Irugi Shrine
This area has been inhabited since the late Paleolithic Period. Continue reading Irugi Shrine
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What does Åsaki mean?
Osaki is located on the Yamanote Line between Gotanda and Shinagawa… and that’s pretty much all I can say about the area. Continue reading What does Åsaki mean?
A Visit to the Omori Kaizuka
倧森è²å¡Åmori Kaizuka (Omori Shell Mound) The other day I wrote about Åmori and I mentioned that there was a paleolithic trash dump there that was the first archaeological dig in Japan. I had a little free time so I decided to check it out and take some pictures for the site. Actually, it was a lot less interesting than I thought it would be, but I don’t want the pictures to go to waste. Hopefully, there’s some interesting stuff in here for you. . Support Japan This! Follow Japan This! on InstagramJapan This! on FacefookJapan This! on Twitter Donate Support every … Continue reading A Visit to the Omori Kaizuka
What does Tabata mean?
ç°ç«¯Tabata (on the edge of the field) First Letâs Start with the Kanji, Shall We? ç°ta rice paddy 端hata edge, boundary, beside, close to This is a place name found all over Japan, with reading variations. Itâs also a family name found all over Japan⊠yes, also with reading variations[i]. And despite sounding really backwatery to our modern ears, many people with this family name can apparently claim descent from the æºæ° Minamoto-shi/Genji Minamoto clan. So, stuff that in your pipe and smoke it. In the Edo Period, ç°ç«¯æ Tabata Mura Tabata Village was located on a section of the … Continue reading What does Tabata mean?
What does Edo mean?
Went a little long on this on… sorry about that. But I love Tokyo. I wanted to explore the forgotten side… Continue reading What does Edo mean?
