heartfelt advocacy is at the forefront of legislative efforts to support Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) inclus...

Chinese man who lost his arm and leg travels the world on his bike

Despite losing his arm and leg in a teenage accident, a Chinese man has traveled to over a dozen countries on a bike, showing how his passio...

Shohei Ohtani’s bobblehead giveaway draws massive crowds at Dodger Stadium

A Shohei Ohtani bobblehead giveaway at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles attracted thousands of fans on Thursday. Key points: ...

This pre-Studio Ghibli film of Hayao Miyazaki is making a brief return in Tokyo

Hayao Miyazaki’s classic anime “Panda! Go Panda! Rainy Day Circus” is set to return for a one-night special screening at a theater in Tokyo ...

Lee Jung-jae hints at release of ‘Squid Game’ Season 2

“Squid Game” fans may have to wait a few more months for Season 2, according to lead star Lee Jung-jae. Key points: ...

Universal Studios drops official trailer for Jon M. Chu’s ‘Wicked’

Fans have been thrilled since Universal Studios released the first full trailer for Jon M. Chu’s highly anticipated “Wicked.” Key poin...

Japanese biker, 80, set to complete coast-to-coast journey across the US

A senior Japanese man has embarked on the journey of a lifetime, biking from San Diego to New York City while making friends and memories al...

NYC set to hold 3rd annual AAPI Heritage parade

New York City is gearing up for its third annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Cultural and Heritage Parade this weekend, celeb...

Watch: Japan’s FamilyMart launches mobile convenience store

Japanese “konbini” chain FamilyMart is taking its convenience store business to the next level with an unmanned, self-checkout s...

Jiu-jitsu coaches tackle man accused of stealing rare Pokemon cards in Miami

A man accused of stealing $30,000 worth of coveted Pokemon cards from a Miami game store was successfully arrested after being tackled by ji...

‘Mortal Kombat 2’ gets release date, to debut fan-favorites Kitana, Noob Saibot

Warner Bros. has announced the release date and cast for “Mortal Kombat 2.”  Key points: ...

New documentary remembers how incarcerated Japanese Americans lived in WWII

PBS has released a documentary film that sheds new light on the lives of Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II, featuring firs...

Chinese woman gets jail time for growing opium poppies for her hot pot

A woman in China’s Guizhou province was sentenced to prison for growing nearly 1,000 opium poppies on the roof of her apartment buildi...

Harvard’s Asia Center holds first-ever Daoist ritual

Harvard University’s Asia Center held its first-ever Daoist ritual in the hopes of igniting interest in establishing Daoist studies centers ...

Pharrell Williams credited as composer for NewJeans’ Japanese debut single

NewsJeans has teamed up with Pharrell Williams for “Supernatural,” the K-pop group’s Japanese debut single from their upcoming album of the ...

Watch: Panda mom honored with Mother’s Day feast at Japanese zoo

Dozens gathered at a zoo in the town of Shirahama in Japan’s Wakayama Prefecture on Mother’s Day to watch a mommy panda take delight i...

Watch: Kyoto cafe serves coffee in large block of ice

A cafe in Kyoto is gaining attention on social media for serving coffee in a large block of ice. Key points: ...

Nepali Sherpa guide ‘Everest Man’ breaks own record with 29th summit

Nepali Sherpa guide Kami Rita, also known as the “Everest Man,” broke his own record for the most summits over the weekend. Key points: ...

Netflix x ‘Roblox’ ‘Nextworld’ game enters early access

Netflix’s virtual theme park on “Roblox,” “Nextworld,” entered early access last week, giving fans the opportunity t...

Thai official lowers himself into sewer to retrieve woman’s winning lottery ticket

A local Thai official used a crane to descend into a sewer to retrieve a winning lottery ticket a woman had accidentally dropped. Key points...

Adopted Pakistani woman in China goes viral, hopes to buy parents a house

A Pakistani woman adopted by a Chinese couple as a child has seen her fame skyrocket after a video of herself eating noodles at home went vi...

Maggie Q to lead ‘Bosch’ spin-off series, first-look images released

Amazon has cast Maggie Q for a lead role in a “Bosch” spin-off series as the studio teases fans with first-look images of her character. Key...

‘Pokemon’ officially dead on Nintendo Network as final player logs out

The last player remaining on the “Pokemon X and Y” server has reportedly logged out, signaling the official end of “Pokemon” on ...

Shohei Ohtani interpreter betting scandal being turned into scripted series

A scripted series based on the betting scandal of MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara is now in early developmen...

Chinese man jailed for faking livestream views using 4,600 phones

A man in China’s Zhejiang province has been jailed for manipulating livestream views, a scheme that earned him hundreds of thousands o...

RM unveiling ‘Come Back to Me’ music video helmed by ‘Beef’ director Lee Sung-jin

BTS’ RM is dropping the music video for “Come Back to Me,” a track from his new solo album slated for release later this m...

Cardi B responds to backlash for referring to Met Gala designer only as ‘Asian’

Cardi B faced online criticism after forgetting the name of her Met Gala dress designer and referring to them only as “Asian,” prompting her...

Watch: Falcon snatches TikToker’s sandwich at Japanese beach

A TikTok user was left in shock after a falcon swooped in to snatch his lunch while he was relaxing at a beach in central Japan. Key points:...

Wing Luke Museum launches ‘Confronting Hate Together’ exhibit

Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum is collaborating with two other organizations for a new exhibit aimed at shining a spotlight on racism, antisemit...

Kim Soo-hyun recreates iconic ‘Queen of Tears’ scene at Seoul awards show

Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun gave K-drama fans a delightful and hilarious recreation of his iconic scene from the hit show “Queen of Tears” at ...

Michelle Yeoh will star in Prime Video’s ‘Blade Runner 2099’ sequel series

Award-winning actor Michelle Yeoh has been cast in Amazon’s upcoming series “Blade Runner 2099.” Key points: ...

Wife’s 10-year sacrifice, dedication pays off as husband wakes from vegetative state

Thanks to his wife’s unwavering dedication, a Chinese man has begun gradually gaining consciousness after being in a vegetative, semi-...

Japanese companies tap AI start-up to translate 50,000 manga into English

Japanese companies are investing in artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize the translation of Japanese manga into English, aiming for...

Florida rep. apologizes for joke about Kristi Noem eating dog with Kim Jong Un

Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz has apologized for his post on X joking about South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem wanting to eat dog with North Korea...

LA’s Little Tokyo among list of 11 endangered historical places in US

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has included Downtown Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo into the 2024 list of America’s 11 most endange...

Man fulfills ill boy’s dream of Lamborghini ride after mom’s plea goes viral

Last month, a Malaysian man won the hearts of many Facebook users by fulfilling the dream of a boy with cancer to ride in a Lamborghini. Key...