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Too Honest For Their Own Good?

Posted on July 23, 2006 by tokyofox

Japan is a very safe place in terms of crime and, unlike the rest of the world, you have a very, very good chance of getting your wallet back if you lose it. Thankfully I haven’t had to test this … Continue reading →

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Suits Aren’t Cool Enough For Japan!

Posted on July 16, 2006 by tokyofox

These last few days in Tokyo have been unbearably hot and humid with temperatures near to the mid-30’s and humidity levels at close to 100%. Judging by what some people wear you wouldn’t know it though as jeans and cardiagans … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Fox’s World Cup 2006 Overview

Posted on July 11, 2006 by tokyofox

So after four weeks the final whistle has blown on the 2006 World Cup and now my life can hopefully return to as normal as possible meaning no more split sleeping shifts, sleep deprivation or catching 40 winks in between lessons. … Continue reading →

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Bumping Into People……….Quite Literally

Posted on July 3, 2006 by tokyofox

With a population of 27 million living in the Tokyo metropolis it is fairly impossible not to rub shoulders with fellow inhabitants. Obviously this doesn’t sound too bad if that person in question is a cutie but its more than … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2006 – A Pain In The Lars!

Posted on June 21, 2006 by tokyofox

The World Cup is being shown across six different channels in Japan which can prove a little troublesome when trying to tune into each match. Games have been kicking off at 10 pm, 1 am and 4 am here but for some reason … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2006 – The Swiss Roll Over Africans Togo Top Of Group G

Posted on June 20, 2006 by tokyofox

Having failed to get in on our previous two visits (refused entry to the Japan games because tickets needed to be purchased in advance) myself and Asif went to Nakata.net Cafe in Aoyama on Monday night. As I said in a previous post, … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2006 – Japan 0 Croatia 0

Posted on June 19, 2006 by tokyofox

Having surrendered their lead in the first match against the Aussies it was time to put the right wrong for the Japanese last night. I went to a much more lively bar in Shibuya this time to see a game … Continue reading →

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Playing A Waiting Game

Posted on June 17, 2006 by tokyofox

Undoubtedly the worst part of my job is having to be on standby ready to work on my day off every now and again. This involves getting up and being ready for the possibility of work if one of my … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2006 – Snatching Defeat From The Jaws Of Victory

Posted on June 13, 2006 by tokyofox

Finally got round to experiencing my first World Cup game in a bar last night. I was working till 10pm so rushed to a bar with a colleague to watch Japans opener against Australia. We tried and failed to get into … Continue reading →

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A Different Ball Game: My First Time To Watch Japan’s Most Popular Sport!

Posted on June 11, 2006 by tokyofox

Well what a cr*p game played in very difficult weather conditions that was! No, I’m not talking about England’s World Cup opener but about baseball having just been to my first ever game last night. It was absolutely p*ssing it … Continue reading →

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