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TF Flashback: The Search For A Difficult (But Not Impossible!) To Find Movie Location Plus Dumplings & Other Delicacies In Shanghai (2013)

Posted on February 19, 2023 by tokyofox

The arrival of a new ‘Mission: Impossible‘ movie this summer got me thinking of the filming locations I have been to from this franchise. I have tracked down locales from the first six films in the likes of England, Australia, … Continue reading →

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Singapore 2015 Pt II: A Day In Singapore

Posted on December 6, 2015 by tokyofox

As I concluded the third and final part of my Singapore 2014 saga I said that I would be returning one day with my wife in tow. Just over a year later and that came true as we arrived in … Continue reading →

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Hokkaido 2015 Pt VII: Sapporo

Posted on July 18, 2015 by tokyofox

Given that Hokkaido’s main city is nearly 50km away from New Chitose Airport we didn’t actually visit Sapporo on arrival like most people presumably do. It wasn’t till our third night, following our Lavender Farm trip, that we arrived in the … Continue reading →

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On Screen #1 – Vietnam

Posted on June 11, 2013 by tokyofox

In the 1997 movie ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’, James Bond is seen cruising around a series of limestone rock karsts dramatically jutting out of the sea on the 91 minute mark. We’re led to believe its Halong Bay, Vietnam, and though it looks … Continue reading →

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Shanghai 2013 Pt II: Eating And Sightseeing

Posted on March 24, 2013 by tokyofox

Shanghai is said to be home to the best and most authentic xialongbao (dumplings) and the number one place to sample such a delicacy has to be Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant in the Yuyuan Bazaar area which has been around … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: Sinbad (Lebanese)

Posted on October 7, 2012 by tokyofox

I was inspired to go for Lebanese food at this restaurant (one of three in Tokyo) after watching a couple of episodes of ‘Anthony Bourdain No Reservations‘ about the country. As this culinary travel show is coming to an end … Continue reading →

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