When it comes to beverage vending machines in Japan, more than often, each time you see one, they are often not the same and it’s always interesting to see what is being offered. May it be hot coffee, soda, tea, juice, vitamin drinks or water, Read More …
I often look for power strips that are best for travel. Something not too heavy but also enough USB charging ports and also with enough outlets. The Arony Power Strip is pretty cool as you get three AC outlets, two smart USB (3.2A) ports and Read More …
Hopefully AnimeJapan and the general public will be back in 2022 at the renovated Tokyo Big Sight. AnimeJapan 2021 (public days) has completed and this year’s event was all online. It was no doubt a different vibe seeing the industry have their own YouTube channels Read More …
Many people probably don’t know that a large number of the handheld console video games I play are from Japan. With the release of the Nintendo Switch, fans rejoiced as they didn’t have to purchase a Japanese Nintendo console (as the Nintendo 3DS was region-blocked) Read More …
The world’s largest Anime event proudly brought from Japan. “AnimeJapan 2021” Online starting this weekend! 51 programs including newly added stages will stream overseas! All lineup confirmed! Streaming live on 27th(Sat) & 28th (Sun) March JST. 6 more stages such as “MY HEROACADEMIA”, “Jujutsu Kaisen”, Read More …
When it comes to city love for its baseball team, when it comes to city support, I don’t think I’ve seen so much love for a baseball team than the Hiroshima Carp. This is fascinating to me because I’m a Yomiuri Giants fan and I Read More …
One of the best things about visiting Chion-in, aside from making it to one of my bucket list locations, is the fact that I got to experience a magnificent area full of history. This location is no doubt one of the best temple locations in Read More …
With such a big location, Chion-in is known for its lush greenery. There are two gardens one can enjoy, Yuzen’en Garden (to the right of Sanmon) and Hojo Garden (towards the back). Yuzen’en Garden costs Y300 and Hojo Garden (Y400). Deduct half the price for Read More …
In the first part of my post about Chion-in, the large temple in Higashiyama, Kyoto, I wrote about how it was the headquarters for Jodo-shu and how it was founded by Honen. But like many temples in Japan, the originals were often destroyed during a Read More …
Located in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, is Chion-in (which translates to Monastery of Gratitude). The location is the headquarters of the Jodo-shu (Pure Land Sect) founded by Honen (1133-1212) who proclaimed that sentinient beings are reborn in Amida Buddha’s Western Paradise by reciting the Nembutsu (Amida Buddha’s Read More …
Random Musings #155 – Wish I was in Japan for Sakura 2021. There is something about cherry blossom season in Japan that makes it a special time to be there. From the end of March to first week in April (This is typical in Kanto Read More …
I had the opportunity to try UPBEET! TOKYO (Vegan & Gluten Free Sweets) at the Aoyama Farmer’s Market @ UNU in Shibuya, Tokyo. The company promises the following four things: No animal food No flour No white sugar Use of Japanese Fermented Food The company Read More …
If there is one major travel tip that I can give to those who want to travel internationally, that is to please purchase a digital weight scale. You won’t regret it! One of the scariest things that many travelers always want to make sure is Read More …
Not far from Nogizaka Station in Akasaka, Minato ward is Nogi Shrine. A Shinto Shrine established back on November 1, 1923, the shrine is dedicated to General Nogi Maresuke and his wife Nogi Shizuko after the their deaths back on September 13, 1912. Before I Read More …
The first stadium I have ever went to in Japan, was back in 1999 at Yokohama Stadium. While at the time there was no baseball, there was a school soccer competition taking place. But Yokohama Stadium is known for hosting many outdoor concerts. American artists Read More …
So, you are a tsukemen enthusiast? You have ventured the Kanto and Kansai area trying the best tsukemen. But in the Chugoku region, specifically in Hiroshima, is a restaurant known for Hiroshima tsukemen and its Bakudan-ya. A restaurant that is popular and has many celebrities Read More …
During the cherry blossom season, Starbucks in Japan tends to offer special beverages and food. Every area is different but here are examples of things I ordered. In Tokyo, I tried the SAKURAFUL Doughnut. And then we go to Kawagoe: And in Kyoto: And the Read More …
