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Walking around Ningyocho's Genji Shop

[Shitamachi Tom] May 11, 2010 09:00

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On the right side of the Ningyocho intersection a little toward Horidomecho, there is a modern building and an old-fashioned shop-style shop.building

 

 

 

 

 

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 This area is a town that was once called [Genyadana]. It is a stage famous for Kabuki's care kyogen, "Kyoho Ukina Yokogushi", that is, "Otomi-san". There is an explanation board indicating the edge of the street.memo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ningyocho Suehiro 2.jpgOn the first floor of the building mentioned earlier, a sign indicating the trace of Ningyocho Suehiro, which was here until 1968 (Showa 43), is embedded.

It was a famous vaudeville where Showa masters competed for art. Not only Kabuki and rakugo, but this area is a town that preserves the atmosphere of Edo culture.camera

It's fun to take a walk while soaking in a little nostalgic mood.

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