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Ōedo Line: Ryōgoku

June 16, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Continuing with our 10th installment of exploring Edo-Tōkyō via the Ōedo Line. Continue reading Ōedo Line: Ryōgoku

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Ask Me Anything

March 12, 2015March 13, 2015 marky star - JapanThis.com

I decided to take a few reader questions! Continue reading Ask Me Anything

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What does Ryogoku mean?

June 25, 2013October 17, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

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?

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Why are Shinagawa and Takanawa called Shinagawa and Takanawa?

February 28, 2013January 13, 2016 marky star - JapanThis.com

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?

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