Tag Archives: Dinosaur Space

TF Top 10……Must-See Dinosaur-Related Places In Japan

Posted on July 24, 2022 by tokyofox

Since 1993 there have been half a dozen Jurassic Park/World films (as well as a very short movie in 2019) but until recently I had only ever seen the original. With the recent release of ‘Jurassic Word Dominion‘ it was … Continue reading →

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Another Abandoned Building On The Shores Of Lake Ippeki And The Regular Visit To Komuroyama

Posted on September 15, 2021 by tokyofox

A few years ago I wrote about the abandoned ruins of a lakeside hotel close to the shores of Lake Ippeki-ko in Ito but little did I know that there were more nearby! Another hotel too.   Usually such derelict … Continue reading →

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Japan’s Cheapest “Beer” Cans, Family Cup Noodle Time, McShakes, Star Wars Day, Dogs & Dinosaurs!

Posted on June 30, 2021 by tokyofox

Back in early May it was the Japanese holiday season known as Golden Week and my wife and I (despite yet another State of Emergency in Tokyo!) decided to still head off as planned to the Izu Penisnula to spend … Continue reading →

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Somewhere Over The Rainbow Are A Load Of Dinosaurs, A Mystical Shrine & Bullet Train Mount Fuji Viewing Points

Posted on April 30, 2021 by tokyofox

Getting to Izu in Shizuoka Prefecture is usually a straightforward affair. Board the JR Tokaido Line and ride for a couple of hours from Shinagawa to Atami before changing trains. If my wife is deciding then we usually take the … Continue reading →

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Interesting Japanese Playground Structures #32 – Dinosaur Space

Posted on March 8, 2021 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 →

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2 Trips To Izu In 3 Days! Yuzu Fruit Picking, Mountains, Parks, Lakes & Dog Walking!

Posted on January 13, 2021 by tokyofox

  There’s nothing like a nice three-day break with your family in the Japanese countryside. However, due to negligence on my part I forgot to request the time off work until it was too late! Subsequently, I had to return … Continue reading →

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Interesting Japanese Playground Structures #25 – Dinosaur Park

Posted on May 27, 2020 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 →

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A Park Of Beautiful Pink Azaleas, Egg Vending Machines & Family Time In Izu

Posted on May 28, 2019 by tokyofox

The Komuroyama Tsutsuji flower Festival in Kawana (Shizuoka Prefecture) tends to coincide with the Japanese Golden Week holiday each year and at full bloom it’s a splendid pink carpet.   In previous years the weather in this holiday season has been … Continue reading →

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An Old Style Public Onsen All To Ourselves

Posted on February 25, 2019 by tokyofox

It took me a while to really appreciate them but there’s something special about taking an onsen (hot spring bath) in Japan. The downside for me is of course that you have to share the waters with a load of … Continue reading →

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Dinosaurs + Amazing Drinking Water Fountain (Video) On Mt Komuro

Posted on January 10, 2018 by tokyofox

After all the excess eating over the festive season I really felt in need of a bit of exercise and some fresh air one day so the obvious choice was the nearby Mount Komuro which is very walkable from my … Continue reading →

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