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Takashi Murakami was everywhere at Art Basel Hong Kong 2025
29 June 2025 11:58 AM | No CommentsThe Japanese artist, both in physical presence and in spirit, seamlessly crossed over to the worlds of art, fashion, sports and even food.
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Paris 2024: Gymnastics – U.S. women victorious in “Redemption Tour”
29 June 2025 2:46 AM | No CommentsThere should have been no doubt: the U.S. women were the favorites to win the Olympic gold. And yet there was, stemming from what happened in Tokyo.
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Paris 2024: U.S. women hang on to win eighth straight Olympic basketball gold
23 June 2025 11:54 AM | No CommentsThe U.S. women's team held off France, 67-66, at Bercy Arena.
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Paris 2024: Oh Sang-uk wins South Korea’s first Olympic men’s individual fencing sabre gold
22 June 2025 10:11 AM | No CommentsFor all their accolades in the team sabre event, South Korea individual results were here and there. That changed in Paris.
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Paris 2024: Amid upheaval, South Korea defends Olympic men’s fencing team sabre title
22 June 2025 7:56 AM | No CommentsIn a sport born in France and traditionally dominated by Europeans, Team Korea has worked their way to the top of the men’s sabre fencing world.
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Travel Archive
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Take Shelter! It’s Nuclear Tacos at SXSW
Wade-Hahn ChanPosted on December 11, 2009 | No CommentsThe infamous Nuclear Tacos event is an annual occurrence at SXSW. Unfortunately, I didn't really consider the "nuclear" end of that free taco bargain. -
London Fashion Week Spring 2010: There’s a scene, but it’s actually about the clothes
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on October 3, 2009 | No CommentsLondon stands as a marked contrast to Paris, New York and Milan. Here is why London Fashion Week should not be a distant fourth on the fashion calendar. -
![On 8-8-08, the day of the Opening Ceremonies – lucky in Chinese terms since the number ‘8’ symbolizes “prosperity” – it was hard not to get into the Olympic spirit […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/aussies-115x115.jpg "Beijing cheer permeates Olympic atmosphere")
Beijing cheer permeates Olympic atmosphere
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on August 15, 2008 | No CommentsOn 8-8-08, the day of the Opening Ceremonies – lucky in Chinese terms since the number ‘8’ symbolizes “prosperity” – it was hard not to get into the Olympic spirit […] -
Feeding that “Asian Stomach” in Park City, Utah
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on January 20, 2008 | No CommentsPark City has plenty of options ranging from Japanese to Vietnamese to Asian fusion food. Here are a few places to dine at…or not. -
![Roberto Cavalli at H&M, thankfully, this was not. A patient gaggle of people stood outside in the cold, waiting for America’s first MUJI to open its doors to the public. […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/store-115x115.jpg "Magnificent, minimalist MUJI opens its doors in the U.S.")
Magnificent, minimalist MUJI opens its doors in the U.S.
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on November 17, 2007 | No CommentsRoberto Cavalli at H&M, thankfully, this was not. A patient gaggle of people stood outside in the cold, waiting for America’s first MUJI to open its doors to the public. […] -
The Great Lakes and More: My Michigan Road Trip
Scott MillerPosted on January 8, 2007 | No CommentsMichigan would be visited state No. 31 for the author. But one problem remained: What was there to do in Michigan? -
![Boston Zine Fair, Mar. 18-19, 2006 Let’s face it: Meniscus has been around for an eternity, at least when it comes to the world of ‘zines. Twelve years, to be exact. After […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/outlet-115x115.jpg "Taking a Bow in Beantown: 2006 Boston Zine Fair")
Taking a Bow in Beantown: 2006 Boston Zine Fair
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on March 20, 2006 | No CommentsBoston Zine Fair, Mar. 18-19, 2006 Let’s face it: Meniscus has been around for an eternity, at least when it comes to the world of ‘zines. Twelve years, to be exact. After […] -
2002 Powell Street Festival celebrates Japanese Canadian culture
I.H. KuniyukiPosted on August 5, 2002 | No CommentsThe theme of the 26th Powell Street Festival was "Living Communities," but the author got more than she bargained for some folks were too close for comfort.