Tag Archives: Only in Japan

On The Fox Trail……At Tokyo’s Most Hidden Shrine!

Posted on June 24, 2018 by tokyofox

About four years ago I was talking to an older student about strange and interesting shrines in and around Tokyo and he mentioned that there was a kind of secret shrine in Akihabara somewhere but I completely forgot about it … Continue reading →

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Interesting Japanese Playground Structures #5 – Giraffe Slide

Posted on August 14, 2017 by tokyofox

Many of the parks and children’s playgrounds in Japan, particularly in Tokyo, are quite poor compared to other countries in terms of space, surroundings and a lack of grass. However, a handful of them do tend to possess extremely creative structures … Continue reading →

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Interesting Japanese Playground Structures #4 – Beetle Slide

Posted on June 17, 2017 by tokyofox

Many of the parks and children’s playgrounds in Japan, particularly in Tokyo, are quite poor compared to other countries in terms of space, surroundings and a lack of grass. However, a handful of them do tend to possess extremely creative structures … Continue reading →

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Interesting Japanese Playground Structures #3 – Tyre Monster Park

Posted on April 28, 2017 by tokyofox

Many of the parks and children’s playgrounds in Japan, particularly in Tokyo, are quite poor compared to other countries in terms of space, surroundings and a lack of grass. However, a handful of them do tend to possess extremely creative structures … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: School Dinner Time

Posted on April 25, 2017 by tokyofox

Most of my knowledge on British school dinners actually comes from the documentary series ‘Jamie’s School Dinners‘ (2005) which saw the celebrity chef on a mission to change the terrible habits of schools around the UK. He attempted to improve their quality … Continue reading →

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