
What does Hachiko mean?
Ever wonder how Japan’s most famous dog got his name? Continue reading What does Hachiko mean?
Ever wonder how Japan’s most famous dog got his name? Continue reading What does Hachiko mean?
We fittin’ to get deeeeeeep in the history of this city. Continue reading Yamanote Line: Nishi-Nippori, Nippori, Uguisudani
Last time, I wrote about the 4th shogun, Tokugawa Ietsuna. Today let’s look at the grave of his younger brother, the much more famous Tokugawa Tsunayoshi – the so-called Dog Shogun. If you’ve been to Ueno Park, you may have seen the gate to his tomb. It’s much better preserved that Ietsuna’s and a little more centrally located… kinda. Continue reading Joken-inã»the Grave of Tokugawa Tsunayoshi