Sports
This Japanese baseball player is notable for his legendary 50-50 season and his time with the Angels and Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani
Meaning "touch the heart" in Cantonese, this traditional style of dining features small bamboo steamer baskets filled with dumplings, buns, and rolls served alongside tea
Dim Sum
Immigrants from this country came to California in large numbers during the 1800s to work in gold mines and build railroads
China
This color is often associated with luck, happiness, and prosperity in many Asian cultures
Red
This Japanese cartoon cat character is known for being five apples tall, her iconic bow, and her presence in kawaii culture
Hello Kitty
This Taiwanese-American basketball player played for 15 years in the NBA with the Warriors, Knicks, Rockets, Lakers, Hornets, Nets, Hawks, and Raptors, most known for his “insane” run in February 2012
Jeremy Lin
Often dubbed the "King of Fruits" in Southeast Asia, this large spike-covered fruit is famous for its powerful aroma and rich, custard-like texture
Durian
This famous railroad, completed in 1869, was built with the help of thousands of migrant Asian workers
The Transcontinental Railroad
During Lunar New Year, these gifts often contain money and are given to children for good luck
Red Envelopes
This K-pop girl group is known for songs like “Super Shy” and “Ditto”
New Jeans
This Filipino nicknamed “PacMan” is the only boxer in history to win twelve world titles in eight different weight divisions
Manny Pacquiao
Combining a French baguette with Vietnamese meats, pickled vegetables, and cilantro, this sandwich emerged in Saigon during the 1950s following the end of French colonial rule
Bánh Mì
This law passed in 1882 stopped Chinese immigrants from entering the United States for many years
Chinese Exclusion Act
During this Japanese festival, families honor the spirits of their ancestors through offerings, dances, and lanterns
Obon Festival
Played by Simu Liu, this martial artist became Marvel Studios' first Asian superhero to lead a feature film in 2021
This nation made history by becoming the first Asian team to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup in 2002 when it co-hosted the tournament
South Korea
This vibrant purple yam, commonly used in Filipino desserts like halo-halo and cake rolls, takes its name from the Tagalog word for "tuber"
Ube
In 1942, this U.S. president signed an order that led to Japanese Americans being forced to leave their homes during World War II
FDR
This traditional Korean holiday celebrates the harvest and is a time for families to gather
Chuseok
This makeup trend was popularized across China, characterized by a doll-like appearance and shimmery eye makeup
Douyin
This asian kicker born in South Korea played for the Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, and New York Jets in his career from 2019-2026
Younghoe Koo
Often served as a popular street food or side dish across Korea, these chewy cylindrical rice cakes are typically simmered in a sweet and spicy red chili paste sauce called gochujang
Tteokbokki
This popular Chinese American dish features crispy chicken tossed in a sweet, spicy sauce with chili peppers. Despite its name, it was created for American Chinese restaurants rather than being a traditional dish from the Chinese general it is named after.
General Tso’s chicken
In traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy, foods are categorized into "cold" and "hot" non-temperature qualities to balance these two complementary dual forces of nature
Yin and Yang
This Studio Ghibli film explores life in Japan post World War II, looking towards the 1964 Tokyo Olympics
From Up On Poppy Hill