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In Chuo-ku, which has various tourist attractions, unfortunately there are no so-called zoos and botanical gardens (*).

However, many animals and plants are hidden in the town name of Chuo-ku!

(* There are spots where you can enjoy various plants, such as the Hamarikyu Garden!)

■Horses (Dai Temmacho, Kodemmacho, Bakurocho)

First of all, the animal I would like to introduce is horse.

Otemmacho and Kodemmacho are derived from the fact that Edo shogunate officials, who manage horses, lived there.

There is a theory that Bakurocho's name is derived from the fact that there were many horse merchants called Hakuro.

■Kakigara (Karagara-cho)

The next animal I would like to introduce is Kaki.

The notation "Oyster" is common.

There is a theory that Kakigara-cho is the origin of the name of the town because it was once a seaside where many fishermen had accumulated oyster shells.

■Kayabacho (Kayabacho)

The first plant to introduce is kaya.

It is a general term for plants such as Japanese pampas grass.

Kayabacho is the origin of the name of the town because Kaya merchants emigrated and opened the city.

■Matsu (Hisamatsucho)

The last one I would like to introduce is Matsu.

The origin of the town name of Hisamatsucho seems to be unclear.

■Others

In addition to the above, if you include the old town name, there are Muramatsucho / Wakamatsucho, Tachibana-cho, Naniwa-cho, Yoshicho (Yoshi), etc.

In addition to the ones introduced this time, there may be animals and plants hidden in the town name!

Please look for it!

[Source]

About street name origin (Chuo-ku)

Know Chuo-ku (Chuo-ku)

Chuo-ku (Tokyo) (Administrative Map for Everyone)