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Rugby Fans Should “Try” & Visit This Themed Shrine In Kyoto!

Posted on November 22, 2024 by tokyofox

It’s been an incredible rise in fortunes for the Japanese men’s national rugby team over the last decade or so with the pinnacle being at the World Cup they hosted five years ago.  However, the last few years have seen … Continue reading →

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Visiting Kyoto In August! Avoiding The Crowds But Not The Heat!

Posted on September 25, 2024 by tokyofox

The word overtourism has been used a lot in the Japanese media this year with Kyoto always the city which seems to be the most affected. People taking advantage of the weak yen and coming to Japan for their first … Continue reading →

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