The One about the Fresno Breakfast House in Fresno, California
I wanted to introduce Angela to one of Fresno’s well-known restaurants that people come for breakfast, the Fresno Breakfast House. As many people are used to going to the usual popular restaurant chains for breakfast, one thing I still support are local, mom and pop Read More …
The One about Chris Chan Lee’s 1999 film “Yellow”
With the financial success of the romantic comedy film “Crazy Rich Asians” (earning $53 million worldwide in its first week) directed by Jon M. Chu and a screenplay written by Peter Chiarelli and Adelle Kim, based on the 2013 novel by Kevin Kwan, I felt Read More …
The One about LONCAFE at Naka-Meguro
In the Shonan area of Enoshima (A beachside community in Kanagawa Prefecture), Japan’s first “French Toast” specialty stores opened. Known as LONCAFE, the cafe’s theme is resort life and Shonan culture. The LONCAFE at Naka-Meguro is a smaller location, so I didn’t want to take Read More …
The One about Snoopy Town Ikebukuro at Sunshine City
In Japan, when it comes to popular American characters, one can expect anything Disney to be super popular. But another character that has a following is Snoopy. The popular character in Charles M. Schultz’ comic strip “Peanuts” and Charlie Brown’s pet beagle who debuted in Read More …
The One about “The Games of the V Olympiad – Stockholm, 1912” (as part of the “100 Years of Olympic Films – 1912-2012”)
The Criterion Collection released their largest collection set ever, titled “100 Years of Olympic Films – 1912-2012”. Featuring 53 newly restored films from 41 editions of the Olympic Games, presented together for the first time, including the landmark 4K restorations of “Olympia”, “Tokyo Olympiad” and Read More …
The One about Whether or not to Travel or Pay Off Debt
I’m often asked the question, of why I travel and have posted about it before. But I need to make it very clear that I’m not one who can travel around the world or far distances any time I want. For one, like many people, Read More …
The One about the Dell i7777-5507SLV-PUS Inspiron 27″ PC
I am reviewing the Dell i7777-5507SLV-PUS Inspiron 27 all-in-one PC that will no doubt attract people who want to save desk space and also for consumers who want to have enough power for applications and gaming. But also for those who are wanting a PC Read More …
Travel Guide: The One about Understanding Japan’s Prefectures, Municipalities, Special Wards, Tama areas (focused solely on Tokyo)
In the United States, we are accustomed to knowing that America has 50 states, a federal district (Washington D.C., which is also a capital city) and five major territories (which includes Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands and Northern Mariana Islands). The latter Read More …
The One about My “Thank You” to Namie Amuro
On September 16, 2018, Namie Amuro will be retiring from the music industry. This is a shock to those who follow Japanese pop music because Namie is one of Japan’s most successful female pop stars who has literally released chart topping music releases (may they Read More …
Travel Guide: The One about Post-Travel Depression (PTD)
If you look at the photo above of me taking the bus back to the airport knowing my vacation has ended and it’s time to go home, what you see is the face of post-travel depression and exhaustion. All rolled up in one. For those Read More …
The One about Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Fes 2018 – October 27 & 28
Halloween has become a phenomenon in Japan. A little over five years ago, Halloween wasn’t even a thing in Japan. But that has changed as Halloween has become a major event in Japan were restaurants, bakeries, cafe not only found an event to take advantage Read More …
The One about the Kemono Friends – Japari Cafe in Harajuku
While I was on my coffee tour in Japan, while in Harajuku, near Cat St., as I was on my to a coffee shop, I saw the sign for Japuri Cafe Concepts – Kemono Friends Cafe. And realized, I have to check the place out Read More …
The One about Terry Zwigoff’s “Ghost World” (2001)
Click here to purchase this film on Amazon When it comes to alternative comics success, Daniel Clowes has seen his stories such as “Ghost World” (2001) adapted into a film, and “Art School Confidential” (2006). These stories were among the many stories that were featured Read More …
The One about My Classic Hollywood Photos 006: Mary Pickford in “Caprice” (1913), Laurel & Hardy in “The Second Hundred Years” (1927) and Western Heroes (Unknown)
It’s Sunday and that means it’s time for “Classic Hollywood Photos”. When I was 19-years-old, I purchased and acquired hundreds of classic Hollywood photos from a retailer who wanted to pass his photo collection before he passed. For several decades, friends and classic cinema Read More …
The One about Roppongi at Night
I absolutely love taking night shots in Tokyo and this time, I took photos in Roppongi. “Roppongi” means “Six Trees” and is a district in Minato ward. Back in the 1600’s, there were six very old and very large zelkova trees, three were cleared and Read More …
The One about my Interview with Artist, Ibuki Kuramochi
I have been to many galleries, exhibits and museums in Japan and have had the opportunity to meet a variety of Japanese artists. There are those who have their own significant unique style when they showcase their creative style on canvas. But there is one Read More …
The One about the Doraemon Tokyo 2017 Art Exhibit at Roppongi Hills – Part 8
The One about the Doraemon Tokyo 2017 Art Exhibit at Roppongi Hills – Part 7 (the art of RenaRena, Ai Shinohara, Hidenori Yamaguchi, Wataru Ito and Tomoyoshi Sakamoto) The One about the Doraemon Tokyo 2017 Art Exhibit at Roppongi Hills – Part 6 (the art Read More …