TRAVEL GUIDE: The One about Avoiding the Crowded Trains in Metropolitan areas of Japan
I’m often asked about how one can avoid the crowded trains in metropolitan areas of Japan. People may have heard that people are packed like sardines in a train and yes, it happens a lot and some, especially coming to Japan with children, worry about Read More …
The One about the Harajuku Jingumae shopping district
The Harajuku Jingumae district is among the popular shopping districts in Shibuya based in Harajuku. With Cat St. on the opposite end of Omotesando, Jingumae is a place I often visit for coffee shops and restaurants but also features cool shopping. And you also have Read More …
The One about Avast’s HMA! Pro VPN
I’m often asked how I am able to watch music videos on YouTube that are region-based or free programming that is region-based and the answer is VPN! And the main VPN software I use is HMA! Pro VPN (Virtual Private Network). And it’s one of Read More …
The One about Y’s Road – Japan’s largest bike chain – Part 2
From my last blog, I wrote about how Y’s Road was the largest bike shop chain in Japan. Offering varieties and brands of bikes, the stores are no doubt, the goto store for bikes and accessories. Let’s take a look at the cycling accessories offered Read More …
The One about Y’s Road – Japan’s largest bike chain – Part 1
In Japan, similar to the US, you have your local bike shops and then you have big chains. One of the most popular chains is Y’s Road (pronounced as “Wise Road”), Japan’s largest sports cycle specialty store. And I have to say, of all the Read More …
The One about Sam’s Italian Deli and Market in Fresno, California
America has its fair share of Italian delis and markets that serve amazing food. New York has Faicco’s Italian Specialties, the Bronx has Joe’s Italian Deli and Lioni Italian Heroes in Brooklyn. While Philly has Pastificio and Vincenzo’s, Chicago has Tony’s Italian & Subs, Bari Read More …
The One about the Statue of Enehey
One of the statues featured at the Matsuoka Museum of Art is “The Statue of Enehey”. Made of Limestone. Egypt. New Kingdom, late 18th dynasty (1300-1200 b.c.). Excavated from Saqqarah, a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, Saqqarah served as the necropolis for the Ancient Read More …
The One about Starbucks in Japan
I’m often asked if I ever go to Starbucks because I’m more of a third wave coffee guy. What is third wave? What are the first and second waves? The first wave was long ago when coffee became widely accessible and that was around the Read More …
The One about Thomas Lockley and Geoffrey Girard’s “African Samurai: The True Story of Yasuke, a Legendary Black Warrior in Feudal Japan”
When Okazaki Takashi’s manga and anime series “Afro Samurai” came out, I know there were people who felt it was silly that there was a Black man as a samurai. In reality, there was actually a real Black man who was a samurai and his Read More …
The One about Urth Caffé Omotesando
Back in 1989, Jilla and Shallom Berkman met a coffee farmer named Jorge from a farm in Peru producing organic, heirloom coffee. Intrigued by Jorge’s mission, the Berkman’s would launch America’s first exclusively organic, heirloom coffee company named Urth Caffe. Using the old Welsh root Read More …
The One about Dotonbori Konamon Museum in Osaka
Located in Dotonbori in Osaka is the Dotonbori Konamon Museum. Immediately the idea of takoyaki and a museum may make you excited like I was when before I visited the takoyaki museum in Odaiba. While museum is used in the name of the restaaurant, the Read More …
The One about My Latest Adventure to Japan in 2019 – The Next Challenge?
I’ve been asked what my latest challenge will be for this upcoming adventure to Japan. I’ve done the Tokyo Ward Challenge, the Kanto Region Challenge and there are so many other challenges I have on my bucket list from going north of Japan for Hokkaido, Read More …
The One about the Yokohama Motomachi Pompadour Bakery
Way back in the late 1800s, Yokohama was known for being the center of foreign trade thanks to the opening of the Port of Yokohama. In fact, many westerners moved to the area and shops flourished on Motomachi St. which was known for shopping, cafes, Read More …
The One about the Acer Aspire TC-885-ACCFLi3O Desktop PC
For the consumer looking for a PC to do their work, go on the Internet and do non-heavy duty gaming will find the Acer Aspire TC-885-ACCFLi30 Desktop to fit their needs for years to come. The PC comes with an 8th Gen Intel Core i3-8100, Read More …
TRAVEL GUIDE: The One about the Best Burgers in Tokyo Part 3 – Vegan Burgers
My Best Burger Locations in Tokyo + Metropolis Japan’s Top Picks Best Burger Locations via the Tokyo Premium Hamburger Mooks Best Vegan Burgers in Tokyo As we have discussed the top Burgers in Tokyo in parts 1 and 2, now we have to do a Read More …
TRAVEL GUIDE: The One about the Best Burgers in Tokyo Part 2 – Recommendations from the Tokyo Premium Hamburger Mook
My Best Burger Locations in Tokyo + Metropolis Japan’s Top Picks Best Burger Locations via the Tokyo Premium Hamburger Mooks Best Vegan Burgers in Tokyo The best burgers in Tokyo topic is always subjective. And what may be the best one day, can be off Read More …
TRAVEL GUIDE: The One about the Best Burgers in Tokyo Part 1 – Recommendations from Metropolis Magazine and Popeye’s Burger Issue
My Best Burger Locations in Tokyo + Metropolis Japan’s Top Picks Best Burger Locations via the Tokyo Premium Hamburger Mooks Best Vegan Burgers in Tokyo I’m often asked what is the best burger in Tokyo? Everyone has their opinion as it’s subjective but the top Read More …