Category Archives: Food & Drink

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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The Side of Hiroshima Most Tourists Don’t Get to See!

Posted on July 11, 2026 by tokyofox

12 months on from our last trip to Hiroshima and we were back but this time things were a bit different and not in a good way. At the start of the year beloved family dog Cocoa

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Circling Tokyo’s Iconic Yamanote Line on Foot! (Part 3)

Posted on May 27, 2026 by tokyofox

Needing some original Sunday morning dog walking ideas, my wife and I decided to walk round the famous green train line which passes through most of Tokyo’s urban centres in a loop. I should point out that our little six-year-old chihuahua … Continue reading →

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London Day-Trip: Graffiti Tunnels, Wax, Movie Locations, Modern Architecture, Quirky Museums, A Unique Platform & The Famous Cock!

Posted on May 7, 2026 by tokyofox

As my wife wasn’t with me on my recent trip back to the UK, I hardly spent any time in London outside the airports I flew in and out of. However, I still wanted to visit there so decided to … Continue reading →

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TF Top 10……Reverse Culture Shock Experiences I Had Back in the UK

Posted on April 7, 2026 by tokyofox

After being nowhere else but Japan for the last six years it was perhaps inevitable that I’d experience some reverse culture shock when I went back to the UK for the festive season a few months ago. Many of these … Continue reading →

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TF Flashback: Dodgy Accommodation, Downpours, Delightful Sights, Local Delicacies, Late Night Drinking & Unexpected Expenditures on My 1st Visit to Hong Kong

Posted on March 16, 2026 by tokyofox

One of the things I was looking forward to when I first arrived in Japan was using it as a hub for exploring other parts of Asia. Of course, I had to familiarise myself with Japan first but once that … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: A Trio of “Japanese” Restaurants in the UK Serve Up Some Delicacies

Posted on March 12, 2026 by tokyofox

You can take the man out of Japan, but you can’t take Japan out of the man! The focal point on my recent trip back to my home country was eating British food I’m unable to get so easily in … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Christmas 2025 in Tokyo

Posted on December 25, 2025 by tokyofox

Anyone who knows me or has ever read any of the previous ‘Countdown to Christmas in Tokyo’ blogs probably thinks I go all in on Christmas almost as soon as Halloween is out of the way but that’s not quite … Continue reading →

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