Tag Archives: Tobu Isesaki Line

Interesting Japanese Playground Structures #30 – Octopus Slide

Posted on October 31, 2020 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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Tokyo Daytripper: The Lost World Ruins Of A Stone Quarry In Gunma

Posted on September 6, 2020 by tokyofox

There’s something special and mystical about walking through a wood or forest and discovering a lost world of sorts but that is exactly what happened at this place just a couple of hours north of Tokyo. Wearing masks is something … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Daytripper: A Shrine Dedicated To Feet & The Last Remnant Of A Former Haunted House In Gunma

Posted on August 3, 2019 by tokyofox

It was quite apt that I visited this shrine as I was suffering with a painful foot injury not that the walk to and from it will have helped at all! Those of a squeamish nature should probably skip ahead … Continue reading →

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Interesting Japanese Playground Structures #8 – Red Boot Play Park

Posted on November 18, 2017 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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Dining Out: Jihanki Shokudo (Vending Machine Restaurant)

Posted on November 15, 2017 by tokyofox

No doubt Gunma prefecture possesses a wide range of great and tasty local delicacies but sadly all I wanted to do was go to this quirky place in the middle of nowhere. I say that last bit based purely on the … Continue reading →

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