Category Archives: Food & Drink

Recreating McDonalds China’s Spam Oreo Burger (+ Matcha Beer, Green Tea Sandwiches & Jelly Drinks Which Look Like Sick Bags!)

Posted on January 29, 2021 by tokyofox

There have been all kinds of burger creations over the years from the fast-food chains but this not many have created such a buzz as this one. It was only available as a limited release in selected McDonalds locations in … Continue reading →

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2 Trips To Izu In 3 Days! Yuzu Fruit Picking, Mountains, Parks, Lakes & Dog Walking!

Posted on January 13, 2021 by tokyofox

  There’s nothing like a nice three-day break with your family in the Japanese countryside. However, due to negligence on my part I forgot to request the time off work until it was too late! Subsequently, I had to return … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: The Happy Rainbow Cheese Ramen Which Puts A Smile On Your Face!

Posted on January 4, 2021 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 … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Christmas 2020 in Tokyo

Posted on December 27, 2020 by tokyofox

  The whole Covid_19 business has meant that I am very grateful that we went back to the UK for the festive season twelve months ago. Admittedly I thought it would be better to go back this December but thankfully … Continue reading →

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A Super Sonic Blue Curry Which Makes Your Poo Change Colour…Or Does It?

Posted on December 11, 2020 by tokyofox

Curry and rice is basically my daily staple at work. It’s cheap, relatively low in calories (172 kcal), quick and easy to make. Back in early October my colleague Sharlotte saw me about to prepare one of these curries (I don’t … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: The 100 Yen Burger Vending Machine Restaurant

Posted on November 12, 2020 by tokyofox

There was a time when this ‘Dining Out’ feature included normal restaurants but in recent years it’s just become a trawl through some of the least glamorous places in Japan, with a particular fondness for vending machines which dispense food. … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: Mexican Food In Tokyo + The Day Of The Dead Festival, Tijuana Trip Flashback & Mexico ’86 World Cup Memories!

Posted on October 28, 2020 by tokyofox

Back in the day, Mexico really was the country that seemed so exotic and amazing to this Primary School kid thanks to a school project on the country but mainly down to the Mexico ’86 World Cup being my first … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: The Ice Cream That Towers Above All Others

Posted on August 28, 2020 by tokyofox

Few things taste more refreshing than ice-cream during Tokyo’s overly hot and humid summer days. Sadly it was out of bounds for me on my recent 30 day challenge (which lasted for 69 days!) but once that was over I made … Continue reading →

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My 30 Day Challenge Comes To An End……After 69 Days!

Posted on August 10, 2020 by tokyofox

Like many, I put on a fair bit of weight during the “soft” lockdown period of April and May (known as State of Emergency in Japan) so once work resumed on June 1st it was time to get back into … Continue reading →

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Discovering Some Local Delights During Tokyo’s “Soft” Lockdown

Posted on June 29, 2020 by tokyofox

Japan’s “soft” lockdown began in early April and was more commonly referred to as a State of Emergency. It continued till the end of May and I was off from work for most of that time. Although it may have been … Continue reading →

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