Setagaya and its Freaky Horse Fetish
There are a cluster of places names related to horses in Setagaya and I want to get to the bottom of it! Continue reading Setagaya and its Freaky Horse Fetish
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What does Setagaya mean?
Setagaya may not be the most exciting place in the 23 Special Wards of Tokyo, but it’s no slouch. Famous for its inaccessibility, it offers affordable housing and… the Ii Clan’s Funerary Temple in Edo. Continue reading What does Setagaya mean?
Amaterasu and the Rock Cave
Amaterasu and the Rock Cave Myth – the most important Japanese legend. Continue reading Amaterasu and the Rock Cave
What does Takaido mean?
What do cedar trees, post towns, and sexxxy parties have in common?
What does Takaido mean? Continue reading What does Takaido mean?
Kura – All About Kura – Japan’s Traditional Storehouses
A common sight in both the city and country, earthen storehouses called “kura” are a quintessential part of the Japanese architectural landscape. Continue reading Kura – All About Kura – Japan’s Traditional Storehouses
What does Kanda mean?
People have been asking for this one since 2013. I finally did it in 2 parts. Continue reading What does Kanda mean?
What does TaitÅ mean?
TaitÅ Ward and Minato Ward are the hubs of Edo-TÅkyÅ History, but how did TaitÅ get its name? Continue reading What does TaitÅ mean?
Yamanote Line: Åtsuka, Sugamo, Komagome, Tabata
Today we’re going to visit 4 stations on the Yamanote Line. I hope you’ll join me for this whirlwind tour of Edo-TÅkyÅ! Continue reading Yamanote Line: Åtsuka, Sugamo, Komagome, Tabata
The Year in Review â 2015
ãã§ãŠãŒïŒãã§ãŠãŒïŒ MedetÄ! MedetÄ! (âHappy happy! Joy joy!â In the Edo Dialect) Happy New Year, everyone! As has become a tradition here at JapanThis!, my first post of the year is a heartfelt ããããšãããããŸã arigatÅ gozaimasu thank you very much! and a very humble ä»å¹Žããããããé¡ãç³ãäžããŸã kotoshi mo yoroshiku o-negai mÅshiagemasu Iâm hoping for your support this year, too! Waaaaaaaaay back in the day, I started writing this blog because I thought it would be fun, but the real fun has been seeing that people actually read it and enjoy it. Iâm honored and humbled by you, dear reader. This is my little … Continue reading The Year in Review â 2015
What does Yotsugi mean?
I thought today’s place name would be boring, but it actually turns out to be an area with quite a rich history… possibly. Continue reading What does Yotsugi mean?
10 Famous People From Honjo
Today we’ll look at the biographies of a few people who called TÅkyÅ’s Honjo area home. Continue reading 10 Famous People From Honjo
What does ChÅfu mean? (Part Deux)
調åžã®çå·ChÅfu no Tamagawa (a reference to cloth production and dyeing on the Tama River) In reference to my article entitled Setagaya and its Freaky Horse Fetish, I was going to name this article The Tama River Basin and its Freaky … Continue reading What does ChÅfu mean? (Part Deux)
Ask Me Anything
I decided to take a few reader questions! Continue reading Ask Me Anything
What does Baji KÅen mean?
Talk about flogging a dead horse. I found another horse-related place name in Setagaya.. but this time with hookers and blow! Continue reading What does Baji KÅen mean?
What does Taishido mean?
My final word on Setagaya for now. But what a long strange trip it’s been!!
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What does Kitami mean?
Today let’s look at Kitami, a place name closely related to Edo. Continue reading What does Kitami mean?
What does Mishuku mean?
What does Mishuku mean? It looks like “three post towns,” but linguists think it originally meant “the place where water abounds.” Continue reading What does Mishuku mean?
What does Gohongi mean?
Today’s place name isn’t the most exciting and the area isn’t much better, but we have magical bugs living inside people. That’s cool, right? Continue reading What does Gohongi mean?
What does Sangenjaya mean?
Once a place for pilgrims to make a brief pit stop, today Sangenjaya is a hot spot for eating and drinking. Continue reading What does Sangenjaya mean?
The Meguro River
The 7th and final installation on my series “RIvers of Edo-Tokyo.” Today I’ll talk about the glorified storm drain called the Meguro River.
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The Tama River
The Tama RIver is another river associated with the Edo Period, but in reality, it's history goes back much further…
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The Kanda River
The story of the Kanda River is a story as old as Edo itself. It is part and parcel of the evolution of the city. Continue reading The Kanda River
What does Yoga mean?
Does the city name YÅga have anything to do with yoga exercise? Many people believe it does. Continue reading What does Yoga mean?
What does Edo mean?
Went a little long on this on… sorry about that. But I love Tokyo. I wanted to explore the forgotten side… Continue reading What does Edo mean?
Denma-cho Prison
Today we’ll look at Edo largest prison and talk about some of the ghoulish ways in which criminals were executed. Continue reading Denma-cho Prison
What does Shimo-Kitazawa mean?
Hey you! Wants some candy? Get in the car with me and I’ll tell you all about why Shimo-Kitazawa is called Shimo-Kitazawa. Continue reading What does Shimo-Kitazawa mean?
What does Mitaka mean?
I’ve been writing about Tokyo places names for half a year now and I don’t know why I haven’t written about this one. This was the first origin story I ever heard. Now I’ll share it with you. Continue reading What does Mitaka mean?
What does Ikejiri mean?
Today we’re talking about ASS. Not just any ASS, but LAKE ASS. Think you can handle this? Alright then, let’s get it on! Awwwwwwwwwwwww yeah!!! Continue reading What does Ikejiri mean?
Yamanote and Shitamachi
å±±æãšäžçºYamanote 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 â in a really scattershot way â my experiences with å±±æ yamanote the … Continue reading Yamanote and Shitamachi
