Category Archives: Japan Travel

TF Flashback: River Rafting In Saitama (2005)

Posted on July 14, 2020 by tokyofox

“Do you want to go rafting?” is a question form used in one of the books I regularly teach higher elementary kids from with the word rafting being interchangeable with other exciting activities like snorkelling, climbing, surfing, rollerblading and so … Continue reading →

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The Sea Cave In Shizuoka That Sprays Seawater Several Metres Into The Air

Posted on July 11, 2020 by tokyofox

After countless trips to Ito on the Izu Peninsula there really aren’t that many local places which I haven’t been to but this time my father-in-law, on a whim, took us to a new location. The original plan at first though … Continue reading →

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Puppy Love Pt II: When Maron (Finally) Met Cocoa

Posted on July 8, 2020 by tokyofox

When our beloved family dog “Momiji” (a chihuahua-poodle mix known in Japanese as a chipoo) went to heaven last year it left a huge void in our lives. Time does move on though and seven months later my wife and … Continue reading →

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TF Top 10……Alternative Big Buddha Statues In Japan

Posted on June 11, 2020 by tokyofox

When it comes to buddha statues, the bigger the better in my opinion. This list isn’t completely size-obsessed though as many of them are also notable for their quirkiness. Everyone knows about the famous ones in Kamakura and Nara but this post includes a … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Top 10 Ibaraki Sights

Posted on June 2, 2020 by tokyofox

After the three surrounding prefectures of Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama, the next closest one to Tokyo is Ibaraki and at just 45 minutes away by train from Tokyo, it’s main city Tsukuba is actually much closer than many people think. … Continue reading →

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Is That Another Castle In Chiba? All Is Not Quite What It Seems!

Posted on May 30, 2020 by tokyofox

Whilst travelling through Chiba a few months ago on the Tsukuba Line I was looking at my maps app and checking out what places were nearby and by some miraculous chance I came across what looked like a picturesque castle. … Continue reading →

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The Lion, The Bridge & The Watergate – A Cycle Ride Up Into Saitama Prefecture

Posted on May 24, 2020 by tokyofox

“What the hell was that?!” were my thoughts as the my train speeded its way up into Saitama last year as I went to watch Urawa Reds Ladies play a home game one Sunday. There was a giant statue of … Continue reading →

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TF Top 10……Fox Shrines In Japan (On The Fox Trail Special)

Posted on May 21, 2020 by tokyofox

  The surprisingly successful ‘On The Fox Trail…’ series is pretty much on it’s last legs. Sad times indeed but there’s still a few more places I want to check out. However, they’re mostly in Kyushu so with travel restrictions … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: A Tremendous Trio Of Temples In Tochigi

Posted on May 12, 2020 by tokyofox

The majority of Tokyoites usually head on up to Tochigi Prefectures to see the majestic temples of Nikko, the onsen at Kinagawa or to eat gyoza in Utsunomiya. Over the last few years I’ve been off the beaten track a … Continue reading →

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The Japanese Railway Station That Looks Like A Train!

Posted on May 9, 2020 by tokyofox

The train is always standing by for you at this station. Waiting for a train can often be a nervy situation for many albeit less so in Japan where they often run on time to the second. Such precision means … Continue reading →

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