Care for some seaweed on that hot dog?

"Dreams and dedication are a powerful combination." 5/10/18 Canada's Japanese-Style Hot Dogs Noriki Tamura grew up in Japan dreaming of one day starting his own business overseas. Then in 2005, he moved to Vancouver, Canada, and noticed hot dog carts on every corner. He knew he needed to spice up the market with some new flavors in order to stand out as top dog. Thus was born Japadog, a hot dog stand with a twist. Skating for the Culture During desegregation in the 1950s and 1960s, many roller rink owners sought to maintain racial divides by hosting roller skating theme nights, such as "Rhythm Night" and "Soul Night," specifically targeted towards African American patrons. Soon, however, these nights evolved into a thing of their own, stripping away the organ music and leaving behind an entirely unique subculture. Roaring With the Lion Dancers of New York's Chinatown Lion dancing is an age-old Chinese tradition meant to ward off evil spirits and welcome good ones. It's a demanding sport that requires the strength and stability of kung fu, but Kelly Wong and the lion dancers of the Chinese Freemasons Athletic Club in New York City's Chinatown make it look effortless. Copyright © 2018 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list