What does Koganei mean?
Today, let’s get out of central TÅkyÅ and explore a popular Edo Period hanami day trip spot. Continue reading What does Koganei mean?
Tag: hanami
The History of Hanami
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
Where is Gotenâyama today?
Gotenyama was the premiere hanami spot in Edo. Not much remains today. Continue reading Where is Gotenâyama today?
What does Gotenyama mean?
Goten’yama was one of Edo’s most famous spots for cherry blossom viewing… until it wasn’t. Continue reading What does Gotenyama mean?
What does Åji mean?
çåÅji (imperial prince, but more at “a kami divided from another kami”) Åji â A Princely Namesake⊠or Something Like That⊠To modern eyes, this place name means âprince.â In a very general sense, it could be understood as a … Continue reading What does Åji mean?
Åedo Line: Hikarigaoka
Finishing up with our 31st and final installment of exploring Edo-TÅkyÅ on the Åedo Line. Last stop, Hikarigaoka Station.
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What does Baji KÅen mean?
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 KÅen mean?
The Meguro River
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?
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?
What does Mitaka mean?
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?
