Why Do Japanese Pose With The V Sign In Photos? | Street Interview

 Chances are that if you ever came across Japanese people posing for photos, you probably saw a lot of people doing the infamous V or peace sign. But have you ever wondered why the Japanese do that? Let’s hit the streets of Tokyo to find out.

Meet India’s First Openly Gay Prince | Stay Curious

 

What’s It Like Being Bald In Korea? | Street Interview

Did you know that 1 in 5 South Koreans suffer from hair loss? You certainly wouldn’t notice it when you watch your favorite K-dramas or Korean shows, because you’d almost never see any bald people.

What The Chinese Think of The US Boycott of Beijing Olympics and Uyghur Issues | Street Interview

We hit the streets in Shanghai to find out how ordinary Chinese citizens feel about the Western diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the Uyghur human rights controversy.
 

To believe that they aren't going to criticize Western governments over the boycott is just foolish.  

What Happened To The Myanmar Model Who Escaped From the Military Coup To Korea?

 

A few months ago, we interviewed Hanna Yuri, a Myanmar model who had to flee her home country to escape the military coup. Now she's in Korea but still on a blacklist for speaking out against the regime. She told us that due to visa and financial issues she might be sent back to Myanmar, but going back home could either mean death or prison for life.

What’s It Like Being Black In China in 2021? | Street Interview

Can you imagine living as a minority in a largely homogeneous society? We recently had the chance to ask a group of black people about their experiences in Korea and Japan. To conclude this series, today we hit the streets of Shanghai to see what it's like being black in China in 2021.

We Interviewed A Former Elite North Korean Spy

 

Chul-eun Lee is a former high-ranking North Korean government official who defected to South Korea in 2016. He swam 6km from North to South Korea and started a new life.

How This Syrian Refugee Ended Up In Japan | Stay Curious #37

 Can you imagine having to flee your home country because of ongoing violence, unpredictable bombing, and collapsing infrastructures? This is the reality for 6.6 million Syrians who fled the country since the beginning of the Syrian Civil War in 2011, making it the world’s largest refugee crisis.

Should Japan Cancel The Tokyo Olympics? | Street Poll

 

The People Of Myanmar Speak Out On The Military Coup

 On February 1, 2021 the military of Myanmar seized control over the country, declaring a year-long state of emergency. The coup was staged after the National League for Democracy (NLD) party won the general elections by a landslide.

This Is What Real Life Ninjas In Japan Eat To Stay Healthy

 

Have you ever wondered what real life ninjas eat to survive and to stay healthy? We met with Japan's last ninja to find out what the secret to his phenomenal shape is.

Meet The Indonesian Martial Artist Who Fought Keanu Reeves In John Wick | EVERYDAY BOSSES #61

 

Japanese React To State of Emergency | STREET INTERVIEW

 

American Expats In Japan React To The US Capitol Riot |Street Interview

 

On January 6, 2021, rioters supporting Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol Hill in an attempt to overturn the US election result, sending shock waves throughout the world. Asian Boss interviewed a group of American expats living in Tokyo to get their take on this shocking incident.

We Asked Korea’s Top Virus Expert Why COVID-19 Is Getting Worse | STAY CURIOUS #32

 

With the COVID-19 death toll hitting 300,000 in the US alone and many parts of the world still under lockdown, we went back to interview Professor Kim for the latest update on COVID-19.

What's Considered Rude In Japan?

In Japan, being polite means you’re civilized and part of a developed and refined culture. The problem is, because of how polite Japanese people are, you might not even realize that what you're doing or saying might be considered very rude if you're not Japanese. So what exactly is considered rude in Japan? We hit the streets of Tokyo to find out.

We Raised $100K For Single Fathers In Korea | THE VOICELESS #37

Last year, we were able to capture a heartbreaking and inspirational story of Ji-Hwan, who, despite his own financial struggles raising his daughter on his own, was running an organization to help other single fathers in Korea.

This South Korean Man Is Raising 10 North Korean Kids

This American BBQ Restaurant in South Korea Struggling From COVID-19 Gets A Surprise Visit

All the lockdowns and social distancing from the COVID-19 pandemic have been devastating for small businesses all around the world. Restaurants are really struggling due to the lack of customers, and Linus, which is one of the most famous American BBQ restaurants in Korea, is in the same boat.

This Japanese Man Opened a Cricket Ramen Restaurant

Last year, we spent a day with Shinohara Yuta, an entomophagist who eats and makes dishes using insects.