Art
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Halloween Decor in New Orleans
The older I get, the more I don’t care for Halloween. In fact, I think it’s safe to say that I haven’t been fond of Halloween for quite some time already. Despite this, I know many people look forward to Halloween. It happens only once a year after all but it’s one of those “special” days where you unfortunately don’t get the day off no matter how much effort you put into your costume or how much party planning you have to do in order to have a good time.
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Itasha Cars at Anime Days
Away from the hustle and bustle of Anime Days was an area on the “sea level” where you see itasha cars. What are itasha cars? They’re basically “anime” cars since itasha cars feature at least one anime character. The more accurate definition is something along the lines of “cringey” looking cars since they’re cars that stand out and depending on what’s your cup of tea, they may indeed be “cringey” for you to look at. So, were the itasha cars here cringey?
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Nisei Week at JACCC
There was a lot going on in Little Tokyo recently. From Natsumatsuri to the karate exhibition and tournament held by Shotokan Karate of America (SKA), there just had to be even more going on. At first glance, in front of the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC), there seemed to not be much going on but Nisei Week was already happening here.
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Hsi Lai Temple (post pandemic)
During the pandemic, Hsi Lai Temple made it more complex for people to visit the temple. There was a reservation system in place and their dining hall wasn’t open. In other words, no one could visit this temple on a whim. It wasn’t until recently that Hsi Lai Temple did away with their reservation system and I decided to take advantage of this. -
Lightscape before Dark
Have you ever wondered what those flashy light events at night look like during the day? Well, I’ve got you covered. I had the opportunity to visit Lightscape at The Arboretum before dark and let’s just say it was interesting.