The One about the Buttoned Down Super 110 Italian Wool dress pants
I had the opportunity to try the Buttoned Down Super 110 Italian Wool dress pants. For those who are wondering what is “Super 110”, the Super numbers is strictly about the fineness of the yearn used in the wool fabric. The higher the number, the Read More …
The One about the Under Armour Men’s Valsetz Rts 1.5 Military and Tactical Boot
The latest shoe I am reviewing is the Under Armour Men’s Valsetz Rts 1.5 Military and Tactical Boot. In terms of aesthetics, in some aspect it does look like a hiking boot and it looks perfect for those who want all black boots. But the Read More …
The One about My Final Goodbye to Tsukiji Fish Market Part 3: What to expect at Toyosu Market
Toyosu Fish Market will be open to the public on October 11, 2018 and the inner market for Tsukiji Fish Market will officially close on October 6th. Tsukiji Market has been around for 83-years. The word’s largest fish market was a popular tourist attraction for Read More …
The One about My Final Goodbye to Tsukiji Fish Market Part 2: The Outer Market will still be there and it’s still a must-visit for foodies!
As I continue to cover my final goodbye to Tsukiji Fish Market, as the fish market’s auction and inner market will be moving to Toyosu, it’s important to emphasize that if you spent your time outdoors at the Tsukiji Fish Market, the shops of the Read More …
The One about My Final Goodbye to Tsukiji Fish Market Part 1: Tsukiji Uogashi (Tsukiji Fish Bank) Grand Opening on October 1st
For the past few years I have been saying goodbye to Tsukiji Fish Market. Tsukiji was the home to Tokyo’s modern fish market since 1935 after the Nihonbashi Fish Market was destroyed in the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. But there is a lot of Read More …
The One about Ebisu Part 1: Yebisu at Night
When one visits Shibuya, it’s easy for one to be fixated towards the Shibuya Scramble area or Harajuku area. But another place that many people may not be familiar with is another district within Shibuya Ward that attracts foodies and those looking for pubs, and Read More …
The One about the Global Pop Group, IZ*ONE
I’ve written about my love for the Korean music show “Produce48” (here and here) and now that the show is over, the top 12 of the show have formed the global pop group, IZ*ONE (pronounced as “Eyez One”/IZ=12 and the meaning is 12 members coming Read More …
Travel Guide: The One about my 10 Travel Essentials (Must Bring Extra Items) for International Travel
You are planning on traveling internationally, but aside from the things that I mentioned in past travel guides, I’m going to add a new section titled “Travel Essentials” (Must Bring Items) for International Travel. These are by no means a listing by priority but a Read More …
The One about Krispy Krunchy Chicken at Tropicana Asian Market in Lemoore, California
I’ve been told to check out Krispy Krunchy Chicken located at one of the Filipino/Asian grocery markets, Tropicana Asian Market in Lemoore, California. I heard not only are the prices amazing, the chicken is absolutely juicy and delicious. While I don’t eat much of fried Read More …
The One about Tokyo Midtown Part 2: On the Third Floor
I wrote about my visit to Tokyo Midtown and was amazed by the interior and exterior but in my latest visit to Tokyo, Tokyo Midtown would become like a second home as I often visited the location and was often in awe by this shopping Read More …
The One about the Latest Ancestry DNA Update
Earlier this year (back in March 2018), I wrote the following: Recently, I have noticed that Ancestry has made a few tweaks to their DNA section and it has done a much better job of starting to narrow things down to a region. When I Read More …
The One about Pizza Slice 2 in Minami-Aoyama
Pizza lover Hiroki Sarumaru wanted to bring New York-style pizza to Japan. For those who aren’t familiar with New York-style pizza, it’s pizza that has a thin, crisp crust with delicious toppings and yes, served as completed or by the slice on paper plates. The Read More …
The One about the Upcoming Harajuku Omotesando Hello Halloween Pumpkin Parade 2018
For those who will be in Tokyo during Halloween, the date for the Harajuku Omotesando Hello Halloween Pumpkin Parade 2018 has been announced. The parade will be held in Omotesando on Sunday, October 28th (Parade is usually at 1:00 – 2:30 p.m – But please Read More …
The One about the namie amuro Final Tour 2018 ~Finally~ (Tokyo Dome final Concert+25th Anniversary Okinawa Live 2017 +May Final Tour 2018 Tokyo Dome Performance)
“namie amuro Final Tour 2018 ~Finally~” is a magnificent final concert release for Amuro Namie. You get three concerts, the final, one in her home of Okinawa and then a concert at from earlier in 2018 in Japan (depending on which version you purchase). You Read More …
The One about Super Mercado Leon in Lemoore
A week before the Surf Ranch Pro in Lemoore, my friend Fidel recommended me to try Super Mercadeo Leon, a taqueria (Mexican restaurant) and carniceria (Mexican meat butcher) establishment in the downtown area. I have often heard positive things about this establishment, when it comes Read More …
The One about Koki Shigeno’s “Ramen Heads” (2017)
In Japan, there is a wonderful ramen shop where people wait hours just to eat at. That ramen shop is Tomita Ramen located in Matsudo, Chiba and the highest rated ramen shop on the Ramen Database. It has attracted ramen enthusiasts from all over the Read More …
The One about the Surf Ranch Pro in Lemoore, California Part 2 – Things that I liked and didn’t like
As I had two days to think about my experience at the Surf Ranch Pro, I contemplated how many positives and negatives should I list about the event. While Surfer Magazine did a good job of going into their thoughts of judging and knowing Lemoore, Read More …