Yamanote Line: Harajuku, Yoyogi, and Shinjuku
All aboard the #YamanoteLine!
Next stop?
#Harajuku, #Yoyogi, #Shinjuku! Continue reading Yamanote Line: Harajuku, Yoyogi, and Shinjuku
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What does Harajuku mean?
#Harajuku means a lot of things to many people, but the area was insignificant until the 1920’s and finally prospered in the post-war years. Continue reading What does Harajuku mean?
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What does Ginza mean?
Today Ginza is the center of fashion and luxury brands in Japan, but its origin is quite humble and its fame grew over the centuries. Continue reading What does Ginza mean?
What does Jinnan mean?
Shibuya – shopping paradise? tourist trap?
What does Jinnan mean? Continue reading What does Jinnan mean?
Japanese Summer Songs
Beat the heat with the best Japanese summer songs! Continue reading Japanese Summer Songs
What does Ōkubo mean?
What does Ōkubo mean? Samurai and guns – woo hoo! Continue reading What does Ōkubo mean?
The Year in Review – 2016
Let’s take a look back at 2016 and what’s in store for 2017! Continue reading The Year in Review – 2016
Yamanote Line: Shibuya
Shibuya is a neighborhood that makes a huge impact at first and soon becomes seriously irritating. Continue reading Yamanote Line: Shibuya
Yamanote Line Extravaganza (intro)
My long overdue exploration of Tōkyō via the Yamanote Line begins here. I hope you’ll stick around for the whole series! Continue reading Yamanote Line Extravaganza (intro)
Explore the Yamanote Line
Trains are the best way to explore Tōkyō. The Yamanote Line might be your secret weapon! Continue reading Explore the Yamanote Line
Ōedo Line: Kokuritsu Kyōgijō
Continuing with our 22.5th installment of exploring Edo-Tōkyō via the Ōedo Line. Continue reading Ōedo Line: Kokuritsu Kyōgijō
What does Sendagaya mean?
Today’s topic was a reader request. But to be honest, I’ve been wanting to write about this place for a while. Continue reading What does Sendagaya mean?
What does Yoyogi mean?
Today’s Tokyo place name is a reader request. The area is decidedly yamanote and was the location of many palatial daimyo residences during the Edo Period, including the lords of Hikone, the Ii clan, including Ii Naosuke, the dude who could have saved the Bakufu. Continue reading What does Yoyogi mean?
What does Aoyama mean?
Today’s place name sounds like it comes from a beautiful green mountain, but actually it’s the name of a prominent samurai family from the Sengoku Period. Why is is Aoyama called Aoyama? Continue reading What does Aoyama mean?
Why is Takeshita Street called Takeshita Street?
Takeshita Street in Harajuku is one of the most famous fashion centers in the world. But what does Takeshita Street mean? I bet you’ll be shocked to learn that Takeshita Street means “Giant Octopus Boner” in Japanese. Continue reading Why is Takeshita Street called Takeshita Street?
Yamanote and Shitamachi
山手と下町Yamanote to Shitamachi (the High City and the Low City) Why Am I Re-Writing My Yamanote vs Shitamachi Page? Yes, there was another page here that explained – in a really scattershot way – my experiences with 山手 yamanote the … Continue reading Yamanote and Shitamachi
Why is Omotesando called Omotesando?
Omotesandō is one of Tokyo’s most fashionable and expensive neighborhoods. It’s famous for designer brand shops and high end hair salons. It’s located next to Harajuku, fashion epicenter for this kiddies, yet it has a decidedly mature flair. But what the hell does the name Omotesandō mean? Continue reading Why is Omotesando called Omotesando?
