Category Archives: Sport

Exploring The Mysterious WWII Bunkers of a City Within Easy Reach of Tokyo

Posted on February 1, 2026 by tokyofox

As memories of WWII gradually fade, its relics offer us a glimpse of what it was like back then and it is hoped that such remnants of the war will be preserved for future generations. There are a few examples … Continue reading →

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My 1st Leicester Tigers Rugby Match For 23 Years!

Posted on January 21, 2026 by tokyofox

Whilst I’ve been a rugby fan since the mid-80s it has predominantly been for the international game with only a smattering of club matches thrown in from time to time. Despite this I have always claimed that I am a … Continue reading →

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3 Home Matches In 11 Days On My Big Return To Leicester Deliver Mixed Results!

Posted on January 13, 2026 by tokyofox

As soon as the idea of returning to the UK for the festive season became apparent, I was looking closely at the fixture list to see which games Leicester City had and how many I’d realistically be able to attend … Continue reading →

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How Many Different Sports Did I Manage To Go & Watch Live In 2025?

Posted on January 5, 2026 by tokyofox

  On the back of watching a whopping 21 different sports in 2023, last year’s total was a more modest 12 and I was fairly happy with that. I don’t have any real interest in bettering that 2023 total and … Continue reading →

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TF Top 10……Tokyo Fox Hits of 2025

Posted on January 1, 2026 by tokyofox

  So 2026 has only just begun and already Tokyo Fox is looking back!! There used to be exactly ten new posts on here each and every month for over a decade but in the last couple of years it’s … Continue reading →

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2025 In Pictures – Tokyo Fox’s Favourite Moments From Each Month

Posted on December 28, 2025 by tokyofox

It sure has been a busy 2025 with multiple activities and events each and every month. The majority of them have been sports matches but there were various other things like travel, concerts, events and more personal family stuff, the … Continue reading →

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TF Top 25……Photos For 2025 (End Of Year Filler Post!)

Posted on December 20, 2025 by tokyofox

  This lame and lazy half-assed compilation post idea was ushered in at the end of 2018 with an eye on permanently replacing the ‘TF Top 10……Filming Location Trips For (year)’ series which has run out of steam although the … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Attending 60+ Sporting Events In Japan This Year

Posted on December 16, 2025 by tokyofox

Having seen my fairly regular sporting event posts on social media, a number of people often ask me how much I spend on it all. Admittedly, I’m fairly clueless in my responses but knew it was probably far less than … Continue reading →

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TF Top 10……Football Match Day Experiences In 2025 (Part 3)

Posted on December 1, 2025 by tokyofox

  In 2024 I went to 32 football matches in Japan which was the most I’ve ever done including my years as a season ticket holder at Leicester City back in the 1990s. It was planned to scale things back … Continue reading →

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Breaking News! No, This Really Is “Breaking” News!!

Posted on November 23, 2025 by tokyofox

Many people often turn their noses up a bit at the sight of new sports being added to the Olympic Games every four years. The likes of golf, rugby sevens, skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing (including bouldering) have all been … Continue reading →

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