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The Joy of Collecting Ink Stamps on Tokyo’s Iconic Yamanote Line

Collecting ink stamps has long been popular with both kids and adults alike in Japan but I always thought they were mainly just for promoting upcoming events on a temporary basis. Whilst that is very true, I never realised there … Continue reading →

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Circling Tokyo’s Iconic Yamanote Line on Foot! (Part 5)

Needing some original Sunday morning dog walking ideas, my wife and I decided to walk round the famous green train line which passes through most of Tokyo’s urban centres in a loop. I should point out that our little six-year-old chihuahua … Continue reading →

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Circling Tokyo’s Iconic Yamanote Line on Foot! (Part 4)

Needing some original Sunday morning dog walking ideas, my wife and I decided to walk round the famous green train line which passes through most of Tokyo’s urban centres in a loop. I should point out that our

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Circling Tokyo’s Iconic Yamanote Line on Foot! (Part 3)

Needing some original Sunday morning dog walking ideas, my wife and I decided to walk round the famous green train line which passes through most of Tokyo’s urban centres in a loop. I should point out that our little six-year-old chihuahua … Continue reading →

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Circling Tokyo’s Iconic Yamanote Line on Foot! (Part 2)

Needing some original Sunday morning dog walking ideas, my wife and I decided to walk round the famous green train line which passes through most of Tokyo’s urban centres in a loop. I should point out that our

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Circling Tokyo’s Iconic Yamanote Line on Foot! (Part 1)

My idea of cycling around the Yamanote Line way back in 2009 was actually inspired by a former colleague of mine who did it all on foot over two days including a capsule hotel overnight at the midway point. I … Continue reading →

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