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 …
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 of Yoshitomo Nara) The One about the Doraemon Tokyo 2017 Art Exhibit at Roppongi Hills – Part 5 (the art of Junko Koike, Yasumasa Morimura, Morimura & the Read More …
The One about the Doraemon Tokyo 2017 Art Exhibit at Roppongi Hills – Part 6 (the art of Yoshitomo Nara)
In Japan, Yoshitomo Nara is one of Japan’s most well-known artists. He is also known for his unique style of featuring a girl with a unique face and piercing eyes. Immediately when you see this artwork, one automatically knows its the work of Yoshitomo Nara. Read More …
The One about the Doraemon Tokyo 2017 Art Exhibit at Roppongi Hills – Part 5 (the art of Junko Koike, Yasumasa Morimura, Morimura & the Mohyas and Kayo Ume)
As I continue with part 5 of “The Doraemon Tokyo 2017 Art Exhibit” at Roppongi Hills in Minato, this time we continue with the central section of the art exhibit. This time we come upon Junko Koike’s “Space-time Paper Dress” which was created in 2017. Read More …
The One about the SONY XPERIA XZ2 Premium Smartphone
It’s the phone that I have been waiting for…Sony’s XPERIA XZ2 PREMIUM. You may be wondering? Didn’t Sony release an XZ2 and the XZ2 Compact? What is the difference with the premium? The XZ2 Premium is 5.8″ and offers 16:9 4K HDR (3840 x 2160 Read More …
The One about My First Interview with John Cho (1999)
If I look back at my older interviews and had to tell you who was the coolest person I ever interviewed, it would have to be John Cho. This is before John would have starring roles in the “Harold & Kumar” and “Star Trek” films. Read More …
The One about the Doraemon Tokyo 2017 Art Exhibit at Roppongi Hills – Part 4 (the art of Akira Yamaguchi, Kumi Machida and Nozomi Watanabe)
As I continue with part 4 of “The Doraemon Tokyo 2017 Art Exhibit” at Roppongi Hills in Minato, this time we continue on to the central section of the art exhibit. You will come upon a few artwork on the wall. The artwork like done Read More …
The One about the Doraemon Tokyo 2017 Art Exhibit at Roppongi Hills – Part 3 (the art of Miran Fukuda, the photography of Mika Ninagawa and the art of Tomoko Konoike)
It’s time to continue with part 3 of “The Doraemon Tokyo 2017 Art Exhibit” at Roppongi Hills in Minato. After entering the exhibit and seeing the numerous and awesome works of Takashi Murakami, we then switch to another talented artist…Miran Fukuda. Miran was the youngest-ever Read More …