What does Narimasu mean?
The greatest fast food capital you’ve never heard of (plus, the shittiest castle ever). Continue reading What does Narimasu mean?
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What does Egota mean?
Egota/Ekota is one of the most contentious place names in TÅkyÅ. No one agrees on where it comes from. Hell, people can’t even agree on how to pronounce it. Continue reading What does Egota mean?
Åedo Line: Toshimaen
Continuing with our 29th installment of exploring Edo-TÅkyÅ Continue reading Åedo Line: Toshimaen
Åedo Line: Shin-Egota and Nerima
Continuing with our 28th installment of exploring Edo-TÅkyÅ Continue reading Åedo Line: Shin-Egota and Nerima
What does Komagome mean?
Komagome is on the Yamanote Line. Besides that and the etymology, that’s about all I know about this part of town. Continue reading What does Komagome mean?
What does Mejiro mean?
What do a 200 year old whiskey and monkey powered jet packs have to do with each other? Nothing!
Today will dig a little deeper into the seemingly related Meguro and Mejiro. All I can tell you now is that it doesn’t end well. Continue reading What does Mejiro mean?
What does Akabane mean?
赀矜Akabane (Red Wings; but more at Red Clay) Todayâs place name etymology is a pretty interesting one because we will get a sneak peak at the extinct pre-Edo Period dialect of the area. Akabane sits in the northern part of Kita Ward. Itâs basically next to Kawakuchi, Saitama. So itâs on the literal outskirts of TÅkyÅ. Mind you, you wonât see any difference leaving TÅkyÅ and entering Saitama due to the thorough urban sprawl. Historically speaking, 赀矜æ Akabane Mura Akabane Village wasnât a particularly important place, but in the Kamakura Period a highway called 岩槻è¡é Iwatsuki KaidÅ was built. The … Continue reading What does Akabane mean?
Why is Itabashi called Itabashi?
Itabashi is notorious to Shinsengumi lovers. I’ve been there many times for ãå¢åã, but the name of the town always made me wonder. Was there a bridge? Was there a plank? Today let’s find out what Itabashi means! Continue reading Why is Itabashi called Itabashi?
Why is Kita called Kita?
Yesterday we talked about the Toshima clan and the Toshima district that later became the North Toshima District.
Today we’ll find out what happened to that “North” years later in the last administrative reshuffling of Tokyo’s wards. Continue reading Why is Kita called Kita?
What does Toshima mean?
Ota Dokan again?
Yes. Since I talked about Shakujii and Nerima last week, this week I’ve decided to hit the next most closely related topics; Toshima, Kita, and Itabashi. By Wednesday… and with the help of a simple map, you’ll probably see what’s going on here clearly. Continue reading What does Toshima mean?
What does Nerima mean?
Today we’ll look at the origin of the mysterious place name “Nerima” in Tokyo. We’ll talk about samurai, clay, and yes, wetlands. Strap yourself in and get ready to feel the G’s, baby! Continue reading What does Nerima mean?
What does Shakujii mean?
Shakujii Park is a famous park in Tokyo, but do you know it’s dirty little secret? Continue reading What does Shakujii mean?
What does Ikebukuro mean?
Today will look at one of Tokyo’s busiest (and one of my least favorite) areas. The is pretty strange and there’s a lot of misinformation out there. Today we’ll figure it all out! Continue reading What does Ikebukuro mean?
