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Gil Asakawa

Gil Asakawa began his Denver media career at Westword, serving as its first music editor and writing news stories in the 1980s. He served as Westword’s interim food editor for four months in 2025. He’s worked for daily newspapers, magazines and online sites writing about food, culture and music. He also co-authored The Toy Book” (Knopf, 1991), a history of baby boom-era toys, Being Japanese American (Stone Bridge Press, 2014) and Tabemasho! Let’s Eat! The Tasty History of Japanese Food in America (Stone Bridge Press, 2023). Learn more at nikkeiview.com.

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Colorado’s Phish Story Goes Back Many Years

By Gil AsakawaAugust 1, 2024

Phish’s annual Labor Day weekend shows at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City have become a beloved tradition.

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Remembering Herman’s Hideaway, a Local Music Powerhouse

By Gil AsakawaJuly 5, 2024

On July 1, crews began transforming the 62-year-old venue into a Latino dance club.

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Broomfield Baker Shares Her Recipes in Japan and Adds Bentos to Her Bakery

By Gil AsakawaJune 21, 2024

Maki Stephens opened the Enchanted Oven in 2019 selling specialties like cream pans, shokupan, artistic cakes and more.

New Artisan Market Will Bring Over 100 Artists, Chefs to Cap Hill

By Gil AsakawaApril 29, 2024

On May 4-5 at the historic Sports Castle building, Spring Vibe Market will offer the chance to peruse and purchase artisan wares while enjoying creatives and chefs.

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Happy Fortieth Anniversary! The 2024 Best of Denver Is Coming!

By Gil AsakawaApril 3, 2024

Mobile hot tubs? Fuddruckers? New quarterback John Elway? They were all celebrated in the first issue in 1984.

Denver Will Go Beat Crazy Over First-Ever Ska Fest This Summer

By Gil AsakawaFebruary 21, 2024

This all-ages celebration of the music will feature Goldfinger and Less Than Jake, The Planet Smashers, Kill Lincoln, Joystick, Five Iron Frenzy, Sorry Sweetheart, and The Potato Pirates.

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Music of the Dead Comes Alive: Joe Russo’s Almost Dead Announces Annual Colorado Dates

By Gil AsakawaJanuary 18, 2024

Tickets are available for JRAD on May 31 at Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail and on June 1 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

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Immersive Japanese Convenience Store Exhibit Moves Into the Source

By Gil AsakawaJanuary 11, 2024

Jeff Fierberg has recreated a Japanese Konbini filled with art and snacks.

There’s No Place Like Domo: Gaku Homma’s Restaurant Is Back

By Gil AsakawaJanuary 9, 2024

“I had a vision and forged ahead with the vision because I wanted the place to be somewhere for people to feel as though immersing themselves in Japan.”

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NOFX Announces Final Tour After Forty Years of Rocking Out

By Gil AsakawaNovember 22, 2023

The band will play its last Denver shows on July 20 and 21 at the Stockyards in the RiNo Arts District.

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Rocker Grace Potter Rings in the Holiday Season at Sing It to Me Santa Benefit

By Gil AsakawaNovember 15, 2023

On December 8, Potter will return to Mission Ballroom to raise funds for Take Note Colorado, a nonprofit that provides instruction and musical instruments for every K-12 student in the state.

Immersive Play Zotto Returns for Encore Performances

By Gil AsakawaJuly 6, 2023

The experiential play uncovers the Japanese American experience while following three generations of women after World War II.

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Domo Is Done, But Owner Gaku Homma Is Staying Busy

Domo Is Done, But Owner Gaku Homma Is Staying Busy

By Gil AsakawaSeptember 27, 2022

The Japanese restaurant was unique in this city.

The <i>Colorado Daily </i>Finally Shuts Down, Long Past Its Prime

The Colorado Daily Finally Shuts Down, Long Past Its Prime

By Gil AsakawaSeptember 25, 2022

The last issue came out September 17.

Viral TikTok Video Creates Chaos, Leads to Changes at Domo

Viral TikTok Video Creates Chaos, Leads to Changes at Domo

By Gil AsakawaSeptember 1, 2021

Lines can be two hours long.

The Mercury Cafe Meant Music to Me

The Mercury Cafe Meant Music to Me

By Gil AsakawaJune 26, 2021

Westword‘s first music editor, Gil Asakawa, reflects on his memories of the Mercury Cafe.

Twelve Spots Where You Can Taste True Asian Cuisine in Metro Denver

Twelve Spots Where You Can Taste True Asian Cuisine in Metro Denver

By Gil AsakawaMay 18, 2021

Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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