Category Archives: Star Wars

Cosplaying At Tokyo ComicCon 2018

Posted on December 6, 2018 by tokyofox

   The interesting thing about an event such as Tokyo ComicCon is that pretty much all attendees have a unique experience. People go to Makuhari Messe Convention Centre in Chiba for a variety of reasons whether it be to get … Continue reading →

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Tokyo ComicCon 2018

Posted on December 4, 2018 by tokyofox

The third proper year of having Comic Con in Japan was certainly bigger and probably better too as the organisers tweaked things here and there resulting in a more efficient and well-organised event. To be fair, you would kind of hope … Continue reading →

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TF Guide To Toy Hunting In Tokyo

Posted on July 28, 2018 by tokyofox

Ever since my three year old nephew discovered last year that I have a cupboard full of boxes containing Star Wars toys (and a few other things), he has wanted to come round a bit more often to play with … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Hakone-yumoto

Posted on July 9, 2018 by tokyofox

Hakone in Kanagawa is arguably one of the most popular day trip destinations for Tokyoites wanting to get out of the city for a brief fix of nature and/or hot springs. I’ve been to Hakone three times though all of … Continue reading →

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Mind Blowing Star Wars Exhibit At Nippon TV Tower

Posted on January 7, 2018 by tokyofox

  The last few years have been exciting times for Star Wars fans at Christmas with the release of three movies during the festive season. Of course I was there to see it on opening day at my local cinema … Continue reading →

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Cosplaying At Tokyo ComicCon 2017

Posted on December 8, 2017 by tokyofox

  This year was the first time I wasn’t sure what costume to wear and indeed I actually took a couple with me (Jawa and X-Wing pilot) but ended up sticking to just one as the whole process of getting

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Tokyo ComicCon 2017

Posted on December 5, 2017 by tokyofox

  Now in its second proper year, this convention returned to Japan for an extended three full days this year with the promise of a bigger event featuring a lot more

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Star Wars The Last Jedi Art Show Tokyo

Posted on October 10, 2017 by tokyofox

The journey towards ‘Star Wars Episode VIII‘ officially began at the start of September with Force Friday II and things are starting to ramp up as we get ever closer to the release of ‘The Last Jedi‘ mid-December.   Last … Continue reading →

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#ForceFridayII– The Journey Towards ‘The Last Jedi’ Has Begun

Posted on September 1, 2017 by tokyofox

  The journey towards ‘The Force Awakens‘ (2015) began around this time two years ago with #ForceFriday and now we have #ForceFridayII to mark the release of its sequel ‘The Last Jedi‘ (2017). As hotly anticipated as this one is, it’s … Continue reading →

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Science Fiction Bar In Tokyo

Posted on June 21, 2017 by tokyofox

  A short time ago in a galaxy not so far away I went to this science fiction themed bar in the east of Tokyo. Apologies for that opening line but (not for the first time!) I couldn’t think of … Continue reading →

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