One of the statues featured at the Matsuoka Museum of Art is “The Statue of Enehey”. Made of Limestone. Egypt. New Kingdom, late 18th dynasty (1300-1200 b.c.). Excavated from Saqqarah, a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, Saqqarah served as the necropolis for the Ancient Read More …
I’m often asked if I ever go to Starbucks because I’m more of a third wave coffee guy. What is third wave? What are the first and second waves? The first wave was long ago when coffee became widely accessible and that was around the Read More …
When Okazaki Takashi’s manga and anime series “Afro Samurai” came out, I know there were people who felt it was silly that there was a Black man as a samurai. In reality, there was actually a real Black man who was a samurai and his Read More …
Back in 1989, Jilla and Shallom Berkman met a coffee farmer named Jorge from a farm in Peru producing organic, heirloom coffee. Intrigued by Jorge’s mission, the Berkman’s would launch America’s first exclusively organic, heirloom coffee company named Urth Caffe. Using the old Welsh root Read More …
Located in Dotonbori in Osaka is the Dotonbori Konamon Museum. Immediately the idea of takoyaki and a museum may make you excited like I was when before I visited the takoyaki museum in Odaiba. While museum is used in the name of the restaaurant, the Read More …
I’ve been asked what my latest challenge will be for this upcoming adventure to Japan. I’ve done the Tokyo Ward Challenge, the Kanto Region Challenge and there are so many other challenges I have on my bucket list from going north of Japan for Hokkaido, Read More …
Way back in the late 1800s, Yokohama was known for being the center of foreign trade thanks to the opening of the Port of Yokohama. In fact, many westerners moved to the area and shops flourished on Motomachi St. which was known for shopping, cafes, Read More …
For the consumer looking for a PC to do their work, go on the Internet and do non-heavy duty gaming will find the Acer Aspire TC-885-ACCFLi30 Desktop to fit their needs for years to come. The PC comes with an 8th Gen Intel Core i3-8100, Read More …
My Best Burger Locations in Tokyo + Metropolis Japan’s Top Picks Best Burger Locations via the Tokyo Premium Hamburger Mooks Best Vegan Burgers in Tokyo As we have discussed the top Burgers in Tokyo in parts 1 and 2, now we have to do a Read More …
My Best Burger Locations in Tokyo + Metropolis Japan’s Top Picks Best Burger Locations via the Tokyo Premium Hamburger Mooks Best Vegan Burgers in Tokyo The best burgers in Tokyo topic is always subjective. And what may be the best one day, can be off Read More …
My Best Burger Locations in Tokyo + Metropolis Japan’s Top Picks Best Burger Locations via the Tokyo Premium Hamburger Mooks Best Vegan Burgers in Tokyo I’m often asked what is the best burger in Tokyo? Everyone has their opinion as it’s subjective but the top Read More …
When it comes to backpacks to carry your laptop, the Targus Voyager II Backpack offers you the protection but also has an isolate pouch for those who want to keep their food in Tupperware warm or cold. The case will allow for a 17″ laptop Read More …
If you are on your way to Atago Shrine or even the NHK Museum of Broadcasting, nearby is a Buddhist Temple known as Eikaninsaru Temple. Actually, you’ll find numerous shrines and temples throughout the area but it’s best to use Google Maps because it’s around Read More …
Are you a frequent flier who often takes flights on Air Nippon Airways (ANN)? I would definitely take advantage of the ANA MILEAGE CLUB when flying to destinations around the world. Earn miles and get award tickets not only for ANA Group-operated flights but also Read More …
Halfway between the Heritage sites of Nikko and the stations is a Buddhist Temple called Ryuzoji. And the temple is of the Tendai sect Shuunsan Masamiin Ryuzo. This temple originated from Nikko mountains back in 1625 and was moved to the current area. The temple Read More …