Monthly Archives: September 2026

London Filming Locations: No Time to Die (2021)

Posted on September 28, 2026 by tokyofox

It’s been five years since ‘No Time to Die‘ (2021) was finally released having been delayed a few times due to the global coronavirus pandemic. In the old days each and every James Bond movie was pretty much a standalone … Continue reading →

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Authentic Screen-Used Star Wars Movie Auction Props on Display in Tokyo

Posted on September 24, 2026 by tokyofox

Springtime and early summer was a busy period in Japan for Star Wars with a string of events taking place for May the 4th and building hype for the release of ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu‘ movie. Just as I thought … Continue reading →

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#LionDay: It’s Time to Paws & Reflect on This Roaring Success of a Day

Posted on September 19, 2026 by tokyofox

The part of #DeutschDay to get the most attention by some distance was the solitary on-location place I visited which wasn’t live sport. A hidden German section of a park in Tokyo attracted a considerable amount (by my standards!) of … Continue reading →

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These Unique Coloured Torii Gates Are a Sweet Sight!

Posted on September 15, 2026 by tokyofox

The sight of many red-orange torii gates at shrines is one of the most iconic Japanese images for many foreigners. Other styles maybe wooden or white and there is a golden torii gate shrine in Kyoto which has featured on … Continue reading →

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TF Flashback: Travelling Across Japan’s Most Famous Tourist Trail with my Parents

Posted on September 10, 2026 by tokyofox

Of the many trips I’ve undertaken around Japan one of the most memorable has to be the time when my parents visited the country for their second time. During their first trip I was living in a tiny shoebox, so … Continue reading →

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Interesting Japanese Playground Structures #49 – Banana Park

Posted on September 7, 2026 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 Top 12……Football Match Day Experiences In 2026 So Far (Part 2)

Posted on September 4, 2026 by tokyofox

Japan migrating to the Euro-style calendar league season this year has resulted in a promotional push encompassing a fair few matches being played at the National Stadium which means this compilation post contains more top-flight action than is typical for … Continue reading →

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A Daytrip (From Hiroshima!) To The Northern Tip of Japan’s Most Southern Main Island

Posted on September 1, 2026 by tokyofox

Having flown to Kyushu for a three-day trip in June 2024 I didn’t anticipate returning so soon but with a day to myself (whilst in Hiroshima with family) I decided to treat myself to a day trip to Fukuoka Prefecture. … Continue reading →

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