Tsukishima celebrates its 120th anniversary this year. In retrospect, I would like to introduce some of the charms of Tsukishima, which has been spinning history since it was completed as the first Tsukishima site in 1892 (Meiji 25), entitled "Seven Wonders". Thank you very much.
In the first place, Chuo-ku was the start of landfills in Tokyo Bay. At the beginning of the Edo period, there was a small island [Ishikawajima] at the mouth of the Sumida River, and as you know, Tsukuda Island was built in 1644 (Shoho Gen). After that, the residents of Tsukuda Island played a central role in the development of the current land at Tsukiji, so there is a history of land development for nearly 400 years.
Furthermore, when the times went down and entered the Meiji era, sediment was deposited further south of Tsukuda Island, and the water depth became shallower. Therefore, it is the current [Tsukishima] that dredging around this area was carried out extensively and a new land was created with the fried soil.
The first landfill in Tokyo Bay was given the name of [No. 1]. Since then, this numbering has been inherited and spread to the current Ariake and Daiba districts. The Metropolitan Expressway Wangansen's [Sinkai Fukutoshin Exit] was called [13 Exit] until a while ago. This is also a remnant of the former landfill plan.
The special exhibition, which conveys the history and culture of this area, is currently being held at [Local Tenmonkan] until July 1st. On the blog dated May 19, "Sharaku Sai" reported in detail, so please take a look. It's quite impressive.
◆Local Tenmonkan special exhibition "Hundred Views of Tsukishima" is being held ~ May 19-7/1 ~
By the way, I think that the starting point for the [Tsukishima] walk is often mainly [Tsukishima Station]. I used to live in this area, but until the subway Yurakucho Line opened in 1988 (Showa 63), there was only public transportation, which was quite inconvenient. Now it's convenient to go through the Oedo Line. Before and after the war, Toden was running on Kiyosumi-dori, which was a valuable foot of the residents. (The photo shows near the Tsukishima-dori 8-chome stop around 1968. Around the current subway Kachidoki Station. Quoted from Ikaros Publishing Tokyo Toden)
Tsukishima has [Tsukishima Kumin Center] as a branch office of the Chuo-ku government office. There is also a library, which is popular not only as a point of contact for administrative, but also as a base for local exchange and learning.
Tsukishima has changed drastically in the last 10 years, while retaining the atmosphere of a downtown area full of humanity. The number of row houses in old alleys was gradually decreasing, and the number of apartments increased.
I would like to tell you about the changing profile of Tsukishima from now on.
Let's rediscover the charm of Tsukishima.
