“A Lovot may not be a living creature, but it will warm your heart.” Yes, Japan now has “Loneliness Robots” – called “Lovot” – and they were designed for one reason only: to cheer you up! This edition of “What… Read More ›
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Kyoto’s Geishas Under Tourist Attack! Japan Fighting Back Against Intrusive Visitors!
Geishas Under Attack! Well this is a troubling story: classic Geishas, Japanese women who perform ancient traditions of art, dance and singing, and are distinctively characterized by their wearing of kimono and oshiroi makeup, are under attack. These legendary Geishas… Read More ›
Tokyo’s Sensoji Temple Shops Face Ruin! Asakusa’s Massive Rent Hike Could Wipe Out These Iconic Shops!
Welcome To Tokyo’s Iconic Sensoji Temple! Everyone who visits Tokyo makes a stop in the Asakusa district, where Tokyo’s iconic Senjoi temple is – with this entrance: Just past this entrance is a long street, where you can buy a… Read More ›
“Alexa” Is A Robotic Talking Fish! A “Big Mouth Billy Bass” Robot Mashup!
Alexa Speaks “Fish!” We have all seen the myriad of “Alexa” ads this fall across television, radio and social media, portending a huge holiday sales period for the terrific personal home “music player/headline news service/weather updater” robotic device. But Did… Read More ›
Stay In Tokyo For $770 A Month?!?! Yes! If You Can Live “In A Capsule!”
Welcome To Tokyo’s Shinjuku District! Yes, one of Tokyo’s most amazing neighborhoods is filled with neon and incredible nightlife – one of the most entertaining places to visit – but it’s expensive as well! A Month Of Tokyo For $772!… Read More ›
Robot Bartenders! Las Vegas Has “Tipsy” Robots To Make Your Cocktails!
Robot Bartenders Are Here! How did I miss this? Las Vegas is home now to robotic bartenders, who can make mixed drinks and refill your nuts! As you can see, there has been lots of new coverage, but I missed… Read More ›
My “Cheeseburger In A Can” Taste Test! I Cooked One! I Ate It Too! Here’s My Review!
Behold The Majesty Of A “Cheeseburger In A Can!” Yes, my son Jeff got me the greatest birthday present of all: the hilarious – and hilariously REAL “cheeseburger in a can” – designed by a German company for people who… Read More ›
Celebrate National Coffee Day With “Colorless” Coffee! Coffee Jelly! Weasel Coffee! Three Wild Ways To Have A Cuppa Joe!
Happy National Coffee Day! For those who celebrate national holidays built around food and drink, Sept. 29th is “National Coffee Day”, and here are three great ways to celebrate! Coffee’s For Closers! Alec Baldwin screamed at Jack Lemmon to put… Read More ›
Meet These “Tokyo Idols”! Tokyo’s Dancelicious “Pop Idol” Dance Phenomenon!
Welcome To The “Tokyo Idol Festival!” I wanted to share a musical performance phenomenon underway in Tokyo – one that we happened upon! First, according to wikipedia: “in Japanese pop culture, “idol” is a term typically used to refer to… Read More ›
Tokyo’s Iconic Park Hyatt Hotel! Lost In The “Translation” Bar! Views of Tokyo 2016!
A Tokyo “Double Rainbow!” What a great way to celebrate Alex’s first-ever trip to Tokyo – with a double rainbow from our Park Hyatt hotel room! It was just one of the many great shots from there – like this… Read More ›
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