The One about Typhoon Hagibis
A lot of people are writing about their flights being canceled due to Typhoon Hagibis, some who are stranded in the airport and some who were to flyout, missing their flight to Japan. Please know that at this time, there is record downpour in various Read More …
The One about the Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig 320
For those who do wood repair, you can’t go wrong with the Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig 320. Great for those trying to repair tables, cabinets, wood projects and literally if you do your own DIY projects, it’s a set worth owning. And what I love about Read More …
The One about Yama Futatsu at Enoshima Island
At Enoshima Island is a location called “Yama Futatsu” (Divide between Two Mountains). The location is a boundary dividing Enoshima Island in two. And a theory is that over the ages, the tides have eroded the area along the geologic stratum and formed a large Read More …
The One about IZ*ONE’s “Vampire
IZ*ONE is back with their third Japanese single titled “Vampire”, which is just in time as Japan goes full-force with Halloween festivities. The single was a success as first day sales was 174,242 copies but brought in weekly sales of 205,032 copies (Oricon Charts) and Read More …
The One about MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Honten
One thing I realized that there is a store which I have visited often, and that is Don Quijote in Akihabara and MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Honten in Shibuya and shocked I have not even blogged about it. In Japan, Don Quijote (a.k.a. “Donki”) is Read More …
The One about Shonan-Enoshima Station in Fujisawa, Kanagawa
For those who are traveling to Enoshima and traveling back from it, more than likely that you will be riding on the Shonan Monorail and will be arriving at Shonan-Enoshima Station. Shonan Monorail is a railway company operated by the Monorail Enoshima Line and Shonan-Enoshima Read More …
The One about Korean Fried Chicken at Chicken Day in Los Angeles
When it comes to Korean food, one thing that I really love is Korean fried chicken. While leaving a concert late at night, we found out that there is a restaurant in Los Angeles known as Chicken Day that serves Korean fried chicken and is Read More …
The One about Yamashita Tatsuro’s “COME ALONG” (1980)
Back on March 21, 1980, Yamashita Tatsuro’s first compilation album titled “COME ALONG” was released. The plan to release a compilation album was not made by Yamashita but it was the decision of RVC at the time to create an album primarily for promotional purposes. Read More …
TRAVEL GUIDE: The One about Codesharing and Why I Don’t Like It for International Flights
I often hear it from travelers especially to Japan… “I booked my flight for ANA and it was United Airlines” “I booked my flight with JAL and it was American Airlines” And people sharing their anger on social media about codesharing and not getting the Read More …
TRAVEL GUIDE: The One about Halloween in Shibuya
I’m often asked about when one should go to Shibuya for Halloween. For those not familiar with Halloween in Japan, it’s a phenomenon. About five years ago, you would see office parties and a few people dressed up but now, it’s become so huge that Read More …
The One about the Starbucks in Kawagoe Kanetsuki-dori Pt. 2
With my first blog post about the Starbucks Coffee in Kawagoe Kanetsuki-dori, I showcased the aesthetics and interior. But now I want to talk about the beautiful garden which gives this Starbucks its charm. Most Starbucks don’t have a dedicated garden, but Starbucks Coffee in Read More …
The One about the Starbucks in Kawagoe Kanetsuki-dori Pt. 1
Back on March 19, 2018, Starbucks opened a shop in Kawagoe’s Koedo (Little Edo) where many historic buildings are located. And similar to Kawagoe’s unique landscape in Saitama prefecture, Starbucks made sure to match the traditional architecture of the area with the same rooftops but Read More …
The One about 1/2PPUDO (Nibun-no-IPPUDO) at Shibuya Hikarie
When it comes to ramen, Ippudo is one of the most popular restaurant chains. Known for serving Hakata tonkotsu ramen, the restaurant chain has literally sprouted throughout Japan since the first restaurant opened back in 1985 in Fukuoka City. And in 2008, the restaurant opened Read More …
The One about my Almond Flour Burger Bun Recipe
As I am always find ways to eat my veggie or turkey burgers, I decided to figure out ways to make almond flour burger buns. This is the second version I made, which I enjoyed much more than the first version using a recipe from Read More …
The One about the LEGO DC Batman Batcave Clayface Invasion 76122
2019 is the 80th anniversary of Batman and LEGO is paying their respect to the caped crusader with several LEGO sets which include the Batmobile, the Batwing, the Batcave, the Batcycle and more. And the Batcave has always been one of the coolest, yet priciest Read More …
The One about the LEGO DC Batman Batmobile: Pursuit of The Joker 76119
2019 is the 80th anniversary of Batman and LEGO is paying their respect to the caped crusader with several LEGO sets which include the Batmobile, the Batwing, the Batcave, the Batcycle and more. With the release of the LEGO Batman Batmobile: Pursuit of the Joker Read More …
TRAVEL GUIDE: The One about using your Suica or Pasmo card not just for travel but also purchasing food, drinks and more!
I decided to do a second post, a travel guide about Suica (IC Card) once again, but not for traveling (if you want to see my travel guides for Suica in regards to traveling, please click here), but purchasing from stores, restaurants, entertainment areas and Read More …