All good things come to an end and as many know, the final day of the GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA is on March 31st. Yokohama City is working on strategic measures to improve the ease of travel and encourage accommodation in conjunction with popular IP content*. Read More …
Not far from Tokyo is a location that retains its Edo style. From the various shops and buildings, and even the local Starbucks, Kawagoe is known for it and is called “Little Edo”. And the fact that people don’t have to travel hours away to Read More …
While it’s become easy for gamers to decide if they want to purchase an original soundtrack digitally on STEAM, during the late ’90s through the 2010s, one of the more popular ways to obtain video game soundtracks were through limited editions. For a lot of Read More …
I absolutely enjoy the “WARRIORS OROCHI 4” game (aka in Japan as “Musou Orochi 3”) and when you play this game for many hours, one thing that is going to be important is having cool music to go along with that gameplay. But one such Read More …
I absolutely love, love, LOVE JRPG’s and I figure, I’ve never really blogged about it. From my younger years, college years to my current, seasoned adult years, the time dedicated of playing the game, beating the final boss, those memories I will always cherish. I Read More …
When it comes to Taiko no Tatsujin video games, I absolutely love this game series. It’s fun and it’s for those who are casual or hardcore players and different skill set (especially those who aim to defeat Oni mode). May you be a beginner or Read More …
“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, we bring you the second installment of our “Freight Railway Transport” special from the Railway Museum in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture! Freight railway transport, which was introduced in the Meiji era Read More …
Cordless stick vacuum’s, I have to say that while I use them, they were never in the same category as regular vacuums. While they worked great on flat surfaces and short rugs, those with longer fibers, they work like crap. Well, I have heard all Read More …
The Odakyu 50000 series VSE (Vault Super Express). One of those cool trains you often see in Japan is no more. From its debut in 2005 and being used for many trips back and forth to Hakone, the two sets of trains ended its regular Read More …
Less than two months. That is all that is left for Funimation fans who have digital copies tied to the Funimation website and app. With Sony acquiring Funimation a few years ago and Crunchyroll, the two sites will be merged. Funimation posted the following: Funimation Read More …
I wanted to try the Jousen Men’s Suede Loafers but one of the reasons is because Jousen makes wide loafers. I am a huge loafer fan and while most of what I own are high end loafers, they are high end loafers and not all Read More …
In Japan, there is a popular chain of Italian restaurants known as Miami Garden. The name is derived from an “Italian meal with the wind of Miami”. In Japan, you will come across numerous Italian restaurants and for this one, what makes them popular is Read More …
For those who are visiting or living in Japan, they probably have seen a lot of “HUB British Pub” throughout the Kanto region. But what is “82 Ale House”? Well, 82 Ale House is also owned by the same company behind the “HUB British Pub”. Read More …
Pizza Slice 2, the second location for the popular New York style pizza business by Sarumaru Hiroki. A location known for many parties and events. Many I have been privy too and nothing but great memories. Sarumaru posted on Instagram last summer that Pizza Slice Read More …
Today, I am reviewing “Kamen Rider Climax Heroes Fourze” for the Sony PSP as part of the “Video Games that were never released in the USA” series. As a big fan of Tokusatsu series, “Kamen Rider”, “Ultraman” and “Sentai” rangers type of series still entertainment Read More …
When it comes to food trucks in Japan, there are food trucks (or kitchen cars) that are considered “top-tier”. Granted, food is subjective to an individual but when it comes to pork loving fans, Kome Shiruna serves top-tier food thanks to Moriyama-san. The name “Kome Read More …
A mobility scooter is useful for elderly who are unable to walk, people who have developed a long term disability or injury and need mobility to do certain tasks. I’ve seen these scooters used by those with disabilities and those who have major injuries and Read More …
When it comes to Japanese food trucks, there are a good number that have been popping up. Back in 2015, there was a growing number, but by 2019, it seemed that it doubled or tripled in the number of competing food trucks at events. But Read More …
Every year, Game Wiki hosts polls for the best video game soundtracks, which many netizens who love Japanese game soundtracks vote. For me, I like to use this as reference to find songs and soundtracks that I’ve not listened to before. But also interesting to Read More …
Every year, Game Wiki hosts polls for the best video game soundtracks, which many netizens who love Japanese game soundtracks vote. For me, I like to use this as reference to find songs and soundtracks that I’ve not listened to before. But also interesting to Read More …
You’re strolling around a Japan and passed by a sushi restaurant and you see this statue of a Japanese guy with his hands out as if to say “welcome to my humble restaurant” or maybe creeping you out. But do not worry, this guy is Read More …
I think about the past and having to purchase a pre-paid phone card in Japan and use them while calling on a green payphone back or gray when I was a college student. And surprisingly, you will still seem around. Some in bad shape but Read More …
“Scarlet Nexus” it looks great, has a captivating story, cool voice acting but somewhat par gameplay. In a way, it’s more like a Virtual Novel game with gameplay elements, with the gameplay being OK. I think those who love action-drive anime/manga storylines would enjoy “Scarlet Read More …