The One about Microbe-Lift Gravel and Substrate Cleaner for Home Aquariums
Having had success with Microbe-Lift’s Algae Cleaner, I had to give their Microbe-Lift Gravel and Substrate Cleaner for Home Aquariums a try. For the most part, how this is supposed to work is that it creates a healthy aquatic environment by speeding the biological breakdown Read More …
The One about SAXX Men’s Underwear
You may have heard of SAXX, the maker of luxury underwear. The company which started in 2006 began when its founder who spent hours on a fishing trip in a clammy ocean suit wondered if there was a way to fend off the uncomfortable effects Read More …
The One about the Journey West Belgian Loafers
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 Rob Ford’s “Web Design: The Evolution of the Digital World 1990-Today” (2019)
I have to admit that I was excited with anticipation for Rob Ford’s “Web Design: The Evolution of the Digital World 1990-Today” from TASCHEN. The book pretty much, as the title says, the evolution of the digital world. Rob Ford is the creator of the Read More …
The One about My Love for Orient Watches (Japanese Movement)
When it comes to wristwatches and being a “watch guy”, there is one brand that I have been loyal to for the longest time and that’s Orient. The Orient Watch Company, Limited (Orient Tokei Kabushikigaisha) is Japan’s largest producer of mechanical watches and is owned Read More …
The One about the Purple Photo Series 003: Takeshita-dori in Harajuku
It was night time and this was shot before the pandemic started, but I wanted to capture a photo of the entrance of Takeshita-dori (Takeshita Street) in Harajuku, right before I attended a party in the area. Usually I take a photo right in the Read More …
The One about MeguMeguTube learning fishing line knot tying
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 “[Fishing Line Knot Tying] No. 2 → My first attempt at tying a fishing line was… a complete Read More …
The One about the Amazon Coffee Table Books Sale (February 8, 2022)
For the Louis Vuitton and Chanel fans! Also, Ralph Lauren and ROLEX, there is an amazing sale right now on Coffee Table Books on Amazon (February 8, 2022). Not sure how long this sale will last!
The One about the Black/White Photo Series 003: KOM_I
The following photo was taken in San Francisco, right after my interview with KOM_I, who was at the time, the lead singer of the group, Wednesday Campanella. KOM_I is one of the most vibrant performers from Japan that I have interviewed and grateful that she Read More …
The One about the Casio G-Shock GX-56-1, which I rediscovered 8 years later
I have been a Casio G-Shock fan when I was younger and even through my young adulthood. I loved how these watches were nearly indestructible, came in many different sizes and colors and they are dependable. May it be to surfing, working on something or Read More …
The One about Arkey’s Diary solo winter camping
Arkey’s Diary is a camping and fishing YouTube channel that has been ongoing for over four years and has over 43,600 subscribers. Check out Arkey’s Diary latest YouTube video titled “[Winter Camping] I went solo camping in the snow!”. Please support her YouTube Channel and Read More …
The One about the 2022 Ralph Lauren Polo Bear Sweater releases for Men and Women (February 2022)
For many Ralph Lauren Polo Bear collectors, some look at the sweaters as investments, some look at it as art pieces. Made in limited quantity, made of high quality threads, the non-purple label sweaters tend to cost around $400-$475, while the Purple Label sweaters tend Read More …
The One about John William Cooke’s “Brooks Brothers. Generations of Style. It’s All About the Clothing.” (2003)
In my closet, there are few brands that I am loyal to. Brooks Brothers is one of those brands that I am loyal to. I have many Brooks Brothers buttoned down shirts of all different colors in Regent size and I know what I’m getting Read More …
The One about the Black/White Photo Series 002: A Smile from Shibuya
I shot this photo during a day I was doing street fashion shots from Shibuya, Japan. Sometimes it’s not just the person that I want to shoot, it’s the person and the environment. Why I enjoy this photo is because unlike other countries of street Read More …
The One about the Purple Series 002: Tokyo Station/Kitte Building in Chiyoda, Tokyo
Sometimes when I’m in Tokyo, I absolute fall in love with the city landscapes. I think it’s the same for people who love nature-based landscapes. Having grown up with nature-based landcapes, I think that is why I find city landscapes fascinating. Because it’s unlike the Read More …
The One about Matt Hranek’s “A Man & His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them”
I am a watch guy! I am also a guy who reads about watches, learning more about the tradition and history behind the watchmaker and the company, while learning about the product releases since the company’s inception. But I saw a book that was different Read More …
The One about the January 2022 TASCHEN Sale (For those who love coffee table books)
TASCHEN, one of my favorite companies who publishes beautiful, heavy, large (and some say expensive) coffee table books are on sale right now! Some impressive ones that are more than 50% off! For those not familiar with TASCHEN, the publishing company was founded by Benedikt Read More …
The One about the Cobbler’s Choice Essential Leather Kit
As a person who has many expensive leather dress shoes, I have been shoe shining and doing shoe care for quite a while now. An have spent a lot of money on shoe care products, I also want to spotlight on products aside from the Read More …
The One about the Journey West Mens Penny Loafers
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 …