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TF Top 10……”Alternative” Tokyo Filming Locations

Posted on July 23, 2016 by tokyofox

Japan’s capital city has fairly strict laws when it comes to filming on the streets of Tokyo which is why we so often see scenes shot in hotels and in the back of taxi’s driving through the neon lights. It’s certainly not … Continue reading →

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I Got Married Today!

Posted on July 7, 2014 by tokyofox

A stag night of debauchery followed by a lovely Summer’s day, church bells ringing, the brides beautiful long white dress, lots of family and friends present, confetti thrown everywhere, some witty and entertaining speeches, a highly decorated wedding cake, free-flowing champagne,  a … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Filming Locations #6 – Walk Don’t Run (1966)

Posted on December 7, 2011 by tokyofox

This film proved to be Cary Grant’s swan-song and it was mostly set in and around Toranomon during the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games. On his arrival in the Japanese capital on business he turns up at Hotel Okura (below) in the … Continue reading →

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