Every raw denim head knows crotch blowout. If you’ve been wearing your denim a long time without washing, and they fit kinda tight, and the denim is pretty heavy, eventually you might get a hole in the crotch. Otherwise known as, crotch blowout. I read around online and found a patch made in the U.S.A….
Category: Japan
Fire Emblem Three Houses – Shamir Voice Actress Yurina Watanabe
Fire Emblem Three Houses for Nintendo Switch has so much voice acting. So much. The voice acting is top notch and really helps you get into the game and feel a connection with the characters.
I wanted to know more about the people behind the voices, so I did some digging to learn a bit about who voiced the coolest character in the game, Shamir. The coolest character in the game.
Visit UES for Japanese Denim in Osaka
f you’re into Japanese jeans, denim, and are visiting Osaka be sure to check out UES. They have jeans, of course, but also flannel and denim accessories, like pouches and caps. UES is one of my favorite Japanes denim companies (my other favorites are currently probably Studio D’Artisan and Oni Denim).
Read more for some shops and product photos.
Visiting Iron Heart Tokyo – Denim and Flannel
I finally decided to make the trek to the IRON HEART store in Tokyo. If you live in central Tokyo the Iron Heart store location is still far. The nearest train station is Hachioji on the Chuo line. After you arrive at Hachioji station it’s recommended to take a bus, because it’s still a 55 minute walk from the station!!! You can also take a cab.
Iron Heart is famous for their tough denim, and they’re over the top heavy flannel shirts known as ultra heavy flannel.
Visit Japan! Catch Beans! Setsubun
If you happen to be in Japan in early February you should be able to catch a Mame-maki event at a local shrine. Early February is when Setsubun 節分 occurs, and the main event is mamemaki. At home, usually the father of the house will throw a paper demon (oni) mask over their face, stand…
Hokkawa Onsen in Izu
Thee days so much information is available on the internet it almost seems silly write an in-depth review of a location… but here’s a onsen in Izu called Hokkawa 北川 that I recommend.
Visit Taketomi island from Ishigaki, Okinawa
Taketomi is a picturesque island that is frequented by international and domestic tourists to Okinawa.
Once you are in Ishigaki your can decide to take a trip to Taketomi the morning of no problem. No need to plan especially far in advance.
More info in the post!
Check out the Giant Gundam in Tokyo Odaiba Diver City
The Gundam statue in Odaiba, Tokyo, was first built in 2009 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Gundam anime series. The original statue was 18 meters tall and stood in Odaiba’s Shiokaze Park for a limited time before being taken down.
Since then, the statue has been replaced with newer versions several times, with the most recent iteration, the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam, being unveiled in 2017. The Unicorn Gundam statue stands at 19.7 meters tall and features a more advanced design with moving parts and special lighting effects. Check it out in DiverCity Tokyo Plaza.
Nakameguro Cherry Blossom Promenade along Meguro River
We tried the Tokyo Nakameguro Cherry Blossom Promenade (Nakameguro Sakura Tsutsumi) on a Japanese holiday morning that fell in middle of the week. Crowds weren’t that bad, but, we also arrived toke army in the season. Read on for more!
Asakusa and Sensouji Temple – Already on Your Japan Bucket List
If you visit Tokyo you’ll probably end up putting Asakusa and Sensouji Temple on your must do list. Sensouji 浅草寺 is the oldest temple in Tokyo, and it is believed to have been built in the year 628 making it more than 1,300 years old. However, the current structure is not the original. Sensouji has…