The One about Wrapped Crepe Korot in Shibuya
Located in Shibuya, near homes and apartments not far from Yoyogi Park and Meiji Shrine is a gem of sweetness known as Wrapped Crepe Korot. Established in March 2011, Wrapped Crepe Korot would sell items at stores for a limited time but now they are Read More …
Travel Guide – Japan: The One About Buying Clothes in Japan, Part 1
You are in Japan and you see a cool shirt or jacket that is your size and you buy it, take it back to the hotel or back to your country and you find out… it doesn’t fit! Using America as an example, since I Read More …
The One about Nagoya Dome
In 1997, Nagoya Dome made its debut. Created as a headquarter for the Chunichi Dragons baseball team, the stadium can hold 38,414 people (officially 40,500). The inside of the stadium is short pile artificial turf and as a stadium that isn’t too old, it’s one Read More …
The One about the Mission HydroActive Fitness Multi-Cool Neck Gaiter and Headband
Mission is really making a name for themselves with their thermoregulation products. From Serena Williams, Drew Brees to Damon Wade, the marketing campaign has been positive and its working. Their goal to create cooling accessories engineered for athletes to keep them cool during high-intensity training Read More …
The One about Bistrot D’Artemis in Shibuya
Not far from Yoyogi Park and Meiji Shrine is a French restaurant in Victoria Plaza called Bistrot D’Artemis. The bistrot is part of the Artemis legacy of current CEO Toshishige Yoda. Artemis produces and handles a wide range of products including organizational and time management Read More …
The One about the Official Chunichi Dragons Nagoya Site Goods Shop
In my effort to visit every NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball) stadium and official team store, I headed to Nagoya prefecture to visit Nagoya Dome and the official Chunichi Dragons team store (or Chunichi Dragons Nagoya Site Good Shop). For those not familiar with the Chunichi Read More …
The One about TOKYO FM 80.0 MHz and Yelp’s “REAL TOKYO” Podcast
One of my favorite podcasts to listen to when I’m on a commute is TOKYO FM 80.0 MHz and Yelp’s “REAL TOKYO” podcast. An English podcast about cool areas to visit and dine at in Tokyo, the podcast is hosted by Rana and Yelp Elite Read More …
The One about Josef von Sternberg’s “The Blue Angel”
Today’s cinema blog post goes to “Der Blaue Angel” (The Blue Angel) directed by Josef von Sternberg and starring Emil Jannings and Marlene Dietrich. A film I am currently reviewing. “The Blue Angel” is a fantastic pre-code film in which filmmaker Josef von Sternberg combines Read More …
The One about Yoyogi Park, Pt. 1
Located in Shibuya and not far from the Meiji Shrine and Harajuku Station is Yoyogi Park. What was the site for the first successful aircraft flight in Japan by Captain Yoshitoshi Tokugawa in 2010 and later turned into an army parade ground, the site would Read More …
The One about Engineerable’s LensShifter Focus and Zoom
Back in 2012, Engineerable launched FocusShifter, a follow focus for DSLR cameras and an improved design with counterbalance in 2013. The group unveiled their latest DSLR-related project known as the LensShifter which they put up on Kickstarter which they designed, prototyped and manufactured. The LensShifter Read More …
The One about My New York Yankees Shrine, Part 1
When it comes to sports, if there was one team I show my strong affinity of fandom, it would be the New York Yankees. My home office is literally displaying my love for the New York Yankees. Was I always a New York Yankees fan Read More …
The One about Wayne Graczyk’s “Japan Pro Baseball Fan Handbook & Media Guide”
As a big fan of Japanese pro baseball (NPB – Nippon Professional Baseball), I’m often asked how one can get into Japanese baseball. And most importantly, something they can follow because they can’t read or speak Japanese. I always recommend connecting with fans on the Read More …
The One about Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto
One of many beautiful locations to visit in Kyoto is the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove which is 10 minutes away from Saga Arashiyma Station (the JR Sagano Line). Definitely recommended for people who have time to explore (especially since the Tenryu-ji Temple and Iwatayama Monkey Park Read More …
The One about Denis Villeneuve’s “Incendies”
“Incendies” is one of those films that stays in your head for quite awhile. Powerful, moving, shocking… I have to admit that it gave me that “WOW!” feeling that a film such as “The Shawshank Redemption” gave be back in 1994, unpredictable climax and a Read More …
The One about Nagoya Station
Since 1886, Nagoya Station has been in operation. One of the world’s largest train stations that was bombed during World War II and then rebuilt to now feature two JR Central Towers (and happens to be the headquarters of the Central Japan Railway Company – Read More …
The One about Rosetta Stone’s Premium Edition with Live Tutoring
[NOTE: I am using Rosetta Stone Premium Edition with Live Tutoring for Learning Japanese] Trying out the Rosetta Stone’s Premium Edition with Live Tutoring. I figured why not give it a try with Japanese (note: despite minoring in Japanese in college, I took many steps Read More …
The One about the Dremel VC60-01 Velocity 7.0 Amp Hyper-Oscillating Ultimate Remodeling Tool Kit
When it comes to versatile tools that one should have in their home, the dremel is one of those useful tools to own. And the Dremel VC60-01 Velocity 7.0 Amp Hyper-Oscillating Ultimate Remodeling Tool Kit is incredible! I. WHAT’S IN THE BOX! First, you along Read More …