What does Koganei mean?
Today, let’s get out of central TÅkyÅ and explore a popular Edo Period hanami day trip spot. Continue reading What does Koganei mean?
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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 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?
What does Inokashira mean?
Inokashira is the name of a lake Kichijoji. There’s also a train line named after it.
This lake is far from Edo-Tokyo, but it actually has a strong connection to Edo Castle and Edo itself. Continue reading What does Inokashira mean?
What does Mitaka mean?
I’ve been writing about Tokyo places names for half a year now and I don’t know why I haven’t written about this one. This was the first origin story I ever heard. Now I’ll share it with you. Continue reading What does Mitaka mean?
