The One about Tokyo Midtown Hibiya’s “Hibiya Magic Time Illumination 2022” kicks off on November 17th through February 14, 2022
While Tokyo Midtown’s Christmas event tends to get a lot of recognition in Roppongi, there is another Tokyo Midtown and that’s in Hibiya and their holiday illumination event titled “HIBIYA Magic Time Illumination 2022” has been announced for November 17 through February 14th. The concept Read More …
The One about Tokyo Skytree Town Dream Christmas 2022 (November 10-December 25, 2022)
Illumination events will be held at various locations at Tokyo Sky Tree Town. This year, Tokyo Skytree Town will hold a special Christmas titled “DREAM CHRISTMAS 2022” to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the town opening. Illuminations for the Christmas main event will start from Read More …
The One about The House of Love – The House of Love (Super Deluxe Edition) (1988/2018)
This is such a wonderful 30th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition release! It’s one thing to get the original tracks but all these alternate takes, demo versions, A-Sides, B-sides, rarities, John Peele sessions and live concert performance versions (nearly five hours worth) for the low price Read More …
The One about Tokyo Midtown Christmas 2022 to be held on November 17th through December 25th
Tokyo Midtown (near Roppongi) has announced their “Midtown Christmas 2022” event and it will be held on November 17th through December 25th. This year, a powerful main illumination that expresses “a special day of Christmas” will appear at Midtown Garden. The colorful lights and music Read More …
The One about KITTE’s “WHITE KITTE” Christmas Event announced for November 24 through December 25, 2022
For 2022, KITTE in Marunouchi (right across from Tokyo Station), their “WHITE KITTE” Christmas event has been announced for November 24th through December 25th. The theme will be “Kitte no Mori Winter Forest Christmas ~Gifts from Nature~” and “WHITE KITTE” is in its ninth year Read More …
The One about My Little Lover – Hello, Again ~ (1995)
If there was one single that I would put in my top 100 best Japanese songs of all time, My Little Lover’s “Hello, Again ~Mukashikara Arubasho~” should be on that list. It’s one of those songs that just doesn’t get old and once you hear Read More …
The One about Yuragi – For you, Adroit it but soft (2021) (Digital Version)
If there is one thing that remains consistent is that the band can deliver shoegaze music and the vocals of miraco make you feel that you entered a dreamscape and her vocals call onto you. A solid album overall. Click here to purchase Yuragi – Read More …
The One about this year’s YEBISU GARDEN PLACE’s “Baccarat ETERNAL LIGHTS – Form of Joy” 2022 has been announced, kicks off on November 12th
Yebisu Garden Place is one of the most visited areas during the Christmas holiday due to the winter illumination at Yebisu Garden Place. The main attraction is typically a large Christmas tree, the Christmas illumination leading to the BACCARAT ETERNAL LIGHTS and this year, the Read More …
The one about Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination 2021-2022 announced (November 11, 2022 – February 28, 2023)
Tokyo Dome City is one of the few who tends to kick off their Christmas winter lllumination early and this year’s event will kick off on November 11th and will last through February 28, 2023. This year’s illumination event is titled “Tokyo Dome City Winter Read More …
The One about The Green – Brand New Eyes (2021) (Digital Version)
This band deserves a lot more recognition, and if you love reggae music, give The Green’s “Brand New Eyes” a listen! Definitely an album that I’ve listened a lot throughout the year and an album I highly recommend! Click here to purchase The Green – Read More …
The One about my Biggest Worry about Halloween in East Asia Has Happened
I have been following the growing phenomenon of Halloween in East Asia. There is no denying that Halloween in East Asia (specifically Tokyo, Japan and Seoul, South Korea) have become like a Mardis Gras-like event that brings thousands of people from the country and all Read More …
The One about MeguMeguTube catching her first bluefin tuna
MegumeguTube is a fishing YouTube channel that has been around for over four years and has over 3,000 subscribers. Please check out her latest YouTube video titled “No. 37 → They say there are bluefin tuna around! But I never thought I’d actually catch one! Read More …
The One about David Bowie – Legacy (Deluxe Edition) (2016) (Digital Version)
David Bowie’s “Legacy (Deluxe Edition)” is a solid compilation greatest hits album. Sure, it may not feature every awesome song which was released by David Bowie but you do get a lot his more recognizable hit songs through his long musical career. And also one Read More …
The One about Howard Jones – Live in Japan (2022) (Digital Version)
I found this live album to be exciting and the recording quality from this concert performance was top notch and doesn’t sound like it was recorded in a vacuum. The vocals, the music and audience cheers sound wonderful and it made me enjoy this album Read More …
The One about Lily Allen – It’s Not Me, It’s You (2009)
Fantastic! I truly feel that Lily Allen’s latest album is witty, lyrical poetry that deals with a more mature, fun, personal and sultry topics. The music is equally appealing and catchy. Overall, a solid and wonderful release! Click here to purchase “Lily Allen – It’s Read More …
The One about the “Paris 36 – Original Movie Soundtrack” (2008)
“The amazing soundtrack from a wonderful film. The first album to showcase the fantastic vocals of Nora Arnezeder. If you were hooked on the music from the film, you definitely want to check out the soundtrack!” Click here to purchase the Paris 36 – Original Read More …
The One about the TITANIC: Collector’s Anniversary Edition (2012)
With the 100th anniversary of when the Titanic set sail and the release of the popular James Cameron film “TITANIC in 3D”, “TITANIC: Collector’s Anniversary Edition” is a wonderful set which includes the remastered version of the two original soundtracks plus two new additional soundtracks Read More …
The One about S.E.S. – S.E.S. 3 (Love) (1999)
Featuring the female trio that dominated South Korea in the late 90’s, this classic S.E.S. album featured hits such as “LOVE”, “I’ve Been Waiting For You”, “Tell Me” and “Twilight Zone” but also a good number of short dialogue tracks. Overall, “LOVE’ was a fun, Read More …
The One about Puffy – Jet CD (1998)
“PUFFY’s ‘JET CD’ is a solid album featuring collaborations with Okuda Tamio, Matsumoto Tortoise, Spitz, Kusano Masamune, Oku Kaori, Inoue Yosui and more. A lot of their popular hits from 1996-1998 such as ‘Kore ga Watashi no Ikiru Michi’,’Nagista ni Matsuwaru Etcetora’, ‘Ai no Shirushi’, Read More …