“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 …
When it comes to fishing Youtubers in Japan, マスゲン釣りチャンネル / Masugen Fishing Channel has been around for over a decade. With over 292,000 subscribers and many special guests, his YouTube channel is a must-watch for fishing enthusiasts! Check out his video “Her boobs are ridiculously 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 …
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 …
I had the opportunity to go to the grand opening of the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo in Koto ward and right at Kiba Park. The history of the museum dates back as far back in 1926 when the Tokyo Prefectural Art Museum first opened Read More …
Anime. It brings people together. It brings enjoyment and entertainment to millions of people worldwide. And so when the tragic news of the Kyoto Animation arson started appearing on the news and social media, millions of us were saddened. At the time I checked, I Read More …
We are celebrating #CelebrateAngeloDay2019 in memory of Angelo Delos Reyes. It’s hard to believe that it’s been five years since Angelo has passed away. Tomorrow will be five years, but today (because it’s on a weekend), we are remembering Angelo by enjoying the things he Read More …
I received a recent e-mail in regards to a J!-ENT interview I did almost a decade ago with Tibetan singer, Alan Dawa Dolma. Best known for her music in Chinese and Japanese (as the artist alan /note: In Japan, they love to use names in Read More …
Interview by Dennis A. Amith Years before anime publications in English such as “Animerica”, “Anime UK” and “Protoculture Addicts” were released in magazine and comic book shops, anime fans would have to obtain news and information through BBS and text-based zines. “Anime Stuff”, which was Read More …
“SONGS – 40th Anniversary Ultimate Edition” is a magnificent Sugar Babe album that shines even brighter when compared with the previous releases and currently is the definitive version to own! But just know that in 2025, with the 50th anniversary release, one can only expect Read More …
In the final part of my coverage of the “Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium”, we reach an area that is reminiscent of the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame and that is these plaques honoring the great players of Koshien/Hanshin Tigers. Everything is in Japanese with Read More …
In my coverage of the Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium, I discussed the high school teams, the Koshien Bowl, the Hanshin Tigers and many more. But what about the stadium itself and its history? There is a room that delves into the Koshien stadium history Read More …
As the Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium continues to amaze me, one of the coolest hallways seen at the stadium is dedicated to Japanese baseball manga series. From “Touch”, “H2”, “Nine”, “Crossgame”, “Rookies”, Saikyo Toritsu Aoizakakoko Yakyubu”, “Playball”, “Ace of Diamond”, “Last Inning”, “Just-Meet” and Read More …
While there is still more to see at the Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium, there was one section that I wasn’t expecting and that was to go outdoors and get a look from outfield directly and see Koshien stadium in all its glory. It’s the Read More …
While the Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium is dedicated to the stadium and Koshien tournaments, Hanshin Koshien Stadium is also the home for the Hanshin Tigers. So, if you are fans of the Central League team, then you will most definitely want to visit the Read More …
As mentioned in the first part of Koshien, while Koshien is known for baseball games, it’s also known for the Koshien Bowl, the final for the American football game held in Japan. Typically football is used to describe soccer in Japan, but there are some Read More …
