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Tokyo Daytripper: The Floating Service Station In The Middle Of Tokyo Bay

Posted on November 2, 2018 by

For a long, long time I’ve been aware that there was a way of crossing Tokyo Bay by car but I just assumed it was a tunnel. Little did I know that it was a mix of both tunnel and … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: The Town In Tochigi Built On A Mountain Of Stone

Posted on October 23, 2018 by

   It is very rare to find an inland town built on a mountain of stone as they are usually found on the coastlines and valleys of Japan caused by earthquakes or volcanoes. That’s not the case though for this … Continue reading →

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On The Trail Of Shin Godzilla #6 – Tokyo

Posted on August 30, 2018 by

After a 12 year absence from Japan, ‘Shin Gojira‘ (2016) came out with shooting taking place in Tokyo from September 2015 onwards. Released 62 years after the original, it certainly pays homage to it with the inclusion of some classic Godzilla … Continue reading →

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On The Trail Of Shin Godzilla #5 – Ota Ward

Posted on July 12, 2018 by

The second part in this series really put Ōta ward on the map and this can only strengthen it as we go deeper into Tokyo’s most southerly ward. I’ve said a few times now that there’s more to this ward … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: Kamakura (2018)

Posted on June 27, 2018 by

Despite going to Kamakura with the idea of seeing another side of it to what it’s famed for, I still ended up going to a few temples but they weren’t immediate on this trip. When I left home at 7:00 am … Continue reading →

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On The Trail Of Shin Godzilla #4 – Kamakura

Posted on May 3, 2018 by

Lots of visitors to Tokyo often take day-trips to the likes of Nikko, Hakone and Kamakura after spending a few days in the capital city. It’s a similar story for Godzilla in ‘Shin Gojira‘ (2016) as he ends up in … Continue reading →

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On The Trail Of Shin Godzilla #3 – New Statue In Tokyo (+ Gojira Curry)!!

Posted on April 2, 2018 by

As one of the most recognisable Japanese icons, it’s perhaps no surprise that statues and models of Godzilla are considered a good idea by many to attract interest to an area. The radioactive monster appeared on top of Hotel Gracery … Continue reading →

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