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The Reality of Being a Blogger (Part 1): 15 B-Grade Spots In 5 Prefectures In 36 Hours

Posted on June 30, 2025 by tokyofox

The majority of people going between Tokyo and Osaka will usually just take the the Shinkansen (bullet train) but flying can often be cheaper. However, the location of both the airports is not so convenient, especially as I was flying … Continue reading →

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Inside The Castle Grounds Which Featured In Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021)

Posted on February 27, 2025 by tokyofox

When it comes to movie history, Himeji-jo in Hyogo Prefecture is probably the most famous castle in Japan as it featured in the James Bond film ‘You Only Live Twice‘ (1967) as well as two Japanese movies by legendary director … Continue reading →

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A Trio of Japanese Castles In 3 Different Prefectures In 3 Days!

Posted on December 23, 2024 by tokyofox

It is estimated that Japan once had 5000 castles but these days there are only about 200 of them with a good proportion of that number just partially remaining. I’ve said before that I am always interested to see castles … Continue reading →

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Kansai Filming Locations: G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes (2021)

Posted on February 16, 2022 by tokyofox

If it hadn’t been for the latest G.I. Joe film being set in Japan, it’s fair to say that I probably wouldn’t have ever seen it. As it was, I ended up quite enjoying it as I went into the … Continue reading →

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