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What does Ginza mean?

October 6, 2020December 13, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Today Ginza is the center of fashion and luxury brands in Japan, but its origin is quite humble and its fame grew over the centuries. Continue reading What does Ginza mean?

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What does Mukōjima mean?

August 13, 2015August 25, 2015 marky star - JapanThis.com

Today we’re looking at one of Tōkyō’s best kept secrets. It seems like Asakusa’s boring cousin, but the town is steeped in the history of Edo-Tōkyō. Continue reading What does Mukōjima mean?

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Ōedo Line: Ushigome-Yanagichō and Ushigome-Kagurazaka

June 4, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Continuing with our 4th installment of exploring Edo-Tōkyō via the Ōedo Line. Continue reading Ōedo Line: Ushigome-Yanagichō and Ushigome-Kagurazaka

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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 Kagurazaka mean?

February 18, 2013November 7, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

This one doesn’t have much of a story, but it’s definitely a cool spot in Tokyo. Kagura is a kind of Shinto ritual dance. Continue reading What does Kagurazaka mean?

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