The One about Ernst Lubitsch’s “Design for a Living”

Today’s selection for my cinema blog post goes to Ernst Lubitsch’s “Design for a Living”. Bold, stylish and a pre-code non-musical film by Ernst Lubitsch, “Design for Living” receives new life with the Criterion Collection’s Blu-ray release of a film which showcases radicalism but a Read More …

The One about the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Fes 2017

Halloween has become a phenomenon in Japan. A little over five years ago, Halloween wasn’t even a thing in Japan.  But that has changed as Halloween has become a major event in Japan were restaurants, bakeries, cafe not only found an event to take advantage Read More …

The One about Saboten Delica

In Japan, you can find many restaurants that specialize in tonkatsu (fried pork).  But when you are on the go or near station and feel hungry, one place that you can depend on for tasty fried tonkatsu is Saboten. With over 330 restaurants throughout Japan, Read More …

The One about the Fujiya Nakano Broadway

One of the well-known snacks in Japan is from Fujiya Food Service and has chain of confectionery shops and restaurants throughout Japan. And while this blog is about the Fujiya Nakano Broadway, I have to write a little bit about the company’s history. Created in Read More …