Studio Ghibli Cosplay Costume Gallery
A collection of simple & effective Studio Ghibli Cosplay costumes you can either do yourself or buy. Totoro cosplay, Spirited Away, all the usual culprits.
Month: October 2020
Japanese Shoe and Sneaker Brand favs
Kicks we love: Shoes Like PotteryMoonstarLOSERS Stick to Your GunsAsics JapanAsahi ShoesSolsRFW TokyoMizunoHender SchemeWhite Atelier By ConverseOnitsuka Tiger JapanComme Des GarconsVisvim Ontisuka Tiger Mizuno Asics
Tokyo to Matsumoto City and Matsumoto Castle
The train trip from Tokyo to Matsumoto is one of the most surprisingly magical experiences I have had. You cruise on the “Wide View” train through mountain vistas and sweeping valley scenes. All for the price of standard commuter fare.At the end you are rewarded with scenes that look like this: Matsumoto remains one of …
Japanese Courtyard
Some photos and information about our Japanese courtyard project in our back yard.
Gifts For Sushi Lovers
Need a gift for your sushi lover? We list our top 34 in categories for kitchen, dining, clothing, decor, and fun sushi stuff.
Naruto Hoodies Guide
Naruto hoodies make a popular gift for the anime fan in your life. Here’s our guide to not buying a dud!
Midnight Diner Theme Song Omoide by Tsunekichi Suzuki Translated and Explained
A translation into English of the opening theme song from Midnight Diner Tokyo Stories (Shinya Shokudo) soundtrack, Omoide, by Tsunekichi Suzuki. I give a background on the songwriter, translate the lyrics, present the song in Japanese and English, and give a commentary on the translation.
But first thing’s first…