AKB48, the idol group that took Japan by storm and has been one of the few music groups in Japan that continuously reaches over a million in sales thanks to their dedicated fanbase. Back in 2011, AKB48 released their 23rd CD single “Kaze wa Fuiteiru” Read More …
In the Aichi Prefecture of Nagoya (Higashi Ward) is the Aichi Arts Center. Composed of four facilities: The Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art, the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater, the Aichi Prefectural Arts Promotion Service and the Aichi Prefectural Library, the arts center is conveniently located Read More …
They were Germany’s powerhouse couple, filmmaker Fritz Lang who had a successful hit with “Dr. Mabuse: The Gambler” (1922), the famous director would marry writer Thea von Harbou, the woman he helped writing her screenplay and helped her with the production of the adaptation of Read More …
In 1954, the Nagoya TV Tower was completed. Located in the center of Hisaya Odori Park, the Nagoya TV Tower is considered the oldest TV Tower in Japan. Nagoya TV Tower is 590 feet high and has two observation decks (Indoor Sky Deck and the Read More …
If you are heading to Tokyo Sky Tree, if there is one place that I recommend for souvenirs (may it be be for children or your lady friends), I recommend the Hello Kitty Store at the shopping area, Tokyo Solamachi. May it be plush, cookies, Read More …
One of the busiest stations in Tokyo is Yurakucho Station, a railway station located in the Chiyoda Ward. The name was derived from the Meiji Era after Oda Nagato (Yurakusa), younger brother of Nobunaga Oda. Operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and Tokyo Read More …
If you go to Shiodome, near the NTV Buildings and right next to Taco Bell are these polka dot statues/benches which appear to be sniffing each other’s butt. In Japan, you may run into the weirdest things but these statues/benches usually is a polarizing site Read More …
In the Minato Ward, an area was redeveloped and opened in 2002 and would be known as Shiodome (pronounced as she-yo-do-may), a name which translates to “halt the tides”. The location which is the headquarters for Nippon Television and home to many cafe, restaurants and Read More …
Sometimes you just want to go back to your music collection and find music you just are in the mood for. And you know that you start to feel old when artists you enjoyed immensely start to receive the cover treatment. But fortunately, in this Read More …
On Friday, August 4th, at around 4:50 p.m., a fire broke out in the Tsukiji Outer Market. Known for its small restaurants that have been around for many years, seven buildings were destroyed in the blaze. Many of the restaurants are known to be made Read More …
The iRobot Roomba is another robot vacuum I have had the opportunity to try and give a thorough review. The last robot vacuum I reviewed was about double the price of the iRobot Roomba 890 but it gives me the opportunity to find out what Read More …
Shimokitazwa is known for its shops and restaurants but for those looking for a bike or need bike service should stroll by Shimochari Bicycle Service owned by Hajime. When going inside the shop, you’ll notice that there are is a lot of love for California, Read More …
It was a time of turmoil in the world. There was the threat of a nuclear war between the United States and Russia, how fatalistic Americans were during the Cuban Missile Crisis, the US involvement in the military conflict in Vietnam was starting to heighten Read More …
One of the questions I’m often asked about Japan, especially from anime fans, which areas should they visit. While there are shops everywhere, Akihabara is a location where one should visit especially for the guys. For the female anime/manga fan, Ikebukuro is a location that Read More …
Perfume is a group which consists of members Ayano Omoto, Yuka Kashino and Ayaka Nishiwaki from Hiroshima, Japan debuted back in 2001 and is produced by Capsule and Meg producer Yasutaka Nakata. Featured in an Apple iTunes commercial worldwide to their music being featured in Read More …
Located not far from the Mayon Volcano (about six miles away) is the Cagsawa Ruins and what is left of the 16th Century Franciscan Church a.k.a. The Cagsawa Church. The church was built back in 1587 but was burned down by Dutch pirates in 1636 Read More …
It may seem surprising to people when I tell them that while I travel a lot, my parents travel more than I do. After my brother and I sent my parents to Hawaii, years ago, since then, they have enjoyed traveling overseas. And for them, Read More …