Category Archives: Quirky Japan

Why Is There A Landmark Dedicated To Tomato Ketchup In This Yokohama Town? (Plus Bonus Vegetable Monuments)

Posted on October 12, 2023 by tokyofox

In 1859 Yokohama was the first port to open to international trade in Japan after 250+ years of isolation. It therefore became the birthplace of Japan’s modernisation as it gradually adopted cultural innovations and trends from overseas before spreading it … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: One of Japan’s Shabbiest Vending Machine Restaurants

Posted on October 9, 2023 by tokyofox

Fine dining is all good and well but it’s not really for me. I’ve experienced it a few times and of course the cuisine has been great but I’m well and truly out of my comfort zone, and somewhat struggle … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Wat Is A Thai Temple Doing In The Middle Of Nowhere!

Posted on September 30, 2023 by tokyofox

Given that such a temple is something I’d barely give a look at if I was in Thailand, it is perhaps a little strange that I made such a big effort to see one in Japan. However, this  temple is … Continue reading →

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Interesting Japanese Playground Structures #41 – Squid Park

Posted on September 5, 2023 by tokyofox

Many of the parks and children’s playgrounds in Japan, particularly in Tokyo, are quite poor compared to other countries in terms of space, surroundings and a lack of grass. However, a handful of them do tend to possess extremely creative structures … Continue reading →

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Living In A Dreamworld: One of Japan’s Best Football Settings, Crazy Flavoured Fizzy Drinks & A Ship Museum! (I Said Ship!!)

Posted on August 30, 2023 by tokyofox

With views on a clear day of Suruga Bay, the Pacific Ocean and Mount Fuji, Shimizu in Shizuoka Prefecture is always an appealing place to visit. My previous visit two years prior to this one was a bit of a … Continue reading →

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Modern Architecture Outside of Tokyo #4 – Kanagawa & Yamanashi

Posted on August 26, 2023 by tokyofox

  For over a decade Tokyo Fox has focused on the modern architecture of Tokyo with a long-running ten part series featuring over 100 interesting-looking buildings. During that time I have also taken photos of some unique structures outside of the … Continue reading →

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This Museum Is Dedicated To All Kinds Of Weird & Whacky Fizzy Drinks

Posted on August 19, 2023 by tokyofox

One of the modern symbols of the hot and humid summer in Japan is a fairly popular  Japanese drink which is consumed by many at various festivals. The beverage in question  is called ramune (ラムネ) and there is a museum-of-sorts … Continue reading →

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A Big X-Rated Surprise At This Little Shrine On The Coast Of Japan!

Posted on July 30, 2023 by tokyofox

Had I actually bothered to take a closer look inside this shrine on my previous visit a few years ago it would’ve saved me this extra trip down the coast!   Back in 2021, I made a couple of trips … Continue reading →

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Modern Architecture Outside of Tokyo #3 – Saitama, Chiba & Ibaraki

Posted on July 27, 2023 by tokyofox

  For over a decade Tokyo Fox has focused on the modern architecture of Tokyo with a long-running ten part series featuring over 100 interesting-looking buildings. During that time I have also taken photos of some unique structures outside of the … Continue reading →

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Alphabet Dating In Japan With My Wife Who Was Still Completely Unaware Of The Task At Hand! (S02E06: Review)

Posted on July 15, 2023 by tokyofox

  Season two of this dating challenge wrapped earlier this year in January after about 10 months of working our way through the alphabet. This series is one that probably looks quite fun and exciting from the outside but behind … Continue reading →

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