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What does Takaido mean?

May 29, 2019October 17, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

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?

January 13, 2015November 7, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Famous for its Tanabata Festival, Asagaya was a literary hub in post-earthquake Tokyo. Continue reading What does Asagaya mean?

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The Kanda River

July 15, 2014October 22, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

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

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What does Ogikubo mean?

October 21, 2013March 31, 2017 marky star - JapanThis.com

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?

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Why is Kōenji called Kōenji?

April 12, 2013October 22, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Today we’re gonna take a look at Kōenji, a cool little town in Suginami Ward. We’ll also talk about birds and something called Awa Odori. Continue reading Why is Kōenji called Kōenji?

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