Back in 1953, toy company Kotobukiya established themselves as toymakers that care about craftsmanship. Fastforward to 2016 and the company still prides itself in craftmanship and quality and have become the #1 toy company specializing in collector toys and creator of statues, figures and kits. Read More …
If there is one shrine in Japan that is controversial, it’s Yasukuni Shrine. For those not familiar with Yasukuni Shrine, since 1869, the shrine is where people go to honor the souls of those who died in service of Japan. Known back in 1869 as Read More …
For those who tend to travel and want to become more organized and pack efficiently, I recommend purchasing travel packing cubes. When purchasing, most of the sets offer a small, medium and large travel cube and the magic is to roll your clothing, so you Read More …
A powerful film about the human spirit. Moving, well-written, well-acted and just magnificent. In 1983, Independent filmmaker George Nava and his co-writer Anna Thomas were responsible for a film that touched everyone’s soul and a rare film that show us a perspective of how tough Read More …
For years, many people have asked me of what coping mechanisms I use to stay calm, reduce stress and deal with frustration. From having a communications business, running multiple websites to working in various high-stress jobs, I have tried to find things that would calm Read More …
Most often, when we travel, we hope no one gets sick or gets hurt while traveling. But the truth is, things happen. While I have never got injured or sick beyond belief during any of my travels, I know people who have. During an earlier Read More …
I have wrote about how I am a big supporter of finding luggage at Marshall’s, TJ Maxx and Ross stores. Not only can you get great deals but you will find exclusive releases by major luggage manufacturers at these stores. And sometimes you can find Read More …
Back in 1942, during World War II, Hammer Field, an airfield used by the United States Army Air Forces’ Fourth Air Force was founded. The airfield would be renamed Fresno Air Terminal with one part for travelers and the other for the California Air National Read More …
Every six months, I have been taking blood tests to monitor my vitamin levels, cholesterol LDL/HDL, blood sugar and so forth. Since July 2016, I wanted to do a three month test to see what happens if I slowly start to incorporate carbs but also Read More …
Since 1997, Totes Isotoner Corporation has long since supplied America with the Totes umbrellas, rain hats, rubber footwear. While its ISOTONER brand is known for winter gloves, hats and slippers (and their ESNY brand focused on their Occasions wedding footwear). But the ISOTONER brand has Read More …
Possibly one of the most recognizable buildings in Tokyo is the QFRONT building right across from Shibuya Station and right there at the corner of Shibuya Crossing (Shibuya Scramble). With a huge LED video advertising screen right on front, the retail store property is the Read More …
Are you the type of individual who incorporates a little bling into their accessories? Your conscience for style goes beyond your hairstyle, your clothes, your shoes, your glasses, your watches, etc. If you are a discerning user those details do matter. And that even extends Read More …
Nagisa Oshima, one of Japan’s most controversial filmmakers and one of the founders of the Japanese New Wave, Oshima was known for taking on Japanese taboos and creating films against the status quo, the filmmaker has been doing his style of films since 1959 and Read More …
“This is the Very Steak, the Big Cut of Steak!” This is the slogan of the restaurant “Ikinari! Steak” (which translates to “Sudden! Steak”), which was founded by Kunio Ichinose. The first restaurant opened in 2013 in Ginza and by 2015, there were 64 restaurants Read More …
While I have never wore or purchased an Armitron watch before, I was familiar of how the company is a official sponsor of the New York Yankees. The company was originally founded in 1956 by its current president, Eugen Gluck and manufactured by E. Gluck Read More …