Legato Largo Bag

          This is my second time of buying a Legato Largo brand bag. My very first bag was a blue colored bag with many compartments. That bag lasted for quite awhile. I don't buy very expensive bags. The sister of my husband gave me an expensive bag almost worth Php 20,000 (around $339.00) but I didn't use it and kept it instead. The most expensive bag that I bought was from Cath Kidston and that is almost Php 4,000.00 (around $68.00).

I think most people assume that if it is Made in Japan it must be good. It is the opposite of Made in China. If it is China made, its cheap and of poor quality. In my experience, products from Japan are really good.  

Legato Largo bag is a sister brand of Anello, known for good quality bags. This bag that I bought is lightweight. 

Japan Home Centre (Trinoma)

I've visited Japan Home Centre wayback, at a different branch. That's how I was able to try the Kit Kat Green Tea. Up to now, I still love to eat it when I craved for chocolate. In front of the store you are welcomed by somewhat a Japanese anime character statue. I wasn't able to buy anything at Japan Home Centre, I just window shopped, and I took some photos because I plan to write about it.

There were lots of housewares that you can choose from, and its really cheap. This is a value store. Everything here is really cheap!

The price starts at P88 (eighty-eight pesos only). Even the Japanese chocolates were priced cheaply. I checked on the expiration date and thank heavens! The products are still not expired. From dinner wares, kitchen utensils, home decor, even toys for kids, Japan Home Centre has everything in store for you. I'm just surprised when I checked where the housewares or kitchen utensils were made I was shocked that its made in China. So I'm not sure if the products here, are really durable or long-lasting. I was a bit disappointed because I thought everything is made in Japan since the shop is named Japan Home Centre. Want to know more about Japan Home Centre just click on this link: Japan Home Centre Website

(Disclaimer: I was not asked by JHC Philippines to write about them. This is the author's personal opinion only).


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Japanology Plus Series (NHK World)

      I am enjoying the Lunch On episodes by Japanology Plus Series of NHK World. It features people with different occupations, and what they eat for lunch. I noticed that Japanese food is not only pleasing to the eye, but it must also be delicious, and nutritious.

The Japanology Plus Series reminds me of Japan Video Topics, another documentary that I like, and I grew up watching it. I came to know about the culture and tradition of Japan through this series. It has been really helpful to me in understanding, and knowing more about Japan and its people. The Japanology Plus Series, is more of the upbeat, and much nicer presentation of Japanese life and culture. This series is also presented in English. For the website, you can go to this link. -> Japanology Plus Series Website
 

Zettai Kareshi (Ideal Boyfriend)

    I'm watching Zettai Kareshi now. This Japanese series is based on anime and manga if I'm not mistaken. It is about a woman, who's an ordinary office worker who was approached by a tech company who is in the process of a project. A robot who will meet a woman or maybe a man's ideal lover. This drama has also a Taiwanese version, entitled Absolute Boyfriend. I also like the closing theme of this drama, sung by my favorite Japanese singer named Ayaka, the title of the song is Okaeri meaning 'I'm home'.

    I really can relate to this drama. Reko (or Riko), The main protagonist in the series is not that lucky and love, and if she meets someone she likes, she doesn't get anywhere, and most often gets rejected. So the people in-charge of the Ideal Boyfriend project sees her as the potential owner of this boyfriend robot whom she named Knight (maybe her knight in shining armor). Most of us especially the single ladies/women, wishes for an ideal man. Someone who can understand us, who will go an extra-mile for us without complaining, who will love us unconditionally, and will never ever get tired, loyal and devoted to us only. In my social network page, I posted that if ever this robot will soon materialize, I'll definitely sign-up if they need someone to try it out. Japan has already an existing robot assistant like Asimo. I'm on Episode 3 now, and its just getting better and better. In the end, we all just want to be loved and be needed. I'm still hopeful (even if there's also a time when I get discouraged) that I'll find my very own Knight someday...soon!

My Japanese Travel and Culture Books

   Since I'm just starting to collect Japanese related books, I just wanted to share my latest books about Japanese culture and travel. These are quite expensive books but I guess its okay to splurge once in a while since it is about my hobby and interest. I have not been to Japan but I plan to go on a short trip soon, also to visit my cousins, and niece who are living in Japan.
 
   These past weekw I bought two books from a popular bookstore in my country, National Bookstore. The first book that I bought is entitled Introduction to Japanese Culture by Daniel Sosnoski, who is an American who has lived in Japan for quite a long time. If you want to know more about Japan in a brief but detailed book, with attractive photos then this book is for you. The next book that I bought is Clueless in Tokyo by Betty Reynolds. What I like about this book is that it is a sketchbook. I love the drawings here, and I can use it as a guide, and I can also make my own watercolor painting while basing from the artworks from this book.  Both of these books are from a foreigner perspective, and their experiences while living in Japan.

TV Series: Kodoku no Gurume

      Kodoke No Gurume (Kodoko no Gourmet) 孤独のグルメ, is again another live-action movie adapted from manga. It is about a businessman named Goro, who travels around Japan trying every food and snacks, dining in different restaurant and food establishments. What I have noticed, the main protagonist doesn't care if he is alone or dines alone. I think he really chose to live that way. I think if you are not in a relationship, you will have more freedom to do what you love to do, no restrictions or holding back, just like Goro, who is some sort of a food critic. This series has a lot of seasons, and it is the most lengthy Japanese series that I have seen. In the manga though, I think that the main protagonist in the manga is younger than the actor who portrayed him in the live-action series. If you like the food genre, better check out this series.