What does Åme mean?
Åme was far from Edo but today it is one of the most beautiful areas of the Greater TÅkyÅ Metropolitan Area. It also has a connection to a legendary KantÅ samurai hero. Continue reading What does Åme mean?
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What does Akasaka-Mitsuke mean?
Yesterday we talked about Akasaka. Today we’ll talk about Akasaka-mitsuke, a much more “samurai sounding” place name. Enjoy! Continue reading What does Akasaka-Mitsuke mean?
What does Tameike-SannÅ mean?
Today’s place name is made up of 2 words. One of the words has a history going all the back to the Heian Period. The other part goes back to the Edo Period. Today, the area is kind of boring, but the story behind the name is fascinating! What does Tameike-Sanno mean? Continue reading What does Tameike-SannÅ mean?
