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What does Yoga mean?

October 23, 2013October 13, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Does the city name Yōga have anything to do with yoga exercise? Many people believe it does. Continue reading What does Yoga mean?

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What does Adachi mean?

July 16, 2013October 4, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Adachi is a very ancient place name that is now generally associated with the Japanese equivalent of “white trash.” Continue reading What does Adachi mean?

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What does Musashi mean?

July 10, 2013November 1, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Musashi was an old Japanese province, however the name is still with us today. Continue reading What does Musashi mean?

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What does Toshima mean?

May 20, 2013October 31, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Ota Dokan again?

Yes. Since I talked about Shakujii and Nerima last week, this week I’ve decided to hit the next most closely related topics; Toshima, Kita, and Itabashi. By Wednesday… and with the help of a simple map, you’ll probably see what’s going on here clearly. Continue reading What does Toshima mean?

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What does Nerima mean?

May 10, 2013October 13, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Today we’ll look at the origin of the mysterious place name “Nerima” in Tokyo. We’ll talk about samurai, clay, and yes, wetlands. Strap yourself in and get ready to feel the G’s, baby! Continue reading What does Nerima mean?

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Why is Hibiya called Hibiya?

March 18, 2013October 13, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

In Tokyo, there’s the Hibiya Line train, there’s Hibiya Park and there’s an area called Hibiya. But what does Hibiya mean? The answer might surprise you. Continue reading Why is Hibiya called Hibiya?

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