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What does Kanda mean? (part two)

August 28, 2017October 22, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Follow up to the last article on Kanda & Kanda Shrine. Continue reading What does Kanda mean? (part two)

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What does Kanda mean?

August 23, 2017October 11, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

People have been asking for this one since 2013. I finally did it in 2 parts. Continue reading What does Kanda mean?

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Yamanote Line: Akihabara and Kanda

July 15, 2016November 1, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

New Article!

I somehow made a light piece about Akihabara and Kanda.

#SettingTheStage #Japan #Edo #Tokyo Continue reading Yamanote Line: Akihabara and Kanda

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What does Akihabara mean?

November 12, 2014October 13, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

The autumn leaves are changing. It’s time to tackle the otaku mecca – Akihabara! Continue reading What does Akihabara mean?

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What does Nakano mean?

April 10, 2013October 22, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Maids, otaku, great bars and izakayas, a nice mix of families, artists, students, freaks and a super convenient location makes Nakano one of the unsung cool wards of Tokyo. Plus it’s the porn capital of Asia… Continue reading What does Nakano mean?

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