The One about Kobe Motomachi Doria
Throughout Japan, Kobe Motomachi Doria is seen as a restaurant with a fascinating concept. At the restaurant, their food is presented on an iron plate, but to keep the food warm, a flame is underneath to keep the iron dish sizzling hot. While visiting the Read More …
The One about Kon Ichikawa’s “Alone Across the Pacific”
In 1962, a yachtsman named Kenichi Horie rose to prominence when he illegally sailed across the Pacific Ocean from Nishinomiya, Japan to San Francisco, California. It was a different time back in 1962 as postwar-Japan had strict rules on its citizens sailing but for three Read More …
The One about Green Mountain Coffee’s Kenya Medium Roast Coffee K-Cups
As I have written about Green Mountain Coffee K-Cups in previous posts, I am now reviewing Green Mountain Coffee’s popular Kenya K-Cups. Voted by many as a top K-Cup for its flavor, Green Mountain Coffee Kenya (formerly Kenyan AA) is medium roast coffee that barista Read More …
The One about Toho Studios in Setagaya
In Japan, Toho Studios is a famous studio known for the films of Akira Kurosawa, the anime films of Studio Ghibli and many classic Japanese films directed by auteurs such as Yasujiro Ozu, Kenji Mizoguchi, Miki Naruse, Masaki Kobayashi to name a few. But the Read More …
My Top 10 Favorite Coffee K-Cups
I’ve tried so many K-Cups and drunk so much coffee (more than the photo of coffee K-Cup wall shown above) in the past few months that I’m often asked, “What is your favorite coffee K-Cup?”! As of February 2017, I’m going to list my favorite Read More …
The One about My Grow Light Setup for my Plants and Vegetables
As I got my seedlings prepared and my plants are needing light as California has experienced overcast, cold weather, a lot of fog and rain, I knew that I need to get them light. Taking them out and getting acclimated to sunlight is one thing Read More …
The One about Saying RIP to David Shepard
The announcements of David Shepard’s passing came as a big surprise on Tuesday. For many of us who watch silent films, especially silent comedies and have seen the restoration and film preservation work of David Shepard, many of us know how much he put his Read More …
The One about Nakahara Hachiman Shrine in Katsushika
Not far from Aoto Station in Katsushika, Tokyo is one of the older shrines in the area. Located in a residential area, Nakahara Hachiman Shrine is estimated to be built in the early Edo Period (possibly in 1811) and would serve as the guardian for Read More …
The One about Luis Bunuel’s “Belle de Jour”
Luis Bunuel’s “Belle De Jour” starring the beautiful Catherine Deneuve. One of Bunuel’s most recognized films in his oeuvre, the film is also one of Deneuve’s most recognized films in her career. But if you want to read about Catherine Deneuve’s mindset during the filming Read More …
VIDEOS: Dennis A. Amith’s Random Musings (November 2016-January 2017)
The following are my Random Musing videos (November 2016 – January 2017):
The One about the Pothos Indoor Plant
One of the more popular indoor plants to keep in one’s home is the Pothos. A wonderful hanging plant with leaves that grow down as cascading vines, I decided to purchase one over a month ago as I also want to start incorporating indoor house Read More …
The One about the Savora 15-inch Acacia Wood Serving Chamfer Bowl
Prior to receiving this Savora 15-inch Acacia Wood Bowl, there are a number of things that went through my mind. One, is 15-inch too large and why does this bowl cost so much? I was no doubt curious. So, let’s take a look at Savora’s Read More …
The One about Green Mountain Coffee Sumatran Reserve Dark Roast K-Cup
Having gone into the history of Green Mountain Coffee in a previous blog post, this morning’s coffee that I am enjoying is their Fair Trade Certified Organic, Sumatran Reserve Dark Roast Coffee. Sumatra is a large island in western Indonesia and is the largest island Read More …
The One about My Vegetable Garden Plans for 2017
This year, California has received so much rain that it has helped alleviate our drought problem. But still, we need to practice safe watering because we are not necessarily out of the woods yet. And that means, I will need to find other means of Read More …
The One about Wor(l)d Wear’s HELO Classic
Several companies try to improve from FitBit’s basic design and offer more features and one company, Wor(l)d Wear (a division of Wor(l)d GN) has released a product that offers much more than the cheaper wearable technology and it’s known as HELO, a wearable technology that Read More …
The One about Toyota’s theme park, MEGA WEB Part 2
As I discussed visiting Toyota’s amusement park, Mega Web in Odaiba, Japan, in a previous blog post, I focused on the exterior of the building but not what’s inside. So, as I visited Mega Web once again, I figured why not show you the interior Read More …
The One about Ralph Lauren’s Double RL Store in Omotesando
Ralph Lauren is an American brand that continues to attract people all over the world. From its inception back in 1967 by American designer Ralph Lauren and a company that once specialized only in men’s ties, Lauren’s interest in sports would lead him to create Read More …
The One about Making Insalata Caprese (and what if you can’t find fresh or Buffalo mozzarella?)
I absolutely love Caprese salad. Caprese meaning in Italian “Salad of Capri” and originated from a little island off the coast of naples. It’s a simple dish with wonderful flavors which typically is made of sliced fresh mozzarella (if you can find fresh mozzarella, especially Read More …
The One about Growing your Own Celery and Green Onions/Scallions
When you read things like… “Never buy celery ever again” or “Never buy green onions/scallions again”. As I tend to use these vegetable for dishes (or eat my celery with almond butter), it caught my attention. Celery As I eat celery M-F and go through Read More …
The One about Federico Fellini’s “Amarcord”
Federico Fellini, the legendary Italian filmmaker and screenwriter known for cinema masterpieces such as “The White Sheik” (1952), “I Vitelloni” (1953), “La Strada” (1954), “Nights of Cabiria” (1957),”La Dolce Vita” (1960), “8 1/2” (1963), etc. Fellini’s films are known for capturing ethereal storylines, fantasy that Read More …
The One about IWA produced by Mayumi Uchida in Shinjuku
Located in Shinjuku is yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurant called IWA and it is produced by former AKB48 (a popular Japanese female idol group) member, Mayumi Uchida. Mayumi Uchida, during her time at AKB48, was a vibrant performer who was known for being the first member Read More …
The One about Peet’s Coffee Cafe Domingo Medium Roast K-Cups
As I have posted about my love for Peet’s Coffee and their Brazil Minas Naturais K-Cup Coffee, the next Peet’s Coffee that I was able to try and very much enjoy is their Cafe Domingo Medium Roast K-Cups. According to Peet’s Coffee, they created this Read More …
The One about Making My Own DIY Rain Water Barrels
While we have had a great rainy January 2017, the drought in the the western United States is still there and we will need to continue practicing water conservation. And for plants, the best way is to save water during these drought years is to Read More …