My Organic Container-based Vegetable Garden – June 19, 2017 Update
So far the cherry tomatoes are kicking in…primarily the normal cherry tomatoes, chocolate cherry and the super snow white. I will have to say the snow white cherry tomatoes are absolutely sweet and delicious and definitely will continue to plant those. Costata Romanesco and Striata Read More …
The One about the Village Dioramas near the Otorii at Meiji Shrine
When I was a college student, I surprised everyone in my class when I built a makeshift island. It was a lot of work, took a lot of time but I wanted to create something unique and different. Needless to say, it was heavy and Read More …
The One about catching rockfish with HARDCORE SOLID VIBE(S) lure
Outside of Japan, the Yo-Zuri brand is known for their lures. But in Japan itself, the company is DUEL, which is a Japanese fishing tackle manufacturer located in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City in Fukuoka Prefecture. They manufacture lures, squid jigs, fishing lines and other small fishing Read More …
The One about the Flower Exhibition near the Otorii at Meiji Shrine
For those who are visiting the Meiji Shrine, sometimes you may find flower arrangements to village dioramas that were beautifully decorated. While I don’t know too much on the history of the actual dioramas, I do know that the chrysanthemum exhibition is often held in Read More …
Travel Guide: The One about Basic Economy
You booked a flight and got it very cheap and you are now excited. But many travelers are learning that the cheap flight they paid for was “basic economy” and not regular “economy”. And for those who have read about the confusion, frustration or the Read More …
The One about Crayonhouse in Tokyo and Osaka
Located in Omotesando (Tokyo) and in Osaka is a specialty shop known as Crayonhouse. Created with children and also the disabled in mind, Keiko Ochiai wanted to create a company that was not male or adult-centered. She wanted a place where children can enjoy and Read More …
The One about Fred Zinneman’s “From Here to Eternity”
Back in 1951, American author James Jones’ novel “From Here to Eternity” was released. Loosely based on his life as part of Company E of the Hawaiian’s Division’s 27th Infantry, the novel would win the National Book Award and would receive the distinction as one Read More …
The One about Habi Sushi in Porterville, California
I have eaten at awesome sushi restaurants throughout Japan and in America, I’ve eaten sushi throughout California. So, whenever people tell me to try a restaurant out, I usually wait in three’s. That is if I hear three people telling me to check it out, Read More …
The One about Hatonomorihachiman Shrine in Shibuya
Located near Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium is a shrine known as Hatonomorihachiman Shrine. Established in 860 AD, the shrine built and named after the forest originally in the location, was created under the request of the villagers, so a Goshintai (an object worshiped and housed Read More …
Travel Alert for U.S. Citizens: Hurricane and Typhoon Season 2017
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane and Typhoon Seasons in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane and Typhoon Season will last through November 2017, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. Read More …
The One about Anniversaire Cafe in Omotesando
For those visiting/shopping at Aoyama/Omotesando (and a second location at Minato Mirai in Yokohama) will no doubt want to check out Anniversaire Cafe. The name meaning “anniversary” in French, the restaurant was established in 1998, the restaurant is known for it’s house-made pastry and their Read More …
The One about the Stanley SHP1600 1600 Psi Electric Pressure Washer
For those who are looking for an electric pressure washer, Stanley offers different types of electric pressure washers. The one I am reviewing is the lower-priced 1600 psi (Stanley SHP 1600 Electric Pressure Washer) and is much cheaper as it has a lower psi (which Read More …
The One about the Kyushu Cat Uncle
In Tokyo, there is a man who is known to generate a crowd wherever he goes. Known as the Kyushu Cat Uncle, he travels to various locations around Tokyo to take his beloved cats for a walk. While for some people, seeing these cats in Read More …
The One about Ueshima Coffee Company
Located in Minato Ward and other locations is the Ueshima Coffee Company (UCC), a cafe that was first created in 1933 in Kobe. The owner of the Kona coffee farm in Hawaii, the company was formerly known as Ueshima Tadao Shoten in 1933 and then Read More …
The One about Leslie Ariss’ “The Man in Grey”
Today’s cinema selection goes to “The Man in Grey” directed by Leslie Ariss. A film that was featured in the Eclipse Series “Three Wicked Melodramas from Gainsborough Pictures”. With World War II affecting cinema worldwide, for Gainsborough Pictures, their production of melodrama films were important Read More …
The One about Bistro Tigre Bon Bon at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro
Are you a person who wants variety when you go to a Japanese restaurant? Are you in Tokyo with your family and you have children who are not so open to different types of food? Fortunately, there is Bistro Tigre Bon Bon, a restaurant inside Read More …
Travel Guide – Japan: The One about How to Eat Inexpensively in Japan
Quite often when I speak to people about traveling, especially to Japan, I’m always asked how much one should save. Especial for meals and how can one eat cheap. That is not an easy question as everyone is different and depending on how many weeks Read More …
The One about the Mercer Culinary M19105 Zum 6-Piece Forged Block Set
For many people who have went to a CIA (Cuisine Institute of America) school and those who are looking for quality knives for a lower price, can’t go wrong with Mercer. Sure, many people would love to own Shun Classic or Premiere, Yoshihiro, Ginsu Chikara Read More …
The One about the Lenovo Legion Y520
For the gamer on the go, Lenovo Legion Y520 is a sleek laptop that visually looks stunning and solid performance for its price. May you be a parent looking to purchase your child with a gaming laptop that can play today’s games or a gamer Read More …
The One about Tokyo Dome Ball Park Store
For those going to Tokyo Dome and are looking for Yomiuri Giants (the popular Tokyo Central League baseball team) gear, you have three options. One is the small official Yomiuri Giants store, the other is the Under Armour Yomiuri Giants store and then you have Read More …