Tag Archives: Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu

A Daytrip (From Hiroshima!) To The Northern Tip of Japan’s Most Southern Main Island

Posted on September 1, 2026 by tokyofox

Having flown to Kyushu for a three-day trip in June 2024 I didn’t anticipate returning so soon but with a day to myself (whilst in Hiroshima with family) I decided to treat myself to a day trip to Fukuoka Prefecture. … Continue reading →

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TF Top 10……Football Match Day Experiences In 2026 So Far (Part 1)

Posted on June 27, 2026 by tokyofox

In 2025 I went to 33 football matches in Japan and the UK which was the most I’ve ever done including my years as a season ticket holder at Leicester City back in the 1990s. Yet again the idea was … Continue reading →

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What the Fukuoka! Adventures in Search of an Elusive Giant Goddess Statue

Posted on June 5, 2026 by tokyofox

Whenever I discover that there is a sizeable Buddha or Kannon statue in a town or city that I am about to visit, I find it difficult to resist making space for it in my schedule. With limited time on … Continue reading →

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A Regional Football Derby at a Modern Stadium Located Right by the Sea

Posted on May 16, 2026 by tokyofox

Having been to Japan’s newest topflight stadium last May, I decided to look elsewhere for some football action whilst in Hiroshima for four nights over the Japanese holiday season known as Golden Week (late April till early May). There are … Continue reading →

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