Monthly Archives: December 2016

TF Top 10……Filming Location Trips For 2016

Posted on December 30, 2016 by

Last year was a feast of filming locations and it was always going to be difficult to better that but that’s not to say that Tokyo Fox hasn’t brought you anything in the way of location blog posts this year too. This 8th … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2016 In Tokyo

Posted on December 26, 2016 by

For the second year running I was in Tokyo for Christmas but it was a little different this time as Christmas Eve and Christmas Day both fell on the weekend with the 23rd a national holiday too. That meant my … Continue reading →

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Review: Films Inspired By Japan – Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence (1983)

Posted on December 23, 2016 by

It may be lacking in plot and have some fairly average acting at best but there’s something alluring about this WWII film which goes way beyond the beautifully, haunting self-titled theme song. ‘Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence‘ is a powerful character-driven war film … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Todoroki Valley

Posted on December 20, 2016 by

Tokyo may be a city somewhat lacking in green areas but that’s not to say there is nowhere to go to take a break from the concrete jungle. There are a handful of beautiful gardens and parks but little did I know that … Continue reading →

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Cycling To Lake Tama And Back!

Posted on December 17, 2016 by

  Many years ago whilst searching for cycling ideas in Tokyo and the surrounding area I came across this wonderful link which was about a bicycle ride one guy took around this area in Saitama prefecture. From that moment my heart … Continue reading →

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Cosplaying At Tokyo ComicCon 2016

Posted on December 14, 2016 by

  Over the years of convention going I’ve realised that these events are as much about the people and the other fans you meet throughout the day as they are the special guests and the other exclusive content. That is … Continue reading →

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Tokyo ComicCon 2016

Posted on December 11, 2016 by

  From the moment it was announced last year, I was very much looking forward to this event and my mind was working overtime with the possible guests that I hoped might be in attendance. Sadly none of them were … Continue reading →

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TF Flashback – John Lennon Museum (2005)

Posted on December 8, 2016 by

Although I really like many tunes by The Beatles and John Lennon I’m probably not what could be classed as a fan as I have never really listened to their music by choice. Despite this claim, I did visit the John Lennon … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Climbing Mount Takao Yet Again!

Posted on December 5, 2016 by

   You could be forgiven for thinking that Tokyo Fox has contractual obligations to include Mount Takao related posts each and every year. With that in mind, 2016 is a bumper year as this is the third post following on … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: Vending Machine Stand

Posted on December 2, 2016 by

  Japan possesses a ridiculous number of ‘jihanki‘ (vending machines) equating to one for about 22 people or something like that. The majority of them sell drinks and cigarettes but other things are available such as newspapers, flowers, condoms, bananas, ice-cream, tissues, toys, … Continue reading →

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