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Modern Architecture Outside of Tokyo #4 – Kanagawa & Yamanashi

Posted on August 26, 2023 by tokyofox

  For over a decade Tokyo Fox has focused on the modern architecture of Tokyo with a long-running ten part series featuring over 100 interesting-looking buildings. During that time I have also taken photos of some unique structures outside of the … Continue reading →

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Watching My First Football Match At The National Stadium In Tokyo

Posted on October 9, 2022 by tokyofox

Suzuka was very much the centre of attention for sport this afternoon with the most eye-catching event being Round 18 of the 2022 Formula One championship. However, 400 kilometres away the local football team, known as Suzuka Point-Getters, were playing … Continue reading →

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Hidden Treasures Along The Keio Line #9 – The “Wall-E” Building

Posted on January 21, 2022 by tokyofox

The Keio Line principally connects Shinjuku to the western side of Tokyo with seven different lines running through to the likes of suburban city Hachiōji and the mountainous area at Takaosanguchi. All of it’s stations actually lie within the boundaries of Tokyo and, thanks to … Continue reading →

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No Staff. No Scanning. It’s The A.I. Convenience Store In Tokyo

Posted on January 22, 2021 by tokyofox

Japan has something of a reputation overseas as being a technologically advanced country. It’s generally not true though as it still uses fax machines, has limited ATM hours, a reliance on paperwork, hanko stamps (rather than signatures) and cash is … Continue reading →

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