Category Archives: Quirky Japan

Interesting Japanese Playground Structures #1 – Camel Slide

Posted on March 30, 2017 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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The Lowdown On Tokyo’s Most Restrictive Tunnel

Posted on February 25, 2017 by tokyofox

  Cycling around Japan is a great way of truly experiencing the sights but there is one thing which is never nice and that’s tunnels. Thanks to ‘A Ride In The Neon Sun: A Gaijin In Japan‘ by Josie Dew (1999), I … Continue reading →

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On The Fox Trail……At Toyokawa Inari (Aichi)

Posted on February 13, 2017 by tokyofox

After the slight disappointment of the Inari shrine centres in Osaka I was a little bit more apprehensive about visiting Toyokawa Inari whilst in Nagoya on a whistle-stop tour of the area. Discovering the night before that it was actually … Continue reading →

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A Day In Yamaguchi Prefecture

Posted on January 23, 2017 by tokyofox

The bordering prefecture of Hiroshima is a sizeable one covering a vast area consisting of some fine places that I have earmarked as future travel destinations. Without a car though some of them are very difficult to get to but not these … Continue reading →

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Simply The Breast Temple In Japan

Posted on January 19, 2017 by tokyofox

  The female body form is one that understandably attracts great attention and many are prepared to go to great lengths to just see a pair of boobies! Tokyo Fox is no stranger to breasts (Haha! Never thought I’d say that!) following … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: Namja Town In Sunshine City (Ikebukuro)

Posted on January 9, 2017 by tokyofox

Not only can you eat an abundance of delectable cuisine in Japan but you can often experience creative themed restaurants and cafes offering interesting and unforgettable memories too. When I first arrived in Japan all those years ago I was always keen … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Christmas 2016 in Tokyo

Posted on December 26, 2016 by tokyofox

For the second year running I was in Tokyo for Christmas but it was a little different this time as Christmas Eve and Christmas Day both fell on the weekend with the 23rd a national holiday too. That meant my … Continue reading →

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Cosplaying At Tokyo ComicCon 2016

Posted on December 14, 2016 by tokyofox

  Over the years of convention going I’ve realised that these events are as much about the people and the other fans you meet throughout the day as they are the special guests and the other exclusive content. That is … Continue reading →

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TF Flashback: John Lennon Museum (2005)

Posted on December 8, 2016 by tokyofox

Although I really like many tunes by The Beatles and John Lennon I’m probably not what could be classed as a fan as I have never really listened to their music by choice. Despite this claim, I did visit the John Lennon … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: Vending Machine Stand

Posted on December 2, 2016 by tokyofox

  Japan possesses a ridiculous number of ‘jihanki‘ (vending machines) equating to one for about 22 people or something like that. The majority of them sell drinks and cigarettes but other things are available such as newspapers, flowers, condoms, bananas, ice-cream, tissues, toys, … Continue reading →

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