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Unstaffed Stations of Japan #1 – Kamiyagi

Posted on September 13, 2017 by tokyofox

Think of train stations in Japan and the mighty Shinjuku station is sure to come to mind for many people. That is the world’s busiest train station and Japan monopolises the top 50 list with only five of them not … Continue reading →

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This Lawson Convenience Store Is Different To Their Usual Ones

Posted on September 10, 2017 by tokyofox

You’re getting a post out of this! Tokyo Fox must surely have run out of material I hear you cry but before I lose you all I should note that this particular convenience store is quite unique in one sense. Japan, particularly … Continue reading →

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Away Days in Hiroshima

Posted on January 16, 2017 by tokyofox

Miyajima-guchi station is the gateway to Miyajima and it’s World Heritage listed Itsukushima Shrine. Almost everyone arriving at the station is about to visit the island but not Tokyo Fox though! One likes to do things differently and so I headed in … Continue reading →

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Living the Local Life in Hiroshima

Posted on January 13, 2017 by tokyofox

The food may be different but the Japanese New Year is quite similar to the British Christmas in that it’s spent mostly in the home with family eating and drinking. Despite staying in Tokyo for the Christmas period in Tokyo the lure … Continue reading →

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Hijiyama Park & Lazy Days Aplenty in Hiroshima

Posted on September 16, 2016 by tokyofox

  In the wake of three very long and busy days in the vicinity of Okayama, most of my time in Hiroshima was just spent chilling at home with the family and watching the Olympics. Rock climbing at Mount Mikura-dake … Continue reading →

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Rock Climbing at Mount Mikura-dake in Hiroshima

Posted on September 13, 2016 by tokyofox

Much of Hiroshima prefecture consists of mountains leading towards bordering Shimane prefecture which is welcome news for my father-in-law and I as we both enjoy mountain climbing and so gives us an interest which we can share together. After just one … Continue reading →

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Parents In Japan Pt II: Hiroshima

Posted on May 29, 2016 by tokyofox

  Both my parents agreed that, family stuff aside, the highlight of their holiday to Japan was our day trip to Miyajima where we all climbed Mount Misen. On my last few visits to see the in-laws I’ve been seeking out … Continue reading →

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Day Trip to Kure City in Hiroshima

Posted on January 26, 2016 by tokyofox

The good thing about spending so long in Hiroshima on our latest visit was that there was plenty of time to do things at a leisurely pace whilst fitting them in with the more traditional New Years customs. We had … Continue reading →

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A Walking Tour of Hiroshima Plus Other Various Bits & Pieces

Posted on January 22, 2016 by tokyofox

When my sister and her family visited visited Hiroshima last year she picked up an  alternative sights pamphlet and passed it on to me when they they visited Tokyo after that. It included the Futabanosato Historical Walking Trail and Mitaki Temple which I did on … Continue reading →

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Hiroshima’s Most Bizarre Temple Complex Is Really Difficult To Get To But Is It Worth The Effort?

Posted on January 18, 2016 by tokyofox

When you’re visiting Hiroshima for the first time the itinerary basically sorts itself out rather easily with Miyajima, the A-Bomb dome and okonomiyaki very prominent but the more that I visit the area the more I have to seek out new and … Continue reading →

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