Category Archives: Movie Locations

Trainspotting On The Great Central Railway Pt II: Loughborough

Posted on January 26, 2015 by tokyofox

On a bitterly cold morning, it was still very misty when my parents and I arrived at Loughborough Central railway station about 15 minutes after we left Rothley Station. I guess the conditions all added to the mystique of the place … Continue reading →

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Trainspotting On The Great Central Railway Pt I: Rothley

Posted on January 22, 2015 by tokyofox

As a movie locations geek I usually look at the fairly limited info in the filming locations section on IMDb whenever I watch any film. That certainly happened when I watched ‘Buster‘ (1988) over the holiday season which brought back memories as it … Continue reading →

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TF Top 10……Filming Location Trips For 2014

Posted on December 29, 2014 by tokyofox

Another year has passed and despite my reservations about the future of such ‘top 10……filming locations’ this time last year, Tokyo Fox has managed to do enough locations to warrant another list. It’s quite 007-centric and has in the main … Continue reading →

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TF Top 5……Films Set In Myanmar (Burma)

Posted on December 25, 2014 by tokyofox

Myanmar (formerly Burma) will always have a special place in my heart as it’s where I proposed on Christmas Day one year ago. However, choosing a ring wasn’t the only preparation I did ahead of the trip as I also worked … Continue reading →

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TF Top 10……Films Set Around Christmas!

Posted on December 10, 2014 by tokyofox

It’s Christmas time and holiday cheer is very much on the horizon which often involves people watching classic festive films like ‘Scrooge‘, ‘A Christmas Carol‘, ‘Santa Clause: The Movie‘, erm ‘Jingle All The Way‘ or many of the special TV episodes … Continue reading →

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TF Top 10……Movies Filmed In Central America

Posted on December 7, 2014 by tokyofox

Before I went travelling around Central America during the Christmas and New Years holiday of 2012/2013 I spent the months before preparing as only I do! Forget internet research and thumbing through guidebooks, for my work beforehand is often all about … Continue reading →

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On Screen #6 – Afghanistan

Posted on November 23, 2014 by tokyofox

Britain’s war in Afghanistan ended recently after 13 years with the main British base at Camp Bastion being handed over to the locals who will be left to their own devices regarding the security of a province which has proved … Continue reading →

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TF Top 5……Tokyo Temples And Shrines In Film

Posted on November 18, 2014 by tokyofox

About a year ago Tokyo Fox brought you the TF Top 5……Kyoto temples and shrines in film (it was actually called Kyoto filming locations but they were all places of worship as you might expect from such a city!) and now … Continue reading →

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TF Top 5……Tokyo Movie Locations Where You Can Stay

Posted on September 24, 2014 by tokyofox

Whilst its probably possible to spend the night at the Wolverine temple or outside the Grudge house, Tokyo Fox certainly doesn’t recommend it!! There are far more appropriate and more conventional ways to absorb the atmosphere of a handful of films which … Continue reading →

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TF Top 5……Movies Made In Malaysia

Posted on September 12, 2014 by tokyofox

The Malaysia tourism board launched a largely successful worldwide marketing campaign back in 1999 called “Malaysia, Truly Asia” but when it comes to appearances in movies, this south-east Asian country has rarely played true to itself and has instead filled in … Continue reading →

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