Justine Ty
@_justinety
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American University • 立命館大学
washington, d.c.
Joined October 2013
Subtle Asian Traits: When memes become a diaspora phenomenon
bbc.com
A Facebook group set up by nine students is proving hugely popular among diaspora communities.
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Crafting Japan's rotund good-luck dolls https://t.co/4XvYP4bRpD via @CNNStyle
edition.cnn.com
This weekend, the usually tranquil Jindaiji Temple in Tokyo will be overrun by bright red, one-eyed figures. Some will have no eyes at all.
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#BloomWatch update!
FINALLY! 18 days after reaching green bud, the blossoms have progressed to florets visible, the 2nd stage on the journey to peak bloom. It's the longest time from 1-2 since 2008 (21 days). Cold weather pattern that has dominated March doesn't show signs of lifting anytime soon.
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PEAK BLOOM UPDATE - We now forecast the start of peak bloom for the cherry blossoms to occur during March 27-31. Colder than forecast temperatures over the last 10 days have shifted the peak from the initial forecast of March 17-20. #BloomWatch #CherryBlossomDC
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3/11 always remember & never forget so that we can honor those lost & strive to push forward to tomorrow i'm thankful for #kizuna 2012 trip for sharing fukushima's beauty & resilence #GreatEastJapanEarthquake you have my love & support #fukushima 📸: Mt. Bandai in Kitashiobara
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Japan’s cherry blossom viewing may come early this year, says weather forecasting firm https://t.co/vDJAC8lDSQ
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Democrats say 50 senators have endorsed legislation to overrule the FCC on net neutrality
washingtonpost.com
The tally leaves supporters just one vote shy of the 51 required to pass a Senate resolution of disapproval, in a legislative gambit aimed at restoring the agency's net neutrality rules.
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Dr. King was 26 when the Montgomery bus boycott began. He started small, rallying others who believed their efforts mattered, pressing on through challenges and doubts to change our world for the better. A permanent inspiration for the rest of us to keep pushing towards justice.
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me👏during👏every👏single👏episode
Do you fall down a Wikipedia rabbit hole after each episode of "The Crown"? You’re not alone.
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#HappyNewYear! Tokyo is excited to ring in 2018—the #YearOfTheDog. Keep following us for more from Japan’s capital city!
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What is it like to work in #Tokyo? The city “is made to be an easy working environment” and “a fantastic place to work,” endorses Jarman International #CEO, Ruth Marie Jarman https://t.co/W71ttl0iok
#TokyoTalkStories
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2018 will be the year of the dog in Japan: Huge Dog Artwork Looks Ahead to 2018 (Japan in Photos)
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He didn't tell her about his royal background, and she, who was 21 at the time, wasn’t necessarily looking to meet her future husband https://t.co/zumvGRYv5U This was one of our most popular stories on social media in 2017.
nytimes.com
When the couple met 12 years ago, he didn’t mention his royal background. And she wasn’t necessarily looking to meet her future husband.
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All across America people chose to get involved, get engaged and stand up. Each of us can make a difference, and all of us ought to try. So go keep changing the world in 2018.
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It takes 300 people, 12,000 parts and a year to make a single Steinway & Sons piano. Here’s how the pianos are made: https://t.co/YNjSTEiTKv via @CNNStyle
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First Filipina American mayor of Daly City, California! Congrats, Juslyn Manalo!
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