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What does Chōfu mean? (Part One)

March 30, 2015October 13, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Chōfu is a suburb west of the 23 Wards that is home to many historical treasures. It’s best known as the hometown of Kondō Isami, leader of the Shinsengumi. Continue reading What does Chōfu mean? (Part One)

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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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What does Ushigome-Yanagicho mean?

September 27, 2013May 21, 2015 marky star - JapanThis.com

Kondo Isami’s dōjō? The birthplace of the Shinsengumi? Lead poisoning? Shinjuku? WTF??? Continue reading What does Ushigome-Yanagicho mean?

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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?

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