Monthly Archives: September 2017

Little Venice In Tokyo!

Posted on September 28, 2017 by tokyofox

A charming little piazza offering you a break from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and transporting you to Italy temporarily with the promise of a real gondola, a canal, a venetian bridge, a clock tower and some Italian … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan Travel, Quirky Japan | Tagged 2-8-3 Jiyugaoka, jiyugaoka, La Vita, little venice Tokyo, Mini Venice Jiyugaoka, Rambling Northerner, things to do in Jiyugaoka, venezzia, venice | 1 Comment

Interesting Japanese Playground Structures #6 – Dinosaur Park

Posted on September 25, 2017 by tokyofox

Many of the parks and children’s playgrounds in Japan, particularly in Tokyo, are quite poor compared to other countries in terms of space, surroundings and a lack of grass. However, a handful of them do tend to possess extremely creative structures … Continue reading →

Posted in Quirky Japan | Tagged 3-10-13 Kitashinagawa, animal slides Japan, Dinosaur Park, Interesting playground structures, Kodomo-no-Mori Park, Shimbamba, shinagawa station, yamanote train stations, Ōsaki | 47 Comments

The “Rocky” Steps Of Tokyo (+ Some Hidden Gems Nearby!)

Posted on September 22, 2017 by tokyofox

As cities go, Tokyo is a fairly flat city and therefore quite easy to navigate by bicycle as I often tend to do. However, there are some steep hills around Minato ward area including a shrine which stands at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Tokyo Daytripper: | Tagged Aoyama Technical College address, Atago-jinja Shrine, hie shrine, Iidabashi, jumbo gyoza challenge Tokyo, Kagurazaka Hanten, Minato-ku, Toei Ōedo Line Iidabashi station, Tokyo Daytripper:, tokyo modern architecture | 1 Comment

Review: Films Set In Japan – Hacksaw Ridge (2016)

Posted on September 19, 2017 by tokyofox

The word pacifist came up recently in a book I regularly teach from and I have to admit that I wasn’t exactly sure of it’s meaning. Having looked it up, I realised that the main character in this film was … Continue reading →

Posted in Review: Films Set In Japan | Tagged andrew garfield, Battle of Okinawa, films set in Japan, Hacksaw Ridge review, list of films set in Japan, Mel Gibson, movies about Okinawa, movies set in japan, okinawa | 2 Comments

The Best Of The Rest Of Our Time In Hiroshima

Posted on September 16, 2017 by tokyofox

It may not have seemed like it (due to many Yamaguchi-related posts) but most of our time was actually spent in Hiroshima. As the title suggests, this is a collection of stuff that didn’t merit it’s own post which may hard … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Japan Life, Japan Travel | Tagged David Price English School, fish n chips Hiroshima-style, hiroshima, Itsukaichi, kairoyama, mashed potato on toast, momiji, things to do in hiroshima, what is kawara soba? | 1 Comment

Unstaffed Stations Of Japan #1 – Kamiyagi

Posted on September 13, 2017 by tokyofox

Think of train stations in Japan and the mighty Shinjuku station is sure to come to mind for many people. That is the world’s busiest train station and Japan monopolises the top 50 list with only five of them not … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan Travel, Quirky Japan | Tagged Asaminami-ku, day trips from Hiroshima, Kabe Line, Kamiyagi station, Mitaki Temple, Shichikenjaya station, things to do in hiroshima, tiny Japanese train stations, tokyo fox, unstaffed stations Japan | 17 Comments

This Lawson Convenience Store Is Different To Their Usual Ones

Posted on September 10, 2017 by tokyofox

You’re getting a post out of this! Tokyo Fox must surely have run out of material I hear you cry but before I lose you all I should note that this particular convenience store is quite unique in one sense. Japan, particularly … Continue reading →

Posted in Quirky Japan, Sport | Tagged buy Hiroshima Carp merchandise, Carp manhole cover, hiroshima, Hiroshima Carp, Lawson convenience store, Mazda Zoom Zoom Stadium, Red Lawson conbeni, things to do in hiroshima | 14 Comments

An Excrement Time At Tokuyama Zoo

Posted on September 7, 2017 by tokyofox

Ask many foreigners their opinion on Japan and it will more than likely include some kind of reference to something weird and wonderful whether it be a silly TV programme, a funnily named drink, a quirky festival, a strange … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan Travel, Quirky Japan | Tagged Department of National Zoological Gardens, Elephant Poopoopaper Park, hiroshima to yamaguchi day trip, lesser panda's japan, Tokuyama Zoo, tokyo fox, yamaguchi-ken, Yusui Jinja shrine | Leave a comment

Detective Conan Filming Locations

Posted on September 4, 2017 by tokyofox

When it comes to doing animation locales, I have rarely ever seen the film or TV show before becoming aware that it’s been based on real locations. I’m definitely not what could be called an animation fan but whenever I … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan Filming Locations, TV Shows | Tagged Akiyoshido Limestone Cave, Case Closed ep 519, Detective Conan, Enseiji Temple, Hagi, Hyakumaizara, Souka Sonjuku, watch Detective Conan online free episode 519, yamaguchi-ken | 4 Comments

#ForceFridayII– The Journey Towards ‘The Last Jedi’ Has Begun

Posted on September 1, 2017 by tokyofox

The journey towards ‘The Force Awakens‘ (2015) began around this time two years ago with #ForceFriday and now we have #ForceFridayII to mark the release of its sequel ‘The Last Jedi‘ (2017). As hotly anticipated as this one is, it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Star Wars | Tagged #ForceFridayII, Force Friday 2 Tokyo Japan, ikebukuro, journey towards The Force Awakens, new star wars figures, Star Wars episode 8, The Last Jedi, Toys 'R Us | 5 Comments

Monthly Archives: September 2017

Little Venice In Tokyo!

Interesting Japanese Playground Structures #6 – Dinosaur Park

The “Rocky” Steps Of Tokyo (+ Some Hidden Gems Nearby!)

The Best Of The Rest Of Our Time In Hiroshima

Unstaffed Stations Of Japan #1 – Kamiyagi

This Lawson Convenience Store Is Different To Their Usual Ones

An Excrement Time At Tokuyama Zoo

Detective Conan Filming Locations

#ForceFridayII– The Journey Towards ‘The Last Jedi’ Has Begun

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