The One about the Sakura Photo Series 001: Inokashira Park
I love being in Japan during the cherry blossom time. Granted, I don’t know how things have changed since the pandemic and I am not sure if gatherings that I have been accustomed to are even allowed. But that final week in March and first Read More …
The One about the Purple Photo Series 009: Shibuya Scramble
Right in front of Shibuya Station, I have watched the advertisements grow from two to now numerous ads being seen above. This part of Shibuya Scramble is probably where you see the most people crossing from, because of the station entrance/exit. And one evening, I Read More …
The One about the Orient Bambino “Open Heart” Watch
The Orient Contemporary line features many elegant watches at an affordable price. And when it comes to the contemporary line, one of the most popular is Orient’s Bambino watches. But a watch that has caught attention my attention and pretty much led me to debate Read More …
The One about the Black/White Photo Series 009: Nyan
With AnimeJapan happening this weekend in Tokyo, this week’s black and white photo series was taken at Anime Japan. Photo of these two beautiful cosplayers with their school girl outfit and leopard gloves/tail for promotional of an anime series titled “Killing Bites”.
The One about Jamie Ferguson’s “This Guy: Portraits of Modern Men’s Style”
As a person who owns numerous sartorial books, I wanted to give Jamie Ferguson’s “This Guy: Portraits of Modern Men’s Style” a try. It’s pretty much a blind buy, not knowing what I would get, but that seems to be the case with sartorial books Read More …
The One about the TIONTURE Wireless Outdoor Camera with 1080P Night Vision
I have been wanting to get an outdoor camera that has better visibility than a door bell camera and so I decided to give the TIONTURE Wireless Outdoor Camera with 1080P Night Vision a try. This wireless outdoor camera is easy to setup. First charge Read More …
The One about the Ringup Wireless Door Bell
My doorbell broke. And I needed a replacement quick. So, I decided to give the Ringup Wireless Door Bell a try! And to tell you the truth, it works great! It worked right after the box. Just had to remove the sticker from the main Read More …
The One about the TER Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
Not sure if it’s me, but it seems that when it comes to vacuum cleaners, for home use, these cordless, lightweight vacuum cleaners are becoming what’s in and the wired, bagged/bagless vacuum cleaners of the past, they seem to be out of fashion. This is Read More …
The One about the Journey West Men’s Chelsea Boots
When it comes to dress shoes and loafers, I have written about my favorite companies before. And typically, those companies sell shoes that are a bit more on the expensive side. But I’m always open to reviewing dress shoes that are not expensive and are Read More …
The One about the Purple Photo Series 008: Ralph Lauren Flagship Store (Omotesando)
Each time I’m in the Omotesando area in Harajuku, I always go by Ralph Lauren. Yes, I am a Ralph Lauren fan but it’s also a beautiful building to enter (that and the rear store). Its such an iconic store in Japan and it’s a Read More …
The One about the Black/White Photo Series 008: Densha
I take a lot of train (densha) photos. Almost how people in the US take photos of cars, I guess because it’s transportation that people are much used to, one thing about trains in Japan, when you take a photo, you get something special. May Read More …
The One about the Orient Bambino Small Seconds Watch
The Orient Contemporary line features many elegant watches at an affordable price. And when it comes to the contemporary line, one of the most popular is Orient’s Bambino watches. But a watch that has caught attention when it was released is the Orient Bambino Small Read More …
The One about Rizzoli New York’s “Air Time: Watches Inspired by Aviation, Aeronautics, and Pilots” by Mike Bernardo
For watch collectors, there is a trifecta that some believe are worth owning and that is a racing sports watch, a diving watch and a pilot/aviation watch. And what better to know more about aviation watches than Rizzoli New York’s “Air Time: Watches Inspired by Read More …
The One about the LFF Store Indoor Air Quality Monitor, LFF PM2.5 Detector, Temperature Tester, and Humidity Monitor Meter
Today I am reviewing the LFF Store Indoor Air Quality Monitor, LFF PM2.5 Detector, Temperature Tester, and Humidity Monitor Meter. So, one of the reasons why I got this is because my area of California is known for terrible air pollution. When the weather is Read More …
The One about the Purple Photo Series 007: Side of Tokyu Plaza Harajuku/Omotesando
One of the coolest looking areas to see going to Harajuku/Omotesando is the corner of Tokyu Plaza and its mirrored opening. But right in the side is a group of shops, may it be SHELTTER TOKYO, JILL by Jill Stuart, Bills, American Eagle, Starbucks, etc. Read More …
The One about Henry Horenstein’s “Patrick Demarchelier Fashion Photography – American Photographer Master Series”
I have written about one of my favorite celebrity/fashion photographers, Patrick Demarchelier. Having reviewed numerous books such as Forms and Padiglione d’Arte Contemporanea (PAC) Jan 18-Mar 12, 2000 feat. Patrick Demarchelier, this book is probably his earliest, as it was released back in 1989. Titled Read More …
The One about the Black/White Photo Series 007: Vamp
The following photo was shot a few days before Halloween in Ikebukuro, Japan. Saw these two young women together and everything was festive that day and being one of the few photographers outside of Japan covering the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival at the time, but Read More …
The One about the Orient Sun & Moon Watch (Version 3)
The Sun & Moon watch (other companies use the word “Moonphase”), one of the most collectable watches that watch aficionados want to have in their collection. The history of featuring the sun and moon goes as far back to the earliest clocks made in the Read More …
The One about the Aiment 3-in-1 CO2 Detector
If there is things for safety one should have in their home, a smoke detector, a carbon monoxide detector, a natural gas detector (for those who tend to have issues with their gas stove or are forgetful) and also a CO2 Detector. Some people think Read More …