When it comes to men’s fashion magazines, I tend to read and look at a lot of magazines internationally. I try to look at various styles and try to incorporate it to my own. But in July, I was perusing Ralph Lauren’s online magazine and Read More …
My attempts at omurice art. Failed. But it sure did taste good! For those not familiar with omurice, this is yoshoku (western-influenced style of Japanese cuisine) which is an omelet with fried rice inside. And on top of the omurice is typically ketchup, but many Read More …
With the release of 4K televisions, many videophiles who craved for 4K wanted to hold off until the prices became more affordable. Then at CES, Samsung announced that they would be releasing affordable 4K televisions as part of their series 7 (7000) line. So, let’s Read More …
In 2013, I discovered photos that my father took on top of Tokyo Tower back in 1972. I was so curious about the differences of the locations of where he took photos back in 1972 and to see how much has changed in 2015. The Read More …
For many years, I have been waiting for a powerful film that would show people of the atrocities that took place from December 1937-January 1938 in the capital city of Nanking. While there have been several films on what occurred in Nanking over seventy years Read More …
For many Americans, especially today, we often don’t understand why certain countries have strained relations. Some look at cultural differences, religious differences but when it comes to the United States and Iran, many will look towards history and see 1953 as a year that the Read More …
In Asakusa is where Senso-ji Temple (or Asakusa Kannon Temple) is located. The legend of the temple is that in the year 628, two brothers who were fishing, retrieved the statue of Kannon (the Goddess of Mercy) out of the Sumida River. Each time they Read More …
My first experience using “CLEAR Men Scalp and Hair Anti-Dandruff Shampoo” was quite positive. Liked the way the shampoo bottle opens and prevents leakage. The shampoo was actually quite thick, so I personally didn’t need a lot as the lather was very good with just Read More …
I went with a few friends to experience a maid cafe in Akihabara. We went to @Home Cafe, which is well-known in Akiba. Unfortunately, I couldn’t take any photos inside, but that’s how a lot of maid cafe’s are in Japan. @Home Cafe is located Read More …
Having used the wired Actron CP9550 for years, I was looking forward to the CP9599 U-Scan. While it took me a while to figure out how to remove the code scanner from it’s case, finding and downloading the app to my Android phone was easy. Read More …
One of the coolest places to shoot photos from a tall structure in Japan is in Yokohama at the Landmark Tower’s Sky Garden. Located on the top in the 69th floor is the Landmark Tower Yokohama observation deck (Yokohama Sky Promenade) which is 273m high. Read More …
Once in awhile, I travel through Tulare and stop by V.I.P. Pizza. A great place to watch sports games and eat pizza, but most of all, coming by and taking advantage of the lunch buffet. It’s important to note that this is not like Round Read More …
Richard’s Lunchbox is one of the gems of Tulare, California. Delicious food that is packed… In other words, if you are counting calories, this place is not for you because their sandwiches are enormous. It’s an interesting location because there is an airplane that is Read More …
Tokyo Dome is known as the home of the Yomiuri Giants but it’s also part of Tokyo Dome City, the entertainment city which includes LaQua (the largest natural host spring spa complex in Tokyo) and features plenty of high-end grocery stores, specialty shops and restaurants, Read More …
(Originally Reviewed on July 27, 2009) I often have discussion with many of my friends (men) who are in relationships or are married in regards to situations they have had with their wives or girlfriends and needless to say, our conversations tend to start with Read More …
Perhaps there are ghosts in the building? As I told myself, as me and a friend stayed at the Historic Mayfair Hotel, a 1926 hotel that retains its old look but inside things have been modernized. While we went to this hotel to commute to Read More …
As a frequent user of Malin+Goetz, Hanz de Fuko and Blind Barber’s “60 Proof Hair Wax”, I tend to also purchase a variety of brands pomade and paste for my hair. Always looking for a medium hold, natural or matte finish, I have tried many Read More …