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 …
The One about B-Side Label
In Japan, stickers are very popular and there are those who collect the stickers because they are designed by various artists and are limited edition only sold at stores such as B-Side Label. And on July 28th, B-Side Label, the popular sticker store in Harajuku Read More …
The One about Nicolas House in Harajuku
Japan is a competitive place for restaurateurs and sometimes by the time I want to blog about something, to realize that the place had closed or were in the process of closing. Such as the case of Nicolas House, a crepe location and restaurant that Read More …
The One about Mr.Children – Atomic Heart (1994)
I remember when I was sent a tape by a friend featuring the CD single for “Cross Road” and I was instantly hooked. I just remember watching their brief music video clips on various Japanese music shows and just felt that the music was well-sung, Read More …
The One about Making Sundried Tomatoes
One thing that I utilize a lot each month and it gets kind of pricey are purchases of sundried tomatoes. One of the coolest things I invested earlier this year is a really good dehydrator and while roma tomatoes are ideal for dehydrating due to Read More …
The One about Taco Bell Japan
In 2015, Taco Bell opened its first restaurant in Shibuya. The opening of the restaurant brought hundreds of people and many lined up to get a taste of the popular American brand, which originally had opened in Japan back in the ’80s. At the time, Read More …
The One about Making English Pancakes
Are you wanting to make something light and delicious for you and the entire family? One of the things I love making are English pancakes, granted in other countries it can be called differently. In the Netherlands, Pottertjes are made of Dutch batter (yeast and Read More …
The One about Tokyo City View Observation Deck in Roppongi
Located at one of the largest buildings in the world, the popular 54-story Roppongi Hills Mori Tower in Minato, which was established in 2003 by builder Minoru Mori is know for its office space. But also located in this skyscraper is the Mori Art Museum Read More …
The One about Asakusa Jinja
I wrote about Asakusa Senso-ji and Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist Temple, Asakusa Jinja back in 2015 and explored the history, but because I came with friends in the last trip, I didn’t fully explore the location until the following year. Granted, when we last went, it Read More …
The One about Akira Kurosawa’s “Seven Samurai”
If there is one title in which many fans of the Criterion Collection have always considered as must-have, must-own, it would be Akira Kurosawa’s 1954 film “Seven Samurai”. The second film of The Criterion Collection, originally released back in 1999 and then re-released in 2006, Read More …
Travel Guide – Japan: The One about Chozuya or Temizuya – To Drink or Not to Drink?…That is the question.
You are visiting Japan and go to a shrine or temple and you notice people going to an area which looks like a tub of water and you see people drinking from it? The thought may cross your mind… “Why are they drinking the water?”, Read More …
The One about Daikokuten Kyooji Temple in Yanaka
In Yanaka, near Nippori Station, is a temple called Daikokuten Kyooji Temple. While not a huge temple, the temple does date back from the Edo Period and inside, there is a statue of Daitokuten, one of the Seven Lucky Gods (shichifukujin). The statue is said Read More …
The One about Discovering Japanese Music: Nogizaka46 – “Kimi no Na wa Kibo”
Nogizaka46 began year 2013 with their fifth CD single “Kimi no Na wa Kibo” (which translates to “Your Name is Hope”), one of their most popular singles to this day. Nogizaka46, the idol pop group was created by Onyanko Club and AKB48 creator Yasushi Akimoto. Read More …
The One about Chomyoji Temple in Yanaka and the Copper Bell
While walking through Yanaka, I passed by an area that I wasn’t sure if there was anything significant inside. Yanaka is so full of tradition like for every few feet you walk, there is a temple and a shrine that you will most likely visit. Read More …
The One about Niku no Suzuki in Yanaka Ginza
When it comes to menchi-katsu (minced meat with vegetables in a fried potato covering), people are quite selective of what’s best. From Kichijoji’s Harmonica Alley to Asakusa, there are people who have their favorites, but there is one menchi-katsu restaurant that gets a lot of Read More …
The One about Emmei-in Temple in Yanaka
In 1648 Misawa no Tsubone, the west nurse of Tokugawa Ietsuna, 4th Shogun of the Tokugawa Dynasty, founded Emmei-in Temple in Yanaka. The Nichiren Buddhist Temple was established as a bettoji, a temple attached to a Shinto shrine (typically in Japan, temples and shrines are Read More …
The One about the Geidai Taito Sumida Sightseeing Art Project
If you happen to be near Sumida Park near the river with the Tokyo Skytree in the background, you will see structures for the Geidai Taito Sumida Sightseeing Art Project. The project was created by students and professors at Tokyo University of the Arts and Read More …
The One about Getting Oil, Battery or Tire Changes in Tokyo
In Japan, for those who have their own vehicles, all have to deal with the same things that we do in the United States and around the world. And that is automobile maintenance. And often, many people moving to Tokyo wonder where they can take Read More …