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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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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 Sendagaya mean?

April 9, 2014April 10, 2014 marky star - JapanThis.com

Today’s topic was a reader request. But to be honest, I’ve been wanting to write about this place for a while. Continue reading What does Sendagaya mean?

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UPDATE: Finally tracked down the full print. As gorgeous as it is, I'm sad to say this is NOT Gen'yuin. It IS, however, Ietsuna. He and his entourage are visiting Nikko Toshogu.

Gen’yu-in・the Grave of Tokugawa Ietsuna

May 31, 2013November 5, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Most people think that all that remains of Tokugawa Ietsuna’s grave is a small gate in Ueno Park.
They are wrong.
And I’ve got the pictures to prove it. Continue reading Gen’yu-in・the Grave of Tokugawa Ietsuna

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