The One about B-WAVE, the ORIX BUFFALOES Official Team Store Part 2
B-WAVE is the official ORIX BUFFALOES Team Store and in Japan, it’s one of the coolest NPB-related baseball team stores that I have been to. It’s important to note that in Japan, you have your huge general stores located at the stadium and then you Read More …
The One about the ORIX Buffaloes Part 2 & B-WAVE, the ORIX BUFFALOES Official Team Store Part 1
Continuing from yesterday’s post about the teams that made up the ORIX Buffaloes, I will now discuss B-WAVE, the ORIX Buffaloes Official Team Store. Typically when you visit a baseball team store in Japan, the official store is in near proximity to the home stadium. Read More …
The One about the ORIX Buffaloes Part 1
For tomorrow’s post, I will talk about the B-Wave – The ORIX Buffaloes Official Team Store in Kobe. But for toda’s post, to segue into the store, I have to discuss the NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball) Pacific League ORIX Buffaloes first. To know this current Read More …
The One about Dave Broom’s “The Way of Whisky: A Journey around Japanese Whisky”
I have purposely taken my time to read “The Way of Whisky: A Journey Around Japanese Whisky”. Almost like a drink that you want to savor and not drink so quickly, I took my time reading Dave Broom’s book because while Japanese whisky is the Read More …
The One about the SABRE Tactical Stun Gun
Sabre is known for making affordable stun guns and the Sabre Tactical Stun Gun emits 95 db, has a 120 lumen flash light and strap/holster. I probably will get another holster as the holster it comes with is kind of basic. As for the details Read More …
The One about Comixology and Digital Comic Books
With the popularity of superhero films many people are interested in reading comic books. It’s important to emphasize that the comic books that many of us have grown up with has changed content-wise and price-wise. Back then, the major comic book companies had to adhere Read More …
The One about the Nude Statues Inside Ueno Station
For those who are interested in sculptures, Ueno Park is known to have a few. But it’s not limited to just the park, they have sculptures inside Ueno Station, but surprising to travelers, these sculptures are nude. This goes to show the difference in culture Read More …
The One about Zaytoona Mediterranean Cuisine in Hanford, California
Back in 2015, Abdallah Qawadri, who owns another restaurant, Kabab City in Fowler, decided to open up Zaytoona Mediterranean Cuisine restaurant in Hanford, California. Qawadri has looked in smaller cities for restaurant possibilities and the city of Hanford is no doubt in need of a Read More …
The One about BCD Tofu House in Koreatown Los Angeles
Back in 1996, BCD Tofu House opened their first restaurant. Fast forward to 2018 and over 20-years later, BCD now has 13 branches. BCD House began with Hee Sook Lee, a first generation Korean immigrant who loved to cook. Her mother-in-law owned a restaurant in Read More …
The One about Toki Wasureji no To (Time Forgotten Tower) at Ueno Park
Located at Ueno Park is the “Toki Wasureji no To” (best known as the “Time Forgotten Tower”). Over 50-years ago, the Tokyo Air Raid led to many bomb strikes and two atomic bombs were dropped in Japan and many people lost their lives. The following Read More …
The One about the Long Fries and the Halal food vendors at Ameya-Yokocho in Ueno
Ameya-Yokocho (also known as “Ameyoko”) is an open-air market in Taito ward right next to Ueno Station. And one of the things people will notice of how it has an international flair, reminding me of Shinuku’s Okubu-dori (or Shin-Okubo) and a mix of clothing shops, Read More …
The One about Pablo Mini: The Cheese Tart in Akihabara
For those who love cheese tarts, you can find them around Japan. But you can also find Pablo Mini outlets as well, and these locations are great for those who want to purchase mini cheese tarts. While the actual Pablo cafe’s are the goto spots, Read More …
The One about Sip Matcha, Boba & Tea in Los Angeles
I have been a fan of the JK Films Team YouTube channels and also long time viewer of the team’s individual channels, especially Joe Jitsukawa’s YouTube channel. He and his partners (which include David So and Stir & Style’s June Quan and boyfriend Dan) have Read More …
The One about Camelback Sandwich & Espresso in Oku-Shibuya
One of the most popular sandwich locations in Tokyo, a place where many travelers have on their bucket list to visit, is Camelback Sandwiches & Espresso in the Kamiyamacho area of Shibuya or what people like to call “Oku-Shibuya”. The sandwich shop has earned an Read More …
The One about Jewelry’s first fishing video on YouTube
じゅえりー / Jewelry is a fishing Youtuber (former gaming YouTuber) that has been on YouTube since 2012 and has over 797,000 subscribers. Check out her latest video “【Fishing】I went boat fishing with my mother. 【Jewelry】”. Please support her YouTube channel and check out her videos!
The One about the WSL Founders’ Cup of Surfing in Lemoore, California
When it was announced that Kelly Slater was working on a wave pool in a secret spot. It didn’t take long for digital sleuths to find out that Lemoore, California was where it was located. Not long after digital sleuths announced it (December 2015), I Read More …
The One about the Performances at the 16th Annual Korea Times Music Festival @ The Hollywood Bowl
Last weekend, I went to the 16th Annual Korea Times Music Festival. The event has become like a yearly tradition but for the most part, it’s because we have so much fun. And each year, I discover so many artists and groups that I have Read More …
The One about the Hojo Soun statue at Odawara Station
One of the stops in Kanagawa prefecture when riding the shinkansen is Odawara Station. And for Odawara, it was the home of the castle of the Late Hojo or Odawara Hojo clan which rivaled the Tokugawa Clan, but in 1590, the warrior Toyotomi Hideyoshi would Read More …
The One about the Statues around Marunouchi
The area of Marunouchi may be known for its shopping complexes and big luxury brand name stores, but one will be surprised while walking around the area and discover numerous statues. In fact, the Marunouchi area has numerous statues to showcase their dedication to art Read More …
The One about Ursula Meier’s “L’enfant D’en Haut” (Sister)
Ursula Meier, director of one of my favorite films of 2008, “Home” is director the film, “Sister”. A fascinating film about a young boy and his somewhat useless sister living together and barely surviving on the money that Simon makes through stealing skis, clothing, equipment Read More …
The One about Koko & Pizza in Los Angeles
In South Korea, fried chicken is quite popular. As well as Korean pizza. And for many people, the taste of chicken with sweet and spicy yangnyun coating is something foodies should experience and those become converted to eating with it, will no doubt come back Read More …
The One about DONQ Boulangerie Francaise
Located in Akihabara at atre1 is a bakery known as DONQ Boulangerie Francaise. DONQ is just one of the few bakeries located throughout Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore. Established in Kobe, Japan back in 1905, the company’s creed has always been “Customer and Read More …
The One about the 16th Korea Times Music Festival @ The Hollywood Bowl
Today I am in in Los Angeles for the 16th Korea Times Music Festival which will be held at the Hollywood Bowl. This is going to be an exciting event for those who love Korean culture and of course, K-Pop. During the morning and afternoon Read More …