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Thunder Tacos: A Taste of Mexican Food in Japan

March 3, 2024

Having moved from Los Angeles to Japan, there are of course differences to grapple with. When people ask me about the thing I miss the most (besides family/friends), I always respond with "the food", specifically "Mexican food". For whatever reason, this cuisine hasn't found enough popularity in the country…

From Cards to Class: Hotel Marufukuro

February 12, 2024

Hotel

When I first began this website, one of the first experiences I detailed was my first trip to Kyoto. In that entry, I mentioned that my first stop in the prefecture was the old Nintendo headquarters. circa 2017 This was the place that housed the company's humble beginnings producing…

Fossil Fun: Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

November 5, 2023

Japan

The last time I remember going to any sort of fossil museum was going to the Museum of Natural History in Los Angeles when I was about 10. That was during the 90's, when dinosaurs were at the forefront of pop culture. The premiere of "Jurassic Park", "Land Before…

8-Bit Cafe: Nostalgia and Friends in Shinjuku

May 21, 2023

Japan

One of my favorite things to do is go to a nice bar or cafe with a small group of friends and simply chat. Years ago it was something done almost weekly, now it has become something of a rare occasion. When one of my good friends said he…

A Trip to the Ocean:Oarai Sun Beach

September 8, 2022

Japan

Even though I grew up in California, I was never much of a beach-goer. I'd occasionally take a trip with friends, but never felt the pull to go myself. Moving to a landlocked territory has turned my mind around on this, and a trip seemed more appealing. So a…

Le Musée en Rose: The New Ginger Museum

August 19, 2022

Japan

After a long, busy transition to my new surroundings, I finally have a chance to sit and write! To say my life has undergone some changes would be an understatement. Work has kept me plenty busy, and it's been difficult to find the time to explore what's around me.…

A Cup of Coffee to Start the Day in Taipei

December 22, 2018

Restaurant/Bar

Waking up for my first morning of true exploration in Taiwan, I couldn’t have been more excited! I started my journey by exiting the hotel, which while containing a main exit, also had a series of additional stairwells leading down to the main street. I decided to take one…

Classic Games and Tasty Drinks: The Arcade MTL

August 28, 2018

Canada

I’ve had the opportunity to stay in Montreal for a few days, and there has been plenty to see in this wonderful city. Lots of great food, people, and entertainment no matter what your interests may be. Given my interests, one place that stood out to me in particular…

Dawn of the Second Day

August 24, 2018

Canada

First ‘full’ day in Montreal. Waking up in the morning, I had the breakfast provided by my hostel, and proceeded to the rooftop to get some air (and also do some blogging). It turned out to be a fairly nice place to sit and relax for a while. There…

Oh, Canada

August 23, 2018

Canada

Exiting the plane and entering once again into a new environment, I felt energized! This visit is not too far out of the country this time, as my destination for this adventure is the Great White North: Canada! To be more specific, I will be spending the next few…