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Japanese Student Trip to Chicago Marks Fifth Year of Exchange Program

by Heejae Park on Nov 23,2017

Also featured in: Asia, Japan

Student exchange, like that between Ehime University and College of Lake County, is a major part of the US-Japan relationship, and evidence of strong local-level relations.

New York Celebrates 90th Anniversary of Japanese Friendship Doll

by Savannah Shih on Nov 21,2017

Also featured in: Asia, Japan

Rochester is one of several US cities celebrating the 58 friendship dolls sent by Japan in 1927

KPOP, a Limited-run Off-Broadway Show, Highlights Asian and Asian American Cast Members

by Jake Howry on Nov 7,2017

Also featured in: Asia, South Korea

The new musical deals with Asian American identity, assimilation, and buoyant Korean pop music

California and Minnesota send NBA teams to play in China

by Jake Howry on Nov 1,2017

Also featured in: Asia, China

The Timberwolves and Warriors sold out Shanghai and Shenzhen stadiums this fall

Japanese Packers Fans Go Wild at Green Bay Game

by Savannah Shih on Oct 25,2017

Also featured in: Asia, Japan

The Japanese Packers Cheering Team fulfills a decades-long dream

Clarksville, TN Welcomes Visitors from South Korean Sister City

by Heejae Park on Oct 19,2017

Also featured in: Asia, South Korea

A delegation from Gunpo, South Korea visited Clarksville, Tennessee, as a sign of sister city ties that go beyond investment

US Sports Leagues Expand Outreach to Asia

by Sarah Wang on Oct 18,2017

Also featured in: Asia, Australia, China, India

The National Hockey League (NHL) and National Basketball Association (NBA) continue their push to reach growing fan bases in China and Australia, respectively.