For those who were traveling in southern Japan which were were rocked by two devastating earthquakes and continued aftershocks, and happen to be in the Kumamoto area, please visit the Kumamoto City International Center. The center is offering shelter for non-Japanese residents and they also Read More …
Back in the 1920’s, the Fox Film Corporation owned by William Fox would build their large chain of movie theaters across the United States known as “Fox Theatres”. Using architecture inspired by Asian, Indian, Persian and Moorish influences, these theaters continue to be entertainment spots, Read More …
I’m a big fan of Ralph Lauren sales on the RalphLauren.com website. Currently, they are having a Friends & Family sale in which you can get 30% off using the code: RLFAM30 Unfortunately, there is no free shipping unless you spend $150 and over. Although, Read More …
Today, I’m in Southern California spending time with family as I was to visit with my uncle Jun. Jun was in a battle for his life against myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells). According to the Mayo Clinic, plasma cells help you fight infections by Read More …
As a long time reader of Nikkei’s GOETHE (and frequent visitor of WEB GOETHE), the magazine has remained consistent as a men’s fashion and lifestyle magazine catering to a more upper class and older demographic who appreciate the more finer things in life. And at Read More …
I watch a lot of BBC programs but one of the first British comedies that I watched when I was still a teenager was “Keeping Up Appearances”. The series was broadcast between 1990-1995 on BBC One and was replayed over and over on PBS and Read More …
When I was a young child, my mother used to keep me occupied by purchasing comic books, which I would read like crazy. While I have not purchased a comic book for a very long time, I still reminisce of the old days each time Read More …
One thing that can possibly put a damper on your vacation to Japan is getting sick. Especially if you are traveling between November-April. While I get my flu shots in the winter, I often recommend friends to do the same. But you will be near Read More …
Second round of my DNA results but this one being more detailed of my ancient DNA history. Last week, after receiving my AncestryDNA, I downloaded and uploaded my data to GEDMatch. Running through various tests… Eurogenes K12 as expected showed an 88% of being East Read More …
This one is rather interesting as I compared my DNA to ancient discoveries of people who had their DNA fully sequenced. At 0.5 cm (50 SNP), you see a few with strong connections. I took it down to 1.0 (100 SNPs) and we start to Read More …
Old family photo Growing up, I always identified myself as Filipino American or Asian American. But when you get older, you start to wonder, why is it that my brother or my sister are lighter (which my mother is)? Why does my grandfather kind of Read More …
In life, everyone encounters personal and professional problems. I was in my late teens and as much enthusiasm that I had in life and wanting to make the best of it, my life hit a speed bump after the death of my grandmother. Needless to Read More …
Today I am once again watching my favorite Whit Stillman film, “Metropolitan”. The film is enjoyable, hilarious and intellectually stimulating! So, many like-minded people love this film so much that we can’t help but share our favorite moments and many quotes on the Facebook group Read More …
Each year in Japan, on New Year’s Day (and sometimes a few days before), many partake in Fukubukuro. Fukubukuro is a New Year’s custom in which merchants bundle items and put them in mystery lucky bags (or boxes if purchased online) in which people spend Read More …
When I first posted about my health issue back in September. I posted how I had to change my life. As mentioned, I have done many diets, I have gone up and down in weight all my life but now, more than ever, I had Read More …
Greetings everyone, My trip to Japan earlier this year really paid off in terms of being immersed in city for its pop culture, fashion and cuisine and now my photos and various interviews can be found in the 2015 edition of the J!-ENT Annual. Check Read More …
When it comes to running shoes, despite having a few, I’m always exploring different brands and still looking for shoes that satisfy me needs during a long run. And also, I tend to strike when the iron’s hot for running shoe sales! And the New Read More …
Many years ago, when it came to men’s shopping magazines, I used to purchase “Vitals Man” and “Cargo Magazine”. These magazines were literally the goto magazines during the mid-2000’s that told men where to shop for a variety of products plus articles that appealed to Read More …
I keep to 1200 calories a day (Again, this was my choice!), 200mg of cholesterol a day, 22 grams of sugar a day. For sugars, I have to use this when I blend smoothies for breakfast and lunch: But here is what I go by. Read More …