I tend to purchase different men’s fashion magazines all over the world but one magazine that I wanted to give a try for the first time is “Men’s Joker” from Japan. The July issue features EXILE vocalist Takahiro in the front and the theme is Read More …
Located at 3-6-1 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan is Emporio Armani Caffe, one of the two Armani eateries in Japan (the other being the more upper class Armani Ristorante located in the Armani/Ginza Tower). Nestled in the fashion area of Omotesando, Emporio Armani Caffe showcases Italian Read More …
For those who are traveling to Japan and want to watch a baseball game will want to purchase their tickets through sites like JapanBallTickets.com. While there is a small fee tacked into the price, one must remember that you are literally hiring someone to get Read More …
In 2012, Tokyo Skytree was unveiled to the public. A broadcasting, restaurant and observation tower in Sumida, Tokyo, the tower is the “tallest tower” in the world and the second tallest structure in the world. Tokyo Skytree also serves as the primary television and radio Read More …
In Tokyo is the special ward, the fashion mecca for young and hip known as Shibuya. Historically, the area was the site of a castle where the Shibuya family resided in the 11th century. Shibuya is known for its trendy fashion and many fashion-driven buildings Read More …
I recently visited ab ancient village, Iyashi no Sato Nenba. Having read reviews, enamored by the beauty of the area, I wanted to experience the area. We went in March 2015 and I knew that the chances of overcast and the chances of shooting Mt. Read More …
In Shinjuku, Japan, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories are one of the few locations to get a great look at the city, but also to get night shots of Tokyo at night (if you are a photographer). Unfortunately, the location does not allow for Read More …
When it comes to sports, I’m passionate with collecting New York Yankees merchandise but also Japanese NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball) merchandise. In the U.S., I’m pretty supportive of the New York Yankees and their minor league teams, but in Japan, while my favorite team is Read More …
Long time no see! I returned from Tokyo yesterday afternoon and I am trying to get enough sleep and recover before returning back to a full load of work tomorrow morning. While the weather was cold, windy and rainy most of the time I was Read More …
One of the restaurants that I was looking forward to in Akihabara is “Akihabara Backstage Pass”. The restaurant is a collaboration with Sharan Q vocalist and Hello! Project producer Tsunku and founder/executive director of 5pb., Shikura Chiyomaru. Their joint venture is Le:iDo Entertainment and their Read More …
AKB48, the idol group that began in Akihabara is one of the most successful idol pop groups in Japan. Since 2012, nearly every CD single released, has achieved over a million copies sold. Fans buying dozens to hundreds of CD singles for voting tickets, handshake Read More …
For Mobile Suit Gundam fans who are visiting Tokyo for the first time, many are excited to try out Gundam Cafe. Located in Akihabara, next door to the AKB48 Cafe, Gundam Cafe is a place that people visit for the atmosphere and being surround by Read More …
For the longest time, I have been told by friends to check out the Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho area. Robot Restaurant is an entertainment show facility operated by Robot Restaurant, Co., Ltd. and opened on July 18, 2012. The facility would have 192 seats Read More …
Akihabara (a.k.a. Akiba) is a district in the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo. While known as “Akihabara Electric Town” and was the place to go to (after World War II) for household electronic goods, the city has since been transformed to a otaku mecca, with shopping Read More …
Are you planning to head to Odaiba? While you can find many awesome restaurants in the area, definitely give Aqua City Odaiba a chance as there are a good number of restaurants that can be found on the 5th and 6th floor. For okonomiyaki, try Read More …
Iyashi no Sato NENBA (known as “The Healing Village”), one of Japan’s famous villages for beautiful thatched houses is one of the gorgeous locations to see Mt. Fuji. But while the summer time may give you the best photography for the region, we traveled the Read More …
My first time to Japan, it was during my final year in college. Having minored in Japanese, I was ready to take my first voyage to the Land of the Rising Sun and felt I was ready. That was until I reached Narita Airport and Read More …