Åedo Line: Daimon
Continuing with our 18th installment of exploring Edo-TÅkyÅ via the Åedo Line. Continue reading Åedo Line: Daimon
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Åedo Line: Shiodome
Continuing with our 17th installment of exploring Edo-TÅkyÅ via the Åedo Line. Continue reading Åedo Line: Shiodome
What does Fuda no Tsuji mean?
Today I’m going to talk about how Edo Period cities protected themselves and then we’re going to burn some Christians. In the early Edo Period, these were almost synonymous terms. Continue reading What does Fuda no Tsuji mean?
What does Tamachi mean?
It’s sounds inaka, but so does your mom. Continue reading What does Tamachi mean?
What does Shirokane mean?
A rich guy, a castle and a nature preserve walk into a bar… Continue reading What does Shirokane mean?
What does Yoyogi mean?
Today’s Tokyo place name is a reader request. The area is decidedly yamanote and was the location of many palatial daimyo residences during the Edo Period, including the lords of Hikone, the Ii clan, including Ii Naosuke, the dude who could have saved the Bakufu. Continue reading What does Yoyogi mean?
Junshin-inã»the Grave of Tokugawa Ieshige
Today we’ll look at the grave of the 9th shogun, Tokugawa Ieshige — which is basically the grave of the 7th shogun, Ietsugu. Continue reading Junshin-inã»the Grave of Tokugawa Ieshige
Yusho-inã»the Grave of Tokugawa Ietsugu
We’ve come to the 7th shogun. His funerary temple was one of the architectural gems of Edo-Tokyo. Sadly, it was the last of these fine structures. From here on out we will only have group enshrinements. It’s the end of an era. Continue reading Yusho-inã»the Grave of Tokugawa Ietsugu
Bunsho-inã»the Grave of Tokugawa Ienobu
The second greatest funerary complex at Zojo-ji was Bunshoin, the mortuary temple of the 6th shogun, Tokugawa Ienobu.
Almost nothing remains of the site, but I hope to walk you through it today as best as I can. Continue reading Bunsho-inã»the Grave of Tokugawa Ienobu
Daitoku-inã»the Grave of Tokugawa Hidetada
Are you ready for this article? Maybe not.
Tokugawa Iemitsu is famous for building TÅshÅgÅ« in NikkÅ, but he built another masterpiece in Edo for his father. Daitokuin was considered the most beautiful funerary complex at ZÅjÅ-ji. Unfortunately, almost none of it is standing today. So, I’ll attempt to resurrect Daitokuin today. Continue reading Daitoku-inã»the Grave of Tokugawa Hidetada
Tokugawa Funerary Temples
Today I’m starting a 16 part series describing the graves of all 15 Tokugawa shoguns. If you’re planning to travel to Japan, and Tokyo in particular, you might want to consider visiting these spots. Unfortunately, there isn’t much left to see in Tokyo, but what is remaining is intriguing! Continue reading Tokugawa Funerary Temples
What does Shiba mean?
Taking a break from the Toshima Clan’s lands, we’ll move back into solidly Tokugawa territory. This will set up a 16 part series that will begin next week. So let’s find out what “Shiba” means in Japanese. Continue reading What does Shiba mean?
What does Mita mean?
Today we’re talking about Mita! Home of Tokyo Tower, Shiba Park, Keio University and tons of celebrities. See you there! Continue reading What does Mita mean?
Why is Shinbashi called Shinbashi?
Shinbashi means “new bridge” but is that all there is to the story? Shibashi Station is one of the oldest and most important train stations in Japanese History. Continue reading Why is Shinbashi called Shinbashi?
