The One about Chion-in in Higashiyama, Kyoto – Part 3: The Lush Greenery
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 …
The One about Chion-in in Higashiyama, Kyoto – Part 2: Has the temple and structures been rebuilt?
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 …
The One about Chion-in in Higashiyama, Kyoto – Part 1
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 …
The One about the TAOMI Tokyo Tower Metropolis Wall Art
I am a yearly traveler to Japan for five years straight (with the exception of the recent pandemic years) and I recently came across this wall art from TAOMI of their Tokyo Tower Metropolis Wall Art. The wall art is featured in 20×40 and 24×48 Read More …
The One about the Veckle Dish Drying Rack
I have been looking for a dish drying rack that allows for draining but more than anything, more space to put more dishes and better organization. So, I decided to give the Veckle Dish Drying Rack a try. Pretty much, what you see in the Read More …
The One about the MAGNAVOX MM444BT 3-Piece CD Shelf System
For those looking for a Bluetooth stereo system that plays CD or you can easily connect your smartphone to it via BlueTooth or even listen to the radio and use as an alarm, then definitely check out the MAGNAVOX MM444BT 3-Piece CD Shelf System. The Read More …
The One about the AM Alphamount Dual Monitor Mount Stand (Clamp)
I have been looking for a dual monitor stand for my desk. Particular a clamp mounted dual monitor stand to save some desk space and I chose the AM Alphamount Dual Monitor Mount Stand (Clamp). For the most part, the stand is easy to put Read More …
The One about Random Musings #155 – Wish I was in Japan for Sakura 2021
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 …
The One about UPBEET! TOKYO (Vegan & Gluten Free Sweets)
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 …
The One about being a WIZ*ONE and how IZ*ONE’s Day One of their final concert hit me hard!
I have written about IZ*ONE on my blog, reviewed their music and Blu-rays, wrote many articles and needless to say that since “Produce48” aired on Korea, I have supported this global girls group even though I knew that there contract was only for 2.5 years. Read More …
The One about Jean-Luc Godard’s “Breathless” (A bout de souffle) (1960)
If you are a Jean-Luc Godard fan or a cineaste, “Breathless” is an important film worth owning in your cinema collection. In the context of importance of cinema and its historical contribution to La Nouvelle Vague, “Breathless” is the feature film that launched Godard’s career Read More …
The One about the Arafuna Mini Region Free DVD Player
I remember when DVD players were coming out and if you wanted a region free player, you had to go through several ways to disable it, they were big and clunky and or you either watch it on a computer and use software that allows Read More …
The One about the Coleman OneSource Rechargeable Tent
When it comes to quality, may it be stoves to tents, Coleman is a well-known name. Also, when it comes to innovation and with the release of the Coleman OneSource Rechargeable Tent, it’s one thing that six people can fit in the tent (it’s 10×10 Read More …
The One about the FREETOO Digital Luggage Scale
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 …
The One about the X-Sense Wi-Fi Smoke Detector
As more smoke detectors are now becoming more efficient, with lithium or rechargeable batteries (finally companies are getting away from those 9volt batteries), some manufacturers are looking for ways to make them practical for today’s society. And in the case of the X-Sense Wi-Fi Smoke Read More …
The One about Nogi Shrine in Akasaka
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 One about Yokohama Stadium
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 …