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Japanese History4 Comments

What does Baji Kōen mean?

February 17, 2015November 3, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

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 Kōen mean?

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What does Taishido mean?

February 8, 2015November 3, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

My final word on Setagaya for now. But what a long strange trip it’s been!!
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What does Kitami mean?

February 2, 2015October 22, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Today let’s look at Kitami, a place name closely related to Edo. Continue reading What does Kitami mean?

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What does Mishuku mean?

January 31, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

What does Mishuku mean? It looks like “three post towns,” but linguists think it originally meant “the place where water abounds.” Continue reading What does Mishuku mean?

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Setagaya and its Freaky Horse Fetish

January 19, 2015August 31, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

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

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What does Sangenjaya mean?

January 14, 2015October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

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?

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What does Yoga mean?

October 23, 2013October 13, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Does the city name Yōga have anything to do with yoga exercise? Many people believe it does. Continue reading What does Yoga mean?

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What does Setagaya mean?

July 8, 2013October 12, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

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?

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What does Shimo-Kitazawa mean?

July 4, 2013October 20, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

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?

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What does Mitaka mean?

June 27, 2013October 20, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

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?

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What does Ikejiri mean?

April 24, 2013November 7, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Today we’re talking about ASS. Not just any ASS, but LAKE ASS. Think you can handle this? Alright then, let’s get it on! Awwwwwwwwwwwww yeah!!! Continue reading What does Ikejiri mean?

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