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About tokyofox

A Leicester City fan teaching English in Japan

Adapting To The Art Of Bowing

Posted on February 27, 2008 by tokyofox

Some may see it in the western world as a sign of looking weak but the Japanese custom of bowing is seen through my eyes as being quite a nice tradition. Its always a bit embarassing when you meet someone (whether they … Continue reading →

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Look Shrew Was Back In Tokyo!!

Posted on February 24, 2008 by tokyofox

Just like the old red London buses you wait ages for one and then two come at once and similarly when Vinod visited Tokyo so did me old mocker Richard who I met just over two years ago when I transferred to a new … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Fox Makes It To Two Years!!

Posted on February 19, 2008 by tokyofox

Cast your mind back excatly two years ago and its fairly likely you won’t remember what happened. If you do its almost certain that you won’t be aware that today is the 2nd Anniversary of this blog. When I told … Continue reading →

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To Be Or Not To Be Prepared!

Posted on February 15, 2008 by tokyofox

Now I know every traveller is different and open to do whatever they want to do but having said that I was a little shocked when my mate Vinod (a Wolves fan so please do hold that against him!!) came to visit a couple … Continue reading →

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Not Sweet On ‘Giri Choco’

Posted on February 14, 2008 by tokyofox

“There were many girls banging on my door this Valentines morning…….and then I let them out!!” I did promise the same usual jokes last year and Tokyo Fox is certainly not one to disappoint its readers so here’s the other … Continue reading →

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To Give Or Not Give Up Your Train Seat

Posted on February 10, 2008 by tokyofox

Last Thursday I was on the Yamanote line (the main green line which circles Tokyo’s main spots) going to work when a girl on crutches got in but did anyone in the priority seats give up their seat for her? … Continue reading →

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Baby, It’s Cold Outside

Posted on February 8, 2008 by tokyofox

This last month has certainly been the coldest I’ve ever felt during my years in Japan and by some distance too. Snow has appeared several times in the last couple of weeks so I have basically continued from where I left off … Continue reading →

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Iceland 2007/2008: Pt II – Blue Lagoon & Golden Circle Tour

Posted on January 24, 2008 by tokyofox

After only a few hours sleep 2008 kicked off with a 45 minute morning bus journey to Blue Lagoon which wasn’t so agreeable with our new years hangovers. I didn’t feel too good but Sherwood even went as far as … Continue reading →

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Iceland 2007/2008: Pt I – Around Reykjavik

Posted on January 17, 2008 by tokyofox

Heavy rain in Reykjavik meant the plane for myself, Sherwood and Mark was 4.5 hours late in leaving Heathrow on December 30th and it was still p*ssing it down as we took the airport shuttle bus to Hotel Bjork. We got … Continue reading →

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Smoke Gets In Your Eyes….In Japan But Not In Britain!

Posted on January 13, 2008 by tokyofox

As someone who is asthmatic and never ever tried a single cigarette, it’s an understatement to say that I don’t really like smoking. It was therefore very nice to experience the smoke-free pubs in Britain for the first time over the … Continue reading →

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