• Eats,  Lifestyle

    Nasi Goreng: Quick, Easy, & Delicious Fried Rice

    When I went to Bali last spring I knew that I would come home with some new favorite food dishes, but I never imagined I would become obsessed with them. My absolute favorite meal that I tried in Bali was Nasi Goreng, a.k.a. Indonesian Fried Rice. It’s fragrant, flavorful, unbelievably delicious, and incredibly easy to make. In the same way, it became a staple in my meals whilst traveling in Indonesia, I’m sure it will become a staple in your home. Ingredients for Nasi Goreng Traditional Nasi Goreng uses simple ingredients so you don’t have to worry about traveling to obscure grocery stores to find anything to prepare it. I’ve…

  • Anime,  Cons

    The Largest Gaming Convention in Arizona

    I’ve been in my convention era lately, however that doesn’t mean I’m only going to be attending conventions around the country. Arizona has its fair share of conventions that highlight anime and gaming and I’m pleased to announce that this year I will be covering media for a popular multimedia convention here in the Phoenix area. Game On Expo is a multimedia gaming and anime event that began in 2015 and is the largest gaming convention in Arizona! Game On Expo is a family-friendly event celebrating gaming, anime, music, and more! Whether you’re a hardcore, casual gamer, or anime fan, there is something for everyone at Game On Expo. Join…

  • Anime,  Cons

    Katsucon 2024 Recap

    Believe it or not, I attended Katsucon for the first time this year despite being local to the convention for as long as the convention has been running. Nonetheless, I had a blast and the 3-day convention went by in the blink of an eye. I had the pleasure of attending the convention with the same friends I enjoyed Dreamcon with as it was our first convention together since that joyous time we had together in July. The general standard practice for weekend conventions is to arrive the day before so naturally I returned to my hometown on Thursday. I spent some time catching up with family before attending the…

  • Anime,  Cosplay

    How to Make Your Own Blinky Prop for Under $30

    I’d been wanting to cosplay Shizuku Murasaki of the Phantom Troupe from Hunter x Hunter for some time now, however not having a Blinky prop had always deterred me from the idea. I’d made it a goal of mine to get more into the prop-making aspect of cosplay so I decided to try my hand at making Blinky myself. There are many different cost-friendly ways to go about making a Blinky prop and mine only cost me around $30 to achieve. You can easily make your own Blinky with Crayola Air Dry Clay, acrylic paint, an extendable rod, and patience. I also filmed a tutorial for anyone looking to try…

  • Kawaii,  Product Reviews

    The Best Site for Buying Sanrio and San-X Directly from Japan

    If you’re a Sanrio, San-X, or collector of all things kawaii, you know how important it is to have a selection of different go-to stores and websites to source official merchandise. One of my favorite places to buy kawaii merchandise directly from Japan is Japan You Want Kawaii. Japan You Want Kawaii sells official, licensed character goods including Sanrio, Rilakkuma, Sentimental Circus, Jinbesan, Kirby, Sumikko Gurashi, Pokemon, and more. They have everything from plush toys to keychains to stationary and home goods items. Not to mention, because the items are from Japan, you’re sure to get your hands on more unique and rare items than you’d likely find in the…

  • Beauty,  Skincare

    Achieving My Cleanest Skin Ever with PMD Beauty

    Looking to take your skincare routine to the next level? Then look no further than PMD Beauty’s Clean Pro Jade! I had the opportunity to receive PMD Beauty’s limited edition Minnie Mouse Clean Pro Jade and it has fully transformed the way I tackle my skincare routine. Before getting my hands on the Clean Pro Jade, the main tool I used to wash my face was either my hands or an exfoliating mitt. However, after trying the Clean Pro Jade- I could see and feel the difference in my skin instantly. The Clean Pro Jade uses SonicGlow Technology which vibrates at 7,000 times per minute to deep clean the pores…

  • Japan,  Travel

    Riding the Hello Kitty Shinkansen Train in Japan!

    The cutest way to travel around western Japan is with Hello Kitty as your train’s conductor. Take advantage of the JR Pass and ride this Hello Kitty-themed train to western destinations such as Osaka, Kobe, Himeji, Hiroshima, and Yamaguchi. While staying in Osaka I was able to ride the Hello Kitty train to Kobe. Even though it was a short ride, I still got to experience all this super cute train had to offer. The Hello Kitty train is a white, gold, and pink bullet train decorated with Hello Kitty and her signature bow. It has both passenger and non-passenger cars as well as reserved and non-reserved seating. It is…

  • Anime,  Japan,  Travel

    A Magical Time at the Studio Ghibli Theme Park (& How You Can Visit It Too!)

    Ghibli Theme Park The Ghibli Theme Park is an interactive park dedicated to the world of Studio Ghibli. You will find yourself immersed in scenes from our beloved Ghibli classics as you explore all this park has to offer. It is located in Aichi, Japan, and is not to be confused with the Ghibli Museum which is located in Tokyo, Japan. The Ghibli Theme Park is still fairly new and undergoing expansion, so this post will only cover information on the parts of the park we visited- Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse. However other areas of the park include the newly opened Mononoke Village, Dondoko Forest, and the Hill of Youth. To…

  • Eats,  Japan,  Travel

    Eating Bear-Shaped Food at Rilakkuma’s Tea House in Kyoto, Japan!

    Did you know there’s a renowned Rilakumma-themed cafe in Kyoto, Japan? I didn’t until I started doing research on themed cafes for my most recent visit. Nestled close to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is Rilakkuma’s Teahouse, a store and cafe dedicated to the popular San-X bear, Rilakkuma, and friends. Themed cafes, especially in popular areas, tend to get busy quickly and it may prove troublesome to try and get a table. My original gameplan was to head straight for Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and then find our way to Rilakkuma’s Teahouse, but I was surprised to see a giant Rilakkuma statue directly across the street as we headed to the bamboo…

  • Anime,  Cons,  Cosplay

    Dream Convention 2023 Recap

    This past weekend I went to Dream Convention for the first time. If you’re not familiar, Dream Con is an anime and gaming convention in Texas. As a cosplayer and an avid fan of both anime and video games, this convention was right up my alley. Although I’ve attended conventions for anime and gaming before, this was my first time traveling out-of-state for a 3-day convention. I arrived Thursday evening, the day before the convention, excited to meet up with a friend who was also attending. Pre-registration for the convention was held on Thursday, so after checking in and dropping our bags were headed over to registration. We stayed about…