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What does Tennōzu Isle mean?

April 8, 2020October 22, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

A rags to riches story. From sandbar to waterfront boardwalk. What does Tennoze Isle mean? Continue reading What does Tennōzu Isle mean?

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What does Sangenjaya mean?

January 14, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Once a place for pilgrims to make a brief pit stop, today Sangenjaya is a hot spot for eating and drinking. Continue reading What does Sangenjaya mean?

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What does Meguro mean?

August 12, 2013April 6, 2016 marky star - JapanThis.com

Meguro is the name of several postal codes, a river, a handful of bus stops and train stations, and one of the 23 Special Wards of the Tokyo Metropolis. The name means “Black Eyes.” Weird. Continue reading What does Meguro mean?

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What does Setagaya mean?

July 8, 2013October 12, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Setagaya may not be the most exciting place in the 23 Special Wards of Tokyo, but it’s no slouch. Famous for its inaccessibility, it offers affordable housing and… the Ii Clan’s Funerary Temple in Edo. Continue reading What does Setagaya mean?

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What does Daita mean?

July 5, 2013October 20, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

One of the official place names near Shimo-Kitazawa is Daita. It seems to have a mythological origin and a possible tie in to the original creation myths of Japan. Continue reading What does Daita mean?

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What does Shimo-Kitazawa mean?

July 4, 2013October 20, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Hey you! Wants some candy? Get in the car with me and I’ll tell you all about why Shimo-Kitazawa is called Shimo-Kitazawa. Continue reading What does Shimo-Kitazawa mean?

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