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What does Ōsaki mean?

January 21, 2016October 11, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Osaki is located on the Yamanote Line between Gotanda and Shinagawa… and that’s pretty much all I can say about the area. Continue reading What does Ōsaki mean?

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What does Kitami mean?

February 2, 2015October 22, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Today let’s look at Kitami, a place name closely related to Edo. Continue reading What does Kitami mean?

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The Arakawa River

June 26, 2014October 22, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Rivers, dead prostitutes, executions, class discrimination, drainage ditches, and naming conventions. This article’s got it all! Continue reading The Arakawa River

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What does Dokanyama mean?

April 16, 2014October 11, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Ota Dokan did it! Well, in this case, he probably did. Let’s get it on. Continue reading What does Dokanyama mean?

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What does Edo mean?

September 6, 2013September 12, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Went a little long on this on… sorry about that. But I love Tokyo. I wanted to explore the forgotten side… Continue reading What does Edo 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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