The One about What Music I’m Listening To – #03
I am a major believer in opening one’s mind to the world and that includes enjoying pop culture from other countries. That includes music. And I hope that by sharing what I’m listening to this week, may influence some of you to go out and Read More …
The One about the “Mirai e no Sanka” statues at Akabane Station in Kita
In 1993, Kawasaki Hiroteru’s bronze statues titled “Mirai e no Sanka” (Hymn of the Future) was unveiled across from JR Akabane Station in Kita ward. When I saw the statues, I was surprised to see two naked men as statues but I always thought of Read More …
The One about the Yonderu statue in Omotesando
Located on Omotesando in the district of Harajuku is a statue right in front of the entrance of “Cat Street”. The statue is known as “Yonderu” and it was sculpted by renown sculptor Takeshi Yoshino and established by the Yonderu Project Executive Committee and unveiled Read More …
The One about the Nani Nani Building in Minato
Philippe Starck is a French designer known for his interior, product, industrial and architectural design including furniture. In 1989, Starck would create the iconic landmark, the ASAHI SUPER DRY HALL (which the top structure unfortunately would be known by some as the golden turd). And Read More …
The One about 201 Kitchen in Hanford, California
I blogged about how there were two restaurants that served poke bowls in Hanford, California. I reviewed the first restaurant last week and for this week, I will review the second, 201 Kitchen. Before I go into this review, I have eaten a poke bowl Read More …
The One about the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
I wrote about my visit to the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum for the “Decoration never dies, anyway” exhibit. But now I want to focus on the actual building where the museum is located. The building is actually the former residence of Prince Asaka from Read More …
The One about Coo & RIKU
When it comes to pet stores in Japan, Coo & RIKU is one of the largest companies you can find. With two offices, 151 stores in Japan, 1 affiliated store, overseas shops in Shanghai, a domestic and overseas breeding ground, the company that was founded Read More …
The One about TORANOMON KOFFEE in Minato
From Eiichi Kunitomo, known for his famous OMOTESANDO KOFFEE (which closed down in 2015, due to building being demolished), has two popular coffee shops in Tokyo. KOFFEE MAMEYA is considered the reincarnation of OMOTESANDO KOFFEE, while TORANOMON KOFFEE (which opened back in 2014) located in Read More …
The One about Inokashira Park in Kichijoji Part 4
The One about Inokashira Park in Kichijoji Part 1 The One about Inokashira Park in Kichijoji Part 2 The One about Inokashira Park in Kichijoji Part 3 Right near Inarijinja Shrine at Inokashira Park is the Inokashira Park Zoo (Aquatic Life Park). This is a Read More …
The One about Inokashira Park in Kichijoji Part 3: Inokashira Benzaiten Shrine
The One about Inokashira Park in Kichijoji Part 1 The One about Inokashira Park in Kichijoji Part 2 Located across from Bentenbashi Bridge at Inokashira Park is another shrine and it is known as Inokashira Benzaiten Shrine. Dedicated to Benzaiten, originally the Hindu goddess Sarasvati, Read More …
The One about Inokashira Park in Kichijoji Part 2
The One about Inokashira Park in Kichijoji Part 1 In part 1, we talked about arriving at Inokashira Park, walking up Nanaibashi Bridge towards the Boat Pier and eventually getting to Komaebashi Bridge which will take you to the opposite side of the park. One Read More …
The One about Inokashira Park in Kichijoji Part 1
Back in May 1, 1917 (Taisho 6), Inokashira Onshi Koen (Inokashira Imperial Grant Park) was opened to the public, as a gift from the Emperor the general public. Inokashira park lies within the southeast Musashino and northeast of Mitaka, Inokashira Pond and the Kanda River Read More …
The One about Chop Chop Poke Bowls in Hanford, California
I love poke bowls and I’ve eaten it practically all over the world. But as metropolitan cities are known to have their fair share of restaurants that serve poke dishes, smaller locations are starting to have them as well. While in Hanford, California (Kings County), Read More …
The One about Mahika Mano Hammock Cafe in Kichijoji
I love cafes with originality and Mahika Mano Hammock Cafe in Musashino, Kichijoji is quite interesting and also original. Many people come to Mahika Mano Hammock Cafe for the food, drinks but also for the atmosphere and environment. People just love to hand out, relax Read More …
The One about What Music I’m Listening To – #02
I am a major believer in opening one’s mind to the world and that includes enjoying pop culture from other countries. That includes music. And I hope that by sharing what I’m listening to this week, may influence some of you to go out and Read More …
The One about Brooklyn Mills in Minami-Ikebukuro
Right next to Minami-Ikebukuro Park and Ramen Jiro is a restaurant known as Brooklyn Mills. The restaurant was created with a concept of having an authentic New York atmosphere where people can come and eat and relax. One can eat in the terrace and with Read More …
The One about Tacos y Tortas Chalio 3 in Hanford, California
I’m still in the search for the best burrito in California. And what I mean by best, I measure by taste, cost and customer service. And this time, I decided to try a place called Tacos y Tortas Chalio 3 in Hanford, California. Before I Read More …
The One about Deus Ex Machina in Harajuku Part 3: The Deus Harajuku Retail Shop
The One about Deus Ex Machina Part 1: Deus Cafe The One about Deus Ex Machina Part 2: Basement, Level 1.5, Radeus & More As mentioned in our first post, Deus Ex Machina is a company from Australia that has managed to extend their brand Read More …
The One about Deus Ex Machina in Harajuku Part 2: Basement, level 1.5, Radeus and more!
The One about Deus Ex Machina Part 1: Deus Cafe On December 1, 2017, Deus Ex Machina Harajuku, “The Residence of Impermanence” had a Super Limited Edition Radeus Collection Launch which featured artist Stevie Gee. According to Deus Ex Machina: The underlying concept for Stevie’s Read More …
The One about Deus Ex Machina in Harajuku Part 1: Deus Cafe
Located in the Jingumae area of Harajuku is a cafe/store that many people regard as one of the coolest coffee shop places to visit and it’s Deus Ex Machina. But before we talk about the cafe portion of the store, Deus Ex Machina began in Read More …
The One about 551 Horai and a reminder to NOT eat your butaman on the shinkansen
Located in Osaka is 551 Horai, a famous location to purchase steamed pork dumplings. Many claim it’s as good as the ones in China and others who say it’s the most delicious dumplings they have ever tried. There are stores where you can purchase these Read More …
The One about Jean-Marc Vallée’s “Café de Flore”
When I first watched “Café de Flore”, the first thing that stood out for me about Jean-Marc Vallée’s film is how the film employs many cuts. To quickly show the life of each person, we are given various short cuts of different duration. For example, Read More …
The One about Shibuya at Night
I absolutely love Shibuya at night. It’s literally a city that never sleeps and the nightlife in the area, is something to be experienced. In fact, I remember my first time experiencing Shibuya at night back in my college years in 1999 and people were Read More …