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#LionDay – It’s Time to Paws & Reflect on This Roaring Success of a Day

Posted on September 19, 2026 by tokyofox

The part of #DeutschDay to get the most attention by some distance was the solitary on-location place I visited which wasn’t live sport. A hidden German section of a park in Tokyo attracted a considerable amount (by my standards!) of … Continue reading →

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The Lion, The Bridge & The Watergate – A Cycle Ride Up Into Saitama Prefecture

Posted on May 24, 2020 by tokyofox

“What the hell was that?!” were my thoughts as my train sped its way up into Saitama last year as I went to watch Urawa Reds Ladies play a home game one Sunday. There was a giant statue of something … Continue reading →

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