Monthly Archives: November 2016

A Day At The Races For The Japan Cup

Posted on November 29, 2016 by tokyofox

  The Japan Cup may be one of the most prestigious horse races in Japan but I had never really heard of it until quite recently when I saw adverts for it plastered all over the Keio Inohashira Line in Shibuya station. It’s not … Continue reading →

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Mimi Rabbit Cafe In Ikebukuro

Posted on November 26, 2016 by tokyofox

  Around a decade ago there was a trend for Maid Cafe’s in Tokyo but in the last few years the craze has been for animal themed cafe’s. I’ve only been to a dog cafe (back in 2013) but there are also … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

Posted on November 23, 2016 by tokyofox

As it is, Tokyo is an ever-changing city with buildings seemingly going up and coming down regularly and on top of that shops, restaurants, cafes and bars help constantly change the landscape. None of this is new to the Japanese … Continue reading →

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Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown – Japan (Kanazawa)

Posted on November 20, 2016 by tokyofox

Ever since the Shinkansen (bullet train) route between Tokyo and Kanazawa opened last year, reducing the travel time from five hours to two, tourists have been descending on the city in their droves to eat the many local delicacies and see such … Continue reading →

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This Tokyo Temple Is The Purr-fect Place For Cat Lovers

Posted on November 17, 2016 by tokyofox

  Cats seemingly play a very important role in Japanese lives. Hello Kitty is a hugely popular brand and then there’s also the station master cat, numerous cat cafes, cat island and super-lucky cats are often seen outside restaurants and shops beckoning (not … Continue reading →

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Review: Films Set In Japan – Babel (2006)

Posted on November 14, 2016 by tokyofox

This tale of three stories on three different continents intertwining with one another features Mexico, Morocco and Japan which is of course the reason it’s included in this feature. Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu makes full use of these differing backdrops to bring the picture alive … Continue reading →

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A Double Dose Of Lower J-League Action

Posted on November 11, 2016 by tokyofox

  There’s something alluring for me about visiting lower league grounds as this is the true spirit of football which is often lost amidst the glitz and glamour of the Premier League and the Champions League. Watching FC Ryukyu in … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Tokyo Disneyland

Posted on November 8, 2016 by tokyofox

  Disneyland is one of those places which has long mystified me regarding its popularity, especially in Japan where it is widely loved and regarded. Even your coolest looking hip-hop-type guys can often be seen over here sporting a Disney accessory … Continue reading →

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The Godzilla Bathhouse

Posted on November 5, 2016 by tokyofox

Japan is very good at coming up with movie tie-ins in unconventional ways and that is certainly true where one of its most famous sons is concerned. The “Godzilla Hotel” in Shinjuku is one such example of that and a … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: The Godzilla Hotel In Shinjuku

Posted on November 2, 2016 by tokyofox

No sooner had I cycled round what I thought was just about every Godzilla-related location back in 2014 and it was announced that a Godzilla hotel would be built in the Kabukicho district of Shinjuku. At the start of March … Continue reading →

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