Monthly Archives: August 2026

The Joy of Collecting Ink Stamps on Tokyo’s Iconic Yamanote Line

Posted on August 28, 2026 by tokyofox

Collecting ink stamps has long been popular with both kids and adults alike in Japan but I always thought they were mainly just for promoting upcoming events on a temporary basis. Whilst that is very true, I never realised there … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: Unique Southeast Asian Fusion Ramen

Posted on August 24, 2026 by tokyofox

When it comes to ramen, there are many tastes and regional variations whether it be shio (salt), shoyu (soy sauce), tonkotsu (pork bone broth) in Kyushu or miso ramen which is served up in Hokkaido. On top of that come the crazy novelty ones which include things like cheese, coffee, ice-cream, … Continue reading →

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#DeutschDay Delivers Delectable Drinks, Delicacies, Downpours, Dortmund & Distinguished Delights!

Posted on August 19, 2026 by tokyofox

One of the most favourable reviews for my self-created #OrangeDay in June was that it “broke all conventions and brought a new paradigm to sports watching.” High praise indeed and there was never a plan for a follow-up, but it … Continue reading →

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Enjoying Slow Family Time in Japan’s Most Overcrowded City

Posted on August 15, 2026 by tokyofox

A lot has been said in the last few years about overtourism in Japan as millions of people from overseas have taken advantage of the weak yen to visit the likes of Tokyo, Osaka and of course Kyoto. The latter … Continue reading →

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TF Flashback: 30th Anniversary of Seeing Oasis at Knebworth

Posted on August 10, 2026 by tokyofox

Sadly, I didn’t get to see Oasis on their reunion tour last year so am left to just reflect on the half dozen concerts of theirs I did see back in the day with the most monumental one being 30 … Continue reading →

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Lightning Disrupts World Championship Semi Finals Action in Tokyo

Posted on August 7, 2026 by tokyofox

The sight of a couple of matches in the recent FIFA World Cup being heavily disrupted by thunderstorms was something of a new experience for many sports fans outside certain parts of the United States. Lightning strikes quickly though and … Continue reading →

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Bundesliga Giants Borussia Dortmund Light Up Tokyo Amidst Horrendous Conditions

Posted on August 3, 2026 by tokyofox

The relatively short time between the end of the FIFA World Cup and the start of the domestic league season this summer does seem to have meant fewer European clubs coming to Japan for money-spinning ties against local opposition. To … Continue reading →

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Japan & Great Britain Face Off in a Hotly Contested Sporting Spectacle in Tokyo

Posted on August 1, 2026 by tokyofox

As a Brit living in Japan, I really have mixed emotions when either Great Britain or England play against Japan in any sporting competition. It is admittedly not the biggest rivalry but for any sports fans in my situation it … Continue reading →

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