Monthly Archives: July 2023

A Big X-Rated Surprise At This Little Shrine On The Coast Of Japan!

Had I actually bothered to take a closer look inside this shrine on my previous visit a few years ago it would’ve saved me this extra trip down the coast!   Back in 2021, I made a couple of trips … Continue reading

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Modern Architecture Outside of Tokyo #3 – Saitama, Chiba & Ibaraki

  For over a decade Tokyo Fox has focused on the modern architecture of Tokyo with a long-running ten part series featuring over 100 interesting-looking buildings. During that time I have also taken photos of some unique structures outside of the … Continue reading

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Did Seeing Japan’s 42nd Best Castle Cushion The Blow Of A Hugely Disappointing Morning?!

The western side of Shizuoka Prefecture is a long, long way from the Izu Peninsula in the east, and can take over two hours to traverse when using the local train. Wanting to see a football match at a stadium … Continue reading

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The Bhoys Are Back In Town! Scottish Champions Celtic Play Their Part In A 10 Goal Thriller In Yokohama!

When Brendan Rodgers walked out on Celtic to join Leicester City in February 2019 he was replaced by Neil Lennon who got them over the line for a fourth successive treble. The next season didn’t go well though and Lennon’s … Continue reading

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Reflecting On 15 Years Since Star Wars Celebration Japan & Looking Ahead To The Next One In 2025!

  Since 1999, there have been 15 Star Wars Celebration events. The majority of them have been in the USA with four in Europe and just a solitary one in Asia. That latter was held in Japan at Makuhari-Messe (Chiba) between … Continue reading

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Alphabet Dating In Japan With My Wife Who Was Still Completely Unaware Of The Task At Hand! (S02E06: Review)

  Season two of this dating challenge wrapped earlier this year in January after about 10 months of working our way through the alphabet. This series is one that probably looks quite fun and exciting from the outside but behind … Continue reading

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TF Top 10……Football Match Day Experiences In 2023 So Far (Part 1)

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Having only watched a single game in 2020 and 2021 respectively I really was not expecting to do too many more matches last year, especially with the strict Covid_19 measures still in place for much of the season. However, I … Continue reading

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This Japanese Star Festival Wasn’t Quite What I Wished For On Our Wedding Anniversary!

  July 7th is known as tanabata in Japan and it celebrates the meeting of the deities Orihime and Hikoboshi. According to legend, the Milky Way separates these lovers, and they can only meet once a year on the seventh … Continue reading

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A Completely FREE Matchday Experience At The Stadium Which Hosted Football In The Tokyo Olympics

The matchday football experience in Japan (or anywhere else for that matter!) can be an expensive one. Not only is there the cost of the ticket but then transportation has to be considered, and then there is maybe some food, … Continue reading

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Tokyo Daytripper: The Historical Riverside City With An Egyptian Flavour Nearby!

Whenever I’ve seen any list of the best places to visit in Chiba prefecture, this historical river city in Katori has almost always been included. However, for someone who prides himself on his love for this often-ignored region of Japan … Continue reading

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