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 …
The One about Visiting Kabushiki Gaisha Shueisha
If you are visiting the Chiyoda ward and are in Jimbocho, if you are a fan of Japanese comic books (manga) and animation (anime), you will definitely want to visit Shueisha Inc. (Kabushiki Gaisha Shueisha). Founded back in 1925, Shueisha is the entertainment-related publishing division Read More …
The One about the Mepra Natura’s and Saveur Magazine’s Origin Issue
Some see silverware as nothing but eating utensils. Some don’t think nothing much of it as they can purchase silverware from their local department store for cheap. While others, especially those who care and are quite selective over the silverware they own, they choose brands Read More …
Travel Guide: The One about 5 Things You Should Know Before Purchasing Luggage
You are in the market for luggage as you are planning to travel. But what key things should one know before purchasing luggage? 1. STAY AWAY FROM 28″ OR HIGHER LUGGAGE This will shock some people that I start off with this because I own Read More …
The One about Jean Renoir’s “The Rules of the Game”
It was 1939 and World War II and the Nazi Germans were coming. What does director Jean Renoir (“The Grand Illusion”, “The River”) do? He creates a film titled “La Regle du jeu” (The Rules of the Game) that is part of an adaptation of Read More …
Travel Guide: The One about Purchasing Luggage – Check-In Baggage, Carry On and Personal Items for Travel
For those who are first time travelers and those who have traveled internationally before, there is always a concern about the weight of our luggage and what is allowable by the airline company. A few airline companies have lowered their maximum size limit which makes Read More …
The One about Lowering Your Gas Expense by Driving a Hybrid
It was something that I have contemplated but wasn’t sure if I wanted to go through with it. And that’s to go for a hybrid vehicle and choose to go with a car that would provide me more saving and may not have the greatest Read More …
The One about the COACH Sullivan Small Messenger (Midnight Denim) Shoulder Bag (F72108 DWF)
Having own a good number of COACH leather bags, I needed a messenger and also with a color I didn’t own. So, the COACH Sullivan Small Messenger Shoulder Bag (Leather/Midnight Denim) was what I have been looking for. The Sullivan features several pockets: two zipper Read More …
The One about the Vanguard VEO 235AB Tripod
Vanguard is a reputable company when it comes to photo and video-related products for 30-years and when it comes to tripods, the company’s reputation is partly due to the quality of their tripods. Vanguard has continued to grow as a company and now integrating an Read More …
The One about Tsukji Fish Market’s Relocation… Now On Hold
I have written about my final visit to Tsukiji Fish Market but I decided that because I love sushi so much, I had to be in Japan for the final closure of the Tsukiji Fish Market before its transition to Toyosu in November 2016. With Read More …
The One about the Belts
I grew up with being taught that belts are there to hold your pants in place. These days, belts are not just for holding our pants up but they are also a wise accessory for the those who are about their own personal style and Read More …
The One about Wednesday Campanella and “TRY!PRIUS”
For those who follow my work on social media probably know that several weeks ago, I interviewed and had a photo shoot with Japanese pop star KOM_I of Wednesday Campanella (Suiyoubi no Campanella) in San Francisco, which will be featured on J!-ENT for their annual Read More …
The One about the Carrera CA6637/N Eyeglasses and Eyezen lenses
It’s another year and it’s time to get new eyeglasses. I know..I know…it wasn’t long ago when I got my two eyeglasses last year (my Ray-Ban Optics RB 7014 and the MarchonNYC Broadway Downtown M-852), one for whenever I’m reading and one whenever I feel Read More …
The One about Jean-Luc Godard’s “À bout de souffle”
Every director has their beginning but for Jean-Luc Godard, his 1960 film “À bout de souffle” a.k.a. “Breathless” was the beginning of a cinema revolution and bringing the world closer to nouvelle vague, the French New Wave. Godard is a unique director who attracted attention Read More …