Category Archives: Japan Travel

Hidden Treasures Along The Keio Line #8 – Mind Wa A Building

Posted on June 27, 2019 by tokyofox

The Keio Line principally connects Shinjuku to the western side of Tokyo with seven different lines running through to the likes of suburban city Hachiōji and the mountainous area at Takaosanguchi. All of it’s stations actually lie within the boundaries of Tokyo and, thanks to … Continue reading →

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Nagoya – This City Is Fast Becoming My Favourite One In Japan!

Posted on June 21, 2019 by tokyofox

Japan’s fourth biggest city is one that is often forgotten about by tourists and Japanese residents alike. It’s rarely anything more than just passing through or a quick stop to see the castle but in the last few years I … Continue reading →

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A Huge Vivid Green Buddha With Gold Facial Features!

Posted on June 18, 2019 by tokyofox

  The many, many Buddha statues of Japan come in all sorts of shapes and sizes but this one in Nagoya has to be the most unique in terms of its colour.

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3 Unique Temples You Must Visit In Nagoya

Posted on June 12, 2019 by tokyofox

The likes of Osu Kannon, Nittaiji, Koshoji and Banshoji may be the more famous and popular temples of Nagoya but they didn’t really hold any interest for me. As per usual I was interested to locate some unique and slightly quirky … Continue reading →

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One Of The Best Views From Any Station In Japan

Posted on June 9, 2019 by tokyofox

  There are many different types of densha otaku (train nerd) in Japan, and over the last year or two, having never had any interest in trains, I have come to realise that I am something of an eki-tetsu as I do … Continue reading →

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A Great Free View Of Shizuoka, The World’s Richest Matcha Ice Cream, A Gyoza Burger & Countdown To The Rugby World Cup

Posted on June 6, 2019 by tokyofox

One of the most popular things for visitors to do in Tokyo is go up the Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku for free views across the capital city and way beyond. It is also possible to do a similar thing … Continue reading →

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The Musical Instrument Museum In Hamamatsu My Wife Has Long Wanted To Visit

Posted on June 3, 2019 by tokyofox

Whilst in Hamamatsu by myself for half a day last August I came across this interesting-looking museum. I actually went into it’s lobby area but as a man of no musical ability I thought it might all be rather unappreciated by me so … Continue reading →

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A Park Of Beautiful Pink Azaleas, Egg Vending Machines & Family Time In Izu

Posted on May 28, 2019 by tokyofox

The Komuroyama Tsutsuji flower Festival in Kawana (Shizuoka Prefecture) tends to coincide with the Japanese Golden Week holiday each year and at full bloom it’s a splendid pink carpet.   In previous years the weather in this holiday season has been … Continue reading →

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The Tallest Arch Style Tower In Asia, A Beautiful Castle Location & A Free Foot Spa

Posted on May 22, 2019 by tokyofox

Gifu is one of those prefectures that has always been something of a mystery to me. I have travelled through it a few times on journeys between Nagoya and Osaka but never done anything more than transit at Ogaki Station. … Continue reading →

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Another Giant Buddha But This One Is Made Of A Very Unique Material!

Posted on May 19, 2019 by tokyofox

Regular Tokyo Fox readers will probably be aware that I love a buddha statue and the bigger the better. This particular one is 13.63 metres in height which is impressive in itself but it’s not just the size of this … Continue reading →

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