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Japanese History3 Comments

What does Koganei mean?

June 12, 2017October 13, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Today, let’s get out of central Tōkyō and explore a popular Edo Period hanami day trip spot. Continue reading What does Koganei mean?

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The History of Hanami

April 4, 2017March 26, 2022 marky star - JapanThis.com

We all love hanami and sakura, but where did it all start? Let’s take a look at the history of hanami. Continue reading The History of Hanami

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Where is Goten’yama today?

March 29, 2017 marky star - JapanThis.com

Gotenyama was the premiere hanami spot in Edo. Not much remains today. Continue reading Where is Goten’yama today?

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What does Gotenyama mean?

February 4, 2016October 9, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Goten’yama was one of Edo’s most famous spots for cherry blossom viewing… until it wasn’t. Continue reading What does Gotenyama mean?

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What does Ōji mean?

October 4, 2015October 13, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

王子Ōji (imperial prince, but more at “a kami divided from another kami”) Ōji – A Princely Namesake
 or Something Like That
 To modern eyes, this place name means “prince.” In a very general sense, it could be understood as a … Continue reading What does Ōji mean?

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Ōedo Line: Hikarigaoka

July 23, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Finishing up with our 31st and final installment of exploring Edo-Tōkyō on the Ōedo Line. Last stop, Hikarigaoka Station.
Thanks for reading! Continue reading Ōedo Line: Hikarigaoka

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What does Baji Kōen mean?

February 17, 2015November 3, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Talk about flogging a dead horse. I found another horse-related place name in Setagaya.. but this time with hookers and blow! Continue reading What does Baji Kōen mean?

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The Meguro River

September 1, 2014October 22, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

The 7th and final installation on my series “RIvers of Edo-Tokyo.” Today I’ll talk about the glorified storm drain called the Meguro River.
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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 Mitaka mean?

June 27, 2013October 20, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

I’ve been writing about Tokyo places names for half a year now and I don’t know why I haven’t written about this one. This was the first origin story I ever heard. Now I’ll share it with you. Continue reading What does Mitaka mean?

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