The One about Discovering Japanese Music: Hitomi Shimatani’s “Otoko Uta – Cover Song Collection”
Sometimes you just want to go back to your music collection and find music you just are in the mood for. And you know that you start to feel old when artists you enjoyed immensely start to receive the cover treatment. But fortunately, in this Read More …
The One about the Fire at Tsukiji Fish Market
On Friday, August 4th, at around 4:50 p.m., a fire broke out in the Tsukiji Outer Market. Known for its small restaurants that have been around for many years, seven buildings were destroyed in the blaze. Many of the restaurants are known to be made Read More …
The One about the iRobot Roomba 890 Wi-Fi Connected Robotic Vacuum Cleaner
The iRobot Roomba is another robot vacuum I have had the opportunity to try and give a thorough review. The last robot vacuum I reviewed was about double the price of the iRobot Roomba 890 but it gives me the opportunity to find out what Read More …
The One about Shimochari Bicycle Service in Shimokitazawa
Shimokitazwa is known for its shops and restaurants but for those looking for a bike or need bike service should stroll by Shimochari Bicycle Service owned by Hajime. When going inside the shop, you’ll notice that there are is a lot of love for California, Read More …
The One about Stanley Kubrick’s “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb”
It was a time of turmoil in the world. There was the threat of a nuclear war between the United States and Russia, how fatalistic Americans were during the Cuban Missile Crisis, the US involvement in the military conflict in Vietnam was starting to heighten Read More …
The One about Animate in Ikebukuro
One of the questions I’m often asked about Japan, especially from anime fans, which areas should they visit. While there are shops everywhere, Akihabara is a location where one should visit especially for the guys. For the female anime/manga fan, Ikebukuro is a location that Read More …
The One about Discovering Japanese Music: Perfume – Spending All My Time
Perfume is a group which consists of members Ayano Omoto, Yuka Kashino and Ayaka Nishiwaki from Hiroshima, Japan debuted back in 2001 and is produced by Capsule and Meg producer Yasutaka Nakata. Featured in an Apple iTunes commercial worldwide to their music being featured in Read More …
The One about Cagsawa Church in Albay, Phillippines
Located not far from the Mayon Volcano (about six miles away) is the Cagsawa Ruins and what is left of the 16th Century Franciscan Church a.k.a. The Cagsawa Church. The church was built back in 1587 but was burned down by Dutch pirates in 1636 Read More …
The One about Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar in Bagac, Bataan.
It may seem surprising to people when I tell them that while I travel a lot, my parents travel more than I do. After my brother and I sent my parents to Hawaii, years ago, since then, they have enjoyed traveling overseas. And for them, Read More …
The One about the Mayon Volcano in Legazpi, Albay in the Philippines
Located in the Bicol Region of Southeastern Luzon in the Philippines is a province known as Albay. And the capital is the City of Legazpi which is right near the Mayon Volcano. While a scenic backdrop for Legazpi, this active stratovolcano and its surrounding landscape Read More …
The One about Japan Dining M (Hokkaido Yoshoku Bar) at Shiodome
If you are looking for a family restaurant that sells Japanese comfort food for great prices, is not always easy to find. But at Shiodome, Japan Dining M (or better known now as Hokkaido Yoshoku Bar) not only offers great prices for their dishes but Read More …
The One about the Acer Predator Gaming Utility Backpack
When it comes to backpacks to carry your laptop and gaming gear (or any gear), the Acer Predator Gaming Utility Backpack offers you a lot of space but also protection for your gear. The case will allow for a 17″ laptop (or 17″ Acer Predator) Read More …
The One about Buster Keaton’s “The General”
In 1927, the American silent film “The General”, now known as one of the greatest films ever made, was released in theaters. But the film starring silent film star Buster Keaton was not a big success in the box office, in fact it was a Read More …
The One about Discovering Japanese Music: SMAP’s “Yozora no Mukou”
For decades, the boy band SMAP had entertained audiences. Gracing magazine covers, TV commercials, having multiple television shows featuring a member or all members, they were Japan’s most popular group until friction developed and the group calling it quits on December 31, 2016. But still, Read More …
The One about Richard Sandomir’s “The Pride of the Yankees: Lou Gehrig, Gary Cooper, and the Making of a Classic”
I’m a huge Yankees fan, literally have a shrine in one room with autographs from famous Yankees from past to present. And I also have a few items honoring the legendary Lou Gehrig. And I am a huge fan of the film “The Pride of Read More …
The One about the NTV Shop at Shiodome
In Tokyo’s Minato Ward, Shiodome is one of Japan’s most modern and savvy areas. The area is the headquarters for many of Japan’s major corporations such as All Nippon Airways, Fujitsu, Sega Sammy Holdings, Softbank, to name a few. But the location is also a Read More …
The One about Myokendo in Ota Ward
Located right near Ikegamihonmonji Temple and Ikekagami Kaikan is a small temple called Myokendo. A Buddhist Temple dedicated to one of the Ikegami Seven Lucky Gods, this is the sixth shrine dedicated to what locals call “old man” or Shoei-in and a small statue of Read More …