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What does Senju mean?

July 18, 2013October 6, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

In the Edo Period, Senju was a hub to some of the most prestigious destinations of the Era. It was a launch pad for many travelers in the realm, but it was a particularly special hub for the Shogun Family. Continue reading What does Senju mean?

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Not sure where this was, but this is probably what Muromachi looked like in the Edo Period... minus the telegraph poles.

What does Muromachi mean?

June 24, 2013October 13, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

The history of today’s place name is going to take us on a long journey across the country to Kyoto and back in time to the Ashikaga Shogunate (and in reality back to the Kamakura and Heian Periods). Plot twists abound. Strap yourselves in and get ready to feel the G’s, baby. Continue reading What does Muromachi mean?

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