Åedo Line: Ushigome-YanagichÅ and Ushigome-Kagurazaka
Continuing with our 4th installment of exploring Edo-TÅkyÅ via the Åedo Line. Continue reading Åedo Line: Ushigome-YanagichÅ and Ushigome-Kagurazaka
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Kiyokawa HachirÅ and the Mystery Graves Nobody Cares About
Kiyokawa HachirÅ was a duplicitous terrorist whose final days Continue reading Kiyokawa HachirÅ and the Mystery Graves Nobody Cares About
What does ChÅfu mean? (Part One)
ChÅfu is a suburb west of the 23 Wards that is home to many historical treasures. It’s best known as the hometown of KondÅ Isami, leader of the Shinsengumi. Continue reading What does ChÅfu mean? (Part One)
The Tama River
The Tama RIver is another river associated with the Edo Period, but in reality, it's history goes back much further…
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What does Kiyosumi-Shirakawa mean?
Last time we talked about Morishita. Well, the ying to Morishita’s yang is Kiyosumi-Shirakawa. Continue reading What does Kiyosumi-Shirakawa mean?
What does Ushigome-Yanagicho mean?
Kondo Isami’s dÅjÅ? The birthplace of the Shinsengumi? Lead poisoning? Shinjuku? WTF??? Continue reading What does Ushigome-Yanagicho mean?
What does Kichijoji mean?
KichijÅji, one of the coolest towns in Tokyo looks like a temple name. But if you go to KichijÅji, you won’t find any temples by that name. Today, we’ll find out why there is not temple in KichijÅji called KichijÅ-ji. Are you ready to rock? Continue reading What does Kichijoji mean?
Why is Itabashi called Itabashi?
Itabashi is notorious to Shinsengumi lovers. I’ve been there many times for ãå¢åã, but the name of the town always made me wonder. Was there a bridge? Was there a plank? Today let’s find out what Itabashi means! Continue reading Why is Itabashi called Itabashi?
Two Famous Murders in My Neighborhood (part 2)
Today I continue with Part 2 of “Two Famous Murders in my Neighborhood.” Last time we talked about the assassination of interpreter, Henry Heusken. Today, we’ll talk about the douchiest å¿å£« shishi (men of high purpose) of the Bakumatsu, Kiyokawa Hachiro who was killed in Azabu-Juban. Continue reading Two Famous Murders in My Neighborhood (part 2)
Two Famous Murders in My Neighborhood (part 1)
I live between 2 bridges that became infamous in the Bakumatsu. They were the sites of the murders of a Dutch-American diplomat/interpreter and a douchebag samurai from Yamagata. (part 1) Continue reading Two Famous Murders in My Neighborhood (part 1)
