Monthly Archives: May 2019

Australia Filming Locations #5 – Knowing (2009)

Posted on May 31, 2019 by tokyofox

The number of international movies to have been filmed in Melbourne is quite limited so it’s quite amazing that two of them have been ones featuring Nicholas Cage. First there was ‘Ghost Rider‘ (2007) and that was followed just two … Continue reading →

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A Park Of Beautiful Pink Azaleas, Egg Vending Machines & Family Time In Izu

Posted on May 28, 2019 by tokyofox

The Komuroyama Tsutsuji flower Festival in Kawana (Shizuoka Prefecture) tends to coincide with the Japanese Golden Week holiday each year and at full bloom it’s a splendid pink carpet.   In previous years the weather in this holiday season has been … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Filming Locations #17 – Shin Godzilla (2016)

Posted on May 25, 2019 by tokyofox

It’s probably taken longer than expected but finally the sequel to the Gareth Edwards-directed ‘Godzilla‘ (2014) is going to see the light of day. ‘Godzilla: King Of The Monsters‘ is the 35th film in the Godzilla franchise, and the third … Continue reading →

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The Tallest Arch Style Tower In Asia, A Beautiful Castle Location & A Free Foot Spa

Posted on May 22, 2019 by tokyofox

Gifu is one of those prefectures that has always been something of a mystery to me. I have travelled through it a few times on journeys between Nagoya and Osaka but never done anything more than transit at Ogaki Station. … Continue reading →

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Another Giant Buddha But This One Is Made Of A Very Unique Material!

Posted on May 19, 2019 by tokyofox

Regular Tokyo Fox readers will probably be aware that I love a buddha statue and the bigger the better. This particular one is 13.63 metres in height which is impressive in itself but it’s not just the size of this … Continue reading →

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A Football Stadium Amidst Stunning Surroundings? I Give You FC Gifu!

Posted on May 16, 2019 by tokyofox

Since 2015 I have always attended at least one football match in the Golden Week holiday in Japan. Previous grounds have included Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Vi$$el Kobe,Shimizu S-Pulse, Fujieda MYFC and Gamba Osaka. Just because of my occasional Twitter interaction with a … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: A Uniquely Designed Observation Platform & WWII Ruins

Posted on May 13, 2019 by tokyofox

When going in search of any sight (including world famous ones) one has to be aware that it may not quite be the picture postcard perfect moment you envisaged due to the weather, people or vehicles obstructing it, construction work … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: A Temple Built On The Side Of A Mountain

Posted on May 10, 2019 by tokyofox

Back on New Years Day I happened to catch the news on Japanese TV which was showing the different ways people mark the occasion. One of the places that featured was a temple in a cliff where some people had … Continue reading →

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Interesting Japanese Playground Structures #18 – Big Dog Playground

Posted on May 7, 2019 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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Sunwolves Take Wind Out Of The Hurricanes (In The First Half!)

Posted on May 4, 2019 by tokyofox

With the ninth Rugby World Cup on the horizon, it’s a big year for the sport in Japan this year as the country plays host. It’s the first time it’s been held outside of the traditional rugby hotbeds and so … Continue reading →

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