The One about the JR West 103 Series (Nara Line) / Uguisu Train

When I went to Kyoto and Osaka, I had the opportunity to ride and see the 103 series. The green train in Kyoto (this was also used by JR East for the Kawagoe Line and the Akabane Line) and the orange train in Osaka (an Read More …

The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast Edition) Ep. 4 – Good sites to visit if you are a fan of Japanese railway models Pt. 1

The J! (Tetsudo Mokei) Ep. 4 – Good sites to visit if you are a fan of Japanese railway models Pt. 1 NOTE: We have no affiliation with the Japanese publication. Sites and channels I recommended: JNS Forum: https://jnsforum.com/ Hobby Search: https://www.1999.co.jp/ Speedsphere: http://www.speedsphere.jp/ Kato: Read More …

The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast Edition) Ep. 3 – Buying trains, tracks and diorama from Amazon JP

The J! (Tetsudo Mokei Edition) Ep. 3 – Buying trains, tracks and diorama from Amazon JP NOTE: No relation to the Japanese publication. As mentioned in the update last episode, Amazon JP does now allow purchasing through their site. So, make sure to compare prices Read More …

The one about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast edition) Episode 2 – Japanese railway model magazines and more!

The J! (Tetsudo Mokei edition) Episode 2 – Japanese railway model magazines and more! NOTE: This podcast is not affiliated with the Japanese publication “Tetsudo Mokei”. UPDATE: I mentioned that I have ordered physical merchandise before such as CD’s but I have also ordered video Read More …

The One about “The J! – Tetsudo Mokei Edition” Episode 1 – Reaction to National High School Model Railroad Contest Diorama

The J! – Tetsudo Mokei Edition Episode 01 – Reaction to National High School Model Railroad Contest Diorama NOTE: No relation to the Japanese publication. The first episode is my reaction to the National High School Model Railroad diorama submissions. I started out with 2022 Read More …

The One about Ozu Yasujiro’s “The Only Son” (1936) and “There Was a Father” (1942)

“The Only Son (1936) / There Was a Father (1942) – The Criterion Collection Series #524” is highly recommended! Image courtesy of © 1936 Shochiku Co., Ltd. © 1942 Shochiku Co. 2010 The Criterion Collection. All Rights Reserved. TITLE:The Only Son (1936) / There Was Read More …

The One about the Master Grade 3.0 RX-78-2 Gundam – E.F.S.F. Prototype Close-Combat Mobile Suit Gunpla Part 1

When it comes to Gunpla, I have picked up so many over the years that I have a backlog. I have had this “Master Grade 3.0 RX-78-2 Gundam – E.F.S.F. Prototype Close-Combat Mobile Suit Gunpla” probably seven year and I had been wanting to get Read More …

The One about Prince and the Revolution: LIVE (2022 Remaster)

“Prince and the Revolution: Live (2022 Remaster)” may very well be the best concert performance on audio featuring Prince and the Revolution. Highly recommended! Click here to the purchase Prince and the Revolution: Live (2022 Remaster) on Amazon BAND: Prince and the Revolution ALBUM: LIVE Read More …

The One about my Custom RX-78-2 Gundam HG Universal Century – RX-78-2 Gundam E.F.S.F. Prototype Battle Damaged Arctic/Combat Mobile Suit

I came up with an idea of what if there was an Arctic Gundam. Primarily a group based in frigid condition. At first, I had an idea of going with an all white “ghost” type of Gundam, but in the end, I decided, why not Read More …