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 …
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 fimoTV’s lessons about Targeting sea bass with a minnow from a high vantage point in broad daylight!
fimoTV (fisherman’s mountain) is a Japanese fishing YouTube channel that has been around for over 15 years and has over 63,100 subscribers. They are among the longest running YouTube channels still pumping out videos to this very day! It’s a definite go to source for Read More …