Los Angeles Through the 88tumble Lens

Sawtelle Japantown Is Not Gentrifying. It Is Getting Denser.

Five openings in eight months on one stretch of Sawtelle Boulevard. The pattern is not a neighborhood being replaced. It is a Japantown absorbing the rest of Asia.

August 17, 2026

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Kayla Wong Moved Lang Out of Chinatown. What That Trade Costs.

Lang left Chinatown Central Plaza for a 2,000 square foot flagship at ROW DTLA. Kayla Wong built something better. She also left the neighborhood that built her.

August 12, 2026

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You Have Until August 30 to See the Anna May Wong Exhibit in LA

The Icon: Anna May Wong closes August 30 at the Chinese American Museum in Los Angeles. Go for the trailblazer story. Stay for the roles she was never allowed to have.

August 6, 2026

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Head in the Clouds 2026: KATSEYE Headlines 88rising's Biggest Bet

88rising's festival returns to Pasadena on August 8 with KATSEYE at the top of the bill. The lineup is an argument about who the Asian diaspora audience has become.

July 29, 2026

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Inside the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo — and Who’s Missing

The 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo just wrapped at the Las Vegas Convention Center. North America's largest confectionery and snack trade show pulled in over 1,000 exhibitors from around the globe.

August 7, 2026

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From the Golden Arches to Michelin Stars: Why Chef John Liu's Journey Matters for All of Us

What if your first lessons in responsibility, teamwork, and excellence came from flipping burgers at McDonald's? Chef John Liu journey proves trajectories are never predetermined.

July 6, 2026

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Asian SoCal Gen Z: Embracing the Four R's for a Balanced Lifestyle

Southern California Gen Z is crafting a lifestyle built around balance, adrenaline, and authenticity. Behind the pastel lattes sits a deeper rhythm: the four Rs.

July 6, 2026

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Rosemead Opens in Theaters, Sparking Urgent Conversations About Asian American Mental Health

Lucy Liu gripping new film Rosemead opened in New York City on December 5 and expands to Los Angeles on December 12, arriving at a critical moment for Asian American mental health conversations.

July 6, 2026

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Exploring the Japanese Film Industry's Global Impact at J-Screen Event

At Candela La Brea, industry leaders and creatives gathered to witness the expanding cultural dialogue between Tokyo and Hollywood at the J-Screen event.

July 6, 2026

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Sawtelle Japantown Is Not Gentrifying. It Is Getting Denser.

Kayla Wong Moved Lang Out of Chinatown. What That Trade Costs.

You Have Until August 30 to See the Anna May Wong Exhibit in LA

Head in the Clouds 2026: KATSEYE Headlines 88rising's Biggest Bet

Inside the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo — and Who’s Missing

From the Golden Arches to Michelin Stars: Why Chef John Liu's Journey Matters for All of Us

Asian SoCal Gen Z: Embracing the Four R's for a Balanced Lifestyle

Rosemead Opens in Theaters, Sparking Urgent Conversations About Asian American Mental Health

Exploring the Japanese Film Industry's Global Impact at J-Screen Event

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A look at Los Angeles through culture, neighborhood life, and the industries shaping the city.

Sawtelle Japantown Is Not Gentrifying. It Is Getting Denser.

Kayla Wong Moved Lang Out of Chinatown. What That Trade Costs.

You Have Until August 30 to See the Anna May Wong Exhibit in LA

Head in the Clouds 2026: KATSEYE Headlines 88rising's Biggest Bet

Inside the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo — and Who’s Missing

From the Golden Arches to Michelin Stars: Why Chef John Liu's Journey Matters for All of Us

Asian SoCal Gen Z: Embracing the Four R's for a Balanced Lifestyle

Rosemead Opens in Theaters, Sparking Urgent Conversations About Asian American Mental Health

Exploring the Japanese Film Industry's Global Impact at J-Screen Event

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