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The Tama River

August 6, 2014October 22, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

The Tama RIver is another river associated with the Edo Period, but in reality, it's history goes back much further…
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Why is Itabashi called Itabashi?

May 22, 2013May 22, 2013 marky star - JapanThis.com

Itabashi is notorious to Shinsengumi lovers. I’ve been there many times for お墓参り, but the name of the town always made me wonder. Was there a bridge? Was there a plank? Today let’s find out what Itabashi means! Continue reading Why is Itabashi called Itabashi?