The One about Juliana McCarthy and Alejandro Cardenas’ Book “The Stars Within You: A Modern Guide to Astrology”
I’m going to be truthful, that when it comes to astrology, I’m one of those people, since I was a teenager, who would read about our horoscope and think “Wow! This is happening to me right now!”. And there have been many times when I Read More …
The One about the LEGO NINJAGO Legacy Monastery of Spinjitzu 70670
Back in 2011, LEGO introduced the “Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu” theme. Originally planned to last through 2013 and the successor to LEGO’s Ninja theme which lasted from 1998-2000, the theme back then was ninja vs. samurai in feudal Japan. With “Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu”, LEGO Read More …
The One about Authentic (a burger restaurant) in Akasaka
Located in Akasaka, not far from Akasaka Station is a burger shop known as Authentic which many people in Tokyo consider as one of the best burger shops to eat at. So popular that there is a line to get inside as it’s not a Read More …
The One about “B’z The Best XXV 1988-1998”
B’z is one of Japan’s most successful rock duo’s in Japan which consists of guitarist, composer and producer Matsumoto “Tak” Takahiro and vocalist and lyricist Inaba Koshi. Since their debut back in 1988, the band shows no signs of wavering, having sold over 100 million Read More …
The One about City Pop and how the music of the past by Yamashita Tatsuro and Takeuchi Mariya are becoming popular overseas
The following was also featured on Neo-Tokyo 2099: In the late 1970’s and through the 1980′,s “City Pop” (a term used for adult contemporary music in Japan) was very popular. According to music writer Kanazawa Hisakazu, City Pop is ” a popular music genre in Read More …
The One about the Gulikit Route+ Mini USB C Wireless Audio Adapter Bluetooth Transmitter for the Nintendo Switch
For those who have been wanting to connect their Bluetooth headphones to their Nintendo Switch, there wasn’t really a way until now. GuliKit’s Route+ Bluetooth Audio USB Transceiver is a USB C transceiver that you attach to the bottom of your Nintendo Switch. It’s plug Read More …
The One about the Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 + SuperAmp Pro Performance Gaming Audio System
Having reviewed a Turtle Beach headset for the PS4 several years ago, I wanted to revisit Turtle Beach via their Elite Pro 2 headset and the SuperAmp Pro. It’s important to note that the use of the SuperAmp Pro allows one to use this for Read More …
The One about the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Meguro – Part 8 – My final thoughts…
I have to say that the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Meguro/Nakameguro was one of my highlights in this latest trip. After experiencing as much as possible at Starbucks Reserve Roastery, I have to say that the only thing I could best describe this location Read More …
The One about the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Meguro – Part 7 – Arriviamo Bar (3rd Floor) & Amu Tokyo (4th Floor)
My coverage of the new Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Meguro, Tokyo continues as now we go to the third floor, which is the Arriviamo Bar. For those who don’t want coffee or tea and in the mood for classic cocktails, aperitivi, beer and wine, Arriviamo Read More …
The One about the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Meguro – Part 6 – Teavana (2nd Floor)
As I continue my coverage of the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Meguro, Tokyo, we have explored the first floor. But now it’s time to check out the second floor – Teavana. I think people who are not familiar with the Starbucks acquisition of Teavana back Read More …
The One about the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Meguro – Part 5 – The Merchandise Section
Located on the first floor of the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Meguro, Tokyo (directly to the right when you enter inside) is the merchandise area. I have described Starbucks Reserve Roastery as like an amusement park for coffee lovers. Many things to see, crowded area Read More …
The One about the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Meguro – Part 4 – Getting Starbucks Coffee
My coverage of Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Meguro continues and this time we look at the center portion. Where you want to get your coffee. May you want Clover Brewed (a full-immersion and vacuum filtration yields exquisite balance and body), Coffee Pressed (a classic method Read More …
The One about the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Meguro – Part 3 – Rocco Princi – Spirito di Milano
After one waits through the line for the Rocco Princi – Spirito di Milar food section on the first floor of the new Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Tokyo’s Meguro Ward, it’s time to order. According to Starbucks about Rocco Princi: An authentic Italian bakery created Read More …
The One about the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Meguro – Part 2 – The Line to Rocco Princi – Spirito di Milano
Once you get inside the door of the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Tokyo’s Meguro ward, you have several choices, go to the right for the merchandise store, go to the middle section for coffee, go straight left in order to get in line to order Read More …
The One about the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Meguro – Part 1
On February 28th, the largest Starbucks Reserve Roastery in the world opened in Nakameguro, Tokyo. While there are Starbucks roaster cafe’s in Seattle, New York, Milan and Shanghai, this is the largest and is also the first training location in Japan for coffee professionals certified Read More …
The One about “Hiroshima’s Revival: Remembering how people overcame destruction and despair”
For anyone going to the Hiroshima Peace Museum, I highly recommend visiting the shop and picking up the English adaptation of Tezuka Productions and Aoki Takeo’s “Hiroshima no fukkō: Genbaku no higeki o norikoeta hitobito” (Hiroshima’s Revival: Remembering how people overcame destruction and despair) with Read More …
The One about the Burgers at Blacows in Ebisu
Located in Ebisu is a well-known premium burger restaurant in Tokyo, known as Blacows. With burgers made 100% from Japanese wagyu (Japanese black Angus cows – hence the name of the restaurant) and buns from Maison Kayser, you may be paying a bit more for Read More …