The One about Ōfuna Kannon in Kamakura – Part 9: The Conclusion
Far often, have I seen things that caught my eye on the train or on the shinkansen which makes me want to visit a location and find out what I saw. The Bodhisattva Kannon in Kamakura, also known as Ofuna Kannon, is one of those Read More …
The One about Ōfuna Kannon in Kamakura – Part 7: The Museum
When I heard there was a little museum inside the Bodhisattva Kannon at Ofuna Kannon in Kamakura, I expected it to be small. Afterall, when visiting the Great Buddha, Kotoku-in in Kamakura, going inside of it, it was more or less feeling the interior of Read More …
The One about Ōfuna Kannon in Kamakura – Part 6: Guanyin Bodhisattva Kannon
Once you reach the top, you finally come across the 82 ft., 1900-ton reinforced concrete statue of the Guanyin Bodhisattva Kannon. Guanyin is the Chinese translation fothe Bodhisattva known as Avalokitesvara and is a Buddhist Bodhisattva associated with compassion and mercy. According to wikipedia sources: Read More …
The One about Ōfuna Kannon in Kamakura – Part 5: Making your way to Ofuna Kannon
Before we get to Ofuna Kannon, as you are making your way to the stair area, there are a few things you will come into contact. One is the Ema area. Ema is the small wooden plaques in which Shinto and Buddhist worshippers write their Read More …
The One about Ōfuna Kannon in Kamakura – Part 4: The Atomic Flame
Around the vicinity past the entrance of Ofuna Kannon in Kamakura City, you will come upon several important things to see at the location. The first thing to notice is a big monument and numerous things next to it and also a bhodhisattva Kannon statuette. Read More …
The One about Ōfuna Kannon in Kamakura – Part 3: The walk up to the entrance
As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, Ofuna Kannon requires walking from Ofuna Station to get to the location (not very far, but you have to go around to avoid traffic) and also requires you walking up a hill to get to the top. In order Read More …
The One about Ōfuna Kannon in Kamakura – Part 2: Going to the location
Before anyone wonders, “Where is part 1?”, well, back in March 20, 2018, I made the first travel blog post about Ofuna Kannon. Detailing the history of the bodhisattva Kannon but it was merely seeing the statue from Ofuna Station. I ended that blog post Read More …
The One about the MAOKOT Solar Hand Crank Radio AM/FM NOAA Solar Weather Radio
The MAOKOT Solar Hand Crank Radio AM/FM NOAA Solar Weather Radio is great for those who want a radio to keep in their home for emergencies or if you want to have radio in your home (or work if allowed). Prior to using emergency radios Read More …
The One about EQUAL BY NATURE’s Velvet Vitamin C Regenerative Oil
I have been supportive of the benefits of Vitamin C oil and wanted to give EQUAL BY NATURE’s Velvet Vitamin C Regenerative Oil a try. Vitamin C is known for evening out skin tone and also can help repair and prevent dry skin. As one Read More …
The One about the Byron Statics Vinyl Records Bluetooth 5.0 Turntables Record Player
I grew up with albums and currently have my father’s albums. Unfortunately, I never thought I would be listening to vinyl ever again, so it was kept in my storage unit, collecting dust and probably suffered from California summer heat. But with vinyl becoming popular Read More …
The One about the Seavenger Wetsuit Cleaner and Neoprene Wash
I had to try this Seavenger Wetsuit Cleaner and Neoprene Wash. First, I was concerned by looking at the photos because I thought it may be the size of a tiny bottle, but it was good to know that this was 8.5 oz and a Read More …
The One about the ETROL 22-in-1 Emergency Camping Survival Kit
I have reviewed numerous survival kits and for the most part, the majority of them are all similar. The ETROL 22-in-1 Emergency Camping Survival Kit is surprisingly different than other survival kits in that: a) There are 22 items in this survival kit b) There Read More …
The One about the Callaway Golf 2020 Tour Apex High Crown Adjustable Visor
I have reviewed numerous Callaway hats but this is the first time I am reviewing a visor. The Callaway Golf 2020 Tour Apex High Crown Adjustable Visor is no doubt very cool! Made of 96% polyester and 4% spandex, the visor is made in China. Read More …
The One about Shirokuma Cafe (Polar Bear’s Cafe) in Takadanobaba Part 2
The One about Shirokuma Cafe (Polar Bear’s Cafe) in Takadanobaba Part 1: Front Lobby In part 1, we took at the lobby at Shirokuma Cafe (Polar Bear’s Cafe) in Takadanobaba. But now is the best part, the delicious parfait or food that one can order Read More …
The One about Shirokuma Cafe (Polar Bear’s Cafe) in Takadanobaba Part 1: Front Lobby
The One about Shirokuma Cafe (Polar Bear’s Cafe) in Takadanobaba Part 2 Back in 2006, mangaka Higa Aloha created “Shirokuma Cafe” (Polar Bear’s Cafe). The manga series would last from 2006-2013, while an anime adaptation by Studio Pierrot aired in Japan around April 2012-March 2013. Read More …
The One about the Mizuno RB 566V Golf Ball
The Mizuno RB 566V Golf Ball set for $30 comes with four boxes which contains three golf balls per box. A major difference between this and the tour golf balls is that these are 566 D-Dimple (micro dimples inside the 350 larger dimples) and features Read More …
The One about the Callaway Golf 2020 corduroy adjustable hat
I’m a big fan of Callaway Golf products and the Callaway Golf 2020 corduroy adjustable hat is very nice! For one, you have the Callaway logo with the V logo est. `82 on the diamond shield. If anything, while a low profile hat, it’s Read More …
The One about “Final Fantasy VII Remake”
I am a huge fan of “Final Fantasy” but moreso for games prior to “Final Fantasy XII”. I was an absolute hardcore fan of the original NES game, the releases for SNES and from then on the “Playstation” related games. For the original “Final Fantasy Read More …
The One about the Atomic Bear Survival Kit
When it comes to survival kits, I have to say the Atomic Bear Survival Kit is one of the best organize kits that I have come across. first, there are a plethora of similar products on Amazon and many are not organized, it’s more of Read More …
The One about the Percy Nobleman P.N. Shaving Cream
Back in 2015, “The Adventures of Percy Nobleman” was released on Instagram and was the world’s first Instagram comic book series. This would lead to products for men, may it care for beards, skin, hair, etc. Percy Nobleman would become well-known tot he point that Read More …
The one about the Australian Bodycare Tea Tree Oil Shampoo
For over two decades, I have been a big fan of using shampoo utilizing tea tree oil. And a brand I do like is Australian Bodycare which offers products which contain 100% natural Australian Tea Tree Oil. The Australian Bodycare Tea Tree Oil shampoo is Read More …
The One about Advanced Clinicals Retinol Wrinkle Corrector Age Defense Face Serum
When it comes to face serums, I look for two types… One is Hyluaronic and the other is Retinol. And for men, Advanced Clinicals Retinol Wrinkle Corrector Age Defense Face Serum is made for anti-wrinkles but for those wondering, what does retinol do? Retinol reduces Read More …
The One about the Bcabo Nail Clipper Set
Are you a person who often loses their nail clippers or tends to misplace them? Or happen to know someone who does? I recommend the Bcabo Professional Nail Clipper Set. You get a large nail clipper, small nail clipper, bevel nail clipper, key buckle, four Read More …