The One about Nezu Shrine Part 7: The red torii gates and Otome Inari Jinja
Last but not least, it’s going through the red torii gates leading to Otome Inari Jinja. As mentioned in the first post about Nezu Shrine, while slightly modeled after Fushimi Inari Jinja, it’s not as alluring as the Kyoto-based shrine but for Tokyo, it’s still Read More …
The One about Nezu Shrine Part 6: Outside the Honden, Karamon and Sukibei Wall
Leading directly to the honden right up front in the center is the Karamon (Chinese gate) which can be found at numerous Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples and Japanese castles. Connected to the Karamon is a Sukibei (lattice-windowed wall) wall surrounding the honden. Both of these Read More …
Travel Guide: The One about the Sayonara Tax that starts on January 7, 2019
You probably heard that Japan will be kicking off a “Sayonara Tax” beginning in January 2019. With the increase of tourism in Japan (28.69 million international tourists in 2017) and Japan ranked #4 out of 141 countries in the “Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2017”, Read More …
The One about Nezu Shrine Part 5: Honden
The main building at Nezu Shrine in Bunkyo ward is the Honden (main hall) built in a ishi-no-ma-zukuri Shinto shrine style. While the honden can be seen from the outside, it’s not as easy to get a look at the haiden (worship hall) or heiden Read More …
The One about Nezu Shrine Part 4: The bridge and azaleas outside the Romon (tower gate)
As I continue to explore Nezu Shrine in Bunkyo ward, you will find a few interesting things around the two-storied romon (the tower gate which was built back in 1706). For one, you’ll see a bridge which is quite popular for wedding photos or scenery Read More …
The One about Nezu Shrine Part 3: Romon (tower gate)
As I continue to explore Nezu Shrine in Bunkyo ward, you’ll see a two-storied romon (the tower gate which was built back in 1706). When it exploring the top of the romon, you can’t help but be enamored by the beauty and detail up above. Read More …
The One about the VETOMILE JA-CJS-180629 Jump Starter
The VETOMILE JA-CJS-180629 is a very, useful battery charger power banks to own for many emergency uses. For one, this unit allows for charging up to 6.5L(t) gas or 3.0L (t) diesel engine and other batteries up to 30 times with 800 amps of peak current Read More …
The One about the Brazos Walking Sticks Trekking Poles
For those who need assistance in hiking rough terrain, a trekking pole/waking stick is definitely worth bringing along. May it be for stability or to provide rhythm to your walking pace. But they really do help in taking pressure of your back and joints (especially Read More …
The One about Nezu Shrine Part 2: Bungo no Ishi and Komagome Shrine
As you round the corner towards Nezu Shrine, you have different paths to choose from, you can go up the side and enter a path of torii including a shorter torii path. As fascinating as it is to go up and see what is in Read More …
The One about Nezu Shrine Part 1: The red Myojin tori
One of the Shinto shrines I had on my bucket list but kept bypassing to pursue farther shrines was Nezu Shrine. It took a while but now I’m happy to say that I traveled to Tokyo’s Bunko ward to check out Nezu Shrine, one of Read More …
The One about the “Flaunt Your Wealth” Challenge photo trend
Sometimes there are things that you see in social media that you just have to look at and think “Seriously?”. I know there are various sites of the wealthy sharing photos of themselves indulging in expensive cuisine, wine and clothing (and I know I’m guilty Read More …
The One about the Marc Joseph New York Astoria Buckle Loafer
Marc Joseph New York is a shoe company known for their heritage of handcrafting shoes by skilled artisans in Brazil. Evolved from father and son, Marc and Joseph Antebi, the company was born in 2006. The company is known for offering footwear that is modern, Read More …
The One about Christian Blauvelt’s “Star Wars – Be More Vader: Assertive Thinking from the Dark Side”
I tend to read a good number of books about positive thinking and leadership but I was quite curious about Christian Blauvelt’s “Star Wars – Be More Vader: Assertive Thinking from the Dark Side” (from DK Penguin Random House – $9.05). Typically you don’t find Read More …
The One about Marc Joseph New York’s Manhattan Oxford in Black Giraffe Napa
Marc Joseph New York is a shoe company known for their heritage of handcrafting shoes by skilled artisans in Brazil. Evolved from father and son, Marc and Joseph Antebi, the company was born in 2006. The company is known for offering footwear that is modern, Read More …
The One about the Beatit B9-B-O Portable Car Jump Starter Booster (Battery Charger Power Bank Vehicle Emergency Kit)
The Beatit B9-B-O Portable Car Jump Starter Booster (Battery Charger Power Bank Vehicle Emergency Kit) is probably one of the coolest battery charger power banks to own for many emergency uses. For one, this unit allows for charging up to 5.5L(t) gas or 4.0L (t) Read More …
The One about the Village Vanguard Sannomiya in Kobe
In Japan, one may come across book stores known as Village Vanguard. It’s hard to describe because all Village Vanguard’s throughout Japan are different. While books are of course prominent, so is a lot of hobbyist merchandise that are sold. And a Village Vanguard store Read More …
The One about the OhO sunshine waterproof video sunglasses
From OhO sunshine comes their product the “OhO sunshine Waterproof Video Sunglasses”. The glasses are polarized UV400 protection safety lenses that comes with a strap, two clear lenses but most importantly, 32GB built-in memory to record video and also take snapshots. The video sunglasses are Read More …
The One about the SEEKONE 10×42 Compact HD Binoculars
I’ve reviewed numerous binoculars on Amazon in the past and the SEEKONE 10×42 Compact HD Binoculars from are probably the best binoculars I have reviewed under $75. First, you get the binoculars, strap, a bag and a smartphone adapter. That’s a plus! Second, these binoculars Read More …
The One about PowerJC’s Voltage Converter Adapter Universal International Power Converter
I’ve written about how important it is for me when I travel around the world to always have a power strip or some charging device in my check-in bag. I tend to travel with camera equipment, my laptop and battery chargers (for my cameras) and Read More …
The One about Welldiea’s 4-in-1 Multi-Function USB-C, USB-A, Micro USB Charging Cable
Are you the kind of person who takes a long mini-cables whenever you travel? May it be one for USB-C devices, another which requires a Micro USB? This is what I like about the Welldiea 4-in-1 multi-function cable. One side is USB-A, take it off Read More …
The One About TikTok
As I’m approaching some normalcy in hopes to be posting more often than I have in these past three weeks, I know there are people who follow me on social media that have noticed quite a bit of TikTok videos. TikTok, a short-form video-sharing app Read More …
The One about how hot California is right now and how it’s snowing in other states
In California, its’ currently 83 degrees, still hot. But Angela has been sending me photos this past week from Colorado and now in Nebraska which is experiencing 3-4 inches of snow and it’s 33 degrees. I never had to grow up around any snow but Read More …
The One about the LEGO Speed Champions Ferrari 488 GT3 “Scuderia Corsa” (75886)
Back in 2015, LEGO formed a partnership with three automobile manufacturers: Ferarri, McLaren and Porsche to create popular vehicles made out of LEGO’s. The line would be known as LEGO Speed Champions and so popular the line, in 2016, they would add a partnership with Read More …