Åedo Line: Monzen-NakachÅ
Continuing with our 13th installment of exploring Edo-TÅkyÅ via the Åedo Line. Continue reading Åedo Line: Monzen-NakachÅ
Tag: sumo
What does Ryogoku mean?
I love the shitamachi style of Tokyo. It really helps me connect with history.
If you want to travel to Japan, Ryogoku should be high on your list of places to go. Sumo, samurai, 37 ronin, Japanese food, and Japanese girls in glasses (OK, I made up the last one…) Continue reading What does Ryogoku 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.
