Monthly Archives: September 2025

My First Time To See British Band Muse Play Live In 19 Years!

Posted on September 30, 2025 by tokyofox

Throughout much of the 1990s I took note of pretty much every band or artist that appeared on the cover of the NME or Melody Maker music publications in the UK. If I wasn’t aware of them already then I’d … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Double Dose of Tennis: Alcaraz In Tokyo, Big Balls, A Brit Appearance, Japan’s Rising Star, German Efficiency & Bjorn Borg!

Posted on September 27, 2025 by tokyofox

Recent U.S. Open champion Carlos Alcaraz has been the star attraction at this year’s Kinoshita Open a.k.a. the Japan Open. Sadly the stars did not align for me to see the man who currently has half a dozen Grand Slams to … Continue reading →

Posted in Sport | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Heavy Rain At The World Athletics Championships Can’t Wash Away The Shine For Many Athletes & Spectators On The Final Day In Tokyo!

Posted on September 23, 2025 by tokyofox

My days of watching blanket coverage of sporting tournaments are long over due to work, family and living in what is often an inconvenient time-zone. However, with the 20th edition of the World Athletics Championships being hosted in Tokyo, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Sport | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

TF Flashback: 7 Days In Cambodia – Dark Tourism, Angkor Temples Aplenty, Eerie Movie Locations & A Birthday of Very Mixed Emotions! (2015)

Posted on September 20, 2025 by tokyofox

The first time I went to Cambodia was still one of my my most memorable trips as it was such a laugh travelling with mates but there were a few things I never really got to experience. Needing a greater appreciation … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia Travel, Movie Locations | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Long Wait To See Some Top Athletics Action In Tokyo Is Finally Over!

Posted on September 16, 2025 by tokyofox

Ever since Tokyo was selected in July 2022 to host the 20th World Athletics Championships this year, I have been excited about it and began my preparation for it two years ago by going to see my first ever track … Continue reading →

Posted in Sport | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

TF Top 10……Animal-Themed Playground Structures In Tokyo Metropolis

Posted on September 12, 2025 by tokyofox

When it comes to playground structures in Japan, the designers don’t always just go for the most generic design but sometimes incorporate mysterious and charming features to make them stand out as truly unique creations which are sights in their … Continue reading →

Posted in Quirky Japan | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Sports Stadium In Yokohama With The Best Atmosphere?

Posted on September 8, 2025 by tokyofox

Even though I’m not really a baseball fan I have almost by default ended up visiting a fair share of the stadiums belonging to the 12 Japanese clubs which make up the Central and Pacific Leagues. Other than the Mazda … Continue reading →

Posted in Sport | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

#WeStopAtNothing! Visiting All The Platform Zero Stations In Nagano

Posted on September 3, 2025 by tokyofox

There’s something slightly mystical and Harry Potter-like about these platforms and one has to wonder why some stations have them whether it be because it’s been added on that particular side of platform 1 or just because they began their numbering … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan Travel, Quirky Japan | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment