Tag Archives: Setagaya-ku

My First Time To Watch Futsal In Japan But Will It Be My Last?

Posted on March 22, 2023 by tokyofox

Until I started teaching in Japan I have to admit that I had never heard of this form of football, and I even thought the students were making mistakes and that futsal may have been a Japanese-English word. It’s relatively … Continue reading →

Posted in Sport | Tagged F. League, Fugador Sumida, Futsal, Japan Olympic Museum, JFA 28th Japan Futsal Championship, Komazawa Olympic Park, Nagoya Oceans, Pescadola Machida, Setagaya-ku, Shonan Bellmare, Steve Harris | 2 Comments

Dining Out: All-You-Can-Eat Fermented Soy Beans Restaurant In Tokyo

Posted on May 6, 2021 by tokyofox

“It’s a bit Marmite” is a metaphor which is often used in the UK for food items, TV shows or people that really polarise opinion. The equivalent in Japan would have to be natto (fermented soy beans) which is very … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged all-you-can-eat natto, fermented soy beans, food challenge, Ikejiri Ohashi, natto donuts Tokyo, natto vending machine, Sendai-ya, Setagaya-ku, weird vending machine Japan | 2 Comments

Interesting Japanese Playground Structures #28 – Pig Park

Posted on August 22, 2020 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 →

Posted in Quirky Japan | Tagged 1-1 Komazawakoen, animal slides Japan, Buta Koen Japan, Den-en-toshi line, Interesting playground structures, Komazawa Olympic Park, Komazawa-Daigaku Station, Pig Park Tokyo, Setagaya-ku | 14 Comments

Tokyo Daytripper: Todoroki Valley

Posted on December 20, 2016 by tokyofox

Tokyo may be a city somewhat lacking in green areas but that’s not to say there is nowhere to go to take a break from the concrete jungle. There are a handful of beautiful gardens and parks but little did I know that … Continue reading →

Posted in Tokyo Daytripper: | Tagged Autumn leaves, Fudo no Taki waterfall, koyo season, momiji, Setagaya-ku, Todoroki Fudo Temple, Todoroki station, Todoroki Valley, Tokyo Daytripper: | 3 Comments

This Tokyo Temple Is The Purr-fect Place For Cat Lovers

Posted on November 17, 2016 by tokyofox

Cats seemingly play a very important role in Japanese lives. Hello Kitty is a hugely popular brand and then there’s also the station master cat, numerous cat cafes, cat island and super-lucky cats are often seen outside restaurants and shops beckoning (not … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling, Quirky Japan | Tagged cat temple Tokyo, cats in Japan, 豪徳寺, Gotokuji Temple, Japan temples and shrines, Miyanosaka Station, Setagaya-ku, tokyo bizarre temples, Tōkyū Setagaya Line | 8 Comments

Tag Archives: Setagaya-ku

My First Time To Watch Futsal In Japan But Will It Be My Last?

Dining Out: All-You-Can-Eat Fermented Soy Beans Restaurant In Tokyo

Interesting Japanese Playground Structures #28 – Pig Park

Tokyo Daytripper: Todoroki Valley

This Tokyo Temple Is The Purr-fect Place For Cat Lovers

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