When it comes to books on Japanese approach on designing their homes, some very small to some very big, there’s one thing that I really appreciate and that is how many are able to fit and organize their livelihood in such a small space, especially Read More …
Greetings everyone, A busy day today but I do have a new Travel Vlog of my Random Musings episode #36. Featuring unused travel footage. Here you go!
On February 6th, global pop group IZ*ONE released their debut Japanese single “Suki to Iwasetai” (I want to say I Like You). IZ*ONE (pronounced as “Eyez One”/IZ=12 and the meaning is 12 members coming together as ONE). The group features Jang Wonyoung, Miyawaki Sakura, Jo Read More …
A lot of the ancient artifacts from ancient Egyptian structure and art were made of stone. Limestone, Sandstone and different types of other stone, Egyptians at the time used what was available to them. Among the ones featured at the Matsuoka Museum of Art in Read More …
Country singer Martina McBride is known as a country singer with numerous hit songs and as she has entertained audiences with her music, she also is known for entertaining family and guests with her cooking. Having released her first cookbook “Around the Table” in 2014 Read More …
“The Barbarian and the Geisha” is a film that would attract audiences today. People with open minds. People who accept other cultures worldwide and those interested in traditional Japanese culture would enjoy the film. It’s not the best John Wayne film but I do give Read More …
Presented in painted wood, plaster and gold and was found in Egypt, the coffin was created during the late period during the 30th Dynasty of the Early Ptolemaic Perod ala the 4th Century B.C. The coffin is probably from the Middle Egypt. For me, I Read More …
On February 6th, global pop group IZ*ONE will be releasing their debut Japanese single “Suki to Iwasetai” (I want to say I Like You). IZ*ONE (pronounced as “Eyez One”/IZ=12 and the meaning is 12 members coming together as ONE). The group features Jang Wonyoung, Miyawaki 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 …
Located at Hanshin Koshien Stadium is the Stadium Shop. At this location, one can find merchandise for other teams, especially the Hanshin Tigers but most importantly, Hanshin Koshien Stadium merchandise for the baseball fan at heart. While the shop is not huge, Central League fans Read More …
I was recently recommended to look into a Mediterranean diet which is typically a high consumption of vegetables and olive oil with a moderate consumption of protein. Also, the benefits of being on a Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of heart disease because it is Read More …
April Anderson is the writer and blogger of personal food and recipe site, Girl Gone Gourmet. And her latest cookbook is “Gourmet Cooking for One or Two”, a comfort food-inspired recipe book and tailored for those cooking for one or two. The book is Read More …
I have had the opportunity to review numerous travel books from different companies over the years and for the first time, I believe “Rome 2019” is the first travel book I have reviewed from DK Travel/DK Eyewitness. One of the things that I like for Read More …
In my effort to visit all NPB stadiums and official team stores, I went to KFC Hanshin Koshien Stadium and in front of the stadium (about a 100-150 yards away) is the team’s Team Shop Alps store. For those who never been to an NPB Read More …
I’ve often written about language learning and I’ve also written about Rosetta Stone in the past. But I realize that for some people, the time to study a foreign language if they are not attending a class and don’t have a tutor is trying to 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!
It’s important to note first that because the Amazon reviews combine the touchscreen version and the dial version, the version I am reviewing is the 5.3 quart touchscreen air convection fryer from BELLA. And having used it multiple times, I can say it’s the best Read More …
I’m often asked how I prepare for my coffee/cafe tours around Japan and while there are websites that are good in showcasing cool coffee shops and cafe, one guide that I pick up at the end of November each year is the “Tokyo Cafe Guide” Read More …