Ōedo Line: Ryōgoku
Continuing with our 10th installment of exploring Edo-Tōkyō via the Ōedo Line. Continue reading Ōedo Line: Ryōgoku
Tag: edo-tokyo museum
Ask Me Anything
I decided to take a few reader questions! Continue reading Ask Me Anything
What does Ryogoku mean?
I love the shitamachi style of Tokyo. It really helps me connect with history.
If you want to travel to Japan, Ryogoku should be high on your list of places to go. Sumo, samurai, 37 ronin, Japanese food, and Japanese girls in glasses (OK, I made up the last one…) Continue reading What does Ryogoku mean?
Why are Shinagawa and Takanawa called Shinagawa and Takanawa?
Was there a connection between the place names for Shinagawa and Takanawa? Let’s find out today. (btw – today’s place names will require a pretty reasonable familiarity with kanji). Continue reading Why are Shinagawa and Takanawa called Shinagawa and Takanawa?
