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Pain & Glory! The Story Of Cycling To All Inari Shrines In Tokyo’s 23 Wards

Posted on November 17, 2022 by tokyofox

As I stood with my bicycle at the Itoku Inari Daimyojin in Shinjuku mid-November last year I felt no other emotion than a bit of relief. I had completed my fairly pointless mission of cycling to every single Inari Shrine … Continue reading →

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What It’s Like To Be A Spectator At The Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Posted on August 3, 2021 by tokyofox

When the IOC and the Japanese government decided that spectators would not be present at all for Olympic sports in Tokyo (and surrounding prefectures Saitama, Chiba and Kanagawa) it was hugely disappointing for all of those with tickets who were … Continue reading →

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Puppy Love: A Big Welcome To Our Little Addition To The Family!

Posted on June 23, 2020 by tokyofox

2020 has brought about big changes for so many people but even before Covid-19 reared it’s ugly head, our lives had altered due to the arrival of a new little puppy. Our cream-coloured Chihuahua was born in mid-October last year and … Continue reading →

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