In order to rediscover the charm of Tsukishima, we will tell you in a series.
The first one is [Nishinaka-dori]. The name indicates that it is a street that runs through the western center of Tsukishima. Of course, there is also [Higashinaka-dori]. Tsukishima's characteristic is that it is neatly divided into east and west across the main road of Tsukishima [Kiyosumi-dori]. When this area was built 120 years ago, it was divided as a pioneer in a new near-future city plan.
[Nishinaka-dori] is now a lively specialty street lined with Monja ware shops, but it was originally an ordinary shopping street. After the war, local shops were quickly united to form a shopping street, and it has been popular as an area that enriches local life.
It is now a [Local Safety Center], but the building that was an active police box until 2007 has become a symbol of this street and is loved by local people.
[Nishinaka-dori] has become a fashionable theme street with arcades and noren with numbers displayed on blocks. However, if you look up at the roof of the store, you can see the old name and business pattern engraved here and there. More than 20 years ago when I started living for the first time, there are still a number of monjayaki specialty shops, and this street also lined with various shops. The figure at that time remains on the roof. Miso shop, toy shop, western restaurant ... The appearance of those days is remembered.
Speaking of the specialty of this street, "Kusaichi" is held every year in mid-July. In the first place, during this season, shops selling tray tools (hemp trunk, straw mats, grooves, etc.) lined up stalls. (Photos are from 4 years ago)
After that, many stalls lined up like fair. According to the local elders, it was not a [Nishinaka-dori], but a stall was crowded on a road that goes straight to it.
Nowadays, shopping streets and town councils play a central role in the community-led “Handmade fair”. For children, it is one of the pleasures before summer vacation. This year will be held on Saturday, July 14 and 15 (Sun) for two days. Please drop in.
I would like to introduce the town of Tsukishima, which retains such a downtown atmosphere. Thank you very much for your continued support.
