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ancient Kyoto
Kanji 1986

Thank you for visiting this Character Home Page. Below you'll find a synopsis of the essay. If you wish to read the full text, the PDF of the essay is available for purchase to the right.

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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Kanji PDF
Cover of essay 1986 on 畿 (ancient Kyoto), titled "Close to Kyoto"
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