Jamaican Blogger on life, gaming, learning 日本語 📚
Kanji Starter by Daiki Kasuya had been sitting in my Amazon wishlist for years. Seeing it pop up on social media and most rece
Goku; the hero of planet earth, originally sent from Planet Vegeta to conquer us, but now the greatest warrior in the universe
The never-ending quest to improve my Japanese continues. After plateauing again because much of my brain power was focused on
A couple of years ago, my interest in personal data security combined with learning the Python programming language birthed Li
Recently, I collected two Goshuin (shrine stamps) at Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine on the grounds of Hiroshima Castle the morning of
Takamatsu Shinmei-jinja Shrine was apparently built in the year 941! It has hundreds of years of history and has seen it being
Mikane Shrine (御金神社) is a small shrine in Kyoto near Nijo Castle that the guardian deity of metals and minerals. At th
I have worked on various podcasts and audio shows over the years. However, the Bon Bon Show is special. It’s a collabora
Miyajima is a famous island in Hiroshima, Japan. It has various temples, shrines, museums and other attractions, making it a h
I learned one thing from that LAX to Narita leg of my 1st trip; booked via American Airlines but flown by Japan Airlines. It w
I experienced the Sakaguradori Sake Tasting Tour in Saijo Higashi Hiroshima. It’s a 2-hour tour where you go to seven sa
Recently, my quest for a new stamp for my Goshuincho has lead me to Shingu Shrine in Higashihiroshima. Shingu Shrine (video he
I had a two-day trip to Kyoto recently. The 1st day was forgettable as it rained all day and I mostly went to places I have be
From April 2024 to March 2025 I was a Hiroshima Study Abroad Ambassador (HSAA). Being a HSAA allowed me to learn more about Hi
Having a model train set and a miniature railroad is so soothing. It’s kind of like why people have fish tanks but coole
Recently, as part of my work as a Hiroshima Study Abroad Ambassador, I got the opportunity to volunteer at a Food Bank in Japa
On July 22nd on the Tokaido Shinkansen, services were suspended between Hamamatsu and Nagoya stations due to a derailment invo
Japan is legendary when it comes to the probability of a lost item being returned. Lost and Found in Japan is its own subgenre
The Demi Trainer is the latest gunpla model I have built following on from the Gundam Wing Leo, 7-eleven gold-themed RX-78-2 G
Japan’s shinkansen, or bullet train, is a marvel of modern transportation technology. First introduced in 1964, the shin
Mobile Suit Gundam is one of the most popular anime franchises in the world. It has been around for over 40 years and has give
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
No, it’s not alcohol, or drugs (I think). It’s a kind of liquid, a beverage that melts your stresses away and refuels
Capsule hotels in Japan are awesome. They are a kind of overnight accommodation that feature rows of sleeping capsules stacked