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?
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What does Yūrei-zaka mean?
Halloween is right around the corner, so I thought we’d look at a haunted hill in Mita – Yūrei-zaka! (Ghost Hill) Continue reading What does Yūrei-zaka mean?
Dōryō-dō – the Haunted Temple of Hachiōji
Japanese ghost hunters claim this is Tokyo’s most haunted spot. It’s the site of multiple murders Continue reading Dōryō-dō – the Haunted Temple of Hachiōji
What does Hachiōji mean?
Hachiōji is a suburb in West Tōkyō and home to a haunted mountain. Continue reading What does Hachiōji mean?
What does Ōji mean?
王子Ōji (imperial prince, but more at “a kami divided from another kami”) Ōji – 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 Ōji mean?
What does Jūjō mean?
Today’s article is short, but it’s the prelude to a much larger story. Continue reading What does Jūjō mean?
10 Famous People From Honjo
Today we’ll look at the biographies of a few people who called Tōkyō’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 Shōwa 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 Mukōjima mean?
Today we’re looking at one of Tōkyō’s best kept secrets. It seems like Asakusa’s boring cousin, but the town is steeped in the history of Edo-Tōkyō. Continue reading What does Mukōjima 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 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?
Ōedo Line: Hikarigaoka
Finishing up with our 31st and final installment of exploring Edo-Tōkyō on the Ōedo Line. Last stop, Hikarigaoka Station.
Thanks for reading! Continue reading Ōedo Line: Hikarigaoka
Ōedo Line: Nerima Kasuga-chō
Continuing with our 30th installment of exploring Edo-Tōkyō Continue reading Ōedo Line: Nerima Kasuga-chō
Ōedo Line: Toshimaen
Continuing with our 29th installment of exploring Edo-Tōkyō Continue reading Ōedo Line: Toshimaen
Ōedo Line: Shin-Egota and Nerima
Continuing with our 28th installment of exploring Edo-Tōkyō Continue reading Ōedo Line: Shin-Egota and Nerima
Ōedo Line: Ochiai-Minami-Nagasaki
Continuing with our 27th installment of exploring Edo-Tōkyō Continue reading Ōedo Line: Ochiai-Minami-Nagasaki
Ōedo Line: Higashi Nakano and Nakai
Continuing with our 26th installment of exploring Edo-Tōkyō Continue reading Ōedo Line: Higashi Nakano and Nakai
Ōedo Line: Nakano-Sakaue
Continuing with our 25th installment of exploring Edo-Tōkyō via the Ōedo Line. Continue reading Ōedo Line: Nakano-Sakaue
Ōedo Line: Tochōmae and Nishi-Shinjuku Go-chōme
Continuing with our 24th installment of exploring Edo-Tōkyō via the Ōedo Line. Continue reading Ōedo Line: Tochōmae and Nishi-Shinjuku Go-chōme
Ōedo Line: Yoyogi and Shinjuku
Continuing with our 23rd installment of exploring Edo-Tōkyō via the Ōedo Line. Continue reading Ōedo Line: Yoyogi and Shinjuku
Ōedo Line: Kokuritsu Kyōgijō
Continuing with our 22.5th installment of exploring Edo-Tōkyō via the Ōedo Line. Continue reading Ōedo Line: Kokuritsu Kyōgijō
Ōedo Line: Aoyama Itchōme
Continuing with our 22nd installment of exploring Edo-Tōkyō via the Ōedo Line. Continue reading Ōedo Line: Aoyama Itchōme
Ōedo Line: Roppongi
Continuing with our 21st installment of exploring Edo-Tōkyō via the Ōedo Line. Continue reading Ōedo Line: Roppongi
Ōedo Line: Azabu Jūban
Continuing with our 20th installment of exploring Edo-Tōkyō via the Ōedo Line. Continue reading Ōedo Line: Azabu Jūban
Ōedo Line: Akabanebashi
Continuing with our 19th installment of exploring Edo-Tōkyō via the Ōedo Line. Continue reading Ōedo Line: Akabanebashi
Ōedo Line: Daimon
Continuing with our 18th installment of exploring Edo-Tōkyō via the Ōedo Line. Continue reading Ōedo Line: Daimon
Ōedo Line: Shiodome
Continuing with our 17th installment of exploring Edo-Tōkyō via the Ōedo Line. Continue reading Ōedo Line: Shiodome
Ōedo Line: Tsukiji Shijō
Continuing with our 16th installment of exploring Edo-Tōkyō via the Ōedo Line. Continue reading Ōedo Line: Tsukiji Shijō
