The One about Random Musings #156 – Hoping for an awesome AnimeJapan for 2022…
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 …
The One about the Pocketalk Plus
Purchase the Pocketalk Plus on Amazon I have spent the past month testing the Pocketalk Plus, the latest device from Pocketalk. The major difference with the Plus version from the normal version is that it comes with a 40% larger screen, 1.5x better battery life Read More …
GUIDE: The One about how to purchase Nintendo video games in Japan if you live in another country?
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 One about Jewelry trying out spearfishing
Jewelry is a fishing Youtuber (former gaming YouTuber) that has been on YouTube since 2012 and has over 796,000 subscribers. Check out her latest video “If you can’t catch them, should you just spear them?”. Special Guest: Masaru
The One about Jewelry cheering herself up by fishing after being dumped by her boyfriend
Jewelry is a fishing Youtuber (former gaming YouTuber) that has been on YouTube since 2012 and has over 796,000 subscribers. Check out her latest video “A way to cheer myself up after being dumped by my boyfriend.”.
The One about Whether or Not the Market will Crash and if there will be a correction in April 2021
Will there be a stock market crash? Will there be a correction in April? First, it’s when the stock market keeps rising steadily (or growth increases unusually) and the sentiment is quite bullish. The fact that on financial shows, interviews online among financial professionals are Read More …
The One about AnimeJapan 2021
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 …
The One about Hiroshima’s love for the Hiroshima Carps
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 …
The One about Chion-in in Higashiyama, Kyoto – Part 4: My Final Thoughts
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 …
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 …