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What does Ginza mean?
Today Ginza is the center of fashion and luxury brands in Japan, but its origin is quite humble and its fame grew over the centuries. Continue reading What does Ginza mean?
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What does Inaricho mean?
What do foxes and subways have in common? Continue reading What does Inaricho mean?
What does AomonoyokochÅ mean?
Exploring one neighborhood in Japan’s largest medieval post town. Continue reading What does AomonoyokochÅ mean?
What does Tachiaigawa mean?
A neighborhood in TÅkyÅ forgotten by time, but cool af. Continue reading What does Tachiaigawa mean?
What does Honjo mean?
Honjo began as one of Edo’s elite areas but soon developed a rich commoner culture. By the ShÅwa Period it was a polluted flophouse on a filthy river. Continue reading What does Honjo mean?
What does MukÅjima mean?
Today we’re looking at one of TÅkyÅ’s best kept secrets. It seems like Asakusa’s boring cousin, but the town is steeped in the history of Edo-TÅkyÅ. Continue reading What does MukÅjima mean?
Åedo Line: Azabu JÅ«ban
Continuing with our 20th installment of exploring Edo-TÅkyÅ via the Åedo Line. Continue reading Åedo Line: Azabu JÅ«ban
What does Tsukuda mean?
A staple of modern Japan cuisine began in the heart of Edo on an island most TÅkyÅites have never heard of! Continue reading What does Tsukuda mean?
What does Tabata mean?
ç°ç«¯Tabata (on the edge of the field) First Letâs Start with the Kanji, Shall We? ç°ta rice paddy 端hata edge, boundary, beside, close to This is a place name found all over Japan, with reading variations. Itâs also a family name found all over Japan⊠yes, also with reading variations[i]. And despite sounding really backwatery to our modern ears, many people with this family name can apparently claim descent from the æºæ° Minamoto-shi/Genji Minamoto clan. So, stuff that in your pipe and smoke it. In the Edo Period, ç°ç«¯æ Tabata Mura Tabata Village was located on a section of the … Continue reading What does Tabata mean?
What does Sendagi mean?
Sendagi is one of the areas where the spirit of old Japan still lingers. It’s history lovers wet dream! Continue reading What does Sendagi mean?
Fukagawa Shichi Fukujin
Sorry for the delay, y’all. I got locked out of my Wordpress account temporarily and I wasn’t able to update quickly so this post is back-dated. Anyways, it’s good to be back in the game. So let’s get down to business, shall we? Continue reading Fukagawa Shichi Fukujin
What does Asakusa mean?
Asakusa – one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Japan. Continue reading What does Asakusa mean?
What does Okachimachi mean?
Between Ueno and Akihabara there is Okachimachi. Awwwwwww yeah. Continue reading What does Okachimachi mean?
What does Monzen-nakacho mean?
My 100th post! And I couldn’t have done it without you! Thanks for reading, commenting and sharing!!
Today we’re talking about an area steeped in the spirit of the old Low Town of Edo. Shitamachi, shrines, temples, sumo and Meiji Government being douchey (surprise surprise). Today’s Tokyo place name is Monzen-Nakacho.
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What does Nihonbashi mean?
Nihonbashi! Once the most famous bridge in Japan, now most people are surprised to hear there’s actually a bridge here at all. Continue reading What does Nihonbashi mean?
