I’ve written about the BAPE (A Bathing Ape) store in Ura-Harajuku. For those not familiar with BAPE, back in 1993, Tomoaki “NIGO” Nagao founded A Bathing Ape (BAPE) in Ura-Harajuku. With nearly two dozen stores in Japan which include BAPE, BAPE Pirate, BAPE Kids, BAPexclusive Read More …
I absolutely love okonomiyaki. For those who are not familiar with the Japanese dish, many call it a Japanese pancake or Japanese pizza, but I wouldn’t call it either. Okonomiyaki is wheat-flour-based batter (made from grated nagaimo, dashi, eggs and shredded cabbage and its typically Read More …
As a person who utilizes multimeters, I wanted to try one that had a clamp. So, I am reviewing the RuoShui Digital Multimeter Auto Ranging Clamp Meter. The main key features for this device are: – Comes with a zipped cased. – Comes with two Read More …
Checking out the inexpensive KAIWEETS Digital Multimeter (KM-100) with Case. The main key features for this device are: – Comes with a zipped cased. – Comes with a battery (Note: You must unscrew the back panel to install the battery) – Has a kickstand that Read More …
Once you pass the torii, you have three choices, go left, go straight up past the Enoshima Shrine Gatehouse (a.k.a. Zuishinmon) or go right. If you go left, you will see Kodama Shrine, if you go right, it’s a shortcut to Iwaya. But for now, Read More …
For anyone visiting Enoshima Island, one of the cool sites to see is the Zuishinmon. While walking through the Benzaiten Nakamise Street (a busy street filled with restaurants, inns and shops), it will lead you to an area known as Monzen-machi (Temple Town). And Read More …
Yamashita Tatsuro released his 52nd single “RECIPE”, the theme song to the Kimura Takuya drama “GRAND MAISON TOKYO”. The last time a Yamashita Tatsuro song appeared on a KimuTaku drama was back in 2003 with Yamashita’s “RIDE ON TIME” used as the ending theme for Read More …
“The Sacrifice” is the final film from a great filmmaker. And while it may not be Andrei Tarkovsky’s most accessible film for the masses, it’s truly one of his finest films ever created and is indeed another masterpiece in his oeuvre. A must-buy for the Read More …
“Scarface – “The World is Yours” Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD” is a five star release. Highly recommended and for cineaste, this is a must-buy! Click here to purchase this film on Amazon If there was a film that received so much notoriety before release Read More …
In Japan, there are numerous ramen restaurants that have received a Michelin Guide star rating. And at 7-Eleven Japan stores, 7 and I Holdings released a premium Michele Star rated instant ramen ala processed. It’s important to emphasize, the Michelin star is not the product Read More …
Back in 2015, I went to my first Robot Restaurant show in Kabukicho, located in Shinjuku ward, Tokyo. I had a great time and wrote an extensive review of Robot Restaurant here. But has anything changed since 2015? For one, it’s much crowded than before, Read More …
Not far from Harajuku, is Shibuya Ao no Dokutsu, an area is popular for it’s blue Christmas lights. The whole place is illuminated in blue and may you be with family, friends or a love one, people like to take a stroll right through the Read More …
Located on Subana St., a street filled with restaurants leading up to the path to Enoshima Island is a restaurant known as Cyubei. Not far from the famous Kamakurakokomae Station (known for being featured on the anime series “Slam Dunk”) and the beach leading to Read More …
When it comes to Italian modern sculptors, Giacomo Manzu (December 1908-January 1991) is renown. He was self-taught and was commissioned by architect Giovanni Muzio for the decoration of the chapel of Universita Cattolica del Caro Cuore but his popularity is from his work at the Read More …
The Kaito KA110 Compact Digital AM/FM NOAA Weather Radio is great for those who want a radio to keep in their home for emergencies or if you want to have radio in your home (or work if allowed). I have not had a radio in Read More …