Tag Archives: things to do in shizuoka

Tap The Nature! A Hidden Lake, Fine Dining & Unique Buildings In Izu

Posted on December 1, 2023 by tokyofox

As well as family time, nature is often at the forefront of any trip we take to the Izu Peninsula. On our most recent trip to this part of Shizuoka Prefecture towards the end of November we encountered a sign … Continue reading →

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Shizuoka Shenanigans: Spiders, Spicy Sustenance, Sizzling Steaks, Sacred Shrines, Strange Soda, Ships & Soccer

Posted on September 11, 2023 by tokyofox

The latest trip to our holiday home in Shizuoka Prefecture was a little different as this time I took our little dog there by myself with my wife joining us later that evening. On an incredibly hot morning it was … Continue reading →

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Living In A Dreamworld: One of Japan’s Best Football Settings, Crazy Flavoured Fizzy Drinks & A Ship Museum! (I Said Ship!!)

Posted on August 30, 2023 by tokyofox

With views on a clear day of Suruga Bay, the Pacific Ocean and Mount Fuji, Shimizu in Shizuoka Prefecture is always an appealing place to visit. My previous visit two years prior to this one was a bit of a … Continue reading →

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Nadeshiko Japan At The Women’s World Cup & Watching The Female Game In Japan

Posted on August 23, 2023 by tokyofox

  Like many people in this country, I have only really followed the fortunes of Nadeshiko Japan (the women’s national football team) team since they triumphed over the USA on penalties in the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final. Winning … Continue reading →

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This Museum Is Dedicated To All Kinds Of Weird & Whacky Fizzy Drinks

Posted on August 19, 2023 by tokyofox

One of the modern symbols of the hot and humid summer in Japan is a fairly popular  Japanese drink which is consumed by many at various festivals. The beverage in question  is called ramune (ラムネ) and there is a museum-of-sorts … Continue reading →

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Little-Known Castles & Beaches, Awful Station Puns, Bad English, A Big Wooden Willy & Japan’s Cheapest Breakfast!

Posted on August 13, 2023 by tokyofox

  As far as trips away go this one was for the maximum possible time available to me. As soon as I finished work on the last Saturday in June I headed straight down to Izu and then returned the … Continue reading →

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Visiting All Of The Beaches On The North-Eastern Coast Of Izu

Posted on August 4, 2023 by tokyofox

The summer season in Japan can be brutally hot and whilst many just prefer to stay indoors there are some who head for the beaches to cool off in a different manner. The nearest ones for Tokyo residents are in … Continue reading →

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Did Seeing Japan’s 42nd Best Castle Cushion The Blow Of A Hugely Disappointing Morning?!

Posted on July 24, 2023 by tokyofox

The western side of Shizuoka Prefecture is a long, long way from the Izu Peninsula in the east, and can take over two hours to traverse when using the local train. Wanting to see a football match at a stadium … Continue reading →

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A Week of Golden Funtime With The Family In The Izu Sunshine

Posted on May 31, 2023 by tokyofox

  The problem with holidays in Japan is that almost everyone (outside of the service industry) takes them at the same time whether it be Golden Week (late April/early May), O-bon (August) or New Year. Places get extremely busy and … Continue reading →

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Coastal Adventures In Izu: Seaside Parks, Footbaths, Marine Towns, Lakes, Mountains & Big Ramen!

Posted on December 10, 2022 by tokyofox

Given the number of visits we make to to Izu each and every year, there will surely be a time when there is nothing blog-worthy to report. Unbelievably, that time is not now though! As soon as we got the … Continue reading →

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