What does Baji KÅen mean?
Talk about flogging a dead horse. I found another horse-related place name in Setagaya.. but this time with hookers and blow! Continue reading What does Baji KÅen mean?
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What does Taishido mean?
My final word on Setagaya for now. But what a long strange trip it’s been!!
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What does Kitami mean?
Today let’s look at Kitami, a place name closely related to Edo. Continue reading What does Kitami mean?
What does Mishuku mean?
Mishuku – a place so obscure, I just had to write about it. Continue reading What does Mishuku mean?
Setagaya and its Freaky Horse Fetish
There are a cluster of places names related to horses in Setagaya and I want to get to the bottom of it! Continue reading Setagaya and its Freaky Horse Fetish
What does Sangenjaya mean?
Once a place for pilgrims to make a brief pit stop, today Sangenjaya is a hot spot for eating and drinking. Continue reading What does Sangenjaya mean?
What does Yoga mean?
Does the city name YÅga have anything to do with yoga exercise? Many people believe it does. Continue reading What does Yoga mean?
What does Setagaya mean?
Setagaya may not be the most exciting place in the 23 Special Wards of Tokyo, but it’s no slouch. Famous for its inaccessibility, it offers affordable housing and… the Ii Clan’s Funerary Temple in Edo. Continue reading What does Setagaya mean?
What does Shimo-Kitazawa mean?
Hey you! Wants some candy? Get in the car with me and I’ll tell you all about why Shimo-Kitazawa is called Shimo-Kitazawa. Continue reading What does Shimo-Kitazawa mean?
What does Mitaka mean?
I’ve been writing about Tokyo places names for half a year now and I don’t know why I haven’t written about this one. This was the first origin story I ever heard. Now I’ll share it with you. Continue reading What does Mitaka mean?
