Category Archives: Quirky Japan

Unstaffed Stations Of Japan #18 – Screen

Posted on September 10, 2024 by tokyofox

Think of train stations in Japan and the mighty Shinjuku station is sure to come to mind for many people. That is the world’s busiest train station, and Japan monopolises the top 50 list with only five of them not in … Continue reading →

Modern Architecture Outside of Tokyo #7 – Aichi, Gifu & Shiga

Posted on September 6, 2024 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan Travel, Quirky Japan | Tagged 138 Tower Park, Kurokawa Kisho, modern architecture Japan, Mokichi Okada Research Institute MO Land, Softopia Ogaki, Tamadic Nagoya Building, Toyota Ohashi Bridge, Toyota Stadium | 5 Comments

#WeStopAtNothing! Visiting All The Platform Zero Stations In Kyoto & Aichi

Posted on September 2, 2024 by tokyofox

There’s something slightly mystical and Harry Potter-like about a platform 0 and one has to wonder why some stations have them whether it be because it’s been added on that particular side of platform 1 or just because they began … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan Travel, Quirky Japan | Tagged Aichikanjo Tetsudo line, Biwako line, Kosei Line, Kusatsu line, Kyoto station, list of platform zeros Japan, Okazaki station, Platform 0 Japan, Shin Toyota Station | 6 Comments

A Trio of Buddha Statues Hugely Impressive In Size & Wonder In The Same Region of Japan

Posted on August 25, 2024 by tokyofox

This region of Japan helped contribute a couple of awesome buddha statues to my ‘top 10 alternative big Buddha statues in Japan‘ compilation post in 2020 but little did I know there was another huge one not too far away. … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan Travel, Quirky Japan | Tagged big buddha Nagoya, big buddha statues Japan, Great Buddha of Shuurakuen Nagoya, Ise Bay, Meitetsu Tokoname Line, Shurakuen station Nagoya, things to do in Aichi, things to do in Nagoya | 3 Comments

Interesting Japanese Playground Structures #45 – Dinosaur Slides

Posted on August 17, 2024 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 →

Posted in Quirky Japan | Tagged Dino Adventure Nagoya, dinosaur places Japan, dinosaur slide, JR Tokaido Line, Kyoryu Hiroba, Midori-ku, Odaka Ryokuchi Greens, Odaka station, Takayama 1-1 Odaka-cho, things to do in Nagoya | 6 Comments

3 Japanese Buildings That Have Uniqueness Written On Their Faces!

Posted on August 9, 2024 by tokyofox

On the face of it these buildings might not be essential stops on any tour of Japan but if you happen to be in the vicinity then they are well worth a quick detour. The majority of this post will … Continue reading →

Posted in Quirky Japan | Tagged Creative Studio & Shop 000, face buildings Japan, Former Minesaki Clinic, Monster Hospital, quirky museum Japan, Sharekobe Museum, Skull Museum, things to do in Hyogo, Usami Station | 3 Comments

Unstaffed Stations of Japan #17 – Hozukyō (a.k.a. The Best Platform View In Japan?)

Posted on August 2, 2024 by tokyofox

Posted in Japan Travel, Quirky Japan | Tagged Arashiyama, Hozukyo station, Hozukyō station Kyoto, Matsuoyama Signal Box, Sagano Line, San'in Line, things to do in kyoto, Torokko Hozukyō station, unmanned stations Japan, unstaffed stations Japan | 4 Comments

The “Other” Tower In Japan Inspired By The Eiffel Tower!

Posted on July 17, 2024 by tokyofox

The world is about to bestow a lot of attention on the city of Paris as it hosts the 2024 Olympic games. Its most famous sight, the iconic Eiffel Tower will no doubt be an ever-present feature in the background … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan Travel, Quirky Japan | Tagged 312 Kanzakimachi Osaki, Eiffel Tower of Saga, Igaya station, Japan towers inspired by Eiffel Tower, Kanzaki, Kenji Baba, Paris 2024 Olympics, Prefectural Route 48, things to do in Saga Prefecture | 7 Comments

Try Not To Wet Yourself With Excitement At This Ladder Temple In Kyoto!

Posted on July 6, 2024 by tokyofox

People go to temples and shrines to pray for all kinds of things, and specific places specialise in protection from certain diseases and ailments. They often refer to common and similar problems but every now and then one comes across … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan Travel, Quirky Japan | Tagged Arashiyama, bed wetting temple, ladder temple Kyoto, Mount Hiei, Nishikyo-ku, quirky temple Japan, temple for nocturnal enuresis, things to do in kyoto, Yakushizen-ji Temple | 3 Comments

On The Fox Trail……At The Rooftop Shrine Connected To Both Earth & Sky!

Posted on July 3, 2024 by tokyofox

It is said that bonafide official shrines should be located ‘on the earth under the sky’ but there are a fair few which don’t meet such criteria including two of Japan’s most popular ones; Meiji Jingū and Fushimi Inari. There is … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan Life, Quirky Japan | Tagged Asahi-Inari Shrine, Cool Japan, Ginza, Inari Shrines Chūō City, Inari Shrines Chūō Ward, Mimeguri Shrine, On the fox trail, Shusse Jizo, Weathering with you filming location | 1 Comment

Category Archives: Quirky Japan

Unstaffed Stations Of Japan #18 – Screen

Modern Architecture Outside of Tokyo #7 – Aichi, Gifu & Shiga

A Trio of Buddha Statues Hugely Impressive In Size & Wonder In The Same Region of Japan

Interesting Japanese Playground Structures #45 – Dinosaur Slides

3 Japanese Buildings That Have Uniqueness Written On Their Faces!

Unstaffed Stations of Japan #17 – Hozukyō (a.k.a. The Best Platform View In Japan?)

The “Other” Tower In Japan Inspired By The Eiffel Tower!

Try Not To Wet Yourself With Excitement At This Ladder Temple In Kyoto!

On The Fox Trail……At The Rooftop Shrine Connected To Both Earth & Sky!

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