The One about Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture Part 1 – Nikko Station and the surrounding area
Located in the town of Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture is Nikko National Park, a park famous for its beautiful Toshogu Shrine (built in the 1600s) and the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu (who founded the Tokugawa shogunate). And the ancient Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are Read More …
The One about BEAMS AT HOME 4 and TOKYO CULTuART by BEAMS in Shibuya
When it comes to books on Japanese approach on designing their homes, some very small to some very big, there’s one thing that I really appreciate and that is how many are able to fit and organize their livelihood in such a small space, especially Read More …
The One about Dennis A. Amith’s Random Musings Travel Vlog #36
Greetings everyone, A busy day today but I do have a new Travel Vlog of my Random Musings episode #36. Featuring unused travel footage. Here you go!
The One about Pork Chop Hill Buffet in Lemoore, California
Lemoore, California may be known for the location of Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch, the naval air base and a place where Journey vocalist Steve Perry lived at one time but it’s also the home of the Tachi Palace & Casino. While I don’t gamble, I Read More …
The One about IZ*ONE’s “Suki to Iwasetai” Type A & B Singles
On February 6th, global pop group IZ*ONE released their debut Japanese single “Suki to Iwasetai” (I want to say I Like You). IZ*ONE (pronounced as “Eyez One”/IZ=12 and the meaning is 12 members coming together as ONE). The group features Jang Wonyoung, Miyawaki Sakura, Jo Read More …
The One about West Ikebukuro Part 1 – PASELA RESORTS, IKEBUKURO ROYAL HOTEL, Sanuki Udon HANAMARU, RINGER HUT, Saikatei
Ikebukuro is an interesting district in Toshima ward. Misunderstood by people due to its past, similar to ’70s New York, what people hear of the past, think a location is the same in the present. East Ikebukuro (Higashi-Ikebukuro) is where people go to shop and Read More …
The One about the “Relief of a King” sandstone from the 18th Dynasty, Egypt
A lot of the ancient artifacts from ancient Egyptian structure and art were made of stone. Limestone, Sandstone and different types of other stone, Egyptians at the time used what was available to them. Among the ones featured at the Matsuoka Museum of Art in Read More …
Travel Guide – Japan: The One about over-the-counter Intestinal related medications (bloating, diarrhea, constipation, lactose intolerance, gas, antacid, probiotics, psyllium fiber)
One of the popular sections that people look for on my blog are medications while in Japan that they can pick up at a pharmacy. I covered medications for colds, allergies, headaches to mosquito repellent: The One about Cold Medicine for Children The One about Read More …
The One about Ikuta Shrine in Kobe Part 7 (FINAL) – Ugano Mitama no Mikoto
Once you leave the Ikuta no Mori (Ikuta Forest) at Ikuta Shrine in Tokyo, you begin to make your way towards nearly two dozen vermilion gates that take you to another shrine protected by two kitsune (foxes). This area is known as Kusunoki Shrine at Read More …
The One about Ikuta Shrine in Kobe Part 6 – Ikuta no Mori
We continue our visit at one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, Ikuta Shrine. Also the location of the Battle of Ichi-no-Tani in which the Taira clan used the narrow strip between the sea of the south and mountains of the north. The location Read More …
The One about Ikuta Shrine in Kobe Part 5 – Ikuta pond and multiple shrines
We continue our visit at one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, Ikuta Shrine. To the left of Ikuta Shrine’s main hall is the Ikuta pond. Walking west, you will go to a pond area where you can find many koi fish, ducks and Read More …
The One about Ikuta Shrine in Kobe Part 4 – Ikuta Shrine
As you approach Ikuta Shrine, you start to notice the shrine for its beauty but for me, it was interesting seeing the painting of dog. This may pertain to last year being the year of the dog but I found that interesting to see. Also, Read More …
The One about Ikuta Shrine in Kobe Part 3 – One last gate before reaching Ikuta Shrine
As I continue to feature Ikuta Shrine, located in the Chuo Ward of Kobe and is what may be one of the oldest shrines located in Japan, in the last two blog posts, I discussed entering the first two “torii” gates. After the second torii, Read More …
The One about Ikuta Shrine in Kobe Part 2 – The Second Torii
As I continue to feature Ikuta Shrine, located in the Chuo Ward of Kobe and is what may be one of the oldest shrines located in Japan, in the last blog post I wrote about going through the first torii (gate). Now we are heading Read More …
The One about Ikuta Shrine in Kobe Part 1 – One of the Oldest Shrines in Japan/The First Torii
Located in the Chuo Ward of Kobe is what may be one of the oldest shrines located in Japan. Ikuta Shrine is a Shinto shrine which was founded by the Empress Jingu at the beginning of the 3rd century AD to enshrine the kami Read More …
The One about Kobe, Japan Part 1
Although most of my time is spent in Tokyo, when I go to Japan, there are cities in the Kansai region that really captivate me in terms of atmosphere, food and vibe and one city I enjoy visiting is Kobe, Japan. The sixth largest city Read More …
The One about Martina McBride’s “Martina’s Kitchen Mix: My Recipe Playlist for Real Life”
Country singer Martina McBride is known as a country singer with numerous hit songs and as she has entertained audiences with her music, she also is known for entertaining family and guests with her cooking. Having released her first cookbook “Around the Table” in 2014 Read More …