Yamanote Line: Hamamatsu-chÅ and Tamachi
Today we reach the last 2 stations, Hamamatsu-chÅ & Tamachi. Continue reading Yamanote Line: Hamamatsu-chÅ and Tamachi
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Book Review – Samurai Revolution
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
What does Tamachi mean?
It’s sounds inaka, but so does your mom. Continue reading What does Tamachi mean?
What does Sendagaya mean?
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?
Gen’yu-inã»the Grave of Tokugawa Ietsuna
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-inã»the Grave of Tokugawa Ietsuna
