Monthly Archives: July 2018

Interesting Japanese Playground Structures #14 – Ladybird Slide

Posted on July 31, 2018 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 →

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TF Guide To Toy Hunting In Tokyo

Posted on July 28, 2018 by tokyofox

Ever since my three year old nephew discovered last year that I have a cupboard full of boxes containing Star Wars toys (and a few other things), he has wanted to come round a bit more often to play with … Continue reading →

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On The Fox Trail……At A Tokyo Hedgehog Cafe!

Posted on July 25, 2018 by tokyofox

   When it comes to taking my wife out somewhere it’s usually a pretty easy choice and generally revolves around animals. I’m beginning to run out of places now having finally ticked hedgehog cafe off the list of places to … Continue reading →

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Hidden Treasures Along The Keio Line #3 – Toko-Ji Temple

Posted on July 22, 2018 by tokyofox

The Keio Line principally connects Shinjuku to the western side of Tokyo with seven different lines running through to the likes of suburban city Hachiōji and the mountainous area at Takaosanguchi. All of it’s stations actually lie within the boundaries of Tokyo and, thanks to … Continue reading →

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Review: Films Set In Japan – Isle Of Dogs (2018)

Posted on July 19, 2018 by tokyofox

In these times of computer wizardry the idea of stop-motion animation may seem a strange choice for many but not in the mind of director Wes Anderson whose second attempt (the other was ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox‘ in 2009) pays painstaking … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Fox’s World Cup 2018 Overview

Posted on July 16, 2018 by tokyofox

This was my ninth World Cup but it was one I went into with the least anticipation and excitement but once it all began in Russia it was business as usual for me. Watching all those films set in Russia … Continue reading →

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On The Trail Of Shin Godzilla #5 – Ota Ward

Posted on July 12, 2018 by tokyofox

The second part in this series really put Ōta ward on the map and this can only strengthen it as we go deeper into Tokyo’s most southerly ward. I’ve said a few times now that there’s more to this ward … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Hakone-yumoto

Posted on July 9, 2018 by tokyofox

Hakone in Kanagawa is arguably one of the most popular day trip destinations for Tokyoites wanting to get out of the city for a brief fix of nature and/or hot springs. I’ve been to Hakone three times though all of … Continue reading →

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Another Trip To Izu

Posted on July 6, 2018 by tokyofox

The family home in Izu may have been the base for my Golden Week holidays this year (over two months ago now!) but I didn’t actually spend so much time there. After just a night there I went off on … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Before And After Ome

Posted on July 3, 2018 by tokyofox

Tokyo may be one of the smallest prefectures in Japan yet it does have some far flung places. The Izu and Ogasawara Islands are obviously the most extreme ones as they extend as far as 1,850 kilometres south of central Tokyo. By contrast, … Continue reading →

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