Located in Akihabara at atre1 is a bakery known as DONQ Boulangerie Francaise. DONQ is just one of the few bakeries located throughout Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore. Established in Kobe, Japan back in 1905, the company’s creed has always been “Customer and Read More …
Today I am in in Los Angeles for the 16th Korea Times Music Festival which will be held at the Hollywood Bowl. This is going to be an exciting event for those who love Korean culture and of course, K-Pop. During the morning and afternoon Read More …
I am a major believer in opening one’s mind to the world and that includes enjoying pop culture from other countries. That includes music. And I hope that by sharing what I’m listening to this week, may influence some of you to go out and Read More …
In 1993, Kawasaki Hiroteru’s bronze statues titled “Mirai e no Sanka” (Hymn of the Future) was unveiled across from JR Akabane Station in Kita ward. When I saw the statues, I was surprised to see two naked men as statues but I always thought of Read More …
Located on Omotesando in the district of Harajuku is a statue right in front of the entrance of “Cat Street”. The statue is known as “Yonderu” and it was sculpted by renown sculptor Takeshi Yoshino and established by the Yonderu Project Executive Committee and unveiled Read More …
Philippe Starck is a French designer known for his interior, product, industrial and architectural design including furniture. In 1989, Starck would create the iconic landmark, the ASAHI SUPER DRY HALL (which the top structure unfortunately would be known by some as the golden turd). And Read More …
I blogged about how there were two restaurants that served poke bowls in Hanford, California. I reviewed the first restaurant last week and for this week, I will review the second, 201 Kitchen. Before I go into this review, I have eaten a poke bowl Read More …
I wrote about my visit to the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum for the “Decoration never dies, anyway” exhibit. But now I want to focus on the actual building where the museum is located. The building is actually the former residence of Prince Asaka from Read More …
When it comes to pet stores in Japan, Coo & RIKU is one of the largest companies you can find. With two offices, 151 stores in Japan, 1 affiliated store, overseas shops in Shanghai, a domestic and overseas breeding ground, the company that was founded Read More …
From Eiichi Kunitomo, known for his famous OMOTESANDO KOFFEE (which closed down in 2015, due to building being demolished), has two popular coffee shops in Tokyo. KOFFEE MAMEYA is considered the reincarnation of OMOTESANDO KOFFEE, while TORANOMON KOFFEE (which opened back in 2014) located in Read More …
The One about Inokashira Park in Kichijoji Part 1 The One about Inokashira Park in Kichijoji Part 2 The One about Inokashira Park in Kichijoji Part 3 Right near Inarijinja Shrine at Inokashira Park is the Inokashira Park Zoo (Aquatic Life Park). This is a Read More …
The One about Inokashira Park in Kichijoji Part 1 The One about Inokashira Park in Kichijoji Part 2 Located across from Bentenbashi Bridge at Inokashira Park is another shrine and it is known as Inokashira Benzaiten Shrine. Dedicated to Benzaiten, originally the Hindu goddess Sarasvati, Read More …
The One about Inokashira Park in Kichijoji Part 1 In part 1, we talked about arriving at Inokashira Park, walking up Nanaibashi Bridge towards the Boat Pier and eventually getting to Komaebashi Bridge which will take you to the opposite side of the park. One Read More …
Back in May 1, 1917 (Taisho 6), Inokashira Onshi Koen (Inokashira Imperial Grant Park) was opened to the public, as a gift from the Emperor the general public. Inokashira park lies within the southeast Musashino and northeast of Mitaka, Inokashira Pond and the Kanda River Read More …
I love poke bowls and I’ve eaten it practically all over the world. But as metropolitan cities are known to have their fair share of restaurants that serve poke dishes, smaller locations are starting to have them as well. While in Hanford, California (Kings County), Read More …