Åedo Line: Aoyama ItchÅme
Continuing with our 22nd installment of exploring Edo-TÅkyÅ via the Åedo Line. Continue reading Åedo Line: Aoyama ItchÅme
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What does Yoyogi mean?
Today’s Tokyo place name is a reader request. The area is decidedly yamanote and was the location of many palatial daimyo residences during the Edo Period, including the lords of Hikone, the Ii clan, including Ii Naosuke, the dude who could have saved the Bakufu. Continue reading What does Yoyogi mean?
What does Aoyama mean?
Today’s place name sounds like it comes from a beautiful green mountain, but actually it’s the name of a prominent samurai family from the Sengoku Period. Why is is Aoyama called Aoyama? Continue reading What does Aoyama mean?
Why is Omotesando called Omotesando?
OmotesandÅ is one of Tokyoâs most fashionable and expensive neighborhoods. Itâs famous for designer brand shops and high end hair salons. It’s located next to Harajuku, fashion epicenter for this kiddies, yet it has a decidedly mature flair. But what the hell does the name OmotesandÅ mean? Continue reading Why is Omotesando called Omotesando?
