The One about Pismo’s Coastal Grill in Fresno, California
I have heard about the Fansler Restaurant Group’s seafood restaurant, Pismo’s Coastal Grill in Fresno, California. Fansler Restaurant Group also operates the popular steakhouse, Yosemite Ranch and Westwoods BBQ & Spice Co. and having heard a lot of compliments about Pismo’s Coastal Grill, I figured Read More …
The One about My Classic Hollywood Photos 001: Billie “Buckwheat” Thomas, Laurel & Hardy, Carole Lombard and Clark Gable
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 fans have asked me to share my collection and I decided for Read More …
The One about the Plantronics BackBeat GO 600 Noise-Isolating Headphones
I have been using the Plantronics BackBeat GO 600 Noise-Isolating Headphones for almost two months now and I have been able to find out the positives and negatives of these headphones. First, let’s begin with the positives. Plantronics is a well-known brand for creating headsets Read More …
The One about MATSUNOSUKE N.Y. at Hillside Terrace in Daikanyama
Located in southwest Shibuya is the town known as Daikanyama. The location is known for its elegance, may it be boutiques, cake shops, restaurants and cafes, but it was a town redeveloped after the end of the bubble economy. While the origin of Daikanyma is Read More …
The One about the Four Seasons of Edo @ Sunshine City in Ikebukuro by Kataoka Tamako
For those visiting the Sunshine City shopping center in Ikebukuro may come upon this large artwork titled “The One about the Four Seasons of Edo” by Kataoka Tamako (1905-2008). The ceramic artwork was created back in 1978 for the opening of Sunshine City and was Read More …
The One about the Minerva Sculpture at the Matsuoka Museum of Art in Meguro
One of my favorite sculptures at the Matsuoka Museum of Art in Meguro is “Minerva”. The statue is made of gilt marble and created back in the Hellenestic period (ca. 100 B.C.) and was excavated from the suburbs of Rome. Minerva was the Roman goddess Read More …
The One about Dotonbori Takohachi Sohonten in Osaka
Back in 1979, Takohachi opened in Osaka. It is said that the popular Japanese snack known as Takoyaki, was born in Osaka back in the early Showa era. While there are many opinions in regards to the roots of takoyaki, people feel the origin of Read More …
The One about the Cressi Matrix Premium Scuba Snorkel Dive Mask
When it comes to dive masks, Cressi made in Italy, are one of the best makers of dive masks. The Cressi Matrix dive mask features twin tear-drop tempered glass lenses that go downward closer to the eyes and allows for downward visibility, a double-edged silicone Read More …
EARTHQUAKE IN OSAKA (June 18, 2018) – The One about Tips for Travelers who are in or traveling to Osaka (or Kansai Area)
UPDATED”: [NHK] A magnitude 6.1 earthquake has struck the Osaka region in western Japan. Three people are confirmed dead. More than 230 others are reportedly injured. The Shinkansen line that runs from Tokyo to Osaka has resumed operation after service was partially suspended. But local Read More …
The One about Chicas in Lemoore, California
With the World Surfing Championships coming to Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch in September 2018, I will continue to showcase restaurants worth checking out in Lemoore, California. And for those who are early morning people and are wanting delicious breakfast burritos, the newly opened Chicas is Read More …
The One about Caffeineholic – Organic Caffeine Charge Bar in Nihombashi
During my coffee tour in Japan, I visited a few places in the Toranomon business district of Minato. Toranomon which means “Tiger’s Gate” is the name of the southernmost gate of Edo Castle which existed until the 1870’s before being demolished has a lot of Read More …
The One about Atago Shrine in Minato Part 2
In this second part of my coverage of Atago Shrine in Minato, Tokyo, we look at what is located once you climb those steps of the SHUSSE no ISHIDAN, all the way up. Atago Jinja (a Shinto Shrine) was established in the year KEICHO 8 Read More …
The One about Atago Shrine in Minato Part 1
If there is one shrine in Tokyo that many people want to see but many are scared of heights are afraid to visit is Atago Shrine in Minato. Established back in 1603 on the order of shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, the shrine is known for its Read More …
The One about Shōichii Inari Shrine in Nikko
Between Nikko Station and Shinkyo Bridge is Shōichii Inari Shrine in Nikko. All that is known about this shrine is that it is a historical shrine built during the Kamakura period (est. 1218) and there is a huge large rock in the area. I read Read More …
The One about the Cressi Marea Mask & Supernova Dry Snorkel Set
For those who have read my scuba dive mask and snorkel reviews, know I am very big on Cressi products. And when it comes to dive masks, Cressi, which is made in Italy, are one of the best makers of dive masks and snorkeling gear. Read More …
The One about the Cressi Light Weight Premium Travel Snorkel Set (LAF version)
For those who have read my scuba dive mask and snorkel reviews, know I am very big on Cressi products. And when it comes to dive masks, Cressi, which is made in Italy, are one of the best makers of dive masks and snorkeling gear. Read More …
The One about Marion Crepes in Nikko
It was way back in 1976 when Marion Crepes opened a crepe shop in Harajuku. The location is known for the original Japanese-style crepe and the most famous with over 80 locations throughout Japan. Marion Crepes is known for their secret original dough (uses 10 Read More …