Hiko Mitsuzuka

Jul 13, 2024 | hiko331.medium.com | Hiko Mitsuzuka

"You better celebrate, 'cause baby we ain't going away." Unfortunately, for Katy Perry and her team, Thursday's release of her hotly anticipated new single, "Woman's World," is no reason to celebrate. After just three days, the track - publicized as a female empowerment anthem - is being heavily criticized and bashed for the blatant hypocrisy behind its production.

Jul 13, 2024 | thefirstecho.com | Hiko Mitsuzuka

"You better celebrate, 'cause baby we ain't going away."Unfortunately, for Katy Perry and her team, Thursday's release of her hotly anticipated new single, "Woman's World," is proving to be no reason to celebrate. After just three days, the track – publicized as a female empowerment anthem – is being heavily criticized and bashed for the blatant hypocrisy behind its production.

May 10, 2024 | hiko331.medium.com | Hiko Mitsuzuka

By Hiko Mitsuzuka Read Part One here. After consuming a variety of crepes, fromage, and escargot throughout Paris, my culinary adventure finally brought me to the arches of the Marché Saint-Germain, where I discovered L'Étable and its menu, a collection of dishes that should be on every meat lover's must-list. (Sorry, vegans - but there is a vinaigrette-soaked artichoke app...

Feb 4, 2024 | hiko331.medium.com | Hiko Mitsuzuka

A light drizzle was already falling when I was drawn to a glowing vending machine outside the terminal at Narita International. It was filled with an array of soft drinks, some of which I couldn’t pronounce. I was like a moth to a flame, and I needed something to quench my thirst after the eleven-hour flight from Los Angeles. I selected my first taste of Japan, a bottle of Pocari Sweat, a lemon-grapefruit-flavored water (think: Gatorade without the obnoxious colors and labels).

Feb 1, 2024 | hiko331.medium.com | Hiko Mitsuzuka

If you were to take the scenic coastal roads of Malibu, the decadence of Vegas, and the film festival prestige of Cannes, the result would resemble the Los Cabos of today. The southernmost tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula has been shedding its spring break reputation, transforming into a highly regarded resort destination that’s attracting some of Hollywood’s biggest names.