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What does Kanda mean? (part two)

August 28, 2017October 22, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Follow up to the last article on Kanda & Kanda Shrine. Continue reading What does Kanda mean? (part two)

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What does Kanda mean?

August 23, 2017October 11, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

People have been asking for this one since 2013. I finally did it in 2 parts. Continue reading What does Kanda mean?

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What does Ōme mean?

February 22, 2016October 9, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Ōme was far from Edo but today it is one of the most beautiful areas of the Greater Tōkyō Metropolitan Area. It also has a connection to a legendary Kantō samurai hero. Continue reading What does Ōme mean?

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Ōedo Line: Ochiai-Minami-Nagasaki

July 15, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Continuing with our 27th installment of exploring Edo-Tōkyō Continue reading Ōedo Line: Ochiai-Minami-Nagasaki

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Ōedo Line: Yoyogi and Shinjuku

July 8, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Continuing with our 23rd installment of exploring Edo-Tōkyō via the Ōedo Line. Continue reading Ōedo Line: Yoyogi and Shinjuku

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What does Akihabara mean?

November 12, 2014October 13, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

The autumn leaves are changing. It’s time to tackle the otaku mecca – Akihabara! Continue reading What does Akihabara mean?

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The Kanda River

July 15, 2014October 22, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

The story of the Kanda River is a story as old as Edo itself. It is part and parcel of the evolution of the city. Continue reading The Kanda River

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The Rivers of Edo-Tokyo

May 25, 2014June 24, 2015 marky star - JapanThis.com

More rivers than you can shake a stick at!
You know, if you’re into that sort of thing… Continue reading The Rivers of Edo-Tokyo

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What does Tamachi mean?

May 19, 2014February 5, 2017 marky star - JapanThis.com

It’s sounds inaka, but so does your mom. Continue reading What does Tamachi mean?

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What does Suidōbashi mean?

April 15, 2013October 31, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Suidobashi mean “aqueduct bridge” because in the Edo Period there was a water pump here that allowed two rivers to cross without merging. Continue reading What does Suidōbashi mean?

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