I’ve often been asked, how did I get my start interview Japanese music artists, Japanese animators, seiyuu (voice actors), etc. and everything began back in the year, 1994. I was young and it happens I knew these two brothers who were Caucasian but were fluent Read More …
For those who do wood repair, you can’t go wrong with the Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig 320. Great for those trying to repair tables, cabinets, wood projects and literally if you do your own DIY projects, it’s a set worth owning. And what I love about Read More …
IZ*ONE is back with their third Japanese single titled “Vampire”, which is just in time as Japan goes full-force with Halloween festivities. The single was a success as first day sales was 174,242 copies but brought in weekly sales of 205,032 copies (Oricon Charts) and Read More …
Back on March 21, 1980, Yamashita Tatsuro’s first compilation album titled “COME ALONG” was released. The plan to release a compilation album was not made by Yamashita but it was the decision of RVC at the time to create an album primarily for promotional purposes. Read More …
People who know me, often see me sporting MARK & LONA. So, what is MARK & LONA? Back in 2007, Luxury golf-oriented brands started appearing in the United States and was sold in high-end boutiques such as Fred Segal. MARK & LONA is a brand Read More …
In Spain, Paco Roca is one of the more well-known cartoonists and graphic novelist. In fact, he has a solid following worldwide and many may be familiar with his first graphic novel “Wrinkles” which was made into an animated film or his second graphic novel, Read More …
CIRCUS TOWN” is a solid album debut for Yamashita Tatsuro. ARTIST: Yamashita Tatsuro ALBUM: Circus Town LABEL: BMG CATALOG #: BVCR-17013 DURATION: 46 minutes RELEASE DATE: December 25, 1976 TRACK LISTINGS: 1. CIRCUS TOWN 2. WINDY LADY 3. MINNIE 4. 永遠に 5. LAST STEP 6. Read More …
The Yomiuri Giants won the Central League pennant for the first time in five years, beating second-place Yokohama DeNA Baystars at Yokohama Stadium on Saturday. And many people who are Yomiuri Giants fans or are just becoming NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball) fans and have the Read More …
Shibuya PARCO will be holding the “AKIRA ART OF WALL Katsuhiro Otomo × Kosuke Kawamura AKIRA ART EXHIBITION” exhibit on November 22 – December 16. For those who have walked by Shibuya PARCO (while it was being rebuilt) from May 2017 to August 2019 may Read More …
Many people are planning to travel to Tokyo for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic/Paralympic Games (July 24 – August 9, 2019). But while Tokyo is safe and it’s going to be quite lively, there are a few things that you will need to know. JULY Read More …
“Turntable” is a wonderful 40th anniversary album and a complete package that is like a bookend piece to “EXPRESSIONS”. Featuring a culmination of 40-years of Takeuchi Mariya’s work, I highly recommend this album! ARTIST: Takeuchi Mariya ALBUM: Turntable LABEL: MOON RECORDS (Warner Music Japan) CATALOG Read More …
While today’s modern image of coffee shops are people reading the newspaper or on their laptops, there are still those who love to read a book while drinking their favorite coffee. Books and coffee go hand-in-hand and at the Tokyo Coffee Festival, one can find Read More …
One of the cool things to see at the Matsuoka Museum of Art in Shirokanedai is a grey schist statue of a Seated Buddha. The statue is estimated to have been created in the 3rd-4th Century A.D. from Gandhara, possibly in the Sahr-i-Bahlol area. Ghandara Read More …
Continuing my coverage of the modern art museum, “teamLab Planets Tokyo” in Toyosu (Koto Prefecture), I can easily say that pictures can’t justify how cool the place is. On my last blog post, I discussed getting tickets and making reservations, but this time, I want Read More …
In Japan and also in other countries, one can find a modern art museum from teamLab. And near the brand new Toyosu Fish Market is teamLab Planets. According to teamLab: teamLab Planets is a museum where you move through water. It consists of 4 vast Read More …
A lot of the times, many people don’t put too much thought into the helmet they buy. Many look for style and feel and expect the protection to happen because it’s a bike helmet. Afterall, you spend money for a good helmet, you are expecting Read More …
Akihabara is known for the anime culture, idol group performances, video game merchandise, figurines and maid cafe. The most popular maid cafe is the world-famous @home cafe (“at-home cafe”) and members will return to the United States for a special appearance at Saboten Con 2019 Read More …
I have always admired Japanese reggae music artists, especially artists who have managed to expand to other genres. In the past, I have interviewed and covered the works of RANKIN TAXI, MEGARYU, PANG, Double Famous, lecca, Safarii, Rickie-G, RYO the SKYWALKER and BOY-KEN, and now Read More …
Shin Guk-jin (3 Minutes Master) Where Are You TV is an onshore fishing YouTuber that livestreams and posts videos from fishing trips. It’s a fascinating YouTube channel that has been around for more than eight years and has over 29,600 subscribers. Please check out her Read More …