The One about the Nespresso Capsules VertuoLine: Arondio Gran Lungo Americano
I love coffee. But I also love espresso and I also love Lungo. For those not familiar with coffee may wonder, what is Espresso? Well, Espresso machines pressurize and shoots near boiling-water through finely ground coffee beans packed into cakes. Espresso is known for its Read More …
The One about the Uptizer Quad Automatic Watch Winder with Quiet Mabuchi Motor
Having used an automatic double watch winder box, really liking it a lot, I decided, I needed an automatic quad watch winder box. The Uptizer Quad Automatic Watch Winder is made of fine MDF, hand-polished high-gloss mirror of piano lacquer and acrylic glass. While the Read More …
The One about the 3M N95 Cool Flow Respirator Face Masks (8511)
As you probably heard, the demand for respirators are high especially with word that the bests masks to get during the COVID-19 outbreak is the N95 respirator mask. It’s important to note, while masks are not going to prevent one from getting infected from the Read More …
The One about United Airlines suspending routes to Japan, Japan Airlines (JAL) now offering a full refund, no fee
We know that many of our readers were planning to travel to Japan during March/April for the cherry blossoms, concerts, AnimeJapan 2020 and were wondering if it was possible to cancel and get full refunds on their flight. United Airlines has suspended routes to Japan Read More …
The One about teamLab Borderless to temporarily close on February 29 – TBA, teamLab Planets to temporarily close on February 29-March 15
The operators announced that teamLab Borderless Museum will close temporarily. On the official website, the announcement reads: To help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus inside and outside of Japan, the museum will be temporarily closed starting February 29, 2020. The reopening date will Read More …
The One about the MIRMARU fedora hat
The MIRMARU fedora hat is a 100% polyester hat that is inexpensive and stylish. I got the medium/large Marle/Plaid Navy fedora as another addition to my collection of hats, this one primarily for silent film festivals and jazz age lawn parties. I wanted a hat Read More …
The One about AnimeJapan 2020 officially canceling due to the coronavirus outbreak
The largest anime event in the world, AnimeJapan 2020 which was scheduled for March 21-24 has been canceled. AnimeJapan which has been held in latest March every year since 2014, had no choice but to cancel due to the novel coronavirus outbreak: 【「AnimeJapan 2020／ファミリーアニメフェスタ2020」開催中止について】 「新型コロナウイルス感染症」の拡がりに伴い、2/26(水)に発表された政府からのイベント自粛方針および、何よりアニメファンである来場者、アニメジャパンに関わるすべての関係者の安全を鑑み、開催の中止を決定いたしました。 Read More …
The One about the remaining 72 NPB pre-season baseball games will be held behind closed doors due to coronavirus outbreak
Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) announced that it will hold the remaining 72 preseason games behind closed doors. The NPB regular season was to kick off on March 20th. NPB’s Commissioner Atsushi Saito said, “This was a difficult decision to make. Because we can’t determine the Read More …
The One about the Potential Cancellation of the Tokyo Olympics/Paralympics due to the coronavirus
This is not what I expected months away from the Tokyo Olympics/Paralympics 2020. Since 2016, each year there has been anticipation, excitement and a feeling of unity when it came to the Olympics. The Olympics are scheduled to take place in Tokyo from July 24 Read More …
The One about Dashu Classic Tiger Rage Pomade (water-based)
I have to admit that when I saw the packaging of Dashu’s Dashu Classic Tiger Rage Pomade (water-based). For one, the can looks distressed and it’s wider than any pomade packaging that I’ve ever used. Upon opening it, you see this amber water-based pomade, but Read More …
The One about Vahdam Teas Tumeric Moringa Tea
Back in 2014, Vahdam Teas was born. For Bala Sarda, the founder of the company, being the 4th generation of his family to run a tea business in India, he learned that tea passes through multiple middlemen before reaching its consumers and felt the prime Read More …
The One about the Lost and Found in Tokyo
Many of you may have heard of the awesome experiences people have had with lost and found in Japan. For the most part, when it comes to belongings, while there are cases of theft, they are most often NOT perpetrated by Japanese. Japanese tend to Read More …
US Embassy Health and Travel Alert for those traveling to Japan
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo has released the following health and travel alert: Exercise Increased Caution due to an outbreak of COVID-19 (also known as the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2). A novel (new) coronavirus disease, recently designated as COVID-19, is causing an outbreak of respiratory illness. Read More …
The One about the Cherry Blossoms at Chidorigafuchi (Chidorigafuchi Green Way & Chidorigafuchi Park)
On the northwest side of the Imperial Palace is the moat (a deep ditch surrounding a castle, fort or town filled with water and used as a defense against attacks) known as Chidorigafuchi. Chidorigafuchi was opened to the public in 1949. During the last few Read More …
![[UPDATED]: The One about events and theme parks in Tokyo that may be affected by the coronavirus](https://dennisamith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/16818447088_de145fdf97_c-480x320.jpg "[UPDATED]: The One about events and theme parks in Tokyo that may be affected by the coronavirus")
[UPDATED]: The One about events and theme parks in Tokyo that may be affected by the coronavirus
The Tokyo Outdoor Weekend Show (which is held next to Tokyo Big Sight at the Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park) which showcases music, fashion and activities for families and individuals who enjoy the outdoor life is slated for March 14th and 15th. But many people Read More …
The One about Ippudo
When it comes to well-known ramen chains in Japan, Ichiran Ramen, Ramen Jiro and Ippudo are the two most well-known. Ippudo is known for its Hakata-style of ramen and best known for their tonkotsu ramen. (note: “tonkotsu” refers to the pork bone broth while “tonkatsu” Read More …
The One about the HEZALA Automatic Double Watch Winder Box
I have been wanting an automatic double watch winder box for my automatic mechanical watch and while I have several I just wanted one with two as this box is just the right width on my cabinet. The HEZALA Automatic Double Watch Winder Box is Read More …