Monthly Archives: February 2018

Going Beyond Tokyo Skytree In The Sumida Area

Posted on February 28, 2018 by

Thousands of visitors descend on this part of Tokyo every week to visit SkyTree; the world’s tallest tower. However, beneath the shadow of the 634 metre tower lie a few relatively unknown and quirky places worthy of a few minutes … Continue reading →

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On The Trail Of Shin Godzilla #2 – Tamagawa

Posted on February 26, 2018 by

It seems that very little is often said about Ota-ku, Tokyo’s most southerly ward, other than it being home to Haneda International Airport! However, Tokyo Fox has tried its best to put that wrong with a few posts over the … Continue reading →

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Review: Films Set In Japan – Silence (2016)

Posted on February 23, 2018 by

A couple of foreign guys embark on a journey to Japan in search of something or someone but before you roll your eyes at the thought of yet another fish-out-of-water film please know that this is very different. It’s an … Continue reading →

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The 12 Greatest Foxes

Posted on February 20, 2018 by

Unlike all the usual hard-hitting serious posts on here, this is a bit of a “fluff” post. Both Leicester City players and fans alike are often referred to as foxes by the media but this feature isn’t really about either. … Continue reading →

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A Cycle Ride To Dinosaur Bridge (a.k.a Tokyo Gate Bridge)

Posted on February 17, 2018 by

When it comes to bridges in Tokyo there is only ever really one that gets a mention and that’s Rainbow Bridge. No real surprise there I guess as it offers a picture perfect postcard view of Tokyo city and is … Continue reading →

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Crash ‘N Burn: My Wheels Of Misfortune

Posted on February 14, 2018 by

If the ‘Fast & Furious‘ franchise has taught us anything then it’s that humans can survive the most unbelievable accidents and come out of the wreckage with just a few scars to show for it!! Whilst my accident wasn’t quite … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Japan’s Largest Taoist Temple Is In Saitama!

Posted on February 11, 2018 by

  Given that there is a Russian Cathedral in Ochanomizu, a Turkish Mosque in Yoyogi and many Chinese temples in Yokohama, I’m really not sure why I was surprised to see a Taiwanese temple in Japan. I guess it was … Continue reading →

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