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?
Category: Japanese History
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What does YĆ«rei-zaka mean?
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?
DĆryĆ-dĆ – the Haunted Temple of HachiĆji
Japanese ghost hunters claim this is Tokyo’s most haunted spot. It’s the site of multiple murders Continue reading DĆryĆ-dĆ – the Haunted Temple of HachiĆji
What does HachiĆji mean?
HachiĆji is a suburb in West TĆkyĆ and home to a haunted mountain. Continue reading What does HachiĆji mean?
What does Ćji mean?
çćĆji (imperial prince, but more at “a kami divided from another kami”) Ćji 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 Ćji mean?
What does JĆ«jĆ mean?
Today’s article is short, but it’s the prelude to a much larger story. Continue reading What does JĆ«jĆ mean?
10 Famous People From Honjo
Today we’ll look at the biographies of a few people who called TĆkyĆ’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 ShĆwa 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 MukĆjima mean?
Today we’re looking at one of TĆkyĆ’s best kept secrets. It seems like Asakusa’s boring cousin, but the town is steeped in the history of Edo-TĆkyĆ. Continue reading What does MukĆjima 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 TĆkyĆ. 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?
Ćedo Line: Hikarigaoka
Finishing up with our 31st and final installment of exploring Edo-TĆkyĆ on the Ćedo Line. Last stop, Hikarigaoka Station.
Thanks for reading! Continue reading Ćedo Line: Hikarigaoka
Ćedo Line: Nerima Kasuga-chĆ
Continuing with our 30th installment of exploring Edo-TĆkyĆ Continue reading Ćedo Line: Nerima Kasuga-chĆ
Ćedo Line: Toshimaen
Continuing with our 29th installment of exploring Edo-TĆkyĆ Continue reading Ćedo Line: Toshimaen
Ćedo Line: Shin-Egota and Nerima
Continuing with our 28th installment of exploring Edo-TĆkyĆ Continue reading Ćedo Line: Shin-Egota and Nerima
Ćedo Line: Ochiai-Minami-Nagasaki
Continuing with our 27th installment of exploring Edo-TĆkyĆ Continue reading Ćedo Line: Ochiai-Minami-Nagasaki
Ćedo Line: Higashi Nakano and Nakai
Continuing with our 26th installment of exploring Edo-TĆkyĆ Continue reading Ćedo Line: Higashi Nakano and Nakai
Ćedo Line: Nakano-Sakaue
Continuing with our 25th installment of exploring Edo-TĆkyĆ via the Ćedo Line. Continue reading Ćedo Line: Nakano-Sakaue
Ćedo Line: TochĆmae and Nishi-Shinjuku Go-chĆme
Continuing with our 24th installment of exploring Edo-TĆkyĆ via the Ćedo Line. Continue reading Ćedo Line: TochĆmae and Nishi-Shinjuku Go-chĆme
Ćedo Line: Yoyogi and Shinjuku
Continuing with our 23rd installment of exploring Edo-TĆkyĆ via the Ćedo Line. Continue reading Ćedo Line: Yoyogi and Shinjuku
Ćedo Line: Kokuritsu KyĆgijĆ
Continuing with our 22.5th installment of exploring Edo-TĆkyĆ via the Ćedo Line. Continue reading Ćedo Line: Kokuritsu KyĆgijĆ
Ćedo Line: Aoyama ItchĆme
Continuing with our 22nd installment of exploring Edo-TĆkyĆ via the Ćedo Line. Continue reading Ćedo Line: Aoyama ItchĆme
Ćedo Line: Roppongi
Continuing with our 21st installment of exploring Edo-TĆkyĆ via the Ćedo Line. Continue reading Ćedo Line: Roppongi
Ćedo Line: Azabu JĆ«ban
Continuing with our 20th installment of exploring Edo-TĆkyĆ via the Ćedo Line. Continue reading Ćedo Line: Azabu JĆ«ban
Ćedo Line: Akabanebashi
Continuing with our 19th installment of exploring Edo-TĆkyĆ via the Ćedo Line. Continue reading Ćedo Line: Akabanebashi
Ćedo Line: Daimon
Continuing with our 18th installment of exploring Edo-TĆkyĆ via the Ćedo Line. Continue reading Ćedo Line: Daimon
Ćedo Line: Shiodome
Continuing with our 17th installment of exploring Edo-TĆkyĆ via the Ćedo Line. Continue reading Ćedo Line: Shiodome
Ćedo Line: Tsukiji ShijĆ
Continuing with our 16th installment of exploring Edo-TĆkyĆ via the Ćedo Line. Continue reading Ćedo Line: Tsukiji ShijĆ
