By Megan Masako

Hapa actress, Megan Masako, loves pop-ups. She shares her pop-up pictures with us, including the Egg House, Cooper Hewitt, Refinery29’s 29 Rooms, and more.

By Melissa Slaughter

Jamie Ford’s debut novel Hotel on the Corner Of Bitter and Sweet is a national bestseller and widely recognized work of art. He was kind enough to speak with us about Hotel, his viral moment, and his new book Love and Other Consolation Prizes.

By Melissa Slaughter

Here at Hapa Mag, we love to highlight Hapas wherever we can. As summer winds down, we wanted to put some fresh new Hapas on your radar.

By Alex Chester

Cole Walliser has worked with stars such as Miley Cyrus, Pink, and Katy Perry. He took some time to chat with Hapa Mag about representation, skating, show business and more.

Hapa reading picks for Fall 2018.

By Sam Tanabe

“When Hapas see my pop-up shop, even if they don’t decide to get anything, I can tell that having a brand that is dedicated to them makes them happy and excited because it’s creating a space where they know they will always be accepted.”

By Ashley E. Matthews

“Blonde is much more than “just” a hair color. Throughout my time being proudly blonde I have learned a lot about how being a "not-exactly" white person with bleached locks is.”

By Rebecca Lee Lerman

Hapa Mag resident yoga instructor Rebecca Lee Lerman goes over a flow for the upcoming windy fall season.

By Alex Chester

Cliff is helping bridge the gap between cultures with the work he does at Eater. It’s pretty impressive, and it just goes to show a good meal can bring unlikely people together.

Hapa Mag’s favorite Asian grocery store foods, including Kimchi, Mochi, and Kewpie Mayonnaise. Will your favorite be here?

By Bryan Sekine

We asked Bryan Sekine of Secrets of Sushi to create a one-of-a-kind Hapa Roll. Check out this video to see what he put together. It was beyond what we expected!

By Alison Lea Bender & Sam Tanabe

Bubble Tea is uniquely Taiwanese, and represents the spirit of experimentation. Hapa Mag was so pleased to attend the Lab B opening celebration and learn more about Taiwanese culture here in NYC.

By Celia Mei Rubin

Celia is on a mission to try 33 different ramen places in NYC. She’s already been to Hide-Chan, and Nakamura. Maybe she’s reviewed your favorite too!

By Alex Chester

his whole roasted branzino recipe is stupid easy, but your friends or hot date is gonna think you are a cooking goddess/god.

By Ken Yoshikawa

Check out Ken’s video of his spoken word piece, “Steel Wing.”

By Matt Park

Featured poems including “Lunch with Diana Oh,” “I Can’t Spell,” and “No Beer….For One Month.”

By Ken Yoshikaw

Featuring Ken’s Sonnets 1 and 2, and “The Struggle Is Enough.”

By Gen Parton-Shin

Guest writer Gen Parton-Shin explores the different perspectives of the “Hafu” and “Hapa” identities in Japan and the United States.

By Melissa Slaughter

Hapa Murderinos speak about their favorite true crime podcast, My Favorite Murder.