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 …
The One about SASA Burger in Nakameguro
In Daikanyama, two of the popular gourmet burger restaurants are Henry’s Burger and Grill Burger Club SASA. SASA has opened its own burger restaurant right next to Nakameguro Station. Known for using 100% Japanese Black Beef and known for its hot dogs and variety of Read More …
The One about MARK & LONA
People who know me, often see me sporting MARK & LONA. So, what is MARK & LONA? Back in 2007, Luxury golf-oriented brands started appearing in the United States and was sold in high-end boutiques such as Fred Segal. MARK & LONA is a brand Read More …
The One about eggslut in Grand Central Market in Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles Homer Laughlin Building in Downtown Los Angeles is the city’s largest and oldest public market, Grand Central Market (which has been in the ground floor of the building since 1917). Located at the Grand Central Market is the popular restaurant eggslut. Read More …
The One about Yakushi Shrine and Inari Shrine in Kawagoe, Saitama
In yesterday’s blog post about Toki no Kane, I wrote about how it leads to the Yakushi Shrine (Yakushi Jinja) was was previously known as Zuikousan Iou-in Jourenji Temple. The temple became known as Yakushi Jinja during the Meiji Restoration in 1868. The standing statue Read More …
The One about Toki no Kane (Time Bell Tower) in Kawagoe
Located in Kawagoe in Saitama, Prefecture is a bell tower known as Toki no Kane (Time Bell Tower). It is said that Toki no Kane was built around the era when Sakai Tadakatsu was the feudal lord of Kawagoe Castle (1627-1634). It was burned down Read More …
The One about Okonomiyaki Yai Yai in Harajuku
I’ve eaten at many okonomiyaki restaurants throughout Japan and I was going through Cat St. near Omotesando to look for restaurants that I tend to visit, I somehow ended up near an area full of restaurants and noticed a good size crowd waiting to eat Read More …
The One about Paco Roca’s “The House”
In Spain, Paco Roca is one of the more well-known cartoonists and graphic novelist. In fact, he has a solid following worldwide and many may be familiar with his first graphic novel “Wrinkles” which was made into an animated film or his second graphic novel, Read More …