The One about the Copenhagen Suma hot dog stand in Kobe and the B’z connection

Near the Port of Kobe is a very popular hot dog stand known as Copenhagen, which serves the Hansen original hot dog! It’s also quite popular among fans of the mega popular Japanese rock duo, B’z (which features lyricist/vocalist Inaba Koshi and legendary guitarist Matsumoto Read More …

The One about the Los Angeles Lakers 2010 NBA Finals Series Collector’s Edition

Sorry everyone…still out of it.  Kobe Bryant’s death really rocked me hard and I just don’t feel like posting anything in full force just yet. But here is another Kobe Bryant related review I wrote back when the Los Angeles Lakers won the 2010 NBA Read More …

The One about the AmazonBasics Scratch Off Poster of The World Map & The United States Map

It’s somewhat of a trend for travelers to have a scratch off poster of the World Map. To keep track of where one has traveled and to look at daily to remind oneself of countries, continents or states still yet to visit. The AmazonBasics Scratch Read More …

The One about the Wells Lamont FX3 Men’s Extreme Dexterity Extra Wear Winter Work Gloves

I have been looking for Winter Work Gloves and the FX3 Men’s Extreme Dexterity Extra Wear Winter Work Gloves from Wells Lamont is fantastic! For one, it’s water-resistant, wear-resistant, allows for touch screen thanks to the tips and also has 70- gram 3M Thinsulate to Read More …

The One about Suzuki Seijun’s Koroshi no Rakuin (Branded to Kill) (1967)

Unique and brilliant, Suzuki Seijun’s masterpiece… “Branded to Kill” is a film that was ahead of its time, misunderstood but now highly appreciated. Click here to Purchase this Film on Amazon In memory of Shisido Joe (1933-2020). “Branded to Kill”, Suzuki Seijun’s masterpiece but also Read More …

The One about the TAETEA 7572 Organic Black Tea Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

I’ve written about my experience with the TAETEA Classic 7542 Classic Raw Tea Cake.  This time around, I’m reviewing the TAETEA 7572 Organic Black Tea Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake. Please note that Amazon offers it in 350g (about $54) and a smaller version at 150g Read More …