The One about Reminiscing about Rokkakubashi Shopping Street
If you are a student at Kanagawa University or living near the area, the place has restaurants, shops, pachinko…probably within that area is where you’ll see a lot of foot traffic. One of the things that people will find the shopping area in “Rokkakubashi Shopping Read More …
The One about Jacques Tati’s “M. Hulot’s Holiday”
A wonderful performance by Jacques Tati, “M. Hulot’s Holiday” is the precursor of Hulot’s perspective towards life, modern advancement in society which would eventually become a storyline prevalent in “Mon Oncle” and “Playtime”. In my case, I have watched the order of these films in Read More …
The One about Akiba Jinja
Omotesando is best known for an area lined with trees and luxury shops but near Omotesando crossing is a small shrine (jinja) that is not hard to miss. Known as Akibajinja (note that the shrine is not located in Akihabara), the history of this small Read More …
The One about Learning another Language with HelloTalk
For those learning a new language, one of the things that will become important is practicing with another person who can speak that language. In college, we would have time set for a “Conversational Partner”. For example, if I’m learning Japanese, I would have a Read More …
The One about the PUR 7 Cup Ultimate Pitcher
I’m a big user of PUR products and I have been needing to upgrade my water pitcher. The PUR 7 Cup Ultimate Pitcher that I am reviewing is the non-LED version. What you get is the pitcher, a filter, lid and a reservoir. A few Read More …
The One about my Kale and Vegetable Fried Rice Dish
I don’t like seeing food that i purchase go to waste. And despite not liking it, it happens to me quite frequently. I buy too much fresh vegetables that by the time I check in my fridge, the kale or spinach and even salad bags Read More …
The One about Hachiko
In Shibuya, right near the station, thousands of visitors come each year to visit and take pictures of the statue of Hachiko. For those not familiar with the story, Hachiko is an Akita dog and the pet of Professor Hidesaburo Ueno, who worked at the Read More …
The One about Joey’s Cafe in West Hollywood
My chill out spot for brunch/lunch when I’m traveling to the West Hollywood area is Joey’s Cafe (http://www.joeyscafeweho.com/). Joey’s Cafe is one of those spots to kick back, indoor or outdoor, order a sandwich or a drink and just enjoy your breakfast, brunch or lunch. Read More …
The One about Go! Go! Curry
In Japan, there are many restaurants that serve curry. But there are a few that have managed to create a brand that has done well for the company and had allowed companies such as Curry House and CoCo Ichibanya but another curry restaurant that has Read More …
The One about the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Restaurant & Market
When it comes to restaurants, one that I have eaten at countless times in Monterey and San Francisco is the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Restaurant & Market. Inspired by the 1994 film “Forrest Gump”, the first Bubba Gump restaurant opened in Monterey back in 1996 Read More …
The One about Nakano Broadway
Nakano Broadway, the otaku shopping area of Nakano (a special ward in Tokyo). A ward that epitomizes Showa era (1926-1989) and the bubble economy, back in 1960, the construction of Nakano Broadway building was created. The goal was to create a 10-story shopping and apartment Read More …
The One about Staying at the Comfort Inn & Suites Near Long Beach Convention Center
Having stayed at several hotels in the Long Beach area, this time I decided to stay at the Comfort Inn & Suites near Long Beach Convention Center. What was surprising was it was located near where I lived in Long Beach as a teenager. This Read More …
The One about Revisiting Porto’s Bakery and Cafe in Burbank
Last week, I wrote about Porto’s Bakery and Cafe. But I figured that people want a more thorough review considering that the Burbank location was rated at #1 for Yelp’s list of highest-rated restaurants in the U.S. As I was in Southern California for several Read More …
The One about Revisiting Salju Dessert in Alhambra
Snow ice. It’s a popular dessert that you can find in areas with a high Asian population in California. But I wanted to introduce family who had never tried snow ice for the very first time. As I posted about Salju Dessert earlier in the Read More …
The One about my Grandmother Virginia
It was a little over a month ago that I celebrated my grandmother’s 90th birthday. And at the same time, our family was preparing the 40th day of the death of my Uncle Jun. And here I am again, preparing another week of mourning for Read More …
The One about the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Right on 7000 Hollywood Blvd. and a short walk from the TLC Chinese Theatres is the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. An iconic hotel which hosted Hollywood cinema legends such as Charles Chaplin, Carole Lombard, Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe and many more. And while events still happen Read More …
The One about Kin-no-Torikara
When traveling in Shibuya, you will see an interesting restaurant with a cute yellow chick character featured on its sign. The location that I visited is located at: 25-3 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture The chick is the mascot for Kin-no-Torikara, a spot that originated from Kyoto Read More …
Travel Guide – Japan: The One about JAL Mileage Bank
Are you a frequent flier who often takes flights on Japan Airlines (JAL)? I would definitely take advantage of the JAL Mileage Bank card when flying to destinations around the world. Just book your flight provide your JMB membership number when making your flight reservations, checking Read More …
The One about Kawaguchi and the Lion on top of the KIK Building (Reminiscing)
The first city that I slept overnight (back in 1999) for the first time in Japan was in the city of Kawaguchi. Located in Saitama prefecture, in the central Kanto region of Japan, Kawaguchi is the 9th most populated city in Greater Tokyo and the Read More …
The One about the Datexx Cube Timer
If there is one thing that I try to keep track of, that is my productivity and making sure that I stick to schedules and keeping focused on tasks. And lately, what I have been enjoying is the Datexx Cube Timer. If I want to Read More …
The One about Eight Months Later (Weight Loss)
I have literally worked my ass off in order to lose weight and stay healthy. It was a lifestyle change that I was determined to make after receiving a major health scare last August after my weight had ballooned significantly from early 2015 to the Read More …
The One about Porto’s Bakery & Cafe
While I no longer peruse the bakery as I did prior to August 2015 and went for a more healthier lifestyle, once maybe every 4-6 months, I will be open to having one or two delicacies. And my sister, who has a big craving for Read More …
The One about the Seagate Personal Cloud Home Media Storage Device 3TB
Seagate’s Personal Cloud Home Media Storage is one of the coolest storage devices I have used, but it may not be the most user-friendly device but it works quite well. Having used Lacie’s Network Space product, in some ways, the Seagate Personal Cloud Home Media Read More …