The One about the Green Pay Phone in Japan, are they still working?
I think about the past and having to purchase a pre-paid phone card in Japan and use them while calling on a green payphone back or gray when I was a college student. And surprisingly, you will still seem around. Some in bad shape but Read More …
The One about my feeling of “Scarlet Nexus” after beating the game
“Scarlet Nexus” it looks great, has a captivating story, cool voice acting but somewhat par gameplay. In a way, it’s more like a Virtual Novel game with gameplay elements, with the gameplay being OK. I think those who love action-drive anime/manga storylines would enjoy “Scarlet Read More …
The One about the EPOMAKER x LEOBOG Hi75 Aluminum Alloy Wired Gaming Keyboard Barebones Kit
A Chinese brand that has been getting a lot of attention for its mechanical keyboard is LEOBOG. While the brand has been around since 2002, the release of their LEOBOG Hi75 has received a lot of positive attention. And today’s review, I’m going to check Read More …
The One about Emilio Greco’s “Eiko” bronze sculpture (1968)
When I was at the Matsuoka Museum of Art in Tokyo, I had the opportunity to see Emilio Greco’s bronze sculpture titled “Eiko” (1968). Greco is an Italian sculptor, engraver, medalist, writer and poet and has created well-known monumental bronze sculptures located in museums all Read More …
The One about the svsviio Headlamp Rechargeable,1000 Lumen Super Bright LED Head Lamp
One of the things that I’ve owned are headlamps which require batteries and my thought, in 2024, please let there be headlamps that are rechargeable and not rely on AA or AAA batteries. And sure enough, I found the svsviio Headlamp Rechargeable,1000 Lumen Super Bright Read More …
The One about the 2 Slots SD/Micro SD Card Reader Card Reader USB 3.0 Memory Card Adapter
I was recently in a bind where I need to install an operating system via .ISO and didn’t have any USB flash drive sticks on me to burn a Linux distro. But I do have a lot of Micro SD’s and it happens that I Read More …
The One about the Skyloong/BOYI GK75 Tri-Mode 75% Mechanical Keyboard
Skyloong is one of the top tier mechanical keyboard manufacturers from Shenzen, China. The company was a chip developer for two decades but after acquiring hundreds of patents, they invested in manufacturing keyboards and right now it’s big business. Gone are the days where gamers Read More …
The One about the the trains inside Ikebukuro Maruzen – What will happen to them now?
In Japan, Maruzen is known for their restaurant products such as fryers, gas ranges, noodle boilers, gyoza cooker, rice cooker/rice washer, grillers, steamers, gas burners and more. In Ikebukuro, Maruzen opened a specialty store in August 2017 which would become one of the largest stationery Read More …
The One about Schmatz
Each time I’m in Tokyo and I see a Schmatz restaurant, I think about the wonderful story of the two men behind the plethora of stores in Japan. It began when Marc Luetten and partner Christopher Ax, two guys who grew up in Hamburg and Read More …
The One about trying “Crazy Kung Fu” for the very first time
The J! (VR Podcast ep. 148) Trying “Crazy Kung Fu” for the very first time! What is “Crazy Kung Fu”? Are you ready to start your KUNG FU FITNESS journey today? With a focused mind and a strong body, embark on the challenge to become Read More …
The One about Kyoto Chourakukan
Nestled in areas where many major temples are located in the Maruyama Park area of Kyoto, Kyoto Chourakukan is a luxurious longstanding hotel and restaurant (since 1909) known for its western look. But way before it became a hotel, it was a guest house to Read More …
The One about playing “Marvel’s Iron Man VR” for the third time
The J! (VR Podcast Edition 168) Playing “Marvel’s Iron Man VR” for the third time What is “Marvel’s Iron Man VR” about? BECOME A SUPER HERO. BECOME IRON MAN. Take flight in Marvel’s Iron Man VR! Tap into your inner Super Hero as you step Read More …
The One about playing “Marvel’s Iron Man VR” for the second time
The J! (VR Podcast Edition 166) Playing “Marvel’s Iron Man VR” for the second time What is “Marvel’s Iron Man VR” about? BECOME A SUPER HERO. BECOME IRON MAN. Take flight in Marvel’s Iron Man VR! Tap into your inner Super Hero as you step Read More …
The One about playing “Marvel’s Iron Man VR” for the very first time
The J! (VR Podcast Edition 143) Playing “Marvel’s Iron Man VR” for the very first time. What is “Marvel’s Iron Man VR” about? BECOME A SUPER HERO. BECOME IRON MAN. Take flight in Marvel’s Iron Man VR! Tap into your inner Super Hero as you Read More …
The One about playing “Love is All Around” Chapter Two
A game that I have been really getting into is “Love is All Around”. A game which features an employed guy (a character that you play) who is trying to get a job to pay off his debt after his business failed. But so far, Read More …
The One about the awesome “Taiko no Tatsujin Nintendo Switch Version!” song list (regular + DLC)
The release of “Taiko no Tatsujin Nintendo Switch Version!” is possibly one of the best Nintendo Switch releases out there and the years of support from staff to upload DLC content until the 2022 release of “Taiko no Tatsujin Dondaful Festival” was released in Nintendo Read More …
The One about revisiting “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” for the first time in nearly three years
Ahh….my Animal Crossing: New Horizons town of “Ikebukuro”. The go to game during the start of the pandemic which I haven’t played in nearly three years. Had to revisit it and see if things have changed… I haven’t played this game in years. It was Read More …