JET Video Contest

The administrators of the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program are holding another video contest. The aim is to highlight the v

Kinkakuji – Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion revisited

When I visited Kinkakuji in Kyoto for the first time 11 years ago, I said it was what the Eiffel Tower was to Paris or the Sta

What did I learn from making 30+ videos in a year

2021 was the year I tried to step out of my comfort zone and try my hand at making videos consistently for YouTube and a few o

Pixel 6 camera modes – Photo Sphere, Google Lens and Panorama

I have been having a lot of fun fiddling with the Pixel 6, especially the camera. I made a post and a video about my thoughts

Metroid Dread Amiibo – E.M.M.I. and Samus Aran

Metroid Dread is the latest entry in the story of bounty hunter Samus Aran and her entanglements with the life-sucking Metroid

My Short Film debut as a reincarnated Japanese Emperor

Late last year I was invited to be part of a short film project. It was about Japanese Emperor Gotoba, who was exiled to Oki I

Video: Goodbye Spring, Hello Summer

For a few weekends in late May to mid-June, I grabbed my DJI Pocket 2 and Fujifilm Instax SQ6 for some therapeutic walks to en

Gundam Wing Leo model kit

The Gundam Wing Leo is an iconic mobile suit from the Gundam Wing series. It is a mass-produced machine based on the more capa

Poorly explaining the joy of Blogging and Content Creation

I’ve got myself a new camera and though my reasons I have trouble vlogging remain, I must say I have been enjoying creat

DJI Pocket 2 – small portable cameras have never been better

For the last few months, I have been using the DJI Pocket 2. I really like watching tech reviews, but I am sometimes a bit sce

6 Reasons I have trouble Vlogging

Hats off to those who are comfortable in front of the camera vlogging frequently and sharing what is going on in their lives.

The Metroid Amiibo is squishy

Ladies and gentlemen – I present to you the coolest Amiibo ever – the creature at the core of my favourite Nintend

Instructions for a Bad Day

“There will be bad days. Be calm. Loosen your grip, opening each palm slowly now. Let go. Be confident. Know that “

Things getting clearer the second time around

A few weeks ago I recognized that it has been one year since I have been living in Japan. I am amazed at how fast the time has

Learn Kanji over time to level-up your Japanese

Kanji are characters adopted from Chinese for writing Japanese. Together with Kanji, Hiragana and Katakana make up the Japanes

Final Fantasy XV – revamped but with problems

So I picked up a shiny new copy of Final Fantasy XV for the PS4 late last year. My first launch day video game purchase in a v

Hello Tokyo by Christoph Gelep

Amazing video shot and edited by Christoph Gelep during a 5 day trip to Tokyo. Such awesome videography covering a massive met

JET Programme Video Contest – “THIS IS JAPAN”

I recently surfed into an interesting competition.Β The JET Programme Video Contest with has the following objectives: Promote

Nobunaga’s Ambition Sphere Of Influence

I love me some video games, but college life continues to team up with my full-time job to attack my free time. Over the last

Kyoto Japan – Hyper Motion by Osamu Hasegawa

Videos like these make me want to jump on the next plane headed to Japan! I wonder if I’ll ever be able to create epic J

Houshi Ryokan – oldest still running family business in the world

Houshi Ryokan was founded around 1,300 years ago and it has always been managed by the same family since then. 
It is the ol

Speed Drawing Gatchaman with Masami Suda

Long time veteran of the anime/manga industry in Japan Masami Suda was the special guest and a big attraction at Anime Nation

Mash Di Button 2014 – Fighting Game Tournament Recap!

Mash the Button 2014 has come and gone but I must say it was an epic tournament with food, fun, friends, and most importantly

A Taste of Japan by Mike Arce

I really miss Japan. My short three week trip almost 3 years ago now (yes times flies) continues to be a treasure trove of mem