The One about Tokyo Midtown Christmas 2023 kicks off on November 16th
Tokyo Midtown (near Roppongi) has announced their “Midtown Christmas 2023” event and it will be held on November 16th through December 25th. If you slow down and be captivated by the twinkling lights, you’ll be thrilled by the scenery unique to this season. This year, Read More …
The One about my experience playing “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Breakpoint”
I have to admit that it’s been a long time since I’ve played a “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon” game and while I enjoyed the series, I have since moved on from console to PC gaming and had to try “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint”. 450 Read More …
The One about Day 13 of my Holiday Film Marathon for 2023: Switched for Christmas (2017)
And “Switched for Christmas” is an entertaining holiday film. Is it my favorite Candace Cameron Bure holiday film, probably not (I enjoyed “A Christmas Detour” (2015) and “Journey Back to Christmas” (2017) much more). But it’s still a solid film, nonetheless. Watch or Purchase this Read More …
The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 20 – Special Feature: Enjoying Train Sounds with Your Ears!
“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, the theme is “Sound of Trains – In-Car Announcements” to enjoy with your ears! Guests are Sogo Ito and Donna Burke, familiar for her in-car English announcements on the Tokaido, Sanyo, Read More …
DEAN & DELUCA Japan has started accepting Christmas menu reservations
At the Christmas table, which is an irreplaceable moment once a year and brings smiles, there are Christmas cakes made with the skill and taste of pastry chefs, and main dishes prepared by chefs. This year, Dean & Deluca has a menu that will brighten Read More …
The One about Day 12 of my Holiday Film Marathon for 2023: An Ice Wine Christmas (2021)
“An Ice Wine Christmas” is entertaining and maybe not best holiday romance story but I give it a thumbs up for a holiday film that with a different storyline compared to many holiday films out there. Watch or Purchase this film on Amazon TITLE: An Read More …
The One about the Yebisu Garden Place – Winter Illumination 2023 and more!
Yebisu Garden Place has kicked off their 2023 holiday illumination event on Saturday, November 11th and will end on January 8th. Lighting time is set for 11:00 a.m. to 23:00 p.m. at Ebisu Garden Place Center Square. A total of 250 lights, lighting up the Read More …
The One about Futakotamagawa Rise Christmas 2023
Futakotamagawa Rise, a commercial complex directly connected to Futakotamagawa Station on the Tokyu Denentoshi Line and Oimachi Line, has Christmas trees with the theme of “CHRISTMAS JOURNEY”, “SNOW SPARKLE” and “STAIRS OF SMILE”. Illuminations themed on “The Great Staircase of Bouncing” will begin on Friday, Read More …
The One about Day 11 of my Holiday Film Marathon for 2023: My Favorite Christmas Melody (2021)
“My Favorite Christmas Melody” is no doubt one of the better holiday films I have watched in this holiday marathon for 2023. Watch or Purchase this film on Amazon TITLE: My Favorite Christmas Melody FILM YEAR: 2021 DURATION: 85 Minutes CHANNEL: Lifetime Directed by Michael Read More …
The One about Kentucky Fried Chicken Christmas in Japan 2023
It’s that time of the year again, KFC reservations for the Christmas holidays will be kicking off on December 10th! For those who don’t know, in Japan, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is huge! They have a different type of branding that promotes family and couple Read More …
The One about Day 10 of my Holiday Film Marathon for 2023: You Make It Feel Like Christmas (2020)
But as for the holiday film itself, again, a feel-good holiday film that I enjoyed a lot! “You Make it Feel Like Christmas” is recommended. Watch or Purchase this film on Amazon TITLE: You Make It Feel Like Christmas FILM YEAR: 2020 DURATION: 99 Minutes Read More …
The One about OMOTESANDO HILLS Christmas Illumination 2023 – which kicked off on November 9th
OMOTESANDO HILLS Christmas Illumination 2023 kicks off on November 9th and will continue on through Christmas Day. Shining snowflakes beautifully express the “ephemeral yet precious connections between people” Introducing a 3D printed sustainable tree made from 100% renewable materials This year’s Christmas illumination theme is Read More …
The One about Day 9 of my Holiday Film Marathon for 2023: Falling for Christmas (2016)
If anything, this is a good non-cable network holiday romance film. It’s well-acted and was done very well. Click here to watch “Falling for Christmas” on Amazon TITLE: Falling For Christmas FILM YEAR: 2016 DURATION: 103 Minutes Directed by Christie Will Wolf Written by Barbara Read More …
The One about Day 8 of my Holiday Film Marathon for 2023: Thomas Kinkade’s Christmas Cottage (2008)
I really enjoyed this holiday episode of “Doctor Who” and will review more in this year’s marathon. Click here to watch “Thomas Kinkade’s Christmas Cottage” on Amazon TITLE: Thomas Kinkade’s Christmas Cottage FILM YEAR: 2008 DURATION: 103 Minutes Directed by Michael Campus Written by Ken Read More …
The One about Day 7 of my Holiday Film Marathon for 2023: Doctor Who ep. 231 – The Snowmen (2012)
I really enjoyed this holiday episode of “Doctor Who” and will review more in this year’s marathon. Click here to watch “Doctor Who Christmas Specials” on Amazon TITLE: Doctor Who (Seventh Season) FILM YEAR: 2012 DURATION: 60 Minutes COMPANY: BBC Directed by Saul Metzstein Written Read More …
The One about the Kongo Bus which announced it will discontinue service due to the shortage of bus drivers
Woman (73): “It will be terrible if it disappears.” “We won’t be able to go anywhere.” Man (81): “I thought something like this would happen eventually.” Kongo Bus, which decided to discontinue its service on November 20th, operates routes mainly in four municipalities, including Tondabayashi Read More …
The One about Day 6 of my Holiday Film Marathon for 2023: Christmas Oranges (2012)
Back to “Christmas Oranges”, I enjoyed it. It’s a delightful, endearing holiday film. It has a Scrooge factor but at the same time, it’s a very fun and enjoyable film that I recommended! Click here to watch “Christmas Oranges” on Amazon TITLE: Christmas Oranges FILM Read More …
The One about Day 5 of my Holiday Film Marathon for 2023: Alone for Christmas (2013)
This is a holiday film which one can’t have too high of expectations, as most holiday films, you shouldn’t. Just enjoy it with family and the kids (who love dogs) will definitely have fun watching it. Click here to watch “Alone for Christmas” on Amazon Read More …
The One about Day 4 of my Holiday Film Marathon for 2023: Christmas Pitch (2021)
While it may not be a Hallmark-esque quality type of Christmas film, I enjoyed “The Christmas Pitch”! Click here to watch “The Christmas Pitch” on Amazon TITLE: The Christmas Pitch FILM YEAR: 2021 DURATION: 82 Minutes COMPANY: Questar Entertainment Directed by Layne Marie Williams Written Read More …