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Sunset over Hawaii
Taking a winter break on the Big Island of Hawaii. What an amazing place to relax. After the new year, it’s game on with my next big...
Sam Mitani
Dec 21, 20241 min read
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Japanese language version of The Prototype, coming in 2025!
私のデビュー作『ザ・プロトタイプ』が、来年初めに日本でNeko Publishingから日本語版として刊行されます。この小説はアメリカで重要な賞を受賞しており、日本の友人たちに読んでもらえることをとても嬉しく思っています。これは自動車をテーマにしたスパイスリラーで、読んでく...
Sam Mitani
Oct 22, 20241 min read
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Watch the Movie-style Trailer for Keys to the Empire!
You can watch it here or on YouTube at https://youtu.be/nnBZsQnb_Mg
Sam Mitani
Oct 22, 20241 min read
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Preoroder The Prototype Trilogy
The trilogy is complete with the launch of Keys to the Empire. All books available in December! Order yours now at Carrara Books !
Sam Mitani
Oct 22, 20241 min read
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Hardcover Arrives!
The first hardcover versions of Red Mist have arrived! My very first hardcover novel! Available at Amazon and other booksellers now!...
Sam Mitani
Sep 2, 20231 min read
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Red Mist is off and running!
After the August 18 launch date, sales of Red Mist have been solid! Thanks to all for your support and sending in photos of you and your...
Sam Mitani
Aug 31, 20231 min read
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Second novel, Red Mist, coming in August!
My second novel will be coming in mid August. Titled Red Mist, it will feature cameos from character from my debut novel, The Prototype....
Sam Mitani
Jun 21, 20231 min read
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GT-R Heaven
The great folks at Top Rank USA helped me out when they allowed me to use their facility for a video interview. There were R32s, R33s and...
Sam Mitani
Mar 1, 20231 min read
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The Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
Recently, I was in the Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, and I couldn't help but find the helicopter loading area inside the main...
Sam Mitani
Feb 23, 20231 min read
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Funky Jiro-style ramen
The ramen at Tsujita Annex in Sawtelle is special...in fact, it's more like udon, but is it ever tasty. Broth is fantastic, too. I was...
Sam Mitani
Feb 23, 20231 min read
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The Fairmont (Loews) Hairpin
Strolling around Monte Carlo, I walked around the famed Fairmont Hairpin, one of the most famous section of the Monaco Grand Prix F1...
Sam Mitani
Feb 21, 20231 min read
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The Porsche Taycan
I had the opportunity to drive the Porsche Taycan recently through the streets of Monaco. All I need to say is that I would take this EV...
Sam Mitani
Feb 17, 20231 min read
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Legendary trainer Freddie Roach
On my flight from Paris, France, to Los Angeles, I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking to legendary boxing trainer, Freddie Roach....
Sam Mitani
Feb 16, 20231 min read
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New Novel in the Final Stages!
My second novel is in the final stages. It blends action, cars, and a bit of Asian supernaturalism. Be on the look out around mid-year...
Sam Mitani
Feb 15, 20231 min read
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The Nissan GT-R
Dabbling in digital art and created this. Seeing what all this NFT buzz is about. You can find this at https://opensea.io/assets/0x495f94...
Sam Mitani
Jan 29, 20221 min read
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Judo Colleagues
Met up with Brian Marks and Al Panakia for lunch. Both are great judokas, and we are the only three Americans who medaled in a form...
Sam Mitani
Dec 15, 20211 min read
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With two legends, Shiro Nakamura and Alois Ruf.
Met up with very two friends at Pebble Beach recently. This is the first time I’ve met them together, with one being based in Japan and...
Sam Mitani
Aug 30, 20211 min read
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Checking out the new Z!
Attended a private venue to check out Nissan’s new sports car, and yes, I approve! #nissan #nissanz
Sam Mitani
Aug 26, 20211 min read
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Copper River Salmon
Just enjoyed a plate of this salmon that’s available only once a year. Because the Copper River is long, cold, and powerful, the salmon...
Sam Mitani
Jun 5, 20211 min read
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Great Beethoven Cycle
Just revisited @KarajanMusic @DGclassics Beethoven cycle from 1963. It is indeed one of the great recordings.
Sam Mitani
May 15, 20211 min read
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