The One about the Cooler Master MP510 Extra Large Gaming Mouse Pad
I’ve been asked by friends of what kind of extra large gaming mouse pad that I use. I know there are people who are hardcore of getting the same brand of PC/laptop, mousepad, keyboard, mouse, etc. but I’m not that hardcore. For my extra large Read More …
The One about cafe STUDIO with Ploom TECH @ YM SQUARE in Harajuku
Located in Harajuku is cafe STUDIO, a cafe located at the YM SQUARE building next door to Tokyu Plaza. (Note: Same location as Harajuku Kawaii Monster, but on the first floor towards the rear) But the attraction of this location is its large space which Read More …
The One about the Jeff & Aimy Men’s Gatsby Newsboy Hat Cotton/Wool
Jeff & Aimy’s Gatsby Newsboy Cotton/Wool hat is really well-made. Featuring an adjustable size with a PU side strap, the hat is breathable and I have worn it numerous times already. The version I have is olive, but you can’t tell it’s olive, more like Read More …
The One about Toyosu Fish Market Part 4 (the restaurants)
If there is one thing that remains consistent from the old Tsukiji Fish Market and the new Toyosu Fish Market, that food and restaurants still are what bring people to the area. If anything, the restaurant area is where I saw the most people and Read More …
The One about Toyosu Fish Market Part 3 (Roof Garden)
Above Toyosu Fish Market is the roof garden. In Japan, terrace rooftop gardens built on top of major buildings are quite popular. They give great cityscape views, they are typically relaxing and there are often restaurants and things nearby. The rooftop garden is quite lengthy Read More …
The One about Toyosu Fish Market Part 2 (the Fish Market and Fruits and Vegetables Market)
The auctions at the fish market begin at 5:30 a.m., but for those who are there still early in the morning, you can still see a lot of the tuna on display and it’s interesting to see how huge maguro is. Let’s check things out: Read More …
The One about Toyosu Fish Market Part 1 (Main Hall)
For years, I have been waiting for the Toyosu Fish Market to open. For those who have read my visit to the old Tsukiji Fish Market, I have gone to Tsukiji Fish Market (Inner Market) and say my goodbyes but each time, things were delayed. Read More …
The One about my first Japanese Interview and it was with manga artist Takada Akemi
I’ve often been asked, how did I get my start interview Japanese music artists, Japanese animators, seiyuu (voice actors), etc. and everything began back in the year, 1994. I was young and it happens I knew these two brothers who were Caucasian but were fluent Read More …
The One about Corel’s PaintShop Pro 2020 Ultimate design software
I am a longtime user of Corel products, at the same time, I am a longtime user of their competitor’s products. And in the past few years, with computer upgrades (and finding out software I purchased can no longer be installed) and major changes on Read More …
The One about the LEGO City Donut Shop Opening 60233
When it comes to LEGO, I absolute love LEGO CITY and LEGO Creator sets. As a child, I always wanted to build a neighborhood of LEGO buildings and with the release of the LEGO Creative Modulars, I have been a big fan of the line. Read More …
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 …