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Yamanote Line: Hamamatsu-chō and Tamachi

February 12, 2017November 1, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Today we reach the last 2 stations, Hamamatsu-chō & Tamachi. Continue reading Yamanote Line: Hamamatsu-chō and Tamachi

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10 Famous People From Honjo

September 12, 2015September 12, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Today we’ll look at the biographies of a few people who called Tōkyō’s Honjo area home. Continue reading 10 Famous People From Honjo

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Book Review – Samurai Revolution

November 4, 2014October 31, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Hillsborough’s books have been “gateway drugs” into the Bakumatsu for many people, including myself. Here he takes a long form scholarly approach and nails it. Continue reading Book Review – Samurai Revolution

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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 Ōta mean?

March 20, 2013October 13, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Today’s Place Name is a quickie. And a reader suggestion. Is the Ōta Ward connected with Ōta Dōkan? Let’s find out “Why Ōta is called Ōta?” Continue reading What does Ōta mean?

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