Being part Japanese, I always need a small link to Japan in my home. Normally I eat Japanese food a couple times of weeks. I am learning to make more Japanese food at home. Picked up some mugicha and green tea last week with a friend. Enjoying them both now at home. Mugicha and genmaicha purchased in Saigon at Takashimaya I usually have my green tea with the Japanese tea … [Read more...] about A bit of Japan in Saigon
Archives for March 2018
Coming soon: DIY Air Purifier in Vietnam
Nearly ready for purchases. Just waiting on our new fan design and HEPA filters. Currently the unit will use a Senko fan. Senko DIY air purifier with hepa filter. LaserEgg next to it. Coming soon. As of July, 2018, we were not able to register a company to sell HEPA filters in Vietnam. To stay under the radar, it is best to order the HEPA filters directly from SmartAir and … [Read more...] about Coming soon: DIY Air Purifier in Vietnam
ACTN3 and the super-sprinter gene (I got it)
ACTN3 and the super-sprinter gene is the gene found in elite athletes around the world. The ACTN3 makes a special protein This the "...controls fast-twitch muscle fibers, the cells responsible for the speedy tensing and flexing of the muscles involved in sprinting or weight-lifting". Many elite athletes have one mutation, I was surprised when my 23andme results (see below) said … [Read more...] about ACTN3 and the super-sprinter gene (I got it)
Riding to IPS / AHS in Saigon (video)
Another video I took of my short trip to the International Primary School / Asian High School in District 1. The trip The trip crosses the Calmette Bridge, goes along Ton Duc Thang and then Hai Ba Trung streets. It is a relaxing trip at around 4:30 pm. Traffic is not bad yet but will get worse later. I apologize for some technical mistakes (see below) and the music. I had no … [Read more...] about Riding to IPS / AHS in Saigon (video)
Thu Thiem Tunnel in Saigon (video)
I am riding through Thu Thiem Tunnel going under the Saigon River from District 2 to District 1 on my Kawasaki Z300. I pass through this tunnel at least twice a week now. It is an interesting ride. Going through the Thu Thiem Tunnel is the fastest way to get from District 1 / District 4 to District 2. I always go this route to Thao Diem. It can be packed. This video the … [Read more...] about Thu Thiem Tunnel in Saigon (video)