Greetings everyone! I’m back home! Granted, I am jet lagged and sleep is going to be a challenge for a shortwhile, but after a month in Japan, it was another incredible adventure. But what made this adventure even more memorable are the wonderful people I Read More …
Hi everyone! In the next few hours, I will be on an airplane off to Japan. I know a lot of people (including friends) have asked “Japan again?”. And it’s understandable. For me, I love Japan, maybe not enough to move there but I love Read More …
A lot of people are unaware how much walking they have to do on a trip. This is probably something I read from people who traveled, including friends of how they have to stay in the hotel because their feet hurt and got blisters. I’ve Read More …
One of the things I love about visiting the Obon Festivals in Central California is not just to see old friends but to also learn the stories of many who lived during the time when California, especially in the Central Valley around Fresno, Tulare, Kern Read More …
Greetings everyone, I’ll be taking a several days off from full on blogging, one to recuperate because of health reasons and the other is that we had another tragedy in the family. Once I’m better, I’ll be back!
I want to take the time to wish everyone a Happy New Year! 2018 was a year filled with a lot of happiness, a bit of pain but hopefully a year that we can learn from, and move forward to a more positive and productive Read More …
If there was one thing I wish I knew about back then, it was how much blue light can damage ones eyesight. I’m a person who has worked on a computer from the day to night and each time I went to my eye doctor Read More …
I just happened to have my YouTube running, while I was working on one of my websites and I heard this song which caught my attention. It happened to be ONE OK ROCK’s “Stand Out Fit In” but when I watched the music video from Read More …
My review of the 2010 documentary “With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story” which was featured on J!-ENT When it comes to comic books, Stan Lee is a true legend. Known for writing comic books and was an editor and publisher for Marvel Comics, but Read More …
On November 12th, Stan Lee passed away. I’m not going to say I was shocked because a lot of us has seen Lee’s health declining over the years and in fact, for us who have covered the events, it was a priority of trying to Read More …
Sometimes there are things that you see in social media that you just have to look at and think “Seriously?”. I know there are various sites of the wealthy sharing photos of themselves indulging in expensive cuisine, wine and clothing (and I know I’m guilty Read More …
I’ve reviewed numerous binoculars on Amazon in the past and the SEEKONE 10×42 Compact HD Binoculars from are probably the best binoculars I have reviewed under $75. First, you get the binoculars, strap, a bag and a smartphone adapter. That’s a plus! Second, these binoculars Read More …
As I’m approaching some normalcy in hopes to be posting more often than I have in these past three weeks, I know there are people who follow me on social media that have noticed quite a bit of TikTok videos. TikTok, a short-form video-sharing app Read More …
In California, its’ currently 83 degrees, still hot. But Angela has been sending me photos this past week from Colorado and now in Nebraska which is experiencing 3-4 inches of snow and it’s 33 degrees. I never had to grow up around any snow but Read More …
Hi everyone, sorry for not posting much these last few days. During the weekend, while visiting family, a drill bit went into by tire and with the holiday on Monday and this past weekend, I’ve been a bit busy of getting my vehicle towed and Read More …
When “Produce48” was first announced, I wasn’t sure how the show would be and to be truthful, I was skeptical when I heard that 48 of Japan’s AKB48G (members of AKB48, SKE48, NMB48, HKT48, NGT48 including trainees – kenkyuusei) were going to South Korea to Read More …
Hi everyone, Another short blog post as I have been busy this week. But how are you with your hair? For me, I like to style things differently each year but I get in this conundrum of going short or going long. For 2017, I Read More …
I’m often asked the question, of why I travel and have posted about it before. But I need to make it very clear that I’m not one who can travel around the world or far distances any time I want. For one, like many people, Read More …
On September 16, 2018, Namie Amuro will be retiring from the music industry. This is a shock to those who follow Japanese pop music because Namie is one of Japan’s most successful female pop stars who has literally released chart topping music releases (may they Read More …
Similar to how I enjoy my films and that is watching films from all over the world, I am the same way with television shows. Part of appreciating other cultures, traditions, cuisine and even their pop culture is to give things a try. And Read More …
It’s July 15th and on that day, for me, it’s #CelebrateAngeloDay. A great friend, a bro., the person who introduced me to Anthony Robbins’ “Awaken the Giant Within”, the person who introduced us to the benefits of owning a laptop and electronic portable device at the Read More …
I need to take a few day break from the Mount Takao blog series, as I felt it important to write a blog about one of the people who made a major impact in my life as a writer. A person who’s photography would reach Read More …
UPDATED”: [NHK] A magnitude 6.1 earthquake has struck the Osaka region in western Japan. Three people are confirmed dead. More than 230 others are reportedly injured. The Shinkansen line that runs from Tokyo to Osaka has resumed operation after service was partially suspended. But local Read More …