For the past six years, Halloween has become a phenomenon in Japan and Halloween night in Shibuya has attracted travelers from all over the world. Due to the growth, the ward has taken precautions but hopefully in 2019, there are no major issues tonight. And Read More …
Long ago, before I attended college, one of the magazines that I enjoyed reading was “Giant Robot”. What I loved about the magazine is how they covered Asian American culture, but also what was happening with Asia in terms of pop culture and more! I Read More …
When it comes to mini-arcade machines, My Arcade is one of the well known makers. And as a guy who grew up on arcade games of yesteryear, the Namco Museum Mini Arcade Machine is no doubt one of those machines that made my day. The Read More …
When it comes to gaming mouse, ROCCAT has made very good gaming mice to suit a variety of gamers. Designed in Germany, May it be MMO Gamers (Nyth, with a laser sensor), Customizing Gamers (Kone AIMO) or for those who want something in between with Read More …
Last year, I wrote about 551 Horai as mainly as a warning of not to eat it in the Shinkansen. And while I wrote about the experience, I wanted to write more about the actual food. Located in Kyoto and Osaka is 551 Horai, a Read More …
Back in 2015, I wrote about the observatories at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. And I know way back in 1999, I wrote about the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building for a website. It has been a long time since I have been to this place Read More …
It has long been a problem for Kyoto residents, as tourism to Kyoto has led to unruly tourists and for those who live near Hanamikoji Street, an association of residents and shop owners in the Gion district have imposed a ban on photography effective on Read More …
I have traveled numerous times this year, but yet, as of late, I wish I could travel to another country right now and not worry about life, have fun and just live life at its fullest. Do you ever feel that way? As much as Read More …
Wishing everyone an awesome upcoming Halloween. A lot of cool events happening this coming weekend, especially in Tokyo. Looks like the Halloween parades scheduled for Sunday should be good, as the Sunday is mostly light showers. This weekend should be busy! Just be remember to Read More …
Click here to purchase this film on Amazon In 1962, filmmaker Eric Rohmer, a key figure in the post-war New Wave cinema in France and former editor of Cahiers du cinema began working on his seventh film, “The Bakery Girl of Monceau” (La boulangère de Read More …
Ando Masahiro is known for his anime work with major titles such as “Jin-Roh”, “Cowboy Bebop: The Movie”, “Ghost in the Shell”, “Fullmetal Alchemist”, “Metropolis”, “Hanasaku Iroha”, “WOLF’s RAIN”, “CANAAN”, “Akagami no Shirayuki Hime”, “Sirius the Jaeger”, “Araburu Kisetsu no Otome-domo yo” to name a Read More …
When it comes to gaming keyboards, TECWARE is a company that is no doubt gaining a lot of attention. Creating brown switch mechanical keyboards for under $50, that is very rare. And while the saying of “You get what you pay for” rings true most Read More …
I’ve been asked by friends of what kind of extra large gaming mouse pad that I use. I know there are people who are hardcore of getting the same brand of PC/laptop, mousepad, keyboard, mouse, etc. but I’m not that hardcore. For my extra large Read More …
Located in Harajuku is cafe STUDIO, a cafe located at the YM SQUARE building next door to Tokyu Plaza. (Note: Same location as Harajuku Kawaii Monster, but on the first floor towards the rear) But the attraction of this location is its large space which Read More …
Jeff & Aimy’s Gatsby Newsboy Cotton/Wool hat is really well-made. Featuring an adjustable size with a PU side strap, the hat is breathable and I have worn it numerous times already. The version I have is olive, but you can’t tell it’s olive, more like Read More …