Category Archives: Films

Dining Out: Back To The Future Cafe In Ikebukuro

Posted on October 23, 2015 by tokyofox

The media has been awash with ‘Back To The Future Part II‘ (1989) features all week as the future became the past and I have absolutely loved it. As a huge fan of the films, the year 2015 seemed like such … Continue reading →

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Tsukuda – Going Beyond Tsukiji

Posted on March 16, 2015 by tokyofox

Living very much in the shadows of its close neighbours Tsukiji and Tsukishima, the town of Tsukuda is not exactly on the map when it comes to tourism. However, it can make a pleasant half day trip for anyone wanting to extend … Continue reading →

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England 2014 Pt VI: Back To The Future Secret Cinema

Posted on August 31, 2014 by tokyofox

Since it was first launched in 2007, Secret Cinema has kept growing and punters have continued to stump up a fair whack to take part in an offline event where in the past they didn’t even know what film they’d … Continue reading →

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England 2014 Pt II: Madame Tussaud’s Waxwork Museum

Posted on August 18, 2014 by tokyofox

One of the things that my mother-in-law wanted to do in London was to visit this very famous and hugely popular waxworks museum. I have to say that I’d never had too much enthusiasm for going to this place which … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Gojira-Koen (Godzilla Park)

Posted on July 20, 2014 by tokyofox

In anticipation of a forthcoming Godzilla-themed cycling tour of Tokyo ahead of the very late Japan release (two months after the rest of the world!) of the 2014 movie, I was searching the internet last weekend to see if there were … Continue reading →

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On Screen #4 – Brazil

Posted on June 28, 2014 by tokyofox

With Brazil hosting this years FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympic games there is a lot of focus on the nation which has given the world samba, coffee, caipirinha, Copacabana, the Amazon and some of the worlds greatest ever football players. It … Continue reading →

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On Screen #2 – Istanbul

Posted on September 17, 2013 by tokyofox

Turkey’s economic, cultural, and historical heart is often considered by westerners to be something of a mysterious city; one which is rarely portrayed well on the big screen as its used as a backdrop for international intrigue. Add to that, some … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: I-Ran Out For Iranian Food After Watching ‘A Separation’

Posted on August 1, 2013 by tokyofox

Having just watched a foreign language flick I think most people might be tempted to go on and watch more films from that country or even book a trip to the place. The latter may usually be true for me … Continue reading →

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On Screen #1 – Vietnam

Posted on June 11, 2013 by tokyofox

In the 1997 movie ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’, James Bond is seen cruising around a series of limestone rock karsts dramatically jutting out of the sea on the 91 minute mark. We’re led to believe its Halong Bay, Vietnam, and though it looks … Continue reading →

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Review: Films Set In Japan – Tokyo Raiders (2000)

Posted on March 20, 2013 by tokyofox

If you were to ask me who my favourite Chinese actor is then I’d probably have to say Tony Leung. Don’t read too much into that though as its only because he has appeared in nearly all of the (very small … Continue reading →

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