The J! (Tetsudo Mokei) Episode 6 – Japanese freight (Kato vs. Tomix), Koki, containers and more!
The J! (Tetsudo Mokei) Episode 6 – Japanese freight (Kato vs. Tomix), Koki, containers and more!
Year: 2023
The One about the Kato Kashima Rinkai Tetsudo 6000 Series NEW COLOR (10-1229) and the Kashima Rinkai Railway 6006 Girls Und Panzer “das Finale” Wrapping Train Car (16001-5)
If you are heading to the seaside in Ibaraki Prefecture, you’ll come across two things that will capture your attention. One, is the city’s love for it’s hometown anime heroes, the Oarai students from the Tank Battalion series “Girls Und Panzer” The other is their Read More …
The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Edition) Episode 5 – Kato 23-437 Review (The Marui Building, Fashion Biru I)
The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Edition) Episode 5 – Kato 23-437 Review (The Marui Building, Fashion Biru I)
The One about the JR West 103 Series (Nara Line) / Uguisu Train
When I went to Kyoto and Osaka, I had the opportunity to ride and see the 103 series. The green train in Kyoto (this was also used by JR East for the Kawagoe Line and the Akabane Line) and the orange train in Osaka (an Read More …
The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast Edition) Ep. 4 – Good sites to visit if you are a fan of Japanese railway models Pt. 1
The J! (Tetsudo Mokei) Ep. 4 – Good sites to visit if you are a fan of Japanese railway models Pt. 1 NOTE: We have no affiliation with the Japanese publication. Sites and channels I recommended: JNS Forum: https://jnsforum.com/ Hobby Search: https://www.1999.co.jp/ Speedsphere: http://www.speedsphere.jp/ Kato: Read More …
The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast Edition) Ep. 3 – Buying trains, tracks and diorama from Amazon JP
The J! (Tetsudo Mokei Edition) Ep. 3 – Buying trains, tracks and diorama from Amazon JP NOTE: No relation to the Japanese publication. As mentioned in the update last episode, Amazon JP does now allow purchasing through their site. So, make sure to compare prices Read More …
The one about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast edition) Episode 2 – Japanese railway model magazines and more!
The J! (Tetsudo Mokei edition) Episode 2 – Japanese railway model magazines and more! NOTE: This podcast is not affiliated with the Japanese publication “Tetsudo Mokei”. UPDATE: I mentioned that I have ordered physical merchandise before such as CD’s but I have also ordered video Read More …
The One about “The J! – Tetsudo Mokei Edition” Episode 1 – Reaction to National High School Model Railroad Contest Diorama
The J! – Tetsudo Mokei Edition Episode 01 – Reaction to National High School Model Railroad Contest Diorama NOTE: No relation to the Japanese publication. The first episode is my reaction to the National High School Model Railroad diorama submissions. I started out with 2022 Read More …
The One about Ozu Yasujiro’s “The Only Son” (1936) and “There Was a Father” (1942)
“The Only Son (1936) / There Was a Father (1942) – The Criterion Collection Series #524” is highly recommended! Image courtesy of © 1936 Shochiku Co., Ltd. © 1942 Shochiku Co. 2010 The Criterion Collection. All Rights Reserved. TITLE:The Only Son (1936) / There Was Read More …
The One about Random Musings 330
Random Musings 330 – 君に、胸キュン。 Heading out west towards Hiroshima! Song by HMO a.k.a. Paw Laboratory cover of Yellow Magic Orchestra’s “Kimi ni mune Kyun – Uwaki na Vacances”
The One about the Infanso H13 True HEPA Air Purifier AP700
I’ve tested numerous air purifiers, big and small. This time around, I wanted to try something smaller that people who want an air purifier in their room, but one that doesn’t take too much space. So, I am reviewing the Infanso H13 True HEPA Air Read More …
The One about the SAMSOX 1-Pair Merino Wool Expedition Socks
I have reviewed a few hiking songs in the past and there has been a well-known brand known for its quality (but you tend to have to pay a bit higher for that quality). Well, I’m going to try another company that is known for Read More …
The One about the Kremery Chocolate Covered Biscotti Cookies Gift Basket Bakery Dessert Box
I recently received the Kremery Chocolate Covered Biscotti Cookies Gift Basket Dessert Box (a total of 20 are in the box). Presented in a beautiful black/maroon box, these cookies are just nice and crisp. Soft and not too hard (for those who are concerned if Read More …
The One about David Bowie’s “Hunky Dory” (2015 Remaster) (1971)
For “Hunky Dory”, this was a David Bowie who was a person who was reinventing himself and now meeting a woman who would lead to a drive to move towards glam-rock, this album could be seen as the pre-stage of Ziggy Stardust but yet, can Read More …
The One about my huge Amazon aquarium leaking
It’s a nightmare for anyone who owns an aquarium, especially a very large aquarium and that’s to find a leak. I noticed possibly a week ago that I started to see a drip coming from the bottom front of a wooden cabinet that held the Read More …