Tag Archives: Kokuritsu Kyōgijō

Bundesliga Giants Borussia Dortmund Light Up Tokyo Amidst Horrendous Conditions

Posted on August 3, 2026 by tokyofox

The relatively short time between the end of the FIFA World Cup and the start of the domestic league season this summer does seem to have meant fewer European clubs coming to Japan for money-spinning ties against local opposition. To … Continue reading →

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Allez Les Bleus! France Provide a Reality Check for Japan at the World Rugby Nations Championship in Tokyo

Posted on July 19, 2026 by tokyofox

During all my time in Japan I’ve managed to see the majority of the top test-playing international rugby teams at some point but there have been a couple of notable absentees for a while. The title of this post reveals … Continue reading →

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TF Top 10……Rugby Match Day Experiences In 2026 So Far!

Posted on June 16, 2026 by tokyofox

The first half of 2026 has been a busy one for watching rugby and I’ve already managed to attend enough matches to warrant another compilation post series. There’s a couple of international matches coming up but it’s highly likely that … Continue reading →

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#OrangeDay: A Double Header of Dramatic End-of-Season Matches

Posted on June 1, 2026 by tokyofox

These days the people behind club social media accounts always seem to be thinking of interesting and creative ways to market fixtures whether it’s based on geography, personnel who have represented both teams, kit colours (the orange/green/purple derby etc.), similar … Continue reading →

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Heavy Rain At The World Athletics Championships Can’t Wash Away The Shine For Many Athletes & Spectators On The Final Day In Tokyo!

Posted on September 23, 2025 by tokyofox

My days of watching blanket coverage of sporting tournaments are long over due to work, family and living in what is often an inconvenient time-zone. However, with the 20th edition of the World Athletics Championships being hosted in Tokyo, and … Continue reading →

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The Long Wait To See Some Top Athletics Action In Tokyo Is Finally Over!

Posted on September 16, 2025 by tokyofox

Ever since Tokyo was selected in July 2022 to host the 20th World Athletics Championships this year, I have been excited about it and began my preparation for it two years ago by going to see my first ever track … Continue reading →

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Is Attending 2 Live Sports Events In One Day Really Worth The Effort?

Posted on July 12, 2025 by tokyofox

  Two sports matches in one day is something I’ve done a few times in Japan over the years but it has always involved football. There was one time when I did a combo of rugby and football but all … Continue reading →

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Big Ange Returns To Japan With His Spurs Side To Face The Reigning J1 Champions

Posted on July 30, 2024 by tokyofox

The summer break in the Japanese football season is a time when some fly-by-nighter European teams like to come into Japan to play some games and try and steal some money off punters in the country. Not my words but … Continue reading →

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Witnessing History As England Play A Rugby Match In Japan For The First Time In 45 Years!

Posted on June 25, 2024 by tokyofox

Rugby in Japan was very much a minor sport when I first saw the national team in live action back in June 2005 as they were thrashed by Ireland. Things changed a decade later though on the back of that … Continue reading →

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Twists & Turns Aplenty At Japan’s Title-Deciding Rugby Play-Off Final

Posted on May 29, 2024 by tokyofox

At the end of a long league season, it is my opinion that the team finishing top should be crowned as champions. However, some sports have some money-spinning play-off matches to decide who the champions are. Since the turn of … Continue reading →

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