Snapshot: All Downhill From Here
By far my most favorite hill nearby my place. Everything you could possibly ask for: smooth road, minimal traffic, S-turn chicane at the bottom, space to handle a 40+ mph sprint, and a perfect straightaway at the end with nominal grade to spin down.
Snapshot: Sakura
It’s been about a week or two since all the sakura trees were in full bloom. It’s amazing how beautiful these trees are and how fast it transitions into just another ordinary-looking tree within a matter of days. It is definitely one of Japan’s gifts that hopefully everyone can witness at least once in their […]
Sekidobashi (36 images)
It’s been a while since I’ve last updated; over a month since the 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Tohoku region, which rocked most of Japan and created so many new uncertainties for the well-being of many people here. Whether it being the initial earthquake, the record 33-foot tsunami that wiped out many towns on the […]
Snapshot: Fully-Functional Business-Attire
Christian released this awesome shot on Facebook today of me doing sprints down Bishop Street on the Lo Pro from the day we were filming my segment for an incomplete project for our TNR group. I like how my old workplace is trailing in the background of this photo. This one definitely brings some good […]
Week 2 in Japan (64 images)
I think it’s finally sunken in that I’m going to be here for good for a couple years. I’m slowly getting my routine down, starting real work tomorrow and somewhat know my way around just by walking everywhere. I’ve grown accustomed to the “slow” lifestyle of walking everywhere, which will only get faster once I […]
Snapshot: Car of the Day
Spotted this sick Honda Jazz (Honda Fit in the US) while looking at used cars. It wasn’t for sale, but definitely deserved a quick photo session. It’s amazing how intricate car enthusiasts are in Japan, it really takes everything up another level compared to the mods done back in Hawaii. But then again, Japan isn’t […]