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Exclusive Interview: Nicholas Ton from Tokyo Story on the Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling Tour in Texas
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Asian American Lunar New Year 2026
In 2026, Asian American communities across the United States will celebrate the Lunar New Year, beginning on February 17, 2026, ushering in the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac. More than just a festive holiday, the Lunar New Year is a vibrant expression of heritage, resilience, and cultural pride for millions of Asian Americans whose roots span Asia. A Holiday with Deep Roots Lunar New Year has been celebrated for over
Kpop Demon Hunters Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
New York City – November 27, 2025 This year, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brought the usual mix of floats, Broadway showcases, and giant balloons drifting between Manhattan’s skyscrapers. But the moment that truly ignited the crowd came from an unexpected source: the breakout K-pop group Demon Hunters. The five-member group, known for entertaining kids and teens with dance choreography and songs, made their parade debut on top of a neon-lit

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

Harvard International Students Ban: Comments from Both Left and Right Perspectives
Harvard International Students Ban On May 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the revocation of Harvard University’s certification to enroll international students and exchange visitors under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). The stated reasons included Harvard’s refusal to submit disciplinary records for certain international students, allegations that the university tolerated student participation in disruptive protests, and concerns that some students may have ties to

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
National Mentoring Month in AANHPI Communities
AANHPI National Mentoring Month is a time to recognize, celebrate, and strengthen the power of mentorship within Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Across generations, cultures, and lived experiences, mentoring has long been a quiet but transformative force, one that passes down knowledge, nurtures confidence, and creates pathways to opportunity in spaces where representation and access have not always been guaranteed. The Cultural Roots of Mentorship Mentorship in
