Category Archives: Japan Travel

Tokyo Daytripper: Tokyo’s Newest Big Buddha Statue

Posted on August 24, 2018 by tokyofox

  Move over Kamakura buddha as there’s now a bigger rival in this region and it’s actually in Tokyo! However, I don’t think Kamakura will have to worry too much about potential visitors flocking to see this relatively new buddha … Continue reading →

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On The Fox Trail……At Takekoma-Jinja Shrine (Miyagi)

Posted on August 19, 2018 by tokyofox

Following a string of fairly local-based ‘On The Fox Trail…’ posts so far this year, it was time to get back on the road, and whilst I was up in Sendai in June I felt almost obliged to visit Takekoma … Continue reading →

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In Search Of A Spider-Man Statue In Fukushima Prefecture!

Posted on August 16, 2018 by tokyofox

When you’ve lived for so long in Tokyo you kind of take it for granted that you’ll never have to wait long for a train. However, it can be a very different matter when out of the cities and one … Continue reading →

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Mini Mount Fuji In Fukushima

Posted on August 12, 2018 by tokyofox

Many gardens in Japan often seem to have a hill that’s been named Mini Fuji due to its vague resemblance in shape to the iconic and spiritual mountain. This one though is a bit different as it’s in the middle … Continue reading →

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A Big Buddha, A Capsule Hotel, A Strange Shop Name & The Sendai Hub Trilogy

Posted on August 9, 2018 by tokyofox

My first day up in northern Japan began with a slightly unfinished kannon statue in Soma and similarly the next day also started with a statue by way of a big buddha. Not only that but it was a similar … Continue reading →

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A Quick Trip To Matsushima Bay

Posted on August 6, 2018 by tokyofox

The city of Sendai doesn’t really offer too much in terms of tourist sights but there are some interesting places within easy reach of it like Zao Fox Village, Funaoka Castle Park and Sendai Daikannon (Daikanmitsuji Temple). Another such place is Matushima Bay … Continue reading →

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Soma Hyakkushaku Kannon Is Still Waiting To Be Finished

Posted on August 3, 2018 by tokyofox

Here comes another big statue-type post! I really should come up with some kind of generic introduction to tack on to the beginning of these kinds of posts. As for this one, it’s up in Sōma which is a city located … Continue reading →

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Hidden Treasures Along The Keio Line #3 – Toko-Ji Temple

Posted on July 22, 2018 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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Tokyo Daytripper: Hakone-yumoto

Posted on July 9, 2018 by tokyofox

Hakone in Kanagawa is arguably one of the most popular day trip destinations for Tokyoites wanting to get out of the city for a brief fix of nature and/or hot springs. I’ve been to Hakone three times though all of … Continue reading →

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Another Trip To Izu

Posted on July 6, 2018 by tokyofox

The family home in Izu may have been the base for my Golden Week holidays this year (over two months ago now!) but I didn’t actually spend so much time there. After just a night there I went off on … Continue reading →

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