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Izu Coastal Adventures: A Uniquely Coloured Torii Gate, Northern Izu’s Finest Beach & The Real Life ‘Shogun’ Setting

Posted on May 26, 2024 by tokyofox

One of the nicest times to visit the Izu Peninsula is spring time when the climate is warm and pleasant without the ridiculous heat and humidity of the summer months. Coastal areas in particular make for good trips from our … Continue reading →

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Izu Coastal Adventures; Mountains, Beaches, Lakes, Parks, Bridges, Temples, Food, Dogs, Football, Abandoned Ruins & Chainsaws!!

Posted on July 27, 2022 by tokyofox

It’s pretty much par for the course these days that every time we get a holiday we go to Izu. My wifes parents and dog aren’t always there but they were on this particular visit. The dogs are probably

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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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Another Trip To Izu

Posted on July 6, 2018 by tokyofox

The family home in Izu may have been the base for my Golden Week holidays this year (over two months ago now!) but I didn’t actually spend so much time there. After just a night there I went off on … Continue reading →

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