畿
ancient Kyoto
Kanji 1986
ancient Kyoto
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Synopsis
This essay presents everything you always wanted to know about the Kinki region but were afraid to ask! Learn the origin of the name "Kinki," and see how that region compares with Kansai. Find out about a railroad named after the tango, a snack that tastes like deep-fried meat, and old nomenclature for the Kinki area. Also discover what a 都道府県別 approach involves.
Revision history:
June 10, 2021:
- p. 1: Made slight clarifications to two sentences about 京畿.
- p. 2: Added the Henshall etymology.
- p. 10: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.
Oct. 5, 2018: Originally published.
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