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TF Top 10……Sights Along The Train Line Connecting Northern Tokyo & Saitama

Posted on October 15, 2025 by tokyofox

Running north from Ikebukuro Station way up into the deepest parts of Saitama Prefecture and beyond, the Tobu Tojo line has long played a very important role during my time in Japan. Other than Kawagoe (a.k.a. Little Edo) though it … Continue reading →

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Seven Gods Tour In Saitama (Plus Yoshimi Hyakuana Revisited Again!)

Posted on January 6, 2019 by tokyofox

When feeling a little down on their luck the locals often try to restore their fortune via a pilgrimage to honour the seven lucky gods of Japanese folklore. There are over 20 of these fixed temple courses in Tokyo alone complete … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Gan Kutsu Cliff Face Hotel

Posted on June 7, 2010 by tokyofox

On Friday I took a train an hour away from where I live to Higashi Matsuyama as I wanted to see some WWII caves and tunnels which I found out about recently on a couple of excellent sites that can be … Continue reading →

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