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Yamanote Line: Takadanobaba, Meijiro, and Ikebukuro

May 24, 2016November 1, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

We’re on an odd stretch of the Yamanote Line today. We’ll see some of the most elite areas and some of the stinkiest. Continue reading Yamanote Line: Takadanobaba, Meijiro, and Ikebukuro

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What does Toshima mean?

May 20, 2013October 31, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Ota Dokan again?

Yes. Since I talked about Shakujii and Nerima last week, this week I’ve decided to hit the next most closely related topics; Toshima, Kita, and Itabashi. By Wednesday… and with the help of a simple map, you’ll probably see what’s going on here clearly. Continue reading What does Toshima mean?

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What does Ikejiri mean?

April 24, 2013November 7, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Today we’re talking about ASS. Not just any ASS, but LAKE ASS. Think you can handle this? Alright then, let’s get it on! Awwwwwwwwwwwww yeah!!! Continue reading What does Ikejiri mean?

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What does Ikebukuro mean?

March 29, 2013October 11, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Today will look at one of Tokyo’s busiest (and one of my least favorite) areas. The is pretty strange and there’s a lot of misinformation out there. Today we’ll figure it all out! Continue reading What does Ikebukuro mean?

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