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 …
Greetings everyone, My “Random Musings” Travel Vlog #31 went up this past weekend but due to YouTube rules, it’s only available for viewing in Japan. But you can view it here: But I went ahead and posted an off-shot “Random Musings” to make up for Read More …
Since 2014, Yahoo! Japan has been one of few companies that have continued to raise money for those affected by the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster of March 11, 2011. On that fateful day, more than nearly 2,000 people died, nearly 120,000 people were displaced. Read More …
This morning, I was reading Eric Levitz article on “We Must Cancel Everyone’s Debt, for the Economy’s Sake”, especially reading the comments on universities should be “free” (for engineering, science and mathematically-founded degrees). For me, my college loans were sold while I was in Read More …