Tag Archives: things to do in Kitakyushu

Was I Bowel-ed Over by My Visit to Japan’s Premium Toilet Museum?

Posted on July 4, 2026 by tokyofox

There’s nothing us Brits love more than a bit of toilet humour so when I heard there was a museum devoted to such matters I thought it was a place I just had to see. Whenever I hear the word … Continue reading →

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The Art Museum That Has Eyes on You Before You Look at It!

Posted on July 1, 2026 by tokyofox

Usually when one visits a museum, it is to see whatever is being exhibited inside but the beauty of this place is very much the distinctive external appearance. With two rectangular prisms protruding from the building, the cantilevered structure of … Continue reading →

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What the Fukuoka! Adventures in Search of an Elusive Giant Goddess Statue

Posted on June 5, 2026 by tokyofox

Whenever I discover that there is a sizeable Buddha or Kannon statue in a town or city that I am about to visit, I find it difficult to resist making space for it in my schedule. With limited time on … Continue reading →

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Interesting Japanese Playground Structures #48 – Momozono Park

Posted on May 20, 2026 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 →

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