The One about Woody Allen’s “Manhattan”
Captivating, witty and definitely a Woody Allen masterpiece! Whether or not what Allen may think, considering he did all he can to have this film shelved. But while I’ve read many interviews of what made him feel that way, I would probably have to say Read More …
The One about Kitanomaru National Garden
During the month of March and April, Kitanomura Park is one of the pleasant areas to visit. Located in Chiyoda, Tokyo and north of the Tokyo Imperial Palace, part of the allure of this park is that Nippon Budokan (where many concerts and events take Read More …
The One about Yodabashi Camera in Akihabara
In 1960, Fujisawa Shashin Shokai was created and founded in the former town and ward of Yodobashi. As the store changed its named to Yodobashi Camera Co., Ltd. in 1974. The first store would open in Shinjku Nishiguchi and 1/3 of all SLR cameras were Read More …
The One about Sumida Park
If you are heading east from the temples of Asakusa, toward Tokyo Skytree, before the Sumida River is a park known as Sumida Park (Sumida Koen). Just five minutes from Asakusa station at 1 Mukoujima Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Sumida Park is extremely popular in March and Read More …
The One about Tokyo Solamachi
With the opening of Tokyo Skytree in 2012, the commercial shopping center Tokyo Solamachi created to provide shopping for people visiting the area. With over 300 shops, Tokyo Skytree, an aquarium, planetarium, museum and restaurants and shopping galore, it is no doubt a major tourist Read More …
The One about the Visalia Obon Festival 2016
A few days ago, I posted a blog about Obon festivals and this weekend, I went to my first obon festival for 2016 in the city of Visalia, California on June 25th. Visalia is located in Central California and its literally in the center as Read More …
The One about UNIQLO
Uniqlo has no doubt become one of the popular unisex clothing shops globally. Back in 1949, In Ube, Yamaguchi, a mens clothing shop operated by Ogori Shoji has been operating in the area. In 1984, the company wanted to create a unisex casual wear store Read More …
The One about ASBee in Shibuya, Tokyo
In America, we are used to seeing shoe stores such as Foot Locker, Famous Footwear, Finish Line, etc. In Japan, possibly one of the most popular shoe stores to find throughout Japan, especially in Tokyo, in the mega trendy special ward of Shibuya, and that Read More …
The One about the Tommie Copper Light Weight Compression Ankle Socks
As a runner, I believe in compression sleeves and compression socks. Tommie Copper may have had a difficult situation last December with the FTC ruling due to their advertising practices of compression technology, but one shouldn’t count out compression socks or sleeves. If anything, you’ll Read More …
The One about Pinemeadow’s PGX 500 Driver
Having fallen in love with Pinemeadow’s PGX SL putter, I couldn’t wait to give their PGX 500 Driver a chance! As Callaway’s Big Bertha (especially their Big Bertha Alpha 815 Driver) is known for its size, ability to change the loft and literally, a solid Read More …
The One about Albino M. Roldan and My Search for His Family
With my latest post, this is possibly different from the type of blog posts that I make on this site. But I believe in the power of social media and in this case, I really want to help out family, which I have never met. Read More …
The One about Obon Festivals
Since I was a college student, I have traveled and taken part in many Japanese obon festivals in California. Obon is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of one’s ancestors. For over 500 years, this event has been celebrated and features a dance Read More …
The One about Charles Chaplin’s “The Great Dictator”
Audacious. A masterpiece. Chaplin’s greatest film ever. The greatest speech in a film. Decade after decade, many critics, many audiences have had their own say of how they felt about “The Great Dictator”. I truly believe that for many of us living today, far from Read More …
The One about the Burt’s Bees Men’s Gift Set
When it comes to products, in America, Burt’s Bees is one that is well known. The story of the founding of Burt’s Bees goes back in 1984. According to the Burt’s Bees website, when Maine artist Roxanne Quimby was hitchhiking home, she was picked up Read More …
The One about Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya is the trendiest area for young people in Shibuya and there are a ton of restaurants and shopping areas. And to get there, you need to cross the road at the popular Shibuya crossing (or Shibuya Scramble Crossing). And if you are going to Read More …
The One about Napoli’s Pizza & Caffe in Shibuya
Napoli’s Pizza and Cafe is among one of the Neapolitan-style pizzerias in Tokyo. As part of the big Napoli chain throughout Tokyo and has a few branches outside of the country, including Hong Kong, Bali and Vietnam, Napoli’s is great for those who want to Read More …
The One about the Vitamin Supplements that I take
You probably have read in many articles of how people don’t get enough vitamins in their body. And as I pursue a healthier lifestyle, one of the things that I have done a few times is do a full blood test, not only to test Read More …
The One about Kim Ji-young’s “The Housemaid”
Kim Ji-young’s “The Housemaid” was an unnerving, frightful film back in 1960. One can easily call it the “Fatal Attraction” of South Korea, the film is considered one of the greatest Korean films ever made and it all comes down to pacing, the use of Read More …
The One about Blackball Taiwanese Dessert in San Gabriel
A friend told me about BlackBall, a Taiwanese Dessert place in San Gabriel which specializes in…Grass Jelly. I have to admit that I was hesitant of trying out when she first told me about it but I figured that we had similar interests in desserts, Read More …
The One about 101 Noodle Express in Alhambra
If you ever go to San Gabriel Valley, you will find many delicious restaurants typically targeted towards a Chinese demographic. One of the restaurants that I recommend is 101 Noodle Express, known for its beef rolls, hand-stretched noodles and a variety of delicious dumplings which Read More …