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■ NAMES IN THE NEWS Sano is Port of Seattle Police Chief finalist Eric Sano, currently a captain with the Seattle Police Department (SPD), has been named a finalist for Port of Seattle Police Chief. The Port began recruiting for candidates in spring 2022 and expects to make a final decision this summer. Sano began his career with SPD in 1984. He has been a lieutenant in Eric Sano the Traffic Section, the Robbery/Gang/Fugitive Unit, and the Vice/High Risk Victims Unit, where he was recognized for his work in human trafficking and was the co-chair of WashACT, the Washington Advisory Committee on Trafficking. Sano was also part of the FBI’s Public Corruption Task Force. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Society and Justice from the University of Washington.
Clark County swears in first Asian American judge Tsering Cornell took her oath of office on July 1 to join Clark County’s Superior Court bench and become the county’s first Asian American judge, and the first Tibetan American judge in the U.S. Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Cornell in May to replace Judge Scott Collier.
Cornell has worked for the attorney general’s Vancouver office since 2018, representing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, as well as Clark College, Lower Columbia College, and the Center for Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss/School for the Deaf. Before that, she worked for the attorney general and secretary of state in Olympia. Cornell grew up in Clark County and has been a member of the Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association since 2000.
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Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) held a live auction and dinner on July 9 at The Westin Bellevue. The Artful Evening gala and auction honored the late Ron Ho—an art jeweler who died in 2017—and several attendees wore Ho’s jewelry creations at the event. One of his pieces was auctioned off for $8,000. Ho’s work was influenced and informed by contrasts of American and Chinese culture and by the cultural diversity he encountered living in the Pacific Northwest. He was the recipient of several distinguished artist and art educator honors.
Wong, DON director Greg Wong has served as director of the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) since February. He leads a team devoted to creating and sustaining strong, vibrant communities that connect people to each other and their sense of place. Prior to joining DON, Greg Wong Greg was a community leader and attorney who worked on complex political and social policy issues, such as gun violence prevention, reducing economic inequities, raising the minimum wage, combating climate change, protecting endangered species, providing increased funding for public schools, and creating a more equitable tax code. Born and raised in Seattle, Greg has a deep love for the City's unique neighborhoods and a strong belief in the people of Seattle's ability to create vibrant, thriving, and safe communities for everyone. Wong lives in Southeast Seattle with his immediate family, and his extended family spans the City from Highland Park and Delridge to Judkins Park, Queen Anne, Ballard, and the University District.
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King County Citizens’ Elections Oversight Committee The King County Council is recruiting members for the King County Citizens’ Elections Oversight Committee (CEOC) and there is an open post for a representative from the Vietnamese speaking community. The term of this position ends in December 2023. The CEOC is a 16-member committee of volunteers who have interest or expertise in elections. The CEOC is charged with conducting oversight of election-related matters, and reporting to the King County Council its observations, findings, and recommendations through an annual report. The CEOC meets roughly seven times per year. In addition to a member of the Vietnamese-speaking community, the CEOC also currently has the following unfilled positions:
• One representative from an academic institution who has knowledge of elections. • One representative from a nonpartisan organization active in King County that evaluates candidates and ballot measures, such as the Municipal League. • One representative from a nonpartisan organization in King County that promotes equality and the advancement of Blacks or African Americans, such as the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle. • One registered King County voter.
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By Janice Nesamani NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY If you’ve walked through your neighborhood recently, you’ve probably noticed “Now Hiring” signs in shop windows. And while they may not have signs in their windows, large and mid-sized companies seem to be on the lookout for talent, too. While job growth seems to have slowed in May, according to the monthly job report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are still 11.3 million open jobs at the end of May. That is almost two jobs for every unemployed individual. The report also tracked the unemployment rate for Asians that declined to 2.4% in May. With unemployment rates this low, organizations of all sizes are scrambling to find the right people and if they already have them, they are doing their best to keep them. Take Microsoft for example. In mid-May, the company announced that it planned to “nearly double” its budget for employee salary increases and boost the range of stock compensation it gives some workers by at least 25%. The move is an effort to retain staff and help people cope with inflation, but also prevent the loss of its early and midlevel employees to competitors such as Amazon, Google, and Meta. In an internal memo that was obtained by the press, CEO Satya Nadella said, “Time and time again, we see that our talent is in high demand because of the amazing work that you do.” Luckily, John Chen who heads Geoteaming, a company that uses technology and adventure to conduct team building exercises for teams that foster human change and become the top 1% in the world, hasn’t seen any significant employee loss over the past year or had to take special measures to retain talent. His lean business model is working well. “I have over 12 contract virtual
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producers that I could put to work, if necessary,” Chen said, adding that he hasn’t had to take any steps to hire or retain talent. However, some clients he works with have had to do that. “I just did a program for Georgia Healthcare. They are paying for tuition, signing bonuses, and more,” Chen said. While Chen is concerned about the cooling economy, he is still busy. “I decided last year to continue investing into virtual and hybrid experiences and that is paying off. I am seeing more hybrid engagements over the past year. So, I bought more equipment and have a full traveling studio in addition to my home studio,” he said. Stephanie Zhu of Best in Class Education Center says that since January 2022, the organization has actually experienced very little turnover. “However, as we transition to summer, we do have teachers who are only available in the summer months so we know that we will have some turnover in the fall,” Zhu said. Best In Class has been quite successful in hiring instructors for its online
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classes, because they can expand their search to other areas of Washington where they previously couldn’t for their in-person programs. “On the flip side, recruiting for our in-person classes has been very challenging,” Zhu said. “As our customers are looking to return to inperson learning, we’ve had to put in a lot of focus to recruit not only the right candidates, but those who want and are able to teach on site,” she added. The company has job openings for online and in-person classes. “We do try and offer that flexibility to candidates,” Zhu said. “We also offer higher wages for our in-person teams. Since we offer our classes in afternoon or evening and weekend times, there's schedule flexibility if staff have changes to their availability,” she said. “Even in a cooling economy, Zhu says the company remains focused on hiring the right team members. “We recognize that the success of our students comes from our stellar teachers,” she said. Like many institutions and businesses, Bellevue College has seen a higher employee turnover since the beginning
of this year. “The low unemployment rate has created a much more competitive environment for the recruitment and retention of employees,” said Nicole Beattie, the associate director of Communications at Bellevue College. For some positions, it has become more difficult for the institute to hire. “We don’t see the same kind of turnover for example with tenured faculty. However, it’s harder to retain some of our frontline service employees due to there being so much opportunity at the moment,” Beattie said. “In terms of services, the quality hasn’t been impacted but during peak enrollment periods, students might find it takes a bit longer to get a response. We recognize that we need to find more efficiencies to keep workloads manageable,” she added. As a state employer, Bellevue College is limited in terms of the perks it can offer. “However, we do have hybrid/ work-from-home positions and have see JOBS on 12
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“Howl” By Kai Curry NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY July 21 to 24, artists and organizations will come together at 419 Occidental Avenue in Pioneer Square to energize the space and increase awareness of the diversified talent of our community. In a seven-story historic warehouse that is part of the RailSpur revitalization project, the nonprofit Forest For The Trees (the event is named the same), plans for the public, installations, murals, exhibitions, and a fourday block party. On level five will be “Howl,” “a survey of female-identifying and non-binary artists” curated by Lele Barnett and Amanda Manitach. “It’s just a breathtaking space. We couldn’t say no,” said Manitach, an artist herself, who will be exhibiting a 13-foot drawing with a quote by Frances Farmer which she has reproduced over the years: “Those who scream incoherent challenges at unseen enemies perhaps were too gentle to slash out and destroy their real and intimate foes.” Manitach likes this quote for its endless applicability, including to “Howl,” which “holds space for howls of joy, heartbreak, rage, defiance, beauty, ecstatic release.” She associates the title with the poem by Allen Ginsberg. Barnett also thinks of the exhibition as a rallying call, in the way wolves howl to gather their pack. “‘Howl’ is about women’s stories from all perspectives, and that includes immigration and diaspora stories,” Barnett explained. Important to the show will be topics such as abortion, made even more volatile due to the recent overturning by the Supreme Court of Roe v. Wade. Barnett and Manitach have joined with Shout Your Abortion to “amplify the imagery” that group has been using to “elevate the conversation.” “There are both triggering and calming aspects of the show,” Barnett continued. “There are the parts of the show that scream out...and there are parts…
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that ask you to breathe. And parts in the middle that talk about our journeys, our stories.” Two Asian American artists, Fumi Amano and Nina Vichayapai are taking part in “Howl.” Amano, who became interested in feminism after participating in the Women’s March in Washington DC in 2017, will be showing a piece made of rope and steel called “Where are you from?” that represents a uterus large enough for visitors to walk inside of. Amano hopes that, by interacting with her art, “people can better understand the ways in which women’s bodies are impacted by outside forces and rethink their own participation in the patriarchy.” Amano hails originally from Aichi Prefecture in Japan and has a background in traditional glass art, which brought her to Seattle, a city famous for its glass crafting, to learn more. She currently works at the Pratt Fine Arts Center as the glass studio manager, where she likes providing “equal opportunities for the community to learn art making processes,” as well as “opening the studio space for local artists to support their practice.” Since the start of the pandemic, connection to the community has become even more important for Amano. She is increasingly interested in public art because of the opportunity it creates to communicate with people directly, “without any filter.” In line with the exhibition’s theme, Amano too, has a “howl”: “I have been encouraged to speak even louder as an Asian artist since the racial equity movement has grown recently. I am incredibly passionate about bringing different groups of people together through my art.” Vichayapai was impacted by the time spent quarantining during the pandemic, during which she conducted two artist residencies that led to the artwork she will be exhibiting at “Howl,”: “Home Here.” This soft sculpture is composed of stylized non-native flowers that grow in the Pacific Northwest and which, to her are a metaphor
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of “immigrant, refugee, and other migrant communities who have long been present in the Pacific Northwest and made impacts on both the social and physical landscape of this region.” Vichayapai likes to explore the relationship between humans and places through the hand-stitching that she was taught by her mother. Through her work, which includes the underrepresented histories of people and ecosystems, she hopes to “reveal the pervasive and often surprising impacts that diverse communities have had on our surroundings which have contributed to enriching the places we call home.” Vichayapai’s family immigrated from Thailand and settled in Kirkland. She “howls” against xenophobia and racism. “Hateful rhetoric toward immigration and race has become more commonplace and has led to a massive increase of violence against people of color. As an Asian American I feel this threat daily. I hope that showing “Home Here” in “Howl” will provide a timely counterpoint to false fantasies of the past which emboldens those who target people of color with blame and discrimination.” To Vichayapai, while some of the subjects encountered at “Howl” are painful, the exhibition is ultimately healing and inspiring: “To be able to address these issues in a show alongside many other powerful female-identified and non-binary artists is extremely healing. While I often find myself feeling dejected at the current political climate, [“Howl”] is deeply restorative to my drive to keep going and fighting for a better future.” Both Barnett and Manitach live on Beacon Hill and appreciate the “beautiful community, rich with culture, artists, diversity, generosity,” said Manitach. Along with the idea of a wolf’s howl, the word and poem, “Howl,” immediately came up when see HOWL on 15
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INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE: MOUTH OF DUWAMISH (MOD) PROGRAM CONSULTANT OPPORTUNITIES KING COUNTY WASTEWATER TREATMENT DIVISION King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is preparing to solicit for consulting services for the Mouth of Duwamish (MOD) Program. MOD consists of combined sewer overflow (CSO) control projects to control five CSO outfalls at the mouth of the Duwamish River. The five outfalls to be controlled are Chelan, Hanford#2, Lander, King, and Kingdome CSOs. The project was previously referred to as CHLKK. The project is mandated under a consent decree under negotiation with the Department of Ecology, EPA and the Department of Justice. Negotiations will result in updates to the project schedules for the mandated projects including the MOD program. WTD is intending to utilize collaborative delivery approaches including Progressive Design Build and General Contractor Construction Manager (GCCM) in addition to traditional delivery approaches. Initial procurements include a Program Manager/Owners Advisor contract and Engineering and Environmental for Alternatives Analysis, Project Siting Services, and Facility Plan Development. In order to encourage early teaming arrangements, the County is hosting a virtual open house to provide information about potential contracting opportunities. For additional
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■ WORLD NEWS Abe’s party vows to finish his work after win in Japan vote By MARI YAMAGUCHI ASSOCIATED PRESS
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TOKYO (AP) — Days after former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s assassination, his party vowed to use its victory in a parliamentary election to achieve his unfinished goals, including strengthening the military and revising the country’s pacifist, postwar constitution. While the comfortable majority secured by the governing Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito could allow Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to rule uninterrupted until a scheduled election in 2025, the loss of Abe also opened up a period of uncertainty for his party. The promised constitutional amendment,
for one, faced an uphill battle. In a country where gun crime is vanishingly rare, Abe’s shooting shook the nation, and Japanese flocked to a Buddhist temple on July 11 to mourn their former leader, while police looked into a possible motive. Kishida, meanwhile, welcomed his party’s victory but also acknowledged that it was entering a new era without the towering politician, who even after resigning as prime minister in 2020 remained a force in the party and national politics. “Because we’ve lost a great leader, undeniably we could be affected in many ways,” Kishida said. “Our party must unite as we face difficult issues.”
Experts said Abe, a kingmaker and head of the largest wing in the party, had no clear successor and his absence could trigger a power struggle among members of that faction. “The absence of Mr. Abe and his grip on power in the party could give Mr. Kishida more of a free hand to take his own initiative,” said Koichi Nakano, a professor of international politics at Tokyo-based Sophia University. Kishida has enjoyed relatively high approval ratings for his perceived effort to listen to the people. That suggested support could be growing for his more moderate stance—and lessening for Abe’s more conservative approach, Nakano said. see ABE on 14
Japan’s tight gun laws add to shock over Abe’s assassination By YURI KAGEYAMA ASSOCIATED PRESS TOKYO (AP) — The assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in broad daylight on July 8 shocked a world that has come to associate Japan with relatively low crime and strict gun control. Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, Abe was shot in the back while campaigning in the city of Nara for parliamentary candidates. He died at a hospital, two days before the election. The suspect apparently circumvented the nation’s ultratight gun regulations by building his own weapon. Police said the 15-inch device was obviously homemade, and one expert compared it to a muzzle-loading gun. Authorities confiscated similar weapons when they raided the suspect’s nearby one-
room apartment. Police said the suspect accused of his murder, Tetsuya Yamagami, said he acted because of Abe’s rumored connection to an organization that he resented. Some Japanese media identified the group as South Korea’s Unification Church, and reported that the suspect’s mother donated large amounts of money to the church. They suggested that the donations and her subsequent bankruptcy were a possible motive. The Japan branch of the church acknowledged that the suspect’s mother was a member, but denied that it demanded large donations from anyone. Tomihiro Tanaka, head of the church, declined comment on the specifics of donations, saying a police investigation was ongoing. Speaking in generalities, he confirmed some people had made generous donations, but stressed none were
forced. Tanaka said Abe was not a member though he supported its global peace movement. Fatal gun violence is virtually unheard of in Japan, and most Japanese go through life without ever handling, or even seeing, a real gun. Stabbings are more common in killings. Major universities have rifle clubs, and Japanese police are armed, but gun ownership rights have been a distant issue for decades. Even police rarely resort to firing their pistols. With a population of 125 million, the country had just 10 gun-related criminal cases last year, resulting in a single death and four injuries, according to police. Eight of those cases were gang-related. see GUN LAWS on 12
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■ COMMUNITY CALENDAR THRU FEB 19, 2023 EXHIBIT, “WE ARE CHANGING THE TIDE: COMMUNITY POWER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE” The Wing Luke Museum, 719 S. King St., Seattle Thu-Sun, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. wingluke.org/we-are-changing-the-tide
JUL 28 SEATTLE ASIAN AMERICAN NATIVE HAWAIIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER WOMEN ARTISTS UNITED IS A VISUAL CAMPAIGN TO FIGHT THE TIDE OF ANTI-ASIAN VIOLENCE AND XENOPHOBIA Posters will be free to public
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21 CLUB MEETING WITH DR. JULIE PHAM, CEO OF ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FIRM 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. For Zoom link, contact rotaryofseattleid@gmail.com
28 MICHAEL POLLAN WITH JANE C. HU, “THIS IS YOUR MIND ON PLANTS” Town Hall, 720 Seneca St., Seattle 7:30 p.m.
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■ COMMUNITY NEWS AAPI hometown hero celebration
Safety concerns prompt Starbucks to close stores
Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) hometown heroes will be honored at a “Serving Those Who Serve” celebration this fall. All AAPIs currently serving in the United States military and AAPI first responders in Washington state are invited to a free luncheon at Terry’s Kitchen Restaurant in Bellevue on Sept. 17 from 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. The event is organized and sponsored by the American Legion Cathay Post #186 and the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (C.A.C.A.) Seattle Lodge. “Cathay Post #186 and C.A.C.A. are grateful for the opportunity and honored to recognize the contributions of our AAPI heroes,” said Haydon
Starbucks will close six Puget Sound-area stores—including the one at Union Station in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District. The closure decisions were based on how many crime-related complaints were logged at each store, a company spokesperson said, and whether attempts to lower those rates were successful. In total, 16 U.S. stores will close by July 31, the company announced on July 11. Erin Bray, who works at Union Station, told The Seattle Times that she asked for more security, including guards in the cafe lobby, after assaults occurred there. Starbucks said there is a full-time security guard at Union Station, with an additional security support worker at times. The cafe’s hours were adjusted for safety and the store was closed on weekends. Bray said additional security wasn’t hired, but that workers generally felt safe and never thought they needed to close the store.
Mar, Cathay Post #186 Commander, and Cathy Lee, C.A.C.A. Seattle President. “Our event goals are to raise awareness of their contributions, to increase recruitment, and to inspire AAPI youth to consider careers in the military or in public safety. We welcome and encourage individuals, businesses, and organizations to donate to this worthy event.” Chief Andy Hwang of the Federal Way Police Department and a member of the AAPI Hometown Hero Celebration Honorary Planning Committee said, “We owe a tremendous and ongoing debt of gratitude to our nation’s military members and to the first responders in our communities.” Pre-registration is required by Sept. 2. For more information and event details, go to cacaseattle.org.
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More than a museum, the Wing Luke Museum gives you an inside look at the history, sights, and stories of the Chinatown-International District from the early 1900s to the present. Current exhibits feature contemporary art, bubble tea, and Bruce Lee. This Smithsonian Affiliate and National Park Service affiliate area is a must-do for anyone who wants to understand Seattle.
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“Honey Court’s tasty dim sum is always fresh and hot,” said a loyal customer. “It also has unique items, such as steamed spareribs with rice in a pot, which others don’t have.” Its customized seafood dinner is yummy, consisting of stewed soup, roast squab, spicy salt crab and lobster, steamed fish, Peking duck, live prawns, free-range chicken, geoduck, and steamed eel with black bean sauce and north- and south-style Chinese cuisine. Customers have raved about the new beautiful design and artwork in the restaurant.
“We work hard to give the best dim sum to our customers— fresh and top-quality ingredients, 43 varieties, and the fastest take-out service,” said owner Amy Eng. You can buy as little as one item or as many as you want. Dim Sum King sells over 1,000 humbows a day. Our customers give us 4- and 5-star ratings. We also sell wholesale to many Asian restaurants in Seattle and Bellevue.
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“From Hong Kong-style dim sum, to Chinese barbecue, to delicious live seafood dishes, we have everything,” said owner Han Ma. “We are one-stop dining for the most popular Chinese cuisine. It’s the most convenient Chinese restaurant for customers. Our place is clean and has a nice atmosphere.” Harbor City is popular among the young and old for lunch and dinner.
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“It has been a harsh year for our restaurant since the pandemic,” said owner Eric Chan, “including vandalism and break-ins. But the kindness and support of the community are inspiring and have made us proud.”
A group of diverse artists volunteered to do murals at Jade Garden. Since then, it has created a movement for other artists to volunteer to paint murals on other Chinatown storefronts. Our restaurant has thrived since reopening, thanks to you. Please bring your friends and family to Jade Garden, and enjoy our dim sum.
Jade Garden Restaurant 424 7th Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98104 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Daily 206-622-8181
dim sum all day “Our dim sum is fresh and hot because we make it when you order,” said owner Ben. After asking his workers to stay home for safety reasons for a year, Hong Kong Bistro is open again for dine-in, not just take-out. Ben requires his staff of over 40 people to be inoculated. He said his restaurant’s front section and door are sanitized every day. The Bistro serves Hong Kong-style Chinese food, and adds new menu items every season.
Hong Kong Bistro 507 Maynard Ave. S., #511C Seattle, WA 98104 10 a.m.–12 a.m. Daily 206-682-1922
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Located in the remodeled Louisa Hotel, Baegopa is the first and only Korean BBQ in Chinatown with grill-installed tables, Baegopa has received rave reviews since its opening. You can choose all-you-can-eat, a la carte, and combo options. Owner said, “We are known for our selections of highquality meat and different marinades and people come to experience the grill of your own meat. We also have somaek towers which is a mix of beer and soju (flavored or original) *applemango and grape being the most popular at the moment* that comes in a self-dispense tower.” Diners said, “This is the best hang out spot to cook and drink. This is the best place to celebrate your special occasions and to have a good time with Kpop music in the background.” Menu is offered in QR code format.
Baegopa 509 7th Ave. S., Seattle, Wa 98104 206-485-7137 Sun–Thu: 12-10 p.m. Fri & Sat: 12-11 p.m. baegopabbq.com
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Tai Tung is the oldest Chinese restaurant in Seattle since “Grandpa Quan” started it in 1935. Our prices are reasonable, we have a friendly atmosphere, and the wait staff is loyal—some have worked here as long as half a century! In addition, it is a place that holds fond memories for many. Multiple generations of patrons have had their first dates at Tai Tung, Bruce Lee had a favorite table there, and owner Harry Chan is a community fixture.
Tai Tung Restaurant 655 S. King St. Seattle, WA 98104 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Daily 206-622-7372 taitungrestaurant.com
Joyale offers two things that most ID restaurants don’t—free parking and seating for over 500 people. You don’t need to wait long for dim sum on weekends for seats. It’s ideal for large groups of friends to meet. Our dim sum is modestly priced and our kitchen is equipped to serve any style of cooking for your favorite seafood entrees and other cuisine. It is a family business. Joyale and Joy are sisters, and Joy owns Joy Palace Restaurant on Martin Luther King Way South.
Joyale Seafood Restaurant Pacific Rim Center 900 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104 Mon–Fri: 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Wed: Closed Sat–Sun: 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Free parking 206-623-1318 joyaleseattle.com
Purple Dot 515 Maynard Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98104 Sun-Thu: 11–12 a.m. Fri-Sat: 11 a.m.–1 a.m. 206-622-0288 purpledotcafetg.com
Ho Ho Seafood Restaurant is one of the oldest Chinese restaurants in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District. From takeout to delivery to dine-in, Ho Ho is your momand-pop restaurant with a warm setting and personal service. The menu offers over 180 items, serving Hong Kong Chinese-style. Bring your friends and family, you will be delighted with our food and service.
Ho Ho Seafood Restaurant 653 S. Weller Street, Seattle, WA 98104 Mon–Tue: 11–2 a.m. Wed: Closed Thu–Sun: 11–3:30 a.m. 206-382-9671
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World Pizza serves the best vegetarian pizzas with the finest locally-grown ingredients, including artichokes, mushrooms, walnuts, pineapples, and herbs. The most popular item on the menu is the potato pizza. Customers also said World Pizza has the best sauces, its pizzas have a thin crust, and ingredients evenly-distributed, baked to perfection. Owners Aaron and Wren Crosleycone are happy to be surrounded by many other family businesses. Edge Developers LLC develops affordable and marketrate housing and community facilities predominantly in the CID and other areas. Edge is based in the CID and was formed by Don Mar, Joel Ing, and Evan Chan—their families have a long history in our community.
Edge Developers LLC 1225 S. Weller St., #500 Seattle, WA 98144 206-900-8605 info@edgedevelopers.net www.edgedevelopers.net
Lam’s Seafood is a one-stop shop for Asian groceries. Our seafood department offers a variety of fresh and live seafood. Hundreds of fresh Asian vegetables are available daily. We also have the best Asian treats and deli. Visit our store and you will know why customers shop at Lam’s Seafood often.
Lam’s Seafood 1221 S. King St., Seattle, WA 98144 206-720-0969 243 Minkler Blvd., Tukwila, WA 98188 8 a.m.—8 p.m. Daily 206-800-7840 lamsseafood.com
705 Lofts is an apartment community located in the heart of Seattle’s CID. All units feature 9-foot ceilings, bay windows, fully equipped kitchens, and in-unit washer and dryers. The units are more spacious than typical apartments—700 square feet for a one-bedroom. Many units have downtown Seattle and Olympic mountain views. Enjoyed by mixed professionals and retired residents, it is a short walk to catch the light rail, the Sounder train, buses, and the First Hill Streetcar line.
705 Lofts 705 S. Weller St. Seattle, WA 98104 206-264-7978 705lofts.com
World Pizza 672 S. King St. Seattle, WA 98104 Tue–Sat: 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Fri: 4-7 p.m. 206-682-4161 worldpizzaseattle.com
As one of the oldest grocery stores in the Little Saigon neighborhood, Viet Wah Supermarket has been serving our community’s food needs since 1981. It specializes in Vietnamese, Chinese, and Thai products, as well as a full array of grocery staples. Stop by for live seafood, a full-service meat counter, unique kitchenware, and the best produce in the neighborhood.
Viet-Wah Supermarket 1032 S. Jackson St. Seattle, WA 98104 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Daily Closed Tuesday 206-329-1399 vietwah.com
The Seattle Pinball Museum is proud to present a collection of over 50 pinball machines from 1960 to present day. Our games are arranged in chronological order to allow visitors to journey through the decades of American pop culture and pinball history. Your admission includes free play on games exhibited. Come play them all! Sorry, no kids under 7 years old.
Seattle Pinball Museum 508 Maynard Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98104 Sun, Mon, Fri, Sat: 12–6 p.m. Closed on Tue, Wed, Thu 206-623-0759
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■ WORLD NEWS Dalai Lama marks 87th birthday by opening library and museum By ASHWINI BHATIA ASSOCIATED PRESS DHARMSALA, India (AP) — Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama marked his 87th birthday on July 6 by inaugurating a library and museum in his hillside Indian headquarters. He was cheered by a large number of followers, including American actor Richard Gere, a longtime disciple. Hundreds of schoolchildren, monks and
local residents prayed for the Dalai Lama’s health and life at Tsuglakhang Temple near his residence. The Dalai Lama Library and Museum contain artifacts, his teachings, and books on his life and struggle for Tibetan autonomy and protection of its native Buddhist culture. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Dalai Lama by phone and wished him well on his birthday. “Conveyed 87th birthday greetings to
His Holiness the (at)DalaiLama over phone earlier today. We pray for his long life and good health,” Modi said in a tweet. This is the second time Modi has publicly confirmed speaking with the Dalai Lama since becoming prime minister in 2014. The acknowledgment is significant amid deteriorating ties between India and China, which doesn’t recognize the selfproclaimed Tibetan government-in-exile and accuses the Dalai Lama of seeking to separate Tibet from China.
The Dalai Lama has made the hillside town of Dharmsala his headquarters since fleeing from Tibet after a failed uprising against Chinese rule in 1959. India considers Tibet to be part of China, though it hosts Tibetan exiles. The Dalai Lama denies being a separatist and says he only advocates substantial autonomy and protection of Tibet’s native Buddhist culture.
‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ manga creator ‘Las Vegas of Asia’ tells casinos to grow Kazuki Takahashi found dead at sea beyond gambling By YURI KAGEYAMA ASSOCIATED PRESS
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By JOE McDONALD AP BUSINESS WRITER BEIJING (AP) — Streets in the gambling center of Macao were empty on July 11 after casinos and most other businesses were ordered to close while the Chinese territory near Hong Kong fights a coronavirus outbreak. Losing money due to COVID, the
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TOKYO (AP) — Kazuki Takahashi, the creator of the “Yu-Gi-Oh!” manga comic and trading card game, has died, apparently while snorkeling in southwestern Japan, the coast guard. The body of Takahashi, 60, was found on July 6 floating about 330 yards off the coast of Okinawa, by a person running a marine leisure business, according to an official at the Naha Coast Guard Nago station. The coast guard and the fire department went by boat and watercraft and found the body, face down and wearing a snorkeling mask. He may have been dead for a day or
two, according to the coast guard official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because their job did not allow them to be quoted by name. The body showed signs of being attacked by a marine creature, possibly sharks, but the cause of death was still under investigation, the official said. Takahashi was identified after police in another part of Okinawa contacted the coast guard, saying a rented car had been found abandoned on a beach. The car had a driver’s license, confirming the identity. Takahashi’s real first name was Kazuo. His family was contacted and identified him, the coast guard official said. “Yu-Gi-Oh!” debuting in Shonen Jump magazine in 1996, became a hit, selling more than 40 million copies as manga, although the number of cards out in the world is far greater, in the billions. The official card game went on sale in 1999. A TV show and video games, as well as figures and toys, were also part of the franchise. There was an outpouring of mourning on social media. see TAKAHASHI on 14
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by the King County Procurement Services Section through the County’s E-Procurement system for the following listed bids. Instructions on how to submit a bid electronically, view any current bid opportunities, express interest, communicate with the Buyer via Message app and/or successfully submit a bid through the E-Procurement system prior, and more are provided on the County’s website: https://kingcounty. gov/procurement/registration King County encourages minority business enterprise participation. King County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, services, and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
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JOBS from 3 adjusted our salary scale for our exempt positions,” Beattie said. “We also offer great benefits with more vacation and sick days than most businesses, paid holidays, excellent medical coverage, and reduced tuition,” she added. The organization is evaluating its approach to hiring by developing a variety of recruiting and outreach practices, including community partner engagement, in its effort to adapt their approach to building its talent pipelines based on changing market pressures. Bellevue College has a Center for Career Connections that not only connects employers with current students and alumni, but also Bellevue residents who are actively seeking work. “So, if you’re a local business looking to hire, make sure you reach out to colleges,” Beattie said. More employers are reaching out to Bellevue College’s Center for Career Connections to recruit its students, and Beattie is also seeing an increase in flexible/ hybrid opportunities. “With regards to internships, small to midsized companies are proactively reaching out to us to recruit interns, particularly accounting firms,” Beattie said. “Employers who are out of state are even making their internships fully remote to attract more applicants. This is good news for our students
GUN LAWS from 5 The densely populated capital of Tokyo had zero gun incidents, injuries or deaths during that same year, although 61 guns were seized there. “Japanese people are in a state of shock,” said Shiro Kawamoto, professor at the College of Risk Management at Nihon University in Tokyo. “This serves as a wake-up call that gun violence can happen in Japan, and security to protect Japanese politicians must be re-examined,” Kawamoto said. “To assume this kind of attack will never happen would be a big mistake.” Abe’s security team may face serious questions. But because such attacks are extraordinary in Japan, relatively light security is the norm, even for former prime ministers. The last high-profile shooting occurred in 2019, when a former gang member was shot at a karaoke venue in Tokyo. Under Japanese law, possession of firearms is illegal without a special license. Importing them is also illegal. The same rules apply to some kinds of knives and certain other weapons, like
as it creates more options for them.” Another trend the Center for Career Connections has noticed is that players in the life sciences industry, such as Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, and Nanostring, are intentional about attracting diverse talent to the industry. “They have internship programs with a focus to recruit minority, underserved, and students of color,” Beattie said. While the life sciences industry is growing, the tech sector has been driving growth in and around Seattle for a while now. Recently, Amazon doubled its workforce in Bellevue to overtake T-Mobile, becoming Bellevue’s second largest employer. The company expects to have more than 10,000 employees working in Bellevue by the end of summer. Guy Palumbo, Amazon’s director of public policy for HQ1, said the Eastside is going to be where the majority of the company’s growth is in the future. “Amazon is expanding outside of Seattle city limits to tap into tech talent already on the Eastside, meet workers where they want to live, and grow in a “business-friendly” regulatory environment,” Palumbo told the Seattle Times. Bailey Sargent, a spokesperson for the company, said, “People join Amazon for the opportunity to build and innovate in a variety of ways for our customers, communities, and employees. With tens of thousands of
crossbows. People who wish to own firearms must go through a stringent background check, including clearance by a doctor, and declare information about family members. They must also pass tests to show they know how to use guns correctly. Those who pass and purchase a weapon must also buy a special locking system for it at the same time. Passing those hurdles will allow a license holder to shoot at clay targets. Hunting requires an additional license. The weapon used in the attack on Abe was probably a “craft-made” firearm, according to N.R. JenzenJones, the director of Armament Research Services, a specialist arms investigations firm. He compared the weapon to a musket in which the gunpowder is loaded separately from the bullet. “Firearms legislation in Japan is very restrictive, so I think what we’re seeing here, with what’s probably a muzzleloading weapon, is not just an attempt to circumvent the control of firearms, but also the strict control of ammunition in Japan,” he said.
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MultiCare offers many subsidized benefits and other benefits for employees including generous paid time off and sick leave, tuition assistance, wellness programs, free mental health support, and emergency funding to assist employees in crisis. Meyers added that while the company is concerned about inflation, they still see a high need for qualified healthcare professionals in our markets. With high inflation and fears of a cooling economy, financial experts hope to see the job market cool which could mean that we could see a flattening of job demand, higher salaries, and raises in the coming months. LinkedIn reported its hiring rate fell 5.4% month over month in June on a seasonally adjusted basis. However, LinkedIn principal economist Guy Berger called the labor market still quite hot. He commented that hiring for the overall economy was 1.4% above pre-COVID levels and hiring for the tech industry was still 8.6% higher than preCOVID levels. The job market is still booming for those who are looking to solve interesting problems, better their financial positions, get that promotion, or simply find a better worklife balance. Janice can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON NOTICE TO PROPOSERS Sealed bids will be received for KC000633, 2022 Countywide Pavement Preservation; by the King County Procurement and Payables Section, via the E-Procurement system, until 1:30pm on 7/28/2022. Late bids will not be accepted. The public bid opening will only be conducted on-line following the Bid Close Date and Time; see Invitation to Bid for details. There is a 15% minimum Apprentice Utilization Requirement on this contract. There is a 10% minimum requirement for King County Certified Small Contractors and Suppliers (SCS) on this contract. King County in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. Brief Scope: This project provides for the improvement of 6.71 miles of roadway in King County, and the Cities of Lake Forest Park, Normandy Park, and Maple Valley. It includes grading gravel shoulders, removal of pavement markings, planing bituminous surfaces, pavement repair excavation, placing crushed surfacing top course, paving with hot mix asphalt, erosion control, installing rumble strips, induction loop replacement, video detection cameras, and other work. Estimated contract price: $3,390,662.27 Prospective bidders can view more details at: https://kingcounty. gov/procurement/solicitations Complete Invitation to Bid Documents, including all project details, specifications, and contact information are available on our web page at: https://kingcounty.gov/procurement/supplierportal
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Predictions and advice for the week of July 16–July 22, 2022 By Sun Lee Chang Dragon—As much as you want to step in, there are some situations where interfering is counterproductive.
Monkey—Your first foray might not turn out as you expected. Take what you learned and apply it the next time.
Ox—Your welcoming nature will help you to attract new friends and solidify bonds with old ones.
Snake—Are you looking for the perfect gift for a loved one? Consider experiences as opposed to things.
Rooster—Have you had enough of excuses? Getting down to business won’t be easy, but it will be worth the resolution.
Tiger—Taking a moment to see things from your partner’s point of view could help you move past a pending issue.
Horse—All your hard work and persistence is starting to pay off. Enjoy some of the benefits from it this week.
Dog—You’re off to a great start. Rally the support of those around you to help keep your motivation going strong.
Rabbit —You have ironed out most of the wrinkles in your plan, which should suffice as perfection is not the goal.
Goat—There is more than one way to take the lead. For the best results, do so in a style and approach that suits you.
Pig—A revealing moment shows you what is actually going on. Now it’s your turn to make the next move.
Rat—There is more than enough time to be serious. Let your silly side out once in a while.
WHAT’S YOUR ANIMAL SIGN? RAT 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020 OX 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021 TIGER 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022 RABBIT 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 DRAGON 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 SNAKE 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 HORSE 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 GOAT 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 MONKEY 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 ROOSTER 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017 DOG 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 PIG 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019
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MACAO from 11 out of business decisions for decades and now is aligning with official strategy on China’s mainland, where foreign companies are required to help pay for the ruling Communist Party’s development ambitions, profitable or not. The licenses of MGM Resorts, Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts and three Chinese rivals that invested billions of dollars in Macao expire in December. Rules released in early July say any that want to operate over the next 10-year period face an added requirement to invest in “non-gaming projects.” Casinos face still more financial pressure after they were ordered to close last week, along with most other businesses, while Macao tries to control a renewed coronavirus outbreak. They already were operating under rules imposed in late June that limited the number of their employees to 10% of normal. Financial analysts expect the Americans to get licenses, but the government says bidding is open to anyone. The territory of 700,000 people crowded onto a 12-square-mile peninsula jutting into the South China Sea near Hong Kong is the biggest global center for gambling but is under pressure from Chinese President Xi Jinping’s government to rely less on its dominant industry. Beijing wants theme parks, entertainment and conventions to attract more non-Chinese visitors. Even before tourist travel was shut down to fight COVID in 2020, the mainland was trying to limit the flow of gamblers across the fenced boundary that separates Macao from Guangdong province. Macao is “dedicated to steering the composition of industries towards adequate diversification,” said its economy secretary, Lei Wai Nong, at a May 31 government meeting. An added complication for the Americans: Relations between Xi’s government and Washington are strained by disputes over trade, technology, human rights and other irritants. Other companies have been hit by retaliation for U.S. tariff hikes, but Macao casinos haven’t been targeted.
“There is a high risk that at least one, if not two, may not get a new concession,” said Ben Lee, managing partner of IGamiX, a gambling industry consulting firm in Macao. “Why would 50% of such a dominant industry in Macao be ceded to foreigners, particularly Americans?” Pressure for change comes as Macao faces growing competition for potential non-Chinese gamblers from casinos in Singapore, Malaysia and Cambodia. Financial analysts expect MGM, Sands and Wynn to be approved for licenses due to the jobs and tax revenue they generate. Their casino hotels with thousands of employees soar above the narrow lanes of Macao’s centuries-old city center and Cotai, a strip of land reclaimed from the sea. Still, the risk that an established operator might fail to receive a license “should not be ignored,” Fitch Ratings said in a June 16 report. The Chinese competitors include SJM Holding, part of the empire of the late Stanley Ho, a competitive ballroom dancer and Macao’s “King of Gambling,” who had a four-decade, governmentgranted monopoly on casinos until 2001. SJM is run by Ho’s daughter Pansy. The others are Melco International, run by Ho’s son Lawrence, and Galaxy Entertainment Group. The decision to allow in foreign-owned casinos in 2002 brought a flood of money to Macao, once best known in China for its Portuguese-style egg tarts, and billions of dollars in profit to their operators. In total, the six license holders operate 41 casinos. Annual revenue from slot machines, dice tables and other games peaked at $45 billion in 2013. That was equal to $65,000 for each man, woman and child in Macao and more than triple Nevada’s 2021 revenue of $13.5 billion. But revenue was sliding even before COVID hit in 2020. Beijing was tightening controls on how often mainland gamblers could visit. Curbs were imposed on financial transfers to Macao in a crackdown on money laundering and tax evasion. By 2019, before the pandemic, gambling revenue had sunk 19% from 2013’s level
to $36.4 billion. In 2020, it collapsed a further 80% to just $7.6 billion. Last year, revenue climbed back to $10.8 billion, but that is down 75% from 2013. Macao’s economy, possibly the world’s most tourism-dependent, has shrunk by half since 2019, according to government data. The government has appealed to casino operators to avoid laying off employees. Macao’s appeal is so powerful that Las Vegas Sands Corp., traditionally the biggest global casino operator by revenue, sold its namesake Las Vegas hotel in 2021 to wager everything on its six Macao properties and one in Singapore. The company has invested an estimated $13 billion in Macao. It is in the midst of a $2.2 billion overhaul of one of its hotels. Betting so heavily on Asia, however, meant Sands suffered the biggest COVID hit. The company reported a first-quarter loss of $478 million. Revenue fell 21% from a year earlier to $943 million. Wynn Resorts Ltd. said revenue at
its two Macao casinos fell, but its Las Vegas properties helped to limit its overall loss to $183.3 million on revenue of $953.3 million, temporarily putting it ahead of Sands. MGM Resorts said its first-quarter revenue of $268 million in Macao was down 76% compared with the pre-outbreak level of $734 million in the first quarter of 2019. Adding non-gambling assets would make Macao more like Las Vegas, where casinos try to attract families and non-gamblers with roller coasters, music, shopping centers, art exhibits and water parks. SJM operates a zip line and indoor skydiving attractions. It has dropped an earlier proposal for a Hello Kitty theme park. The tycoon behind Galaxy talked about a possible theme park resembling the movie “Avatar,” but it never went ahead. “Entertainment and theme parks are costly to run, with questionable returns,” said Lee. Regulators need to craft investment requirements “very carefully,” Lee said. “You can’t force concessionaires to invest in theme parks and entertainment without a return unless it is in black and white.”
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ABE from 5 But he added any significant change in direction would be hard for Kishida and would take time. Much of Japan’s current diplomatic and security policies, such as the stronger Japan-U.S. alliance and pushing for a free and open Asia-Pacific region as a counter to China’s rise, were set by Abe and remained unchanged, he said. Kishida said the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising prices would be his priorities. But he also vowed to push for reinforcing Japan’s national security and amending the constitution, which only allows the country’s military to act in selfdefense. Abe, along with some of the country’s ultraconservatives, considered the document written by the U.S. in the wake of World War II a humiliation and have long sought to give a greater international role to the country’s military, called the Self Defense Force. But many in the public are more supportive of the document and see addressing the pandemic and the soaring cost of food, fuel and childcare as more pressing.
TAKAHASHI from 11 Eric Stuart, the American actor who did the animation voiceover, said he was saddened by the news. “An amazingly talented man. Sensei created a role that would help define my voice acting career,” Stuart said on Twitter, using the Japanese word for “teacher.” Fans around the world posted their cards and manga images online. Some noted that was how they had become interested in Japan. People recalled how the cards had helped them make their first friends. “We are deeply grateful for the wonderful ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ universe that he has created, and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time,” the London-based YuGiOhNews account said on Twitter and on its official site. The ambassador to Japan from Georgia, Teimuraz Lezhava, said “Yu-Gi-Oh!” evoked a distinct world. “I will never forget the excitement of playing the game,” he said on his official Japanese Twitter. Takahashi’s work had children, and the young at heart,
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“We will inherit his will and tackle the issues he had to leave unachieved,” Kishida said. To propose a constitutional amendment, both houses of parliament need to support it by a two-thirds majority. Experts suggested Abe’s assassination may have garnered his party some sympathy votes, and the governing coalition alone now has 146 of the house’s 248 seats. All four parties together control 179. That group of four parties also has the necessary seats in the more powerful lower house. Still, it’s far from clear sailing: Komeito, the centrist party that forms part of the governing coalition, says changing the article in the constitution that puts constraints on the military is unnecessary. In addition, any amendment would need to secure a majority of support in a national referendum to pass. Abe, who stepped down as prime minister two years ago, citing health reasons, said at the time he regretted leaving many of his goals unfinished, including revising the constitution. On July 11, a wake was held for Abe at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo where Kishida and top former
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and current political leaders, as well as ordinary mourners, paid tribute. Some broke down in tears. The government is expected to hold a separate memorial service at a later date. Earlier in the day, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Kishida to offer condolences and deliver a letter from President Joe Biden to Abe’s family. “We simply want them to know that we deeply feel the loss on the personal level as well,” Blinken told Kishida. “Mostly I’m here because the United States and Japan are more than allies—we are friends.” Japan’s longest-serving political leader, Abe was the grandson of another prime minister and became the country’s youngest leader in 2006, at age 52. That stint in office abruptly ended a year later, also because of his health. He returned to the premiership in 2012, vowing to revitalize the nation and get its economy out of its deflationary doldrums with his “Abenomics” formula, which combines fiscal stimulus, monetary easing and structural reforms. He won six national elections and built a rock-solid grip on power.
collecting the cards, decorated with mechanical monsters and wizard-like creatures, with a frenzy. The prices of some shot up during the height of the fad. When a “Yu-Gi-Oh!” event was held at a Tokyo baseball stadium in 1999, so many children and parents came to buy the cards, game-maker Konami, the organizer, had to call in riot police. “Yu-Gi-Oh!” is played by having two people facing off and placing cards from their deck with different powers to try and defeat the other. Each player starts out with 8,000 “life points,” which get chiseled away as your cards lose. The main character is a doe-eyed boy with spiky blond hair called Yugi Muto, an expert at card games. “Yu-Gi-Oh” means “king of games.” The more expensive cards, the ones literally with glitter, are powerful in the game, called “super rare” and “secret rare.” But they weren’t that easily found, so people bought more packs, or cartons, of the cards. The success of “Yu-Gi-Oh!” in the West was similar to that of other Japanese animation and game works like Pokemon.
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HOWL from 4 planning the exhibition: “The political turmoil…the supremacist abuse of power… to manipulate and control women’s bodies and to suppress communities—was on our mind,” explained Manitach, who allowed that, “while this exhibit isn’t specifically designed to be a ‘women’s exhibit,’ we approached women, nonbinary, female-identifying, or hardcore allied artists to make work for ‘Howl.’” Ginsberg’s “Howl” has been described as a tribute to rebels, to artists and thinking people, and as a commentary on western society, with its capitalism and conservatism. The style closely resembles Ginsberg’s related poem, “Tears,” which
he wrote as part of a reflection on a visit to Seattle and Pioneer Square, and which is still evocative today: “Tears I’m crying all the time now. I cried all over the street when I left the Seattle Wobbly Hall. I cried listening to Bach. I cried looking at the happy flowers in my backyard, I cried at the sadness of the middleaged trees. Happiness exists I feel it. I cried for my soul, I cried for the world’s soul.” For free passes to Forest For The Trees, visit http://fftt.eventbrite.com. For information on “Howl” at Forest For The Trees, go to howlseattle.com. Kai can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.
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HARMONY TAN BESTS VENUS WILLIAMS The 24-year-old French tennis pro had a breakthrough Wimbledon tournament. Harmony Tan, who is of Chinese Cambodian and Vietnamese descent, ousted Serena Williams on her way to the 4th round of the tournament. While she did not make it all the way to the finals, Tan had her most successful run in a Grand Slam tennis tournament of career. Unfortunately, Tan’s run came with some controversy as she was planning to play doubles at Wimbledon with her partner Tamara Korspatch. On Instagram, Tan’s partner stated that she was at the court preparing and was not notified that she was pulling out until an hour before the match. It was to be Korspatch’s first match in a Grand Slam.
BRANDON NAKASHIMA BREAKS THROUGH AT WIMBLEDON The San Diego, California native played well at Wimbledon. Brandon Nakashima’s father is Japanese American while his mother is Vietnamese. The 20-year-old’s highest ranking came this past June when he was 54th in the world. His 4th round exit to Australian Nick Kyrgios in a 5-set marathon was his best showing in a Grand Slam tournament thus far. Nakashima had a successful junior tennis career having achieved the rank of 3rd in the world. Nakashima graduated high school a semester early to attend the University of Virginia (UVA) at the age of 17 to play tennis. He ended up 17-5 in singles competition and 20-3 in doubles
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Born in Paris to a financial journalist mother and engineer father, Tan’s parents reportedly sold their home to help finance her aspiring tennis career. Tan trained at the Bollettieri Academy in Florida. She also trained in Switzerland at the home of the mother of tennis legend Martina Hingis. In addition to tennis, Tan is an accomplished piano player and surfs.
competition in just his first year playing for the UVA tennis team. He was chosen as the Atlantic Coast Conference Freshman of the Year and part of the All-ACC Academic Team. But, just after one year at Virginia, he decided to turn pro and forgo his tennis collegiate career. Turning pro seemed to be the right decision for Nakashima as he’s been on an upward trend since being on the Association of Tennis Players tour. His near upset of the highly favored Kyrgios shows that his game is ready for the professional tour. At 20, he is only going to get better.
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OHTANI CONTINUES TO AMAZE MLB Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is having another spectacular season. Last year’s most valuable player in Major League Baseball won his 5th consecutive pitching start last week. In the game, he struck out 10 batters and, as a hitter, brought in two runs and stole a base to help the Angels. He was the first player, since the run batted in became official in 1920, to do it all in just one game. Ohtani continues to be a unicorn among professional baseball players. He has the
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ability to pitch and hit at a high level. However, the Los Angeles Angels are not doing well despite his accomplishments as the team is in 4th place in the AL West, 16 games behind the division leading Houston Astros. HIDEKI MATSUI HONORED Former Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui was honored in New York City for his contributions to baseball and helping to build cultural connections between the U.S. and Japan through the game. Matsui accepted the Japan Society Award from former Yankees manager and Hall of Famer Joe Torre on June 21. The honor given to the two-time All Star coincides with the 150th anniversary of baseball’s introduction to Japan from the U.S. Matsui, who largely spoke through a translator during his 10-year career in the MLB, delivered an acceptance speech in English from memory, recounting his decision to play with the Yankees after a successful career with the Yomiuri Giants. Matsui paid tribute to both Torre and his former manager with the Giants, Shigeo Nagashima, who was an avid fan of fellow legendary Yankees outfielder Joe DiMaggio. CHINESE F1 DRIVER SURVIVES CRASH F1 driver Zhou Guanyu is lucky to be alive after a huge crash at the British Grand Prix last month. Formula 1 is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel, singleseater formula racing cars. The cars can exceed speeds of 220 miles per hour, and the Chinese driver praises the ‘halo,’ a device constructed above the open cockpit of F1 race cars. Zhou’s Alfa Romeo was flipped during the race and his car went upside down and slid for 200 to 300 meters prior to hitting a barrier, flipping, and being caught by a final fence, saving the car and driver from hitting spectators. The ‘halo’ served its purpose since the cars have no roof. The 23-year-old driver attributes his escape from serious injury to the device. Jason can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.