Category Archives: Japan Life

On the Fox Trail……in Haneda but Not the Airport in Tokyo!

Posted on April 13, 2017 by tokyofox

Just a couple of stops from Haneda Airport is a major centre of Inari worship called Anamori Inari Shrine which I first visited in August last year. On that occasion I picked up a pamphlet about a shrine walking shrine tour of the … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Modern Architecture #2

Posted on April 4, 2017 by tokyofox

For all its good points, Tokyo ain’t half one ugly looking city with buildings pretty much erected (and pulled down) willy nilly without any thought to the environment around it. However, amid all the chaos of such a concrete jungle … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: One of a Kind in Tokyo!

Posted on March 24, 2017 by tokyofox

Tokyo may possess some of the world’s finest local delicacies but there’s also plenty of room for international restaurants to compete. Naturally there are dozens and dozens of Chinese, Italian, Indian and French restaurants serving up food which is famous all … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Museum Grutto Pass

Posted on January 6, 2017 by tokyofox

You’d think having a special pass that entitles you to free (or discounted) entry to nearly 80 museums in Tokyo would be a fantastic privilege. Indeed it is. However, with this booklet of coupons comes two high-pressure months of trying … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Christmas 2016 in Tokyo

Posted on December 26, 2016 by tokyofox

For the second year running I was in Tokyo for Christmas but it was a little different this time as Christmas Eve and Christmas Day both fell on the weekend with the 23rd a national holiday too. That meant my … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Climbing Mount Takao Yet Again!

Posted on December 5, 2016 by tokyofox

   You could be forgiven for thinking that Tokyo Fox has contractual obligations to include Mount Takao related posts each and every year. With that in mind, 2016 is a bumper year as this is the third post following on … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: Vending Machine Stand

Posted on December 2, 2016 by tokyofox

  Japan possesses a ridiculous number of ‘jihanki‘ (vending machines) equating to one for about 22 people or something like that. The majority of them sell drinks and cigarettes but other things are available such as newspapers, flowers, condoms, bananas, ice-cream, tissues, toys, … Continue reading →

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Mimi Rabbit Cafe In Ikebukuro

Posted on November 26, 2016 by tokyofox

  Around a decade ago there was a trend for Maid Cafe’s in Tokyo but in the last few years the craze has been for animal themed cafe’s. I’ve only been to a dog cafe (back in 2013) but there are also … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Tokyo Disneyland

Posted on November 8, 2016 by tokyofox

  Disneyland is one of those places which has long mystified me regarding its popularity, especially in Japan where it is widely loved and regarded. Even your coolest looking hip-hop-type guys can often be seen over here sporting a Disney accessory … Continue reading →

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The Godzilla Bathhouse

Posted on November 5, 2016 by tokyofox

Japan is very good at coming up with movie tie-ins in unconventional ways and that is certainly true where one of its most famous sons is concerned. The “Godzilla Hotel” in Shinjuku is one such example of that and a … Continue reading →

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