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What does Oshiage mean?

August 27, 2015October 21, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Ever felt like drowning yourself in the ocean to appease a magic sky daddy? Me neither.
Let’s learn about Oshiage – home of Tokyo Skytree! Continue reading What does Oshiage mean?

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What does Egota mean?

July 30, 2015July 30, 2015 marky star - JapanThis.com

Egota/Ekota is one of the most contentious place names in Tōkyō. No one agrees on where it comes from. Hell, people can’t even agree on how to pronounce it. Continue reading What does Egota mean?

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What does Taishido mean?

February 8, 2015November 3, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

My final word on Setagaya for now. But what a long strange trip it’s been!!
Continue reading What does Taishido mean?

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What does Kitami mean?

February 2, 2015October 22, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Today let’s look at Kitami, a place name closely related to Edo. Continue reading What does Kitami mean?

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What does Suijin Ōhashi mean?

January 2, 2015November 1, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Suijin is a reference to the god of the Sumida River. This bridge replaced a famous ferry crossing immortalized in ukiyo-e by Hiroshige. Continue reading What does Suijin Ōhashi mean?

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What does Azumabashi mean?

January 1, 2015October 31, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Azumabashi is one of the biggest tourist spots in Tokyo. The bridge is named after a little known shrine. Continue reading What does Azumabashi mean?

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What does Kameari mean?

April 7, 2014October 22, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Today we’re talking about Kameari in Katsushika Ward. It’s an interesting place name that’’s easy to speculate about because of the kanji. Continue reading What does Kameari mean?

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What does Komagome mean?

September 21, 2013October 17, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Komagome is on the Yamanote Line. Besides that and the etymology, that’s about all I know about this part of town. Continue reading What does Komagome mean?

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What does Adachi mean?

July 16, 2013October 4, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Adachi is a very ancient place name that is now generally associated with the Japanese equivalent of “white trash.” Continue reading What does Adachi mean?

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What does Kasumigaseki mean?

May 2, 2013October 20, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Today’s Tokyo Place Name is a Freakin’ Mystery. Oh, and we’ll hear about a dude I like to call “Captain Japan.” What does Kasumigaseki mean? Continue reading What does Kasumigaseki mean?

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