The One about the Carmate Car Pedal Set RAZO GT SPEC AT (RP109BL, blue)
In Japan, Carmate based in Nagasaki, Toshima is known for manufacturing and selling car accessories. Established back in 1965 as a company manufacturing headrests to prevent whiplash in car accidents and as the company grew, they would establish their car racing line known as RAZO. Read More …
The One about the Umbrella-Foldable Car Sunshade
I have been using my expensive heavy duty sunshade (made of NASA material) for years but the top has been fraying and so I have been looking at a trendy Umbrella-Foldable Car Sunshade. So, how do they work? Well, it works like an umbrella. You Read More …
The One about the Double Horses 1:32 Toyota RAV4 Sport DieCast Vehicle
For today’s review, I am taking a look at the Double Horses 1:32 Toyota RAV4 DieCast Vehicle. Double Horses is one of the major companies making diecast metal vehicles and various companies sell them under their name. For this review, I am checking out the Read More …
The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast Edition) Episode 41
The J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast) Ep. 41 – Upcoming releases, model train sales ranking and more! * The following podcast is for those who share a love/passion for Japanese model trains and Japanese trains in general. I also talk about trains internationally as well. * Read More …
The One about the Wakaba Mark and why people outside of Japan shouldn’t place this sticker on their car
In Japan, some may see the wakaba/shoshinsha mark on their cars. The black outline with yellow and green. And lately some shops advertise this as a JDM sticker that some think it’s cool to purchase and put it on their car. Online auctions, some sell Read More …
The One about the HasePro hp.design Prefectures Circuit Sticker (Living in Tokyo – Large Size)
Back in 1988 Hase Pro, was known as a manufacturer of silk screen prefectures. They have since evolved to become a company that manufactures car good products. They have formed the HASEPRO RACING TEAM which participates in SUPER TAIKYU (the most popular circuit endurance race) Read More …
The One about my Interview with Wednesday Campanella (2016)
Back in 2012, Dir.F, a label manager at Tsubasa Records wanted to create a new music project featuring provisional female members. While the music and lyrics for the group would be created by music producer, Hidefumi Kenmochi. The name of this group project would be Read More …
The One about my latest Interview with Puffy AmiYumi (2017)
When I first discovered Puffy AmiYumi (known as “Puffy” in Japan), they took Japan by their storm with their simple style of t-shirts, blue jeans and sneakers. Bucking the fashion trend and dance choreography of other Japanese female music artists during the 1990’s, Puffy AmiYumi Read More …
The One about my Interview with Band-Maid (2017)
Back in 2013, an all-female rock band known as Band-Maid made their debut. What started with vocalist/guitarist Miku recruiting fellow guitarist Kanami, drummer Akane and bass player, Misa to the band, the band would eventually recruit lead vocalist Saiki and perform at the P Festival Read More …
The One about my interview with Babyraids JAPAN (2017)
It was back in 2012, when Babyraids JAPAN made their debut through their agency LesPros Entertainment. Babyraids JAPAN consists of Rikako Ooya, Erika Denya, Manatsu Hayashi, Nao Takami and Rio Watanabe. The group made their debut with the single “Babyraids”, followed by “Baby Revolution” Read More …
The One about the HUWANDE Racing Side Stripe Vinyl Stickers for Car
Are you looking to add a car stripe to the side of your car or perhaps for your hood? You may want to try the HUWANDE Racing Side Stripe Vinyl Stickers for Car and at under $15, that’s a pretty good price for one. So, Read More …
The One about the WAYSKA Universal Aluminum Car Spoiler (43.3 inches)
Today, I am going to review the WAYSKA Universal Aluminum Car Spoiler (43.3 inches). What you get is the main spoiler body, the two sides of the spoiler plus the two stands and mounts. Now, first and foremost, I am a believer that clear information Read More …
The One about the EnruigeOK OBD2 Cable 16 Pin OBDII Ultra Low Profile Splitter Extension Cable
First, I have to first say that if you are looking for a splitter cable for OBD2, do know that OBDII function can not be split to run two devices. It’s not possible. In fact, for this device, the seller says: OBD2 will not allow Read More …
The One about the Mini Auto 1:32 Ford F-150 Diecast vehicle
One of the best makers of diecast metal vehicles in China is Mini Auto. Many come affixed to a plastic base which can be unscrewed and the vehicles are wonderful in the fact that they come with gimmicks such as driver/passenger doors that open, hood Read More …
The One about the Attack on Titan Q&A (2014)
Sakura-Con, the Seattle convention was host of a press con- ference for the series “Shingeki no Kyojin” (Attack on Titan) featuring animation producer Tetsuya Nakatake, Production I.G. animator Kyoji Asano, voice actress Yui Ishikawa and producer Tetsuya Kinoshita. The following is a transcript of the Read More …
The One about the “Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic” Q&A (2014)
In Japan, Shinobu Ohtaka’s “Magi: The Labyrynth” has been captivating fans since it received serialization in “Weekly Shonen Jump” back in 2009. With an anime series adaptation airing in Japan from 2012-2014, with the manga and anime series being released in the United States, director Read More …
The One about the Q&A with Murata (Range) Renji (2014)
For many anime fans, Japanese artist and designer Renji (Range) Murata is best known for his work on “Last Exile”, the sequel “Last Exile – Fam, The Silver Wing-”, Blue Submarine No. 6” and “Shan- gri-La”. He has published more than a dozen books such Read More …