The One about Gashapon (Capsule Toy Vending Machines)
In the United States, many are used to seeing capsule toy machines as cheap toys to keep your kids occupied while visiting a supermarket or restaurant. In Japan, the concept is similar but the offerings reach out to people of all ages. Known as “Gashapon” Read More …
Travel Guide: The One about Luggage Travel Tags
When traveling, one thing that a few people don’t worry about until the last minute is their travel tags. When purchasing travel tags, you will see the basic name, address and city, state. But these days, you have to protect yourself and not putting all Read More …
The One about the Nutri Ninja Nutri Bowl DUO with Auto-iq Boost
I have been using Nutri Ninja products of nearly two years now and having used the 1100 watt Ninja Professional Blender (BL660), this time I give the Nutri Ninja Nutri Bowl DUO with Auto-iq Boost a try. I. WHAT’S IN THE BOX Inside you get Read More …
The One about David Kennard’s “A Year in Burgundy: A Film About Wine”
David Kennard has worked on television as director and producer for documentaries such as “2001: HAL’s Legacy”, “Surviving September 11th: The Story of One New York Family”, “Journey to the Universe”, the TV series “Cosmos” and “Keeping Score” to name a few. And back in Read More …
The One about the Skagen Melbye (SKW6305) Watch
Skagen, Denmark is known for its fishing port and being a tourist magnet courtesy of its long history, its building architecture throughout the region and for its artists, the Skagen Painters of the late 1800’s to early 1900’s. But the name Skagen Denmark for westerners Read More …
The One about the Lowepro Flipside 500 AW DSLR Backpack
For the longest time, I have depended on my DSLR shoulder bags when traveling to events around the world. But I noticed how I would experience shoulder pain due to the uneven distribution of the weight that I decided to go with a backpack. What Read More …
The One about Kotobukiya
Back in 1953, toy company Kotobukiya established themselves as toymakers that care about craftsmanship. Fastforward to 2016 and the company still prides itself in craftmanship and quality and have become the #1 toy company specializing in collector toys and creator of statues, figures and kits. Read More …
The One about (Not Checking Out) Yasukuni Shrine
If there is one shrine in Japan that is controversial, it’s Yasukuni Shrine. For those not familiar with Yasukuni Shrine, since 1869, the shrine is where people go to honor the souls of those who died in service of Japan. Known back in 1869 as Read More …
The One about Travel Cubes
For those who tend to travel and want to become more organized and pack efficiently, I recommend purchasing travel packing cubes. When purchasing, most of the sets offer a small, medium and large travel cube and the magic is to roll your clothing, so you Read More …
The One about Gregory Nava’s “El Norte”
A powerful film about the human spirit. Moving, well-written, well-acted and just magnificent. In 1983, Independent filmmaker George Nava and his co-writer Anna Thomas were responsible for a film that touched everyone’s soul and a rare film that show us a perspective of how tough Read More …
The One about Calming your Nerves and Reducing Stress with LEGO
For years, many people have asked me of what coping mechanisms I use to stay calm, reduce stress and deal with frustration. From having a communications business, running multiple websites to working in various high-stress jobs, I have tried to find things that would calm Read More …
Travel Guide: The One about Contacting Your Medical Provider Before Traveling Overseas
Most often, when we travel, we hope no one gets sick or gets hurt while traveling. But the truth is, things happen. While I have never got injured or sick beyond belief during any of my travels, I know people who have. During an earlier Read More …
The One about the Samsonite Harmony II Luggage
I have wrote about how I am a big supporter of finding luggage at Marshall’s, TJ Maxx and Ross stores. Not only can you get great deals but you will find exclusive releases by major luggage manufacturers at these stores. And sometimes you can find Read More …
The One about the Fresno Yosemite International Airport
Back in 1942, during World War II, Hammer Field, an airfield used by the United States Army Air Forces’ Fourth Air Force was founded. The airfield would be renamed Fresno Air Terminal with one part for travelers and the other for the California Air National Read More …
The One about Lowering my Bad Cholesterol Level
Every six months, I have been taking blood tests to monitor my vitamin levels, cholesterol LDL/HDL, blood sugar and so forth. Since July 2016, I wanted to do a three month test to see what happens if I slowly start to incorporate carbs but also Read More …
The One about the Isotoner Men’s Tech Stretch SmarTouch Fleece Palm Gloves
Since 1997, Totes Isotoner Corporation has long since supplied America with the Totes umbrellas, rain hats, rubber footwear. While its ISOTONER brand is known for winter gloves, hats and slippers (and their ESNY brand focused on their Occasions wedding footwear). But the ISOTONER brand has Read More …
The One about the QFRONT Building in Shibuya
Possibly one of the most recognizable buildings in Tokyo is the QFRONT building right across from Shibuya Station and right there at the corner of Shibuya Crossing (Shibuya Scramble). With a huge LED video advertising screen right on front, the retail store property is the Read More …
The One about the Verbatim 32GB Metal Executive USB 3.0 Flash Drive
Are you the type of individual who incorporates a little bling into their accessories? Your conscience for style goes beyond your hairstyle, your clothes, your shoes, your glasses, your watches, etc. If you are a discerning user those details do matter. And that even extends Read More …
The One about Nagisa Oshima’s “Three Resurrected Drunkards”
Nagisa Oshima, one of Japan’s most controversial filmmakers and one of the founders of the Japanese New Wave, Oshima was known for taking on Japanese taboos and creating films against the status quo, the filmmaker has been doing his style of films since 1959 and Read More …
The One about Ikinari! Steak
“This is the Very Steak, the Big Cut of Steak!” This is the slogan of the restaurant “Ikinari! Steak” (which translates to “Sudden! Steak”), which was founded by Kunio Ichinose. The first restaurant opened in 2013 in Ginza and by 2015, there were 64 restaurants Read More …
The One about the Armitron 20/5139BYSV Watch
While I have never wore or purchased an Armitron watch before, I was familiar of how the company is a official sponsor of the New York Yankees. The company was originally founded in 1956 by its current president, Eugen Gluck and manufactured by E. Gluck Read More …
The One about Halloween in Kawasaki and Tokyo
While many countries around the world celebrate October 31st as the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallow’s Day. Somewhere in the past, the day known as Halloween has changed to being a day full of pumpkins, ghosts, witches, spiders, bats and a Read More …
The One about Woody Allen’s “Annie Hall”
Woody Allen’s “Annie Hall” would always be known as a classic romantic comedy. In fact, many would say that his 1977 film would be his shining moment within his long list of films in his oeuvre. For Woody Allen, “Annie Hall” was a film in Read More …