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The Meguro River

September 1, 2014October 22, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

The 7th and final installation on my series “RIvers of Edo-Tokyo.” Today I’ll talk about the glorified storm drain called the Meguro River.
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What does Meguro mean?

August 12, 2013April 6, 2016 marky star - JapanThis.com

Meguro is the name of several postal codes, a river, a handful of bus stops and train stations, and one of the 23 Special Wards of the Tokyo Metropolis. The name means “Black Eyes.” Weird. Continue reading What does Meguro mean?

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What does Daizawa mean?

July 8, 2013 marky star - JapanThis.com

Easiest place name ever. Continue reading What does Daizawa mean?

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What does Daita mean?

July 5, 2013October 20, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

One of the official place names near Shimo-Kitazawa is Daita. It seems to have a mythological origin and a possible tie in to the original creation myths of Japan. Continue reading What does Daita 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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