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Korakuen

In Japanese, the term kōraku in Kōrakuen (後楽園, "Kōraku Park") refers to later pleasures. It comes from a yojijukugo which means "hardship now, pleasure later1." It is derived from a poem by Fan Zhongyan.

Places named Korakuen include:

  • Kōraku-en, a garden in Okayama Prefecture
  • In Bunkyo, Tokyo:
    • Koishikawa Kōrakuen Garden, a garden
    • Korakuen Hall, a sports arena
    • Korakuen Stadium, a former stadium
    • Kōrakuen Station, a subway station
    • Korakuen Velodrome. a former velodrome