Tokyo Dreaming: The Hidden Canto-pop Gem by Hong Kong's Filipina Icon
Teresa Carpio’s 1986 album was a musical triumph, yet it never got the attention it deserved from a public craving relatable idols.
Is Tokyo really a heaven?
We all love City Pop. But Shinji Somai’s 1990 film Tokyo Heaven reveals the dark side of the neon lights.
From Ballrooms to Anime Afternoons: Filipino Roots of Cantopop
Beneath the surface of Hong Kong’s Cantopop lies a transnational story: the often untold history of the Filipino musicians whose presence helped define its sound.
Children’s Television in Hong Kong Before the Handover
First aired in 1989, Flash Fax was a children’s show with far more than met the eye.
The Hot Spot: A Town United by Small Acts and Shared Secrets
The Hot Spot can feel slow and repetitive at times, but if you stick with it, there's something oddly moving about the way it all comes together.
The Japanese Way of Love: What Tokyo Love Story Taught Me about Japan
A distinctly Japanese love story set in Tokyo, on the brink of the bubble economy's collapse.