The One about Arild Ostin Ommundsen’s “Monster Thursday”
An entertaining surfing film from Norway, “Monster Thursday” is a cinema with a soul but also managing to balance that feeling of being stoked for the search for the big wave. No, this is not an American film, nor is it an Australian film, “Monster Read More …
The One about the Two Tokyo Central League NPB Teams: The Yomiuri Giants and the Tokyo Yakult Swallows
New York has the Yankees and the Mets, Los Angeles has the Dodgers and the Angels but yet in two different divisions. In Japan, two of Tokyo’s Nippon Pro Baseball (NPB) Teams, the Giants and Swallows play in the same division and have a heated Read More …
The One about the Tokina 35mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX Macro Lens
As a person who loves and uses a Tokina AT-X Pro Macro 100 F2.8D Lens, I have been debating on purchasing a 35mm prime lens. I have been using my Canon 50mm 1.8 and I have taken thousands of shots with it and love it, Read More …
Learn to Surf volume 001 with Andy Irons
The following review was written many, many, many years ago. Prior to the death of Andy Irons. There are not too many “Learn to Surf” DVD’s in the market. Well, I’ll take that back… More like, there are not too many well-produced and cool “learn Read More …
The One about Selection (American Sports Good Shop) in Japan
When it comes to sports, I’m passionate with collecting New York Yankees merchandise but also Japanese NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball) merchandise. In the U.S., I’m pretty supportive of the New York Yankees and their minor league teams, but in Japan, while my favorite team is Read More …
The One about Fashion in Japan (2015)
Long time no see! I returned from Tokyo yesterday afternoon and I am trying to get enough sleep and recover before returning back to a full load of work tomorrow morning. While the weather was cold, windy and rainy most of the time I was Read More …
The One about Fuddruckers Ostrich Burger
My sister recently treated me to Fuddruckers, which some claim is their favorite burger. So, I wanted to give their burgers a try, but looking at the different offerings, which one to try? Or should I try a burger that I never tried before? I Read More …
The One about Eating at Convenience Stores in Japan
One of the things I have learned about going to Japan is that my expectations of going to more restaurants vs. going to convenience stores rarely happens. Quite often that I’m traveling and covering so many things that by the time I do get home Read More …
The One about Zio Pippo Pizzeria in Jimbocho (Tokyo)
Each time I have gone to Japan, I have made an effort to try an Italian restaurant in Japan. My favorite dining moment at an Italian restaurant was trying squid ink spaghetti for the first time and I loved it! But once I again, I Read More …
The One about the Yomiuri Giants Opening Day for 2015
It was opening day for the first game of 2015 as the Yomiuri Giants would begin their season against the Yokohama DeNA Baystars. Having been to the final pre-season game between the Yomiuri Giants and the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters, I was curious to see Read More …
The One about Akihabara Backstage Pass
One of the restaurants that I was looking forward to in Akihabara is “Akihabara Backstage Pass”. The restaurant is a collaboration with Sharan Q vocalist and Hello! Project producer Tsunku and founder/executive director of 5pb., Shikura Chiyomaru. Their joint venture is Le:iDo Entertainment and their Read More …
The One about Book Town – Jimbocho (Tokyo)
Every morning in Jimbocho (a neighborhood of Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan), you will see many of the used-book stores put their books out for sale. The location is where the prestigious Tokyo Book Binding Club and Literature Preservation Society is located, also the location of Shonen Read More …
The One about AKB48 Cafe & Shop in Akihabara (Tokyo)
AKB48, the idol group that began in Akihabara is one of the most successful idol pop groups in Japan. Since 2012, nearly every CD single released, has achieved over a million copies sold. Fans buying dozens to hundreds of CD singles for voting tickets, handshake Read More …
The One about Tower Records Cafe in Shibuya (Tokyo)
For 20 years, Tower Records in Shibuya has been one of the goto music locations in Tokyo. While the days of purchasing music at Tower Records in America is no longer, in Japan, many continue to purchase CD’s and albums thanks to many live performances Read More …
The One about Gundam Cafe in Akihabara
For Mobile Suit Gundam fans who are visiting Tokyo for the first time, many are excited to try out Gundam Cafe. Located in Akihabara, next door to the AKB48 Cafe, Gundam Cafe is a place that people visit for the atmosphere and being surround by Read More …
The One about Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku (Tokyo)
For the longest time, I have been told by friends to check out the Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho area. Robot Restaurant is an entertainment show facility operated by Robot Restaurant, Co., Ltd. and opened on July 18, 2012. The facility would have 192 seats Read More …
The One about Akihabara
Akihabara (a.k.a. Akiba) is a district in the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo. While known as “Akihabara Electric Town” and was the place to go to (after World War II) for household electronic goods, the city has since been transformed to a otaku mecca, with shopping Read More …
The One about Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park
Not far from Mt. Fuji is the Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park. Known for its attractions such as Evangelion World, Nagashimasuka, Shining Flower Ferris Wheel, Mad Mouse roller coaster and Great Zaboon, the attraction is known for its Thomas Land (Thomas the Train), Adventure Land of Read More …
The One about Tonkatsu MAiSEN (Omotesando, Tokyo)
Are you a tonkatsu fan? For those who can’t get enough of the breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet, there are many places to eat tonkatsu in Japan. But one restaurant specializes in tonkatsu and that is Tonkatsu MAiSEN and it’s a restaurant so well-revered that it Read More …
The One about Eating at Aqua City in Odaiba (Tokyo, Japan)
Are you planning to head to Odaiba? While you can find many awesome restaurants in the area, definitely give Aqua City Odaiba a chance as there are a good number of restaurants that can be found on the 5th and 6th floor. For okonomiyaki, try Read More …