The One about Kapena – Kapena 30 (2015) (Digital Album)
When it comes to music from Hawai’i, Kapena is a well-known group since the late ’80s. The original Kapena trio featured Hawaii-based Portuguese/Canadian Kelly DeLima and Tongan brothers Tiva and Timo Tatofi. And the group has released a lot of wonderful music since they first Read More …
The One about my Heart Hurting for Lahaina (Kokua for Maui)
Each day I watch the news of what is happening in Lahaina, it breaks my heart. The town is destroyed, 80 dead and many missing. Many structures and history now gone. It makes me feel sick to my stomach. Hard to sleep. I’m very sad. Read More …
The One about the saying goodbye to the shinkansen food carts
Central Japan Railway, known for operating the Tokaido shinkansen (bullet trains) are discontinuing the food carts and only those who ride the first-class “Green Cars” will be able to order food and beverages through their smnartphone devices starting on November 1st. Food carts in a Read More …
The One about the Tomica Famous Car Collection 002 – Subaru 360
It’s natural for car lovers to think, “what was the first car released?” by a certain car company. For Subaru, their first automobile produced was the Subaru 360 (manufactured from 1958 to 1971). And because it was released as a Tomica diecast vehicle, in 1983, Read More …
The One about the KATO 10-847 E259 Narita Express Basic 3-Car Set (N Gauge)
Many people are familiar with the Narita Express and it may just be the first train they ever rode on. Why is that? Well, it’s one of the trains that usually takes travelers from Narita Airport (the other is its rival, the Keisei AE series) Read More …
The One about the Takara Tomy Plarail TS-12 – Plarail Kenji (Thomas & Friends)
Since 1984, “Thomas & Friends” has been entertaining children and adults worldwide. But it actually goes farther than that, with the “The Train Picture Book” (original title: “The RailwaySeries” which was published in 1945 by Reverend Wilbert Audrey of England. A puppet show using a Read More …
The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast) Ep. 43 – Upcoming releases, model train sales ranking and more!
The J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast) Ep. 43 – Upcoming releases, model train sales ranking and more! We talk about 2023 and model train sales and the big push by companies for people to sell their model trains. This episode features STEAM codes and it’s first Read More …
The One about the J! (Auto Fashion & Technology) Ep. 5 – Taking a look at the Blitz TL242R Laser & Radar Detector
The J! (Auto Fashion & Technology) Ep. 5 – Taking a look at the Blitz TL242R Laser & Radar Detector. Purchase from Amazon Japan * This podcast has no affiliation with Yupiteru, Blitz, Cellstar, Comtec, Kenwood, etc.
The One about the Modemo NT115 Enoshima Railway 2000 “Choko Den 2009”
Since 1990, the Enoshima Electric Railway has operated the Enoshima Electric Railway Type 2000 Train. While today’s Enoden features a dark green and cream color livery, back in 2009, Meiji Seika used the Enoshima Railway 2000 as an advertisement car from September 2009 and featured Read More …
The One about Suica and PASMO IC card sales being suspended (Tokyo/Kanto Area)
I have advocated for years about anyone traveling to Japan, especially to Tokyo for the first time, one of the first things to do once arriving after arriving at the airport or major train station is to immediately get an IC card. In the Kanto Read More …
The One about portable fan explosions in Japan due to improper use
I know I have a done a few reviews on portable fans, but there is a warning especially in Japan as there is a rise of people getting injured by their portable fans due to improper use. So, it’s important to know a few things Read More …
The One about the PLARAIL REAL CLASS – Series 185 Limited Express Train (Odoriko/Green Stripe)
Earlier this spring, Takara Tomy teased about the upcoming “Plarail Real Class”, a new type of Plarail targeted towards adults. Hobby Japan recently interviewed Plarail Real Class developer Iwata, who said about why they are releasing Plarail Real Class saying, “In response to the declining Read More …
The One about the J! (Tomica Podcast Edition Ep. 13) – What Tomica’s Did I Receive for the week?
The J! (Tomica Podcast Edition Ep. 13) – What Tomica’s Did I Receive for the week? + Sales Rankings and News!
The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 16 – Seibu Railways Laview episode
“Let’s Torekatsu!” (Let’s Training) on BS FUJI JAPAN was posted on the official YouTube Channel. The show is hosted by joshitetsu announcer, Kuno Tomomi. The episode was about Seibu Railways Laview. In this episode, Kumo Tomomi travels to Seibu Railways depot as she has max Read More …
The One about the Cellstar Assura AR-37LC Safety Radar and Laser Detector
The One about the Cellstar Assura AR-37LC Safety Radar and Laser Detector.
The One about the Japan Rail Pass becoming more expensive than was thought, but still not too bad compared to other countries
For many travelers to Japan, the Japan Rail Pass was (and still is) one of the most awesome things to take advantage of. By paying a flat rate for 7-days, 14-days or 21-days, you can literally travel Japan entirely using JR trains with a JR Read More …
The One about the Kenwood DRV-350 Drive Recorder
In this day and age, drive recorders are necessary things to have in your car. May it be for auto insurance purposes, your camera catching something that can be used for evidence and of course, if your car is hit or broken into, it will Read More …