Go Away With … Tamlyn Tomita
“After the fall of the Berlin Wall, a TV station in Japan raised funds to send over cherry blossom trees to Berlin,” says "Berlin Station" actress Tamlyn Tomita. “I was lucky enough to witness the...
View ArticleGo Away With … Suzy Nakamura
Born and raised in Chicago, Suzy Nakamura credits her career at The Second City for honing her comedic chops. Her prolific film and television work includes “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Veep” and...
View ArticleGo Away With … Kiersten Warren
Born in Iowa and raised in Hawaii, actress Kiersten Warren (“Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood,” “13 Going on 30,” “Bunheads”) spent her youth traveling the world, singing in Baptist churches with...
View ArticleGo Away With … Min Jin Lee
New York Times best-selling author Min Jin Lee spent four years in Japan doing research on her sweeping novel, “Pachinko” (Grand Central Publishing, $27), which was a National Book Award finalist. The...
View ArticleGo Away With … Erin Burnett
Host of CNN’s “Erin Burnett OutFront,” Erin Burnett has reported from Cuba, Afghanistan and Israel. Traveling is a big part of her life and the journalist says she is close to reaching her goal of...
View ArticleGo Away With … Alex and Maia Shibutani
After winning two bronze medals at the PyeongChang Olympics this year, Alex and Maia Shibutani made history by becoming the first skaters of Asian heritage to medal in ice dancing. “It was really...
View Article“BTS: Burn the Stage”: Episode 7
Having your music cut out mid-song is a living nightmare for musicians. But if you have the wherewithal to go with the flow with the good and the bad, those moments also can become a highlight of the...
View ArticleGo Away With … James Lee
Not long after James Lee celebrated his 27th birthday, the Royal Pirates bassist was involved in a freak accident in Seoul that nearly severed his hand and left it permanently damaged. No longer able...
View ArticleGo Away With … Josh and Jesse Feldman
The Feldman brothers are on a hunt for more than treasure. In their new Travel Channel series, “Lost Gold,” Josh, 39, and Jesse, 44, seek to find forgotten gold mines and other pieces of history...
View ArticleJ-Pop Stars Perfume Talk Coachella, Influences and Sourdough Bread
One of Japan’s most popular groups, Perfume became the first J-Pop act to ever take the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival with a performance last weekend. Formed in 2000, the...
View ArticleGo Away With … Karen Fukuhara
Best known for playing Katana in “Suicide Squad,” Karen Fukuhara will next be seen in the Amazon series, “The Boys” (premiering on July 26). Her resume also includes the feature film “Stray” and...
View ArticleGo Away With … Sarah Wayne Callies
"I’ve always loved Japan," says "Council of Dads" actress Sarah Wayne Callies. "It’s ancient and modern at the same time, from the food, to the clothes, to the architecture. I stayed in a ryokan that...
View ArticleGo Away With … Pia Mechler
"I first traveled (to Japan) as a kid with my father, who was a flight captain for a big German airline," said "Devils" star Pia Mechler. "I was lucky to have seen many exotic destinations already at a...
View ArticleGo Away With … Dexter Darden
"So many people travel and get upset when it’s not like America," said Dexter Darden, who is one of the stars of the "Saved by the Bell" reboot. "Abandon all privilege and immerse yourself in their...
View ArticleGo Away With … Kentö
“You can hear these influences a lot in my music wrapped up in a little pop bow, of course," said musician Kentö. "I grew up listening to singers from all over the world like Freddie Mercury, Ivete...
View ArticleGo Away With … Kearran Giovanni
"I'm Black and I grew up in the South, so I can only say that I've heard certain countries aren't friendly to minorities," said "Walker" actress Kearran Giovanni. "But honestly, I've felt unwelcome in...
View ArticleGo Away With … Shoji Morimoto
“The percentage of my personal life has decreased considerably,” said Shoji Morimoto, author of the international bestseller “Rental Person Who Does Nothing”. “This is because I need to have more time...
View ArticleGo Away With … Mitch Grassi of Pentatonix
"We always love to tour in Japan," said Pentatonix's Mitch Grassi. "The Japanese culture itself is so beautiful and welcoming to us, and the crowds are so full of love."
View ArticleGo Away With … Hiromi
"I loved living in Boston," jazz pianist Hiromi told me. "I still love it. It brings me such nostalgic memories from my school days. What is great about Boston is it is a walkable city, just like New...
View ArticleGo Away With … Devin Kawaoka
“Charlie is the kindest, most level-headed, ever-patient husband you could ask for,” Devin Kawaoka said of the character he plays on the new Apple TV+ series "Shrinking." “He feels deeply, sees the...
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