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So beyond Taiwan, Your Name Engraved Herein speaks to every society still learning to accept difference. It’s a reminder that progress isn’t finish, love and freedom must be defended. While Taiwan became the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, many others still fight for visibility
November 6, 2025 at 2:48 AM
In Your Name Engraved Herein, confession becomes both a ritual and like a cage. A-han seeks forgiveness for something that needs no pardon which is love. His prayers echo the pain of anyone who’s been told their heart is a sin.
November 6, 2025 at 2:48 AM
The film shows how faith and desire collide. A-han’s Catholic guilt mirrors the way institutions teach us to hide who we are. Religion gives comfort, but can also imprison the soul.

www.cinemaescapist.com/2020/12/your...
Review: “Your Name Engraved Herein” Is the Biggest LGBTQ Film of 2020
Taiwanese queer blockbuster “Your Name Engraved Herein” deserves its popularity but falls short of greatness.
www.cinemaescapist.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Human performance no longer resides only in physical strength or endurance : rapid decision-making, spatial awareness, sustained attention, information processing under pressure. Research shows that elite esports competitors exhibit superior cognitive abilities
October 30, 2025 at 2:48 AM
My view: instead of asking if esports “deserves” respect, we should expand what sport means in the 21st century. Human performance now includes both physical and cognitive excellence.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40722275/

#FutureOfSport #Inclusion #CognitivePerformance
The Impact of Open-Skill Exercises and E-Sports on Cognitive Function: A Narrative Review of Their Role in Preventing Cognitive Decline and Dementia - PubMed
<span><b>Background/Objectives:</b> There is still no clear consensus regarding the efficacy of exercise interventions in maintaining or improving cognitive function among independent older adults, as well as individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia. This review explores the potential</span> …
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
October 30, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Prize money in esports rivals traditional sports: multi-million dollar tournaments like Dota 2’s The International or League of Legends Worlds show a massive economic ecosystem.

www.espn.com/esports/stor...
Dota 2: The International sets mark at $24.8M
With a $24.8 million prize purse, Dota 2 tournament The International has broken its own mark for an esports prize pool.
www.espn.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:48 AM
It’s no longer “just gaming”; it’s organized competition on a continental stage.
#Esports #AsianGames #Athletes #Recognition
October 30, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Either way, it highlights Hollywood’s ongoing struggle with authentic representation.
#GhostInTheShell
October 28, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Ghost in the Shell sparked debate for casting Scarlett Johansson as Major, a character originally Japanese. Critics call it whitewashing, arguing it erases cultural identity. Some defenders say it aimed for global appeal.
October 28, 2025 at 2:46 AM
This pattern continues in modern whitewashed adaptations (Ghost in the Shell), where Asian stories are retold with white leads, prioritizing visibility over cultural authenticity. Representation matters. 🥋🌏
#MartialArts #WhiteSavior
October 28, 2025 at 2:46 AM
The term “herbivore men” (sōshoku danshi) is often used, suggesting a passive, non-assertive male who avoids romance and family responsibility. #herbivoremen www.npr.org/2009/11/25/1...
In Japan, 'Herbivore' Boys Subvert Ideas Of Manhood
The sensitive New Age man has finally arrived in the land of the salaryman. Known as "herbivores," these Japanese men are drawn to a quieter, less competitive life. But their lack of interest in sex i...
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October 16, 2025 at 2:49 AM
In Japan, traditional gender norms still hold strong: men are expected to be the primary earners and women the primary caregivers.
Men who reject marriage or dating are often seen as shirking these societal duties, so media and public discourse portray them as “part of the problem.”
October 16, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Food carries cultural baggage: mooncakes symbolize unity, but younger generations see them as “too heavy” or old-fashioned. Brands now sell ice-cream mooncakes to stay relevant. 🥮🍨
#TraditionalFoodways #NewFoods

www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202509/29/...
Mooncakes: From secret messages to modern flavors
Mooncakes are more than just a traditional pastry; they are a symbol of unity, heritage, and celebration in Chinese culture. These round or square pastries, typically filled with lotus seed paste, red...
www.chinadaily.com.cn
October 2, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Global brands pressure traditional diets: KFC markets “Christmas chicken” in Japan, replacing fish or noodles with fried buckets. A Western holiday ritual becomes a new local tradition. 🍗#HolidayCooking #CulturalChange #DietaryShift
a woman wearing a santa hat is holding a kfc bucket .
ALT: a woman wearing a santa hat is holding a kfc bucket .
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October 2, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The mistaken assomption reinforce Eurocentric norms by saying that the beautiful traits only « belongs » to western bodies #diversityinbeauty
September 30, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Associating certain nose shapes or eyelids only with Caucasian beauty disregards the global diversity of features. For instance, high nose bridges or double eyelids exist naturally in many non-Caucasian populations.
September 30, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Double-eyelid surgery is often interpreted as a desire to look “Western.” However, in many Asian contexts, it is tied to local beauty preferences for larger, more expressive eyes, not necessarily Caucasian imitation. #notaboutcaucasian
September 30, 2025 at 2:43 AM