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Japan’s Biggest Jizō Statue & Mummy Troubles!

Posted on July 13, 2019 by tokyofox

This mini-trip taking in some sights of Japan’s northern region began by heading out eastwards from Tokyo to Mito Station in Ibaraki Prefecture. The 15 minute window before my next train meant I had sufficient time to pop out of … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: The Minimalist-Face Tower In Ibaraki

Posted on March 6, 2019 by tokyofox

What exactly could this tower be? Japan’s largest lion-dog statue wasn’t the only thing I visited on my day-trip to Ibaraki prefecture back in December last year. It would be pretty sad to travel that far just to photograph one … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Mito City In Ibaraki Prefecture

Posted on March 15, 2017 by tokyofox

The fermented soy beans dish known as natto is one of those foods which really divides opinion due to it’s smelliness and stickiness. My wife served it up (along with tofu) during the early days of living together and I haven’t … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Kairakuen (Ibaraki Prefecture)

Posted on March 12, 2017 by tokyofox

  As one of the three main gardens in Japan, a visit to Kairakuen had to be done but with no time to go after the Mito Hollyhock football match had concluded, there was no real choice but to view them mid-morning … Continue reading →

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Playing Away Again As The New J-League Season Kicks Off

Posted on March 9, 2017 by tokyofox

Away day travel is good at most times of the year but there are some grounds which are just that bit more appealing during certain periods and Mito Hollyhock certainly fall into that category. This Ibaraki-based side may live in the … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Plum Blossom Viewing In Kairakuen

Posted on March 6, 2006 by tokyofox

Of Japan’s three most celebrated landscape gardens, Kairakuen in Mito are the closest ones and they are located about two hours north of Tokyo. The other two are Kenroku-en in Kanazawa prefecture and Korakuen in Okayama prefecture. These ones in … Continue reading →

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