What does Takaido mean?
What do cedar trees, post towns, and sexxxy parties have in common?
What does Takaido mean? Continue reading What does Takaido mean?
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What does Asagaya mean?
Famous for its Tanabata Festival, Asagaya was a literary hub in post-earthquake Tokyo. Continue reading What does Asagaya mean?
The Kanda River
The story of the Kanda River is a story as old as Edo itself. It is part and parcel of the evolution of the city. Continue reading The Kanda River
What does Ogikubo mean?
At the very end of the Marunouchi Line in Suginami Ward lies an area called Ogikubo. The name, “grassy basin” seems straight forward enough, but might there be a Buddhist connection as well? Continue reading What does Ogikubo mean?
Why is KÅenji called KÅenji?
Today we’re gonna take a look at KÅenji, a cool little town in Suginami Ward. We’ll also talk about birds and something called Awa Odori. Continue reading Why is KÅenji called KÅenji?
