The One about Jonathan’s Coffee & Restaurant (a western style diner) in Japan
For those who are looking for a quick, inexpensive bite to eat at a western style diner, there are a variety of choices in Japan. I discussed Cafe Gusto in a previous post and now I’m going to discuss Jonathan’s Coffee & Restaurant, which is Read More …
The One about the LEGO City Rocket Assembly & Transport 60229
For LEGO fans, when it comes to LEGO CITY releases, you tend to get used to (and become fans of) sets featuring logos such as anything with Octan (typically seen in racing or oil tankers), the LEGO CITY Arctic releases and the LEGO CITY space Read More …
The One about Sumioka Rina’s best album “Sumioka Rina 2012-2019”
The songs that are included on “Sumioka Rina 2012-2019” are meaningful songs that are important in her life and enjoyed by many. And I really enjoyed this album a lot! ARTIST: 住岡梨奈 (Sumioka Rina) ALBUM: 住岡梨奈 2012-2019 LABEL: Tokuma Japan Communications CATALOG #: TKCA-74795 DURATION: Read More …
The One about My Top 3 Christmas Illumination areas to visit in Tokyo in 2019
Ao no Dokutsu right near Yoyogi Park in Shibuya, Tokyo will kick off on November 29th through December 31st. (Free, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.). One of the best Christmas Illumination areas of Japan (all blue, but quite surreal). You can easily reach it via Read More …
The One about the Day After Halloween in Tokyo, Christmas time begins!
It’s an interesting sight to see in Tokyo, as not long after Halloween is over, Tokyo starts to go in Christmas mode for the next two months. As Halloween has become a big sales boom with people buying costumes, candy, cakes, etc. Now it goes Read More …
The One about Halloween in Shibuya 2019 (Live Stream)!
For the past six years, Halloween has become a phenomenon in Japan and Halloween night in Shibuya has attracted travelers from all over the world. Due to the growth, the ward has taken precautions but hopefully in 2019, there are no major issues tonight. And Read More …
The One about My Interview with Giant Robot’s Eric Nakamura (1998)
Long ago, before I attended college, one of the magazines that I enjoyed reading was “Giant Robot”. What I loved about the magazine is how they covered Asian American culture, but also what was happening with Asia in terms of pop culture and more! I Read More …
The One about the Namco Museum My Arcade Mini Player 10 Inch Arcade Machine
When it comes to mini-arcade machines, My Arcade is one of the well known makers. And as a guy who grew up on arcade games of yesteryear, the Namco Museum Mini Arcade Machine is no doubt one of those machines that made my day. The Read More …
The One about the ROCCAT KAIN 200 Aimo RGB Gaming Mouse
When it comes to gaming mouse, ROCCAT has made very good gaming mice to suit a variety of gamers. Designed in Germany, May it be MMO Gamers (Nyth, with a laser sensor), Customizing Gamers (Kone AIMO) or for those who want something in between with Read More …
The One about 551 Horai – Part 2
Last year, I wrote about 551 Horai as mainly as a warning of not to eat it in the Shinkansen. And while I wrote about the experience, I wanted to write more about the actual food. Located in Kyoto and Osaka is 551 Horai, a Read More …
The One about the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings
Back in 2015, I wrote about the observatories at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. And I know way back in 1999, I wrote about the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building for a website. It has been a long time since I have been to this place Read More …
TRAVEL GUIDE: The One about the Photo Ban in Kyoto Alleys
It has long been a problem for Kyoto residents, as tourism to Kyoto has led to unruly tourists and for those who live near Hanamikoji Street, an association of residents and shop owners in the Gion district have imposed a ban on photography effective on Read More …
The One about Having Those Wanting to Travel So Badly Moments…
I have traveled numerous times this year, but yet, as of late, I wish I could travel to another country right now and not worry about life, have fun and just live life at its fullest. Do you ever feel that way? As much as Read More …
The One about Halloween Weekend 2019 (October 26-27) in Tokyo
Wishing everyone an awesome upcoming Halloween. A lot of cool events happening this coming weekend, especially in Tokyo. Looks like the Halloween parades scheduled for Sunday should be good, as the Sunday is mostly light showers. This weekend should be busy! Just be remember to Read More …
The One about Eric Rohmer’s “The Bakery Girl of Monceau” (1963)
Click here to purchase this film on Amazon In 1962, filmmaker Eric Rohmer, a key figure in the post-war New Wave cinema in France and former editor of Cahiers du cinema began working on his seventh film, “The Bakery Girl of Monceau” (La boulangère de Read More …
The One about my interview with animator/director Ando Masahiro (from 2009)
Ando Masahiro is known for his anime work with major titles such as “Jin-Roh”, “Cowboy Bebop: The Movie”, “Ghost in the Shell”, “Fullmetal Alchemist”, “Metropolis”, “Hanasaku Iroha”, “WOLF’s RAIN”, “CANAAN”, “Akagami no Shirayuki Hime”, “Sirius the Jaeger”, “Araburu Kisetsu no Otome-domo yo” to name a Read More …
The One about the TECWARE Phantom 104 Backlit Mechanical Keyboard
When it comes to gaming keyboards, TECWARE is a company that is no doubt gaining a lot of attention. Creating brown switch mechanical keyboards for under $50, that is very rare. And while the saying of “You get what you pay for” rings true most Read More …