

The One about Changing Attitudes Towards Smoking in Japan
I’m often asked by friends who smoke cigarettes or vape, if things are as open in Japan as things are in the USA? If anything, the ability to smoke outside anywhere if you want. In Japan, there was a time when the country used to Read More …
The One about Kamuela Kahoano’s “Higher”
Kamuela Kahoano is a singer/songwriter, musician and music producer from Honolulu and if there is one thing about Kamuela’s music, you can pigeonhole his music to a certain genre. Because frankly, he’s an artist that is willing to do it all. May it be rock Read More …
The One about the Gevalia Nespresso Velvet Espresso Pods
Today’s coffee review is for Gevalia Espresso’s “Velvet” which is to be used with NESPRESSO Original machines (not compatible with Vertuo) and comes with a pack of 60 capsules (10 count for a pack of 6 boxes). Different than my NESPRESSO capsules, these are not Read More …
The One about the Shore Brand Blue Tropics Lounge Boardshorts
When it comes to luxury clothing, Shore is a lifestyle brand that is made in the USA and their clothing is made of quality materials. It’s also a brand that caught my attention because it’s about beach life, the water, the sky, may it be Read More …
The One about the Shore Brand Resort Lifestyle Sacramento Long Sleeve
When it comes to luxury clothing, Shore is a lifestyle brand that is made in the USA and their clothing is made of quality materials. It’s also a brand that caught my attention because it’s about beach life, the water, the sky, may it be Read More …
The One about Gyomuyo Supermarket SHIODAYA in Ikebukuro
When it comes to supermarkets that I visit near where I stay in Ikebukuro, I often visit the Gyomuyo Supermarket SHIODAYA. What is SHIODAYA? It began in Showa 26 (1951) as a wholesale restaurant for delicacies in Shinjuku opened by chairman Homma Isamu. In 1958, Read More …
The One about Ono Hawaiian BBQ
Located throughout California and Arizona is a a restaurant chain known as Ono Hawaiian BBQ. Created by Joe and Joshua Liang, the restaurant concept is “fast-casual restaurant” with the slogan “aloha in every bite”. The word “ono” (oh-no) in Hawaiian means delicious and in Hawaii, Read More …
The One about the Fluval Bug Bites Fish Food with Spirulina, Flakes for Small to Medium Sized Fish
For today’s review, I am trying out the Fluval Bug Bites Fish Food with Spirulina, Flakes for Small to Medium Sized Fish. Fluval is a well-known company when it comes to fish owners but what is Spirulina? Spirulina is an organism which grows in both Read More …
The One about the Osensia Power Matte Hair Clay
Today I am reviewing the Osensia Power Matte Hair Clay. This is my first time trying an Osensia product and this styling cream is made for guys with finer hair and I have to say a few things that I found interesting. One, this is Read More …
The One about the Great Basin Coffee Company’s Medium Roast Great Basin Blend Fresh Whole Bean Coffee
Great Basin Coffee is a company located in Provo, Utah and a company owned by naturist/vegan Alex Kopelson and former Wildland Firefighter, Mike Cunniff. Both men who love the outdoors decided to create a coffee company, Great Basin Coffee and roasted their own coffee beans. Read More …
The One about the Valjean Overnight Repair Facial Oil
For those who are suffering from redness or dry skin on their face (or skin), one may want to give the Valjean Overnight Repair Face Oil. The main components are retinol which evens skin tone and blue tansy which calms redness and soothes. These are Read More …
The One about breeding guppy fry and learning a lesson…
Today, I’m going to talk about how things are going with breeding guppies and my goal to breed more exotic guppies. As mentioned before, I’m just starting out with this and had a total of 12 good guppies (five who were nearly three weeks, seven Read More …
The One about the Dragonfly Coffee Roasters Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
In 2019, Hilary Clark and husband Tamas Christmas, co-owners of Dragonfly Coffee Roasters (based in Boulder, Colorado), would take home the prestigious title of “2019 Roaster of the Year” by “Roast” magazine. In addition, being listed in “Forbes” list of “12 Best Coffee Roasters in Read More …
The One about the Albino Corydoras Aeneus Catfish
For the longest time, I have been a fan of the Corydoras Catfish. And one of the interesting and also most inexpensive scavenger fish is the Albino Corydoras Aeneus Catfish and their origin is that they were found on the Amazon River. Now I have Read More …
The One about Freshland Felca Grocery Store in Ikebukuro
Not far from where I stay in Ikebukuro is a green grocery store known as Freshland Felca. I have no idea what Felca is, as I have googled it and I read Felca is like Peter Pan’s hat. But I don’t know if that is Read More …
The One about KAWAII MONSTER CAFE HARAJUKU Part 3: Burlesque Night – Final Thoughts
Kawaii Monster Cafe Harajuku “Burlesque Night” was a lot of fun. I think after the first act/dance, throughout the night, things got better and better. Granted, you need to stay for the whole evening (which is about two hours worth of entertainment) and you would Read More …
The One about the Hiraliy 5W Dual Outlet Aquarium Air Pump
I had a chance to give the Hiraliy 5W Dual Outlet Aquarium Air Pump and I have to say among the dual air pumps that I own, this one is the largest. The pump is easy to connect tubes, very quiet and is shockproof. Thanks Read More …