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Exclusive Interview: Nicholas Ton from Tokyo Story on the Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling Tour in Texas
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Algorithmic Bias Across Asian Populations
Facial recognition and bias protectors have come a very long way since AI and advanced computing systems first originated. But there is still a very large room for improvement because the way that artificial intelligence and most technology learns is either from human input or sources created by humans. When you dive deeper in such sources, bias, racism, and other human imperfections are easily detectable which causes major problems when
Interview with Nicholas Ton: The Story of Culture Connection
AANN recently had an opportunity to interview Nicholas M. Ton, the new president and CEO of Tokyo Story USA. Tokyo Story USA is the company that is committed to “bring more Japanese culture to the US” , and they brought Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling (TJPW) to Texas for their second tour in the USA. “Whenever you come see the shows, you will get every aspect of the spectrum
North Carolina Asian American Advocacy Day
In honor of Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month this May, community members gathered at the North Carolina General Assembly on Wednesday for a day of advocacy. The event, organized by North Carolina Asian Americans Together, was titled “NCAAT in Action.” They will host the 5th annual Asian American Advocacy Day on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the NC General Assembly in Raleigh. The event empowers community members to meet
Dumplings: A Symbol of Family
When we talk about the spring festival or Chinese New Year, what traditional food comes to your mind? Is it poached chicken or fish? Most people will say dumplings. Dumpling (饺子) is a traditional chinese food with fillings wrapped in a thin, round wrappers made of flour. Because the shape of Dumplings is like yuanbao (元宝), the ancient chinese currency, they are considered to bring good luck and wealth. Dumplings
626 Night Market Draws Thousands to Celebrate Asian Culture
Every year, thousands of visitors gather in Southern California to experience one of America’s most diverse cultural festivals—the 626 Night Market. It’s known as the largest Asian-inspired night markets in the United States, combining shopping, live entertainment, and food. Visitors can enjoy classics like takoyaki, dumplings, grilled meat skewers, fried rice, ramen, and Korean fried chicken. There are live musical performances, DJ sets, dance groups, and martial arts demonstrations on
AAPI in Gaming Launches First-Ever AAPI Steam Sale to Spotlight Underrepresented Developers
From May 1–10, AAPI Heritage Month is getting a major moment in gaming with the launch of the first-ever AAPI Steam Sale, a curated event spotlighting games created by Asian American and Pacific Islander developers. Featuring titles such as Melatonin, 1000xRESIST, Venba, and Battle Chef Brigade, the sale represents both a celebration of creative talent and a broader push for visibility in an industry where AAPI developers are still too