I didn’t expect to go for upgraded offsite, however, Teemu invited us to this fantastic offsite trip a day before! My wife and I were not prepared for Lapland weather, but thanks to many bits of help, we got all the gears we need and made it. Even though most of our time we spent in Finland was in Helsinki, just one-night experience in Lapland was beyond the above and an unforgettable experience in my life. I am so glad to write this blog as I try to remember what we did there.
Read MoreIt’s easy to remember our wedding anniversary because it is the day of Halloween. We didn’t expect to spend time in Finland, but it was an honor to spend our anniversary at VIP upgraded dinner. I was invited to the biohacker summit, and we visited Helsinki, Finland, and had a fantastic experience in Finland.
Read MoreMany local fighters blew the roof off TD Garden on October 18th. I had a mixed feeling and was very emotional when I was supporting my teammates and watching their fight. I have never admitted that I give up to come back to the cage at TD garden since got a pink slip from UFC. My fighting career has been up and down since then. In order to come back to UFC, all released fighters must have a win strake to come back, and UFC is always looking for younger roosters. I know there are major MMA promotions except for UFC, but when it comes to TD Garden, I become very emotional
We went to the same national park in Andover, MA as last year. You can check it out> Unplugged 2019. It is only 30 mins away from Boston, and we can bring ourselves to the middle of nature. All we did was eating, walking, playing and cooking. Don’t say “You eat too much!“
Read MoreIt has been 5 years since I visited the Tanglewood festival last time. This is a phenomenal concert venue! Everything from the grounds, to the views, and of course the music, it's all great. I finally got the chance to come here. It was a long drive on Mass pike to West. I wanted to go to Tanglewood for this summer so bad because have been missing opportunities for years. I have visited there with my friends back in 2014 and for my friend's piano concert back in 2010.
Read MoreOn our first visit to Blue Hills Reservation, a beautiful 7000-acre hiking oasis in Milton Massachusetts, we decided to hike to the top. It was an amazing Sunday morning hike. I couldn’t believe that I have been missing this beautiful nature and place for more than a decade.
Read MoreHow I enjoyed my post-fight gourmet? My wife and I accidentally found out that Time Out market opened in Fenway recently. This is no ordinary mall food court. At Time Out Market Boston you’ll find restaurant stalls by well-known Boston restaurants. There are also two full-service bars, as well as a demonstration kitchen that will highlight a variety of local culinary stars.
My fight is scheduled in 2 weeks and I am in the middle of fight camp now. What happened to us last night? My wife brought weaken Robin to our place. In Wednesday afternoon, it was a rainy and stormy day and my wife found soaked and weaken robin bird near her workplace. I was very surprised at different tweets/voices from Rio when she oped our door.
Read MoreMy younger brother visited me in Boston. His last visit was back to 2011, so it has been 8 years since then. He told me that Boston had changed a lot. I do agree bro. Since my brother got some time off from his job, he made it to Boston and spend a good time with me.
I don’t remember the exact day we started dating, but both of us are sure that we came to the U.S on June 1st, 2004. It has been 15 years since we met at Narita Airport as strangers and arrived at JFK NY. Then we took a bus to Boston to enroll in English learning program during Summer. Time flies!
Another Gala tonight! I went to the Gala dinner of the Japan Society of Boston last night and today I went to another Gala event by MAPS. MAPS stands for Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese speakers and they work with and for the Brazilian, Cabo Verdean, Portuguese and other Portuguese-speaking communities to increase access and remove barriers to health, education and social services through direct services, advocacy, leadership, and community development.
Each year, the Annual Gala Dinner of The Japan Society of Boston celebrates global citizens whose life's work has helped to build peace and friendship between Boston, Japan, and the world. The Dinner also provides an opportunity to support the diverse activities of the Japan Society of Boston, a catalyst for cultural, educational, and business ties between our nations.
My wife gave me such a beautiful night for a kimono date and dinner. We both are trying to be a powerful and beautiful couple like those we respect. How do you enjoy the authentic Japanese experience in Boston?
Ben’s last day in Tokyo was so packed same as other days. We have been busy to enjoy, learn and experience Japanese culture in Tokyo and Ben started his last day in Ginza and took hours of private Japanese cooking lesson by a very well-know/trained chef, Ishizuka, the owner Ishizuka, as a head chef, found this restaurant after awarding Michelin stars for 5 consecutive years. I was a translator/camera man/guest for him.
Read MoreI know all Japanese people are jealous of us right now. Getting dressed in Kimono, watching Sumo from a box seats and having Chanko nabe (Sumo wrestler’s stew) for dinner are the highest status as Japanese. These incredible experiences never happened without support from Takanohana stable. Gift box was also amazing! Thanks for this opportunity.
Read MoreI am spending days with Ben Greenfield in my hometown Tokyo Japan. Since he had a private speaking event yesterday, I visited my old neighbor, Musashikoyama, Shinagawa, Tokyo where I had been living there until 7th grade. My elementray friends came to see me and I met most of them for the first time in two decades!! It made me so nostargic and reminded me of childhood. and…Guess what!? My random visit because of Ben was a sheer chance to come back to the september festival in my old hometown. It had been 20 years since I participated in last time. What a huge surprise! Sunday was the day for me!
Read MoreGuess who I was with in Tokyo Japan? I spent a week with Ben Greenfield, who is a New York Times Bestselling author, speaker and coach. You can find out who he is on his website and it would be much easier because I cannot explain about everything of his profile. Anyway though, it was my honor to spend time with him because I am a huge fan of him and his podcast. He is definately one of top influencers in fitness, health and wellness industories.
Read MoreI got what I was looking for. Peace and quiet in a pristine environment at the end of summer in New England. Just want to share my experience at a great campground in Harold Parker state forest where you can access from Boston in only 30mins.
Read MoreToo many things going on this weekend... earth-day, march for science, anniversary, housewarming, and sunny weather. How was yours? Mine was very interesting because I did sketching for the first time and got taught by one of urban sketchers, Mike Daikubara.
Read MoreDoes spring season make us a little bit weird? My little sparrow is all cold and hot. She attacks me with beak, but sits on my shoulder and gets relaxed there. Repeat million times. Does she like or hate me? I think spring makes her different. Sorry... no boy is allowed in my place. Rio chan can't find her mate. Too bad… Wish I have male bird for her.
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