Monthly Archives: July 2015

Review: Films Set In Japan – Unbroken (2014)

Posted on July 30, 2015 by tokyofox

Due to the content of this film it has never come out in Japan and probably never will (other than maybe a minor release). Elsewhere though, it was released last Christmas but as it didn’t get reviewed on Kermode and Mayo’s … Continue reading →

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Tsukuba 2015 Pt II: Mt Tsukuba

Posted on July 27, 2015 by tokyofox

With three mountains ascended in Hokkaido in June, the idea of climbing mountains has been very much in my mind of late, and it was actually Mitake-San that I was planning to do but when my wife said she wanted to … Continue reading →

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Tsukuba 2015 Pt I: Wan Wan Land – Japan’s Dog Theme Park

Posted on July 24, 2015 by tokyofox

With over 35 million people crammed into Tokyo Metropolis, space is at a premium and so huge apartment blocks dominate the skyline. Though Japanese people have a strong affection for animals the downside of living in such dense areas is that many … Continue reading →

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Hokkaido 2015 Pt VII: Sapporo

Posted on July 18, 2015 by tokyofox

Given that Hokkaido’s main city is nearly 50km away from New Chitose Airport we didn’t actually visit Sapporo on arrival like most people presumably do. It wasn’t till our third night, following our Lavender Farm trip, that we arrived in the … Continue reading →

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Hokkaido 2015 Pt VI: Sapporo Dome

Posted on July 15, 2015 by tokyofox

Coming off the back of a lengthy round-the-world backpacking trip, the 2002 World Cup Finals happened at a great time for me as I was free to watch pretty much every moment of the tournament and it made such an impression … Continue reading →

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Hokkaido 2015 Pt V: Mt Usu

Posted on July 12, 2015 by tokyofox

Prior to our arrival in the area of Lake Toya neither Ethan or I were unaware of the volcanic lava-dome that is Shouwa-shinzan until we drove by it with a look of bewilderment on our faces. Intrigued by it we set … Continue reading →

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Hokkaido 2015 Pt IV: Lake Toya

Posted on July 9, 2015 by tokyofox

Having been unable to get any accommodation on our first night in Hokkaido we learned our lesson from thereon (not that either of us particularly minded spending a night or two in the car!) and booked a place to stay … Continue reading →

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Hokkaido 2015 Pt III: Mt Tarumae

Posted on July 6, 2015 by tokyofox

Prior to this trip to Hokkaido I was told time and time again that the end of June was the best time to visit and that there is no rainy season there. That may be true but it certainly doesn’t mean … Continue reading →

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Hokkaido 2015 Pt II: Lavender Farm

Posted on July 3, 2015 by tokyofox

A short while after booking this trip to Hokkaido, Ethan and I realised that collectively we knew very little about the island but one thing that I did know about however was the seasonal Lavender Farm. I was quite surprised … Continue reading →

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Hokkaido 2015 Pt I: Mt Meakan

Posted on July 1, 2015 by tokyofox

Less than a month since I last saw him and I was again with Ethan for a road-trip around Hokkaido; Japan’s most northerly main island. It was my first time to visit Hokkaido and after meeting up at New Chitose … Continue reading →

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