Tag Archives: ikebukuro

This Is The Star Wars Pop-Up Shop In Tokyo I Was Looking For

Posted on June 21, 2021 by tokyofox

Since Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012 many of the subsequent movie releases have usually been preceded by pop-up shops appearing in Tokyo in the name of promotion. However, with no forthcoming Star Wars movie to promote, it really was an … Continue reading →

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The Great Buddha Of……Ikebukuro?!! You Better Believe It (Because I Sure Didn’t At First!)

Posted on August 19, 2020 by tokyofox

Everyone knows about the Great Buddha of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture but who knew that there was such a thing much closer to home for those of us living in Tokyo! I didn’t, that’s for sure! And I like to … Continue reading →

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#ForceFridayIII – The Journey Towards ‘The Rise Of Skywalker’ Has Begun

Posted on October 4, 2019 by tokyofox

  The story of a generation comes to an end this December. The final film in the Star Wars sequel trilogy will bring the curtain down on the Skywalker saga which has enthralled fans ever since 1977.  Mind you, I … 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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Mimi Rabbit Cafe In Ikebukuro

Posted on November 26, 2016 by tokyofox

  Around a decade ago there was a trend for Maid Cafe’s in Tokyo but in the last few years the craze has been for animal themed cafe’s. I’ve only been to a dog cafe (back in 2013) but there are also … Continue reading →

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#ForceFriday – The Journey Towards The New Star Wars Movie Has Begun

Posted on September 4, 2015 by tokyofox

It’s still a few months until ‘The Force Awakens‘ a.k.a. ‘Star Wars Episode VII‘ gets its worldwide release but for a while now September 4th has been billed as #ForceFriday; the journey towards the long awaited sequel to ‘Return Of … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: I Ate Sheep Brain Curry & Ewe Better Believe It!!

Posted on September 4, 2012 by tokyofox

I was having a quick peruse of the excellent RocketNews24 website last week when I saw an article about a Pakistani restaurant in Ikebukuro which serves sheep brain curry and thought I’d go along and see and experience it myself. … Continue reading →

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Donald Ducks In N’ Out Of Tokyo

Posted on November 25, 2007 by tokyofox

I think its fair to say that most people are put off from coming to visit me in Tokyo due to the high prices. Of course the fact that I am living in this metropolis is maybe also reason why only … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: Umemoto In Zoshigaya

Posted on October 31, 2006 by tokyofox

Yet another food story I’m afraid. Since I started jogging (over 3 months now and counting!) I have seen a lot more of my local area and on the days when I have ran in daylight I have often been past a tiny little … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: A Sparrow In The Works!

Posted on October 29, 2006 by tokyofox

On Saturday night I went to an early 20th century Japanese themed izakaya here in Ikebukuro which was full of many cheap dishes including some more unusual ones such as frog which I sampled. No problem eating this and it just tasted … Continue reading →

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