Category Archives: Quirky Japan

The Great Buddha, Monster Hospital, Quality Dog Time, A Sushi Museum & Live J-League Football!

Posted on November 10, 2021 by tokyofox

Over the years I’ve visited many really interesting and quirky buddha statues in Japan of varying sizes and materials but arguably the most impressive and famous one is in Kanagawa Prefecture.   Kamakura was a slight detour en-route to Izu … Continue reading →

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What Can You Expect To See At Japan’s Sushi Museum?

Posted on November 2, 2021 by tokyofox

Whenever I come across new and interesting places on the internet or in person I enter them into ‘Want to go’ on Google Maps. Over time I often forget all about them and then when I’m in that area it’s … Continue reading →

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The Former Hospital Which Is Shaped Like A Monster

Posted on October 29, 2021 by tokyofox

The vast majority of buildings in Japan are actually very dull and nondescript but that means that some of the more-intriguing, modern architectural structures really stand out. This place, located in a very quiet part of Shizuoka Prefecture, is one … Continue reading →

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The Outdoor Hot Spring Baths In Izu With An Access Point More Like A Bond Villain’s Lair!

Posted on October 26, 2021 by tokyofox

Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture is a famed hot-spot for onsen (hot spring baths) and every time I`ve been to the area I`ve been asked by students if I had a hot spring bath. More times than not the answer … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Going Underground To See Tokyo Metropolitan’s Giant Drain

Posted on October 12, 2021 by tokyofox

One of the most interesting sights I saw in Turkey in 2011 was the underground Basilica Cistern (below) which featured in the second James Bond film `From Russia With Love` (1963). I often forget about this place as my trip to … Continue reading →

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Another Mystery Drink Dispensing Vending Machine But This Time It Was Much Closer To Home!

Posted on October 6, 2021 by tokyofox

About a month after my previous three hour return cycle ride to the Mr. X vending machine in Ota Ward I discovered that there was a much, much closer mystery drink dispensing machine.    This one is only a few … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: A Temple Dedicated To Japanese Tumbling Dolls

Posted on September 30, 2021 by tokyofox

Japan has many symbols of luck and good fortunes such as the maneki neko cat figurines,  omamori (protective amulets) and omikuji (paper fortunes) but one of the more interesting ones is the tumbling doll known as daruma. These colourful wooden … Continue reading →

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The Station Just Over The Border From Tokyo Which Has No Trains At All For 8 Hours…In The Daytime!

Posted on September 6, 2021 by tokyofox

  The beauty of taking trains in and around Tokyo is that you never have to wait too long if you miss your intended train. That is definitely not the case though at this station just over the border from … Continue reading →

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A Floating Conveyor-Belt Restaurant, A Station By The Sea, A Disappointing Heritage-Listed Site, Wet Mountain Climbing & Live Olympic Cycling

Posted on August 31, 2021 by tokyofox

Traveling to the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture is not exactly rare for me but this mini-trip was a bit different as my wife was not with me, my parents-in-law were away from their house in Ito and of course … Continue reading →

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This Old-School Game Centre In Tokyo Will Take You On A Nostalgia Trip

Posted on August 28, 2021 by tokyofox

Whilst doing the first in the `Foxed In The Head` series in Itabashi Ward I came across this “museum” which is located opposite one of the Inari Shrines I visited. Keen to finish that adventure as soon as possible I … Continue reading →

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