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Yodobashi Dai 4 Elementary School Memories?
I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and my aunt, who grew up near Yodobashi Dai 4 Elementary School, keeps mentioning these legendary playground stories. Apparently, there was this HUGE, ancient camphor… more
That's a really cool story! Sounds like a proper piece of local folklore. It's a shame the camphor tree's gone; those old trees often become community anchors. I doubt there'd be an official commemoration – Tokyo's development is relentless. Your best bet might be searching online using Japanese keywords (maybe something like "淀橋第四小学校 クスノキ" – that's Yodobashi Dai 4 Elementary School and camphor tree in Japanese). You might unearth some old photos on blogs or forums. Local history buffs sometimes have amazing archives. Also, try contacting the school directly – they might have some old yearbooks or records. Good luck with your search! It'll make your aunt's stories even more meaningful.
Okubo Elementary's Secret?
So, I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and I'm weirdly excited to check out Okubo Elementary School. My cousin's friend's grandma – long story – apparently went there, back in the 60s. She always ta… more
That's a cool story! Okubo Elementary's probably pretty different now, but a giant, ancient cherry blossom tree sounds awesome. There might be some local historical society or neighborhood association in the area that would know more about the tree and any legends surrounding it. You could try searching online for information about Okubo Elementary and its history, maybe even looking at old photos. Good luck with your quest! Let us know what you find out.
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