The One about Nakau Japanese restaurants
One of my favorite dishes in Japan is chicken donburi or oyakodon (a chicken rice bowl dish in which chicken, egg, sliced scallion/onions with a soup made of soy sauce and stock are on top of the rice). While a beef bowl, known as gyudon Read More …
The One about visiting Jun Takahashi’s MADSTORE UNDERCOVER concept store at Laforet Harajuku
Jun Takahashi is one of my favorite Japanese fashion designers and the man responsible for the brand UNDERCOVER. Jun was the vocalist of the cover band “Tokyo Sex Pistols” and his role model was Vivienne Westwood (fashion designer best known for bringing modern punk and Read More …
The One about the Hanako Memorial Statue near Kichijoji Station
In May 2017, the Hanako Memorial Statue was unveiled near Kichijoji Station. Hanako was born in 1947 in Thailand and was owned by the late Thai businessman Somwang Sarasas. In 1949, the businessman gave Japan Hanako as a gift to show the relationship between both Read More …
The One about BEAMS RECORDS in Shibuya
Back in 1976, Yo Shitahara created the Japanese clothing brand, BEAMS in the Harajuku area of Tokyo. The company has since grown beyond clothing and fashion to showcase accessories, home fashion, books and also has a music label, BEAMS RECORDS. BEAMS RECORDS’ theme is “Life Read More …
Travel Guide: The One about How to Withdraw Money from a 7-Eleven ATM in Japan
#TravelLife – For those who are traveling to Japan and want to know how they can withdraw money, 7-Eleven is the best way. Not all 7-Eleven have ATM’s but the first step is to look for the red/white sign outside the window that has ATM. Read More …
The One about the Tohoshinki (TVXQ) Begin Again Cafe in Tokyo
While I was in Japan, I had a chance to check out Tohoshinki’s “Begin After Cafe” at the Ikebukuro Parco, while also seeing the setup for the duo’s concert that would be at Tokyo Dome. Because of their “TOHOSHINKI LIVE TOUR 2017 -Begin Again-” in Read More …
The One about the Garmin Edge 520
When it comes to electronics when I’m cycling, I’m heavily dependent on my Garmin Edge 520. About nearly $300, the Garmin Edge 520 is a GPS-enabled unit that functions as a bike computer but it’s always interesting for me to compare how the GPS s Read More …
The One about the Ramen Jiro Challenge
I have taken on various food challenges and have succeeded. Last year, I was 1-1 with the “Go! Go! Curry Challenge” (which I failed) and the “Sushi Dai Challenge” (which I succeeded). But I have been gearing up to try Ramen Jiro, one of Read More …
The One about Japanese Love for KFC on Christmas
In Japan, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is huge! Sure, in America, we have watched the corny KFC commercials of comedians dressed up as Colonel Sanders and we have grown up with the “Finger Lickin’ Good” slogan and the restaurant is more or less a fast Read More …
The One about Joe & The Juice at San Francisco’s International Airport
For those who know me, I’m big on juice and I’m big on coffee and if I can find awesome juice chains and coffee shops, it makes my day! So, when I was at San Francisco Airport, I saw a Joe & Juice shop and Read More …
The One about Moët Marche 2017
In Tokyo Midtown, as part of the Christmas holiday, Moët & Chandon, a French fine winery and also the co-owner of the luxury goods company LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE and one of the world’s largest champagne producers held its Moët Marche 2017. Moët Read More …
The One about Tokyo Dome City Winter Lights Garden
In 2016, I was quite sad that I had to leave Japan a few days before many of the locations put up their illumination lights. And that sadness was partly what made me want to travel to Japan and stay their for a month and Read More …
The One about the Yebisu Garden Place Christmas Illumination
Ebisu is one of the more popular districts in Shibuya and was founded back in 1928 as a community developed around the Japan Beer Brewery Company (now known as Sapporo Breweries Limited) which was known for Yebisu Beer in 1890. Named after the Japanese god Read More …
The One about Tokyo Midtown Christmas 2017
In Tokyo, there are few sites that really go out when it comes to illumination during the Christmas holidays. Tokyo Midtown in Akasaka is one of those places. And this year’s Tokyo Midtown Christmas 2017 did not disappoint. One of the larger, classy commercial spaces Read More …
The One about Roppongi Hills Artelligent Christmas 2017
Located in Roppongi in Minato, Tokyo is one of the largest development projects in Tokyo, Roppongi Hills. Opened back in 2003, the place is known for its major TV studio, museum, cafes, restaurants, shops and the 54-story Mori Tower. It’s also a popular destination during Read More …
The One about “My Little Angel”
“My Little Angel” by Dennis A. Amith When I close my eyes, I see you in my dreams. Your first smile, your first steps. Everything in our lives went as it should seem. A plenty of love within our hearts. That beautiful face and smile Read More …
The One about Eating at Shake Shack in Japan
I was asked if there was a difference between Shake Shack in Japan and the USA. I have never eaten an actual (meat) burger, flattop dog or fries from Shake Shack, so I don’t know. The only thing I’ve eaten in Shake Shack are the Read More …
The One about Luke’s Lobster on Harajuku’s Cat Street
Back in 2009, Maine native, Luke Holden, a one-time lobsterman opened his first seafood shack in New York’s East Village. In less than a decade, Luke’s Lobster has opened more locations in Maine, Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Maryland, Miami, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and with the Read More …
The One about the Ralph’s Coffee Truck in front of the Ralph Lauren store in Omotesando
While Ralph Lauren’s Polo Store on Fifth Avenue in New York closed down earlier this year, along with Ralph’s Coffee, Ralph Lauren wanted the coffee brand to continue and so it does with a coffee truck stand in front of the Ralph Lauren store in Read More …
The One about JR x Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Illumination at Shinjuku Station’s Penguin Square
In Japan, the 30th Anniversary of the popular Square Enix franchise, “Final Fantasy” is ongoing in Japan. From collaborations with VISA, collaborations with LINE and JR East, to name a few, “Final Fantasy” fever is ongoing this winter in Japan. And to celebrate the 30th Read More …
The One about the Caretta Shiodome Winter Illumination 2017
One of the coolest shopping areas in Japan is Caretta Shiodome in Minato, Tokyo. It’s the location of the Advertisement Museum, the Sky View on the 46th floor overlooking Tokyo, the location of the Dentsu Shiki Theatre UMI, Turtle Fountain and many cool restaurants. It’s Read More …
The One about the Christmas in Marunouchi Bright Christmas 2017 ~Blooming Anniversary~
Across the street from Tokyo Station is the Shin-Marunouchi Building and also the other Marunouchi Building. The region around Tokyo Station is known as the Marunouchi area where other buildings such as the Brick Square, Tokyo Building Tokia, Iiyo! and Marunouchi Oazo also exists. But Read More …
The One about the White Kitte at KITTE in the Marunouchi area of Chiyoda
Located at the KITTE Marunouchi shopping complex next to Tokyo Station and located in JP Towers is a beautiful Christmas tree. Often a Christmas location worth visiting, the KITTE Building is unique in the sense that it’s the first commercial facility of the Japan Post Read More …