The One about the Black/White Photo Series 003: KOM_I
The following photo was taken in San Francisco, right after my interview with KOM_I, who was at the time, the lead singer of the group, Wednesday Campanella. KOM_I is one of the most vibrant performers from Japan that I have interviewed and grateful that she Read More …
The One about the Casio G-Shock GX-56-1, which I rediscovered 8 years later
I have been a Casio G-Shock fan when I was younger and even through my young adulthood. I loved how these watches were nearly indestructible, came in many different sizes and colors and they are dependable. May it be to surfing, working on something or Read More …
The One about Arkey’s Diary solo winter camping
Arkey’s Diary is a camping and fishing YouTube channel that has been ongoing for over four years and has over 43,600 subscribers. Check out Arkey’s Diary latest YouTube video titled “[Winter Camping] I went solo camping in the snow!”. Please support her YouTube Channel and Read More …
The One about the 2022 Ralph Lauren Polo Bear Sweater releases for Men and Women (February 2022)
For many Ralph Lauren Polo Bear collectors, some look at the sweaters as investments, some look at it as art pieces. Made in limited quantity, made of high quality threads, the non-purple label sweaters tend to cost around $400-$475, while the Purple Label sweaters tend Read More …
The One about Drifting Sayaka’s Real Initial D Sileighty and AE86 drift touge battle
Drifting Sayaka 下田紗弥加のくるくるTUBE is the official YouTube channel a professional drift car racer Shimoda Sayaka and she has over 164,000 subscribers and has been on YouTube for over 11 years. Please check out her latest video titled “Real InitialD Sileighty & AE86 drift Touge battle！” Read More …
The One about John William Cooke’s “Brooks Brothers. Generations of Style. It’s All About the Clothing.” (2003)
In my closet, there are few brands that I am loyal to. Brooks Brothers is one of those brands that I am loyal to. I have many Brooks Brothers buttoned down shirts of all different colors in Regent size and I know what I’m getting Read More …
The One about the Black/White Photo Series 002: A Smile from Shibuya
I shot this photo during a day I was doing street fashion shots from Shibuya, Japan. Sometimes it’s not just the person that I want to shoot, it’s the person and the environment. Why I enjoy this photo is because unlike other countries of street Read More …
The One about the Purple Series 002: Tokyo Station/Kitte Building in Chiyoda, Tokyo
Sometimes when I’m in Tokyo, I absolute fall in love with the city landscapes. I think it’s the same for people who love nature-based landscapes. Having grown up with nature-based landcapes, I think that is why I find city landscapes fascinating. Because it’s unlike the Read More …
The One about Matt Hranek’s “A Man & His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them”
I am a watch guy! I am also a guy who reads about watches, learning more about the tradition and history behind the watchmaker and the company, while learning about the product releases since the company’s inception. But I saw a book that was different Read More …
The One about the January 2022 TASCHEN Sale (For those who love coffee table books)
TASCHEN, one of my favorite companies who publishes beautiful, heavy, large (and some say expensive) coffee table books are on sale right now! Some impressive ones that are more than 50% off! For those not familiar with TASCHEN, the publishing company was founded by Benedikt Read More …
The One about the Cobbler’s Choice Essential Leather Kit
As a person who has many expensive leather dress shoes, I have been shoe shining and doing shoe care for quite a while now. An have spent a lot of money on shoe care products, I also want to spotlight on products aside from the Read More …
The One about the Journey West Mens Penny Loafers
When it comes to dress shoes and loafers, I have written about my favorite companies before. And typically, those companies sell shoes that are a bit more on the expensive side. But I’m always open to reviewing dress shoes that are not expensive and are Read More …
The One about the Cobbler’s Choice Metal Shoe Horn (16″)
For those who are looking to put on their shoes that are too snug and to slip in their feet, use a shoe horn to fit your feet in easily, this one is the way to go! I have used numerous shoe horns and this Read More …
The One about Professor Nagai’s Fishing School “Do trout attack where there is sound?”
One of the fascinating fishing YouTubers from Japan is Professor Nagai’s Fishing School (プロフェッサー永井の釣人塾). Professor Nagai has a scientific way for his approach to fishing and has been doing it for over four years and has over 5,860 subscribers. In the following video is an Read More …
The One about the Black/White Photo Series 001: AKIRA
This photo is of model/singer AKIRA which I took in San Francisco, California. AKIRA is known for her gothic boyish style and she sung the theme song “Aoki Tsuki Michite” for the Japanese animated TV series “Kuro Shitsuji Book of Circus”. My time with her Read More …
The One about the Purple Series 001: Young Couple in Kyoto
I went to Kyoto via Shinkansen, I figured there was light rain but it turned out to be much heavier than anticipated. But I traveled so far from Kyoto that I was going to try to enjoy my travel in the area as much as Read More …
The One about Jewelry catching fish from the bushes
じゅえりー / Jewelry is a fishing Youtuber (former gaming YouTuber) that has been on YouTube since 2012 and has over 797,000 subscribers. Check out her latest video “Like sticking a pole out of the bushes..”. Please support her YouTube channel and check out her videos!
The One about Rizzoli’s “Ralph Lauren’s Polo Shirt” to be released this spring!
As a big fan of Ralph Lauren the designer and Ralph Lauren clothing and also Rizzoli New York, a new Ralph Lauren book titled “Ralph Lauren’s Polo Shirt” will be released this spring (website has it in March 2022, Amazon has it for April 2022). Read More …
The One about the Stewart Royal Modern Tartan
Possibly the most noticeable tartan is the Stewart Royal Modern Tartan. Please note that you will see Stewart/Stuart in this blog post. The first spelling of the name was “Stewart”, which is the old Scots version, but during the 16th century and French influence, the Read More …
The One about the Vintage Ralph Lauren Polo Bear Knit Sweaters and the Modern Remake Versions
When it comes to Ralph Lauren Polo Bear Knit Sweaters, you have your fans and also collectors who will try to get them all, may it be the vintage releases from 1992-2001, the modern versions from 2013-present and/or also the more expensive Purple Label versions. Read More …
The One about the Allen Edmonds Nashua Tassel Loafer
If there is one shoe that no matter how much time has passed but you keep coming back to, for me it’s the Allen Edmonds Nashua Tassel Loafer. Before I discuss the shoes, for those not familiar with the company, Allen Edmonds is an upscale Read More …
The One about Is This Really Black Watch Modern Tartan?
You recently purchased a tartan which you believed to be Black Watch Modern, but then you learn from others who know their tartan that it’s not really Black Watch Modern. Unless you have a reason to look up tartans, unfortunately many retailers label their products Read More …
The One about the Red Moose 100% Cedar Shoe Trees
For those looking for an affordable 100% cedar shoe trees, check out the Red Moose 100% Cedar Shoe Trees. At under $21, these shoe trees have a fully wooden toe, and it’s easy to put inside your shoe and easy to remove. If anything, having Read More …