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Category: Japanese History

The Japanese History category is the fastest growing category on Japan This! I don’t think that’s going to change any time! Hope you are ready to learn Japanese History and discuss Japanese History. Awwwww yeah!

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What does Yotsugi mean?

November 12, 2015November 3, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

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?

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What does Yƫrei-zaka mean?

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

Halloween is right around the corner, so I thought we’d look at a haunted hill in Mita – YĆ«rei-zaka! (Ghost Hill) Continue reading What does YĆ«rei-zaka mean?

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Dƍryƍ-dƍ – the Haunted Temple of Hachiƍji

October 15, 2015October 31, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Japanese ghost hunters claim this is Tokyo’s most haunted spot. It’s the site of multiple murders Continue reading Dƍryƍ-dƍ – the Haunted Temple of Hachiƍji

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What does Hachiƍji mean?

October 8, 2015October 11, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Hachiƍji is a suburb in West Tƍkyƍ and home to a haunted mountain. Continue reading What does Hachiƍji mean?

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What does Ìji mean?

October 4, 2015October 13, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

王歐ƌji (imperial prince, but more at “a kami divided from another kami”) Ìji – A Princely Namesake
 or Something Like That
 To modern eyes, this place name means “prince.” In a very general sense, it could be understood as a … Continue reading What does Ìji mean?

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What does JĆ«jƍ mean?

September 20, 2015October 9, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Today’s article is short, but it’s the prelude to a much larger story. Continue reading What does JĆ«jƍ mean?

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10 Famous People From Honjo

September 12, 2015September 12, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Today we’ll look at the biographies of a few people who called Tƍkyƍ’s Honjo area home. Continue reading 10 Famous People From Honjo

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What does Honjo mean?

September 10, 2015September 14, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Honjo began as one of Edo’s elite areas but soon developed a rich commoner culture. By the Shƍwa Period it was a polluted flophouse on a filthy river. Continue reading What does Honjo mean?

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What does Ushima mean?

August 31, 2015November 1, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

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?

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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 Mukƍjima mean?

August 13, 2015August 25, 2015 marky star - JapanThis.com

Today we’re looking at one of Tƍkyƍ’s best kept secrets. It seems like Asakusa’s boring cousin, but the town is steeped in the history of Edo-Tƍkyƍ. Continue reading What does Mukƍjima mean?

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What does Shiogama mean?

August 5, 2015October 13, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

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?

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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 Tƍkyƍ. 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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Ìedo Line: Hikarigaoka

July 23, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Finishing up with our 31st and final installment of exploring Edo-Tƍkyƍ on the ƌedo Line. Last stop, Hikarigaoka Station.
Thanks for reading! Continue reading Ìedo Line: Hikarigaoka

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ƌedo Line: Nerima Kasuga-chƍ

July 22, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Continuing with our 30th installment of exploring Edo-Tƍkyƍ Continue reading ƌedo Line: Nerima Kasuga-chƍ

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Ìedo Line: Toshimaen

July 21, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Continuing with our 29th installment of exploring Edo-Tƍkyƍ Continue reading ƌedo Line: Toshimaen

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Ìedo Line: Shin-Egota and Nerima

July 16, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Continuing with our 28th installment of exploring Edo-Tƍkyƍ Continue reading ƌedo Line: Shin-Egota and Nerima

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Ìedo Line: Ochiai-Minami-Nagasaki

July 15, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Continuing with our 27th installment of exploring Edo-Tƍkyƍ Continue reading ƌedo Line: Ochiai-Minami-Nagasaki

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Ìedo Line: Higashi Nakano and Nakai

July 14, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Continuing with our 26th installment of exploring Edo-Tƍkyƍ Continue reading ƌedo Line: Higashi Nakano and Nakai

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Ìedo Line: Nakano-Sakaue

July 13, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Continuing with our 25th installment of exploring Edo-Tƍkyƍ via the ƌedo Line. Continue reading ƌedo Line: Nakano-Sakaue

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ƌedo Line: Tochƍmae and Nishi-Shinjuku Go-chƍme

July 9, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Continuing with our 24th installment of exploring Edo-Tƍkyƍ via the ƌedo Line. Continue reading ƌedo Line: Tochƍmae and Nishi-Shinjuku Go-chƍme

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Ìedo Line: Yoyogi and Shinjuku

July 8, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Continuing with our 23rd installment of exploring Edo-Tƍkyƍ via the ƌedo Line. Continue reading ƌedo Line: Yoyogi and Shinjuku

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ƌedo Line: Kokuritsu Kyƍgijƍ

July 7, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Continuing with our 22.5th installment of exploring Edo-Tƍkyƍ via the ƌedo Line. Continue reading ƌedo Line: Kokuritsu Kyƍgijƍ

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ƌedo Line: Aoyama Itchƍme

July 7, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Continuing with our 22nd installment of exploring Edo-Tƍkyƍ via the ƌedo Line. Continue reading ƌedo Line: Aoyama Itchƍme

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Ìedo Line: Roppongi

July 6, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Continuing with our 21st installment of exploring Edo-Tƍkyƍ via the ƌedo Line. Continue reading ƌedo Line: Roppongi

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Ìedo Line: Azabu Jëban

July 2, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Continuing with our 20th installment of exploring Edo-Tƍkyƍ via the Ìedo Line. Continue reading Ìedo Line: Azabu JĆ«ban

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Ìedo Line: Akabanebashi

July 1, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Continuing with our 19th installment of exploring Edo-Tƍkyƍ via the ƌedo Line. Continue reading ƌedo Line: Akabanebashi

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Ìedo Line: Daimon

June 30, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Continuing with our 18th installment of exploring Edo-Tƍkyƍ via the ƌedo Line. Continue reading ƌedo Line: Daimon

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Ìedo Line: Shiodome

June 29, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Continuing with our 17th installment of exploring Edo-Tƍkyƍ via the ƌedo Line. Continue reading ƌedo Line: Shiodome

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ƌedo Line: Tsukiji Shijƍ

June 25, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Continuing with our 16th installment of exploring Edo-Tƍkyƍ via the ƌedo Line. Continue reading ƌedo Line: Tsukiji Shijƍ

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