What does Gotenyama mean?
Goten’yama was one of Edo’s most famous spots for cherry blossom viewing… until it wasn’t. Continue reading What does Gotenyama mean?
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Irugi Shrine
This area has been inhabited since the late Paleolithic Period. Continue reading Irugi Shrine
What does Åsaki mean?
Osaki is located on the Yamanote Line between Gotanda and Shinagawa… and that’s pretty much all I can say about the area. Continue reading What does Åsaki mean?
What does KÅnan mean?
In the Edo Period, this area was ocean. Today it’s skyscrapers! Continue reading What does KÅnan mean?
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
Book Review â Japanese Capitals in Historical Perspective
This is a collection of scholarly articles exploring the urban geography, architecture, and projection of power in the landscapes of KyÅto, Edo, and TÅkyÅ. Fantastic for lovers of spatial anthropology. Continue reading Book Review â Japanese Capitals in Historical Perspective
What does Umayabashi mean?
Umayabashi is not the most famous bridge in TÅkyÅ by a long shot, but it does have an interesting story and etymology. Continue reading What does Umayabashi mean?
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?
What does YÅ«rei-zaka mean?
Halloween is right around the corner, so I thought we’d look at a haunted hill in Mita – YÅ«rei-zaka! (Ghost Hill) Continue reading What does YÅ«rei-zaka mean?
DÅryÅ-dÅ – the Haunted Temple of HachiÅji
Japanese ghost hunters claim this is Tokyo’s most haunted spot. It’s the site of multiple murders Continue reading DÅryÅ-dÅ – the Haunted Temple of HachiÅji
What does HachiÅji mean?
HachiÅji is a suburb in West TÅkyÅ and home to a haunted mountain. Continue reading What does HachiÅji mean?
What does Åji mean?
çåÅji (imperial prince, but more at “a kami divided from another kami”) Åji â A Princely Namesake⊠or Something Like That⊠To modern eyes, this place name means âprince.â In a very general sense, it could be understood as a … Continue reading What does Åji mean?
What does JÅ«jÅ mean?
Today’s article is short, but it’s the prelude to a much larger story. Continue reading What does JÅ«jÅ 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 Honjo mean?
Honjo began as one of Edo’s elite areas but soon developed a rich commoner culture. By the ShÅwa Period it was a polluted flophouse on a filthy river. Continue reading What does Honjo mean?
What does Ushima mean?
Recently, we’ve been exploring the Sumida River area. Today I decided to write about an obscure shrine with a fascinating history. Continue reading What does Ushima mean?
What does Oshiage mean?
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?
What does MukÅjima mean?
Today we’re looking at one of TÅkyÅ’s best kept secrets. It seems like Asakusa’s boring cousin, but the town is steeped in the history of Edo-TÅkyÅ. Continue reading What does MukÅjima mean?
What does Shiogama mean?
In the spring, I happened upon a shrine that was almost in ruins. I finally got around to researching and it found it the shrine has a fascinating history! Continue reading What does Shiogama mean?
What does Egota mean?
Egota/Ekota is one of the most contentious place names in TÅkyÅ. 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?
Åedo Line: Hikarigaoka
Finishing up with our 31st and final installment of exploring Edo-TÅkyÅ on the Åedo Line. Last stop, Hikarigaoka Station.
Thanks for reading! Continue reading Åedo Line: Hikarigaoka
Åedo Line: Nerima Kasuga-chÅ
Continuing with our 30th installment of exploring Edo-TÅkyÅ Continue reading Åedo Line: Nerima Kasuga-chÅ
Åedo Line: Toshimaen
Continuing with our 29th installment of exploring Edo-TÅkyÅ Continue reading Åedo Line: Toshimaen
Åedo Line: Shin-Egota and Nerima
Continuing with our 28th installment of exploring Edo-TÅkyÅ Continue reading Åedo Line: Shin-Egota and Nerima
Åedo Line: Ochiai-Minami-Nagasaki
Continuing with our 27th installment of exploring Edo-TÅkyÅ Continue reading Åedo Line: Ochiai-Minami-Nagasaki
Åedo Line: Higashi Nakano and Nakai
Continuing with our 26th installment of exploring Edo-TÅkyÅ Continue reading Åedo Line: Higashi Nakano and Nakai
Åedo Line: Nakano-Sakaue
Continuing with our 25th installment of exploring Edo-TÅkyÅ via the Åedo Line. Continue reading Åedo Line: Nakano-Sakaue
Åedo Line: TochÅmae and Nishi-Shinjuku Go-chÅme
Continuing with our 24th installment of exploring Edo-TÅkyÅ via the Åedo Line. Continue reading Åedo Line: TochÅmae and Nishi-Shinjuku Go-chÅme
Åedo Line: Yoyogi and Shinjuku
Continuing with our 23rd installment of exploring Edo-TÅkyÅ via the Åedo Line. Continue reading Åedo Line: Yoyogi and Shinjuku
Åedo Line: Kokuritsu KyÅgijÅ
Continuing with our 22.5th installment of exploring Edo-TÅkyÅ via the Åedo Line. Continue reading Åedo Line: Kokuritsu KyÅgijÅ
