The One about the Chefman Electric Egg Cooker Boiler, Rapid Egg-Maker & Poacher
I tend to cook a good number of boiled eggs each week and for the most part, for nearly all my life (since I learned how to cook), I would boil eggs the old way. Putting it in hot water, big pot and wait until Read More …
The One about the “Urban Legends from Space: The Biggest Myths About Space Demystified”
From Bob King, “Astro Bob” blogger and author of “Wonders of the Night Sky You Muse See Before You Die” and “Night Sky with the Naked Eye” comes his book “Urban Legends from Space: The Biggest Myths About Space Demystified”. For anyone interested in astrology, Read More …
The One about “Fodor’s 25 Best: Brussels & Bruges”
I really do like Fodor’s creating these “25 Best” travel books. For one, they are not huge, can be kept in a bag or backpack and it’s not heavy. But most importantly, it features a lot of specific information, maps and more! And for the Read More …
The One about the Copenhagen Suma hot dog stand in Kobe and the B’z connection
Near the Port of Kobe is a very popular hot dog stand known as Copenhagen, which serves the Hansen original hot dog! It’s also quite popular among fans of the mega popular Japanese rock duo, B’z (which features lyricist/vocalist Inaba Koshi and legendary guitarist Matsumoto Read More …
The One about if it is safe to travel right now due to the coronavirus outbreak
I have watched and also read news of various tour groups canceling their trips and people who were planning to travel overseas, canceling their trips due to the coronavirus (2019-nCov). As a traveler, I don’t blame people for canceling. As much as I want to Read More …
The One about the Huogary 4-in-1 electric milk frother
I wanted to give the Huogary Milk Frother a try! I have always been enamored with the latte art from the coffee shops I visit throughout Japan. And was always wanting to know what I needed to make latte art. I learned about frothing and Read More …
The One about the Los Angeles Lakers 2010 NBA Finals Series Collector’s Edition
Sorry everyone…still out of it. Kobe Bryant’s death really rocked me hard and I just don’t feel like posting anything in full force just yet. But here is another Kobe Bryant related review I wrote back when the Los Angeles Lakers won the 2010 NBA Read More …
The One about the Miracle Tree Organic Moringa Tea Gift Box
I’ve been drinking Moringa tea and I absolutely love it! Moringa leaves have 7 times more vitamin C than oranges and 15 times more potassium than bananas. And also has calcium, protein, iron and amino acids. The Miracle Tree Organic Moringa Tea Gift Box Set Read More …
The One about Chiyodainari Shrine in Dogenzaka, Shibuya
Sometimes I walk around Shibuya and get lost and discover something new each time. In the Dogenzaka area of Shibuya, where a lot of bars are located, is a hidden shrine known as Chiyodainari Shrine. The shrine was founded around 1457 and Inari as the Read More …
The One about the Kobe Bryant
I am a big Kobe Bryant fan… and the news of his death has hit me hard. As a #lakers fan and a fan of @kobebryant. This hurts so damn much…I’m a grown up man and I can’t stop crying right now. Damn…. RIP Black Read More …
The One about TripsGeo’s Innovative Scratch Off Map of the World
It has become a trend for travelers to own a scratch off poster of the World Map. May it to be in their home or their office, it’s one way for those to keep track of where one has traveled and to look at daily Read More …
The One about the AmazonBasics Scratch Off Poster of The World Map & The United States Map
It’s somewhat of a trend for travelers to have a scratch off poster of the World Map. To keep track of where one has traveled and to look at daily to remind oneself of countries, continents or states still yet to visit. The AmazonBasics Scratch Read More …
The One about the Wells Lamont FX3 Men’s Extreme Dexterity Extra Wear Winter Work Gloves
I have been looking for Winter Work Gloves and the FX3 Men’s Extreme Dexterity Extra Wear Winter Work Gloves from Wells Lamont is fantastic! For one, it’s water-resistant, wear-resistant, allows for touch screen thanks to the tips and also has 70- gram 3M Thinsulate to Read More …
The One about the atimier Manicure/Pedicure Set
This is probably one, if not the best under $15 manicure/pedicure sets I have received. Typically, many sets are a tweezer, a file, a nail clipper but for under $15, atimier offers a manicure/pedicure set which features 16 pieces: For one you get the following Read More …
The One about Suzuki Seijun’s Koroshi no Rakuin (Branded to Kill) (1967)
Unique and brilliant, Suzuki Seijun’s masterpiece… “Branded to Kill” is a film that was ahead of its time, misunderstood but now highly appreciated. Click here to Purchase this Film on Amazon In memory of Shisido Joe (1933-2020). “Branded to Kill”, Suzuki Seijun’s masterpiece but also Read More …
The One about Jorenji Temple in Itabashi, Tokyo – Part 2
I’ve written about the beauty of Jorenji Temple in Itabashi and the history in my last post. But now let’s take a look at what else is around Jorenji Temple. I went during the cherry blossom season and the cherry blossoms were out in full Read More …
The One about Jorenji Temple in Itabashi, Tokyo – Part 1
Typically when people think about a large Buddha statue, it’s typically of Kotokuin in Kamakura, Kanagawa or Todaiji Temple in Nara. But if I was to say that Tokyo also has a large Buddha statue, some people may be surprised. The location is at Jorenji Read More …