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 …
The One about the Himiko and Hotaluna
If you are in Japan and happen to be near the Sumida River, you can get to Asakusa and Odaiba easily via riding the water buses, the Himiko and the Hotaluna. The Himiko and Hotaline were both named by Leiji Matsumo. Making its debut in Read More …
The One about the London Fog Devonshire 360UL Luggage
As many airlines are becoming more strict with their rules for check-in luggage and many luggage companies are now including the +2 to their dimensions, it’s becoming less practical to use a 28″-32″ expandable spinner luggage. The most important thing to remember when purchasing luggage Read More …
The One about My Latest Travel Challenge: The Tokyo Ward Challenge
In October and November, I will be embarking on several travel challenges. The main travel challenge is known as the “Tokyo Ward Challenge”. The challenge is quite simple: Visit each of the 23 wards in Tokyo. For those in the United States, think of it Read More …
The One about the Tokyo Yakult Swallows Store
Quite often, when you visit a home team’s stadium, there is an official store located right at the stadium. But for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, since their stadium is one of the oldest active stadiums in the world, the official good store is located a Read More …
The One about Tokyo FM Spain Zaka Studio
In Japan, there are many forms of entertainment. While no different from the United States in its many offerings of entertainment, Japanese radio has managed to stay relevant. For one, unlike the United States where radio on the FM dial is primarily musically-driven, via AM, Read More …
The One about the Saucony Hurricane ISO shoes
In 1898, the company known as “Saucony” was founded in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, on the high banks of Saucony Creek. The company’s current logo refers to Saucony Creek’s constant flow with the boulders lining in it’s creek bed. In 1960, the company was bought by Hyde Read More …
The One about Chubby’s Diner
When traveling through the United States or various states, you will still find diners that have been around since the 1940’s or 1950’s. And then you will find franchise diners that try to capture that era serving comfort food, with ’50s nostalgia all over the Read More …
The One about the Belkin MFi Certified MIXIT Metallic 6600 mAh Power Rockstar Battery Pack
My latest battery backup review is for the Belkin MFi Certified MIXIT Metallic 600mAh Power Rockstar Battery While the battery can be used as a backup for those who go on long trips or not in an immediate area to charge their electronic device, this Read More …
The One about Samuel Fuller’s “The Naked Kiss”
When it comes to cinema, one of the more popular American director’s that have inspired many directors abroad is Samuel Fuller. From his first film “I Shot Jesse James” (1949) or as writer beginning with “It Happened in Hollywood” (1937), Fuller is a true auteur Read More …
The One about Shibuya 109 and 109Men’s
Shibuya, the trendy city for teenagers and young adults for their shopping needs. And since 1979, Shibuya 109 (Ichi-maru-kyu) and 109Men’s department stores have stood tall in Shibuya. It’s name is a word play on the owner, Tokyu Mall Development. In Japan, 10=to, 9=kyu and Read More …
The One about Doutor Coffee
In the United States, we are used to seeing Starbucks almost in every city. In Japan, while Starbucks can also be seen in major cities, you can also find coffee shops everywhere and one prevalent coffee shop is Doutor Coffee. Founded by Toriba Hiromichi, there Read More …
The One about Sushi: Jiro Gastronomy
For sushi enthusiasts, the name Jiro Ono is internationally known. The sushi chef is considered one of the greatest sushi craftsman alive and in Ginza, his restaurant “Sukiyabashi Jiro” has received a three-Michelin-starred rating. There is also a restaurant in Roppongi as well. And many Read More …
The One about the Lewis N Clark Automatic Magnetic Closure Waterproof Pouch
I have told the story to many friends and associates of how I am afraid to bring technology near a beach area. Somehow tiny sand particles get embedded and I have destroyed an iPod and digital cameras at the beach. I tried to keep them Read More …
The One about the Sun Sniper Germany Rotaball-Pro
For those who are always up and about with their DSLR, especially those traveling, will definitely want to consider the Sun Sniper Rotaball-Pro DSLR strap. For some people, they may be thinking…”DSLR Strap”? Well, let me explain that the Sun Sniper Rotaball-Pro is a product Read More …
Travel Guide: The One about the Top 10 Things One Should Do Weeks Before Traveling Overseas
Before traveling overseas, assuming your passport, tickets, luggage, hotel and important details have been taken care of. But there are a few things one should make sure they take care of before traveling. Here are my Top 10 Things One Should Do Weeks Before Traveling Read More …
The One about the Saucony Redeemer ISO shoes
In 1898, the company known as “Saucony” was founded in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, on the high banks of Saucony Creek. The company’s current logo refers to Saucony Creek’s constant flow with the boulders lining in it’s creek bed. In 1960, the company was bought by Hyde Read More …
The One about Marui
In Tokyo, one of the more popular department stores is Marui. While most people are familiar with the “○I○I” logo, the symbol “O” is not the vowel but the Japanese symbol for “Maru” and the “1” is pronounced “i”, hence the “Marui”. The first store Read More …
The One about the Rayovac PS99CL Power Protect Safety Siren, Flashlight, & Portable Charger
Having reviewed several products that deal with personal safety, the next product that I had a chance to review is the Rayovac PS99CL Power Protect Safety Siren, Flashlight, & Portable Charger. The first thing that came to mind were friends who jogged early in the Read More …
The One about Kodansha’s Hiragana Workbook
Originally Reviewed back in 2009 Hiragana. Japanese syllabary and part of the kana system (along with “katakana” for foreign words) and utilizes no kanji. If you are a new to learning Japanese, you will need to know how to read and write hiragana and katakana Read More …
The One about Kodansha’s Katakana Workbook
Originally Reviewed back in 2009 Katakana is a Japanese syllabary and a component of the kana system to read English or foreign words not native to Japan and are derived from components of complex kanji. If you are a new to learning Japanese, you may Read More …