Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Until now, we have captured the charm of [Tsukishima] from various perspectives, but this is the last one.

Finally, after all, I will pay attention to the scenery of the alley, which can be called the charm of this town.

In Tsukishima, nostalgic alleys run in parallel like combs on the main street at right angles. In the past, when forming a residential area, I think it was the ingenuity of the predecessor who could build more houses efficiently.

In 1918 (Daisho 7), the Ministry of Home Affairs at that time surveyed the housing situation of workers in Tokyo, and Tsukishima was selected as the target area. It is commonly called "Tsukishima Survey".

If you look at the map at that time, you can see that houses are densely packed in each alley. In the end, the figure was basically inherited after that and continues to the present day.　

Tsukishima miraculously escaped the war. Although the shipyard on Ishikawajima was damaged, the Tsukishima area surrounded by canals was able to escape the war, so the scenery of an old tenement house was left after the war.

Even now, if you walk on Tsukishima, you will be able to meet the scenery of the town as it was in the Showa 30s, so it will be somewhat nostalgic. Such a behavior will stimulate the nostalgic feelings of visitors. 　

 The following points are the characteristics of the alleys of Tsukishima.

（１） The old town split is left as it is. (Housings are being rebuilt, but the location and composition of alleys are often left as they are.)

（２） There is a ditch for draining rainwater in the middle of the alley. (It seems to be a low-water idea of the Edo period.)

（３） Many homes have planted trees at the entrance and have their own small gardening. (Natural Greening Campaign)

（４） In the alleys, there are not only houses but also restaurants in some places, supporting the local food network. (Fuse of food and housing)

In the alleys of Tsukishima, I sometimes meet acquaintances. In such a case, I'm very friendly because I speak very naturally. I still have a family relationship.　

 However, this town is gradually changing. 

 Many of the former tenement houses have been transformed into condominiums. The relationship between the three houses next to each other will also change.

 It is natural that a new community will be born in the new era, but I just hope that Tsukishima's rich local characteristics will be preserved.

 In the town of Tsukishima, posters called "Someone is watching" are posted here and there. Of course, I'm aiming for deterrence for crime prevention, but I actually think "I'm seeing someone." In other words, I think that a safety guard is working in which local residents are worried about each other's safety and be aware that there are suspicious things, and keep safety. Originally, it is a town that retains the power of crime prevention that the local community had taken for granted.　

In the coming era, shouldn't we review such local power again? Isn't it a "strong town" that can demonstrate the power of self-help and mutual help in the event of an emergency, not only crime prevention but also helping each other in the event of a disaster?

The town of Tsukishima, which has various charms, has inherited important things while gradually changing with the times. We will end this series for the time being, praying for the charm of this town to continue. Thank you very much for reading.　

More Tsukishima Seven Wonders-Episode 7 "Alley and downtown atmosphere" (final)

Senior: It's finally completed. The red brick station building at Tokyo Station.

Junior: This is the news, and it's a place where salaried workers go to work after consecutive holidays.

　　　　Seniors, I came along because they said they would have a lunch dinner, but is it a station?

　　　　I'm not Tetsu-chan (railway enthusiast).

　　　　But even if it is a holiday, do you have a lot of mechamecha and people?

Senior: The preservation and restoration work, which took more than five years, was over, and the grand opening was opened on October 1st.

　　　　Everyone wants to see that figure.

Junior: Are you building at the station?

　　　　Yeah. I wasn't very interested, but when I look at it again, it's amazing.

　　　　The red brick station building is somewhat cool, isn't it?

Senior: The central station, Tokyo Station, opened in 1914. 1914.

　　　　It was restored to its appearance about 100 years ago.

Junior: Do you have a brick for 100 years?

　　　　The house of "three pigs" did not blow away.

Senior: The best of architectural technology at the time of the Meiji and Taisho eras was utilized.

　　　　10,000 pine stakes are driven to form foundations, and bricks are reinforced with steel frames.

　　　　We use materials with high strength.

　　　　Even during the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 (1923), it continued to build without any fatal damage.

　　　　The dome and the third floor were burned down in the raid of 1945 (1945) and restored to a two-story station building.

　　　　The octagonal dome was also very good.

Junior: Did you support the building with wooden stakes?

Senior: I recreated the foundation with a new reinforced concrete.

　　　　We installed 352 new seismic isolation devices and 158 oil dampers.

　　　　It supports the station building with a total weight of 70,000 tons.

　　　　Considering that the world's top-class construction has been carried out, I wonder if Japan's technological capabilities are exciting.

Junior: Something is "Trihada", isn't it?

　　　　The numbers are too big, so it doesn't come out.

Senior: Like the structure of the foundation, the roof, walls, and every corner of the interior decoration are also used.

　　　　It shows the heartfelt skills of many engineers and craftsmen.

　　　　It has been handed down from generation to generation by engineers who have been built and maintained and repaired by craftsmen 100 years ago.

　　　　Furthermore, for the next 100 years, it has been restored by the best technology today.

Junior: Some people look at the ceiling of the dome with binoculars.

Senior: A lot of decorative reliefs are hidden.

　　　　It's interesting to look for it.

Junior: Do you have any recommendations for seniors?

Senior: Look around the carriage at the front entrance.

　　　　Then, the brick wall of the Tokyo Station Gallery (Museum).

　　　　You can see wooden bricks carbonized in the war.

Junior: Is it a brick wall?

Senior: You'd better be practical.

　　　　Then, look around the entire station building from the surrounding buildings.

　　　　In particular, you can create an adult scene by watching the illuminated scenery at night through the window of the restaurant.

Junior: She will be happy too.

　　　　It's fun.

Senior: I wish I could feel the spread of the sky above the station building.

　　　　The space that connects Miyuki Street and spreads out in front of the Imperial Palace Square.

　　　　I think it shows the style of being the gateway to the capital Tokyo and Japan.

　　　　It is a space filled with the thoughts of many people.

　　　　And the construction is still going on without rest.

Junior: Oh, my senior, I'm hungry.

Senior: How about beef stew at the Tokyo Station Hotel in the station building?

Junior: I'm sorry. Thank you for your dinner.

※From the Tourism Association Secretariat

Tokyo Station itself is Chiyoda-ku, but I posted it because Yaesu underground may be Chuo-ku.

The 7th "Ningyo Market" is being held.

October 11-13, 2013 Ningyocho Shopping Street Odori

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This year, "Ningyo Market" started in Ningyocho.　It is 55 tents on both sides of Ningyocho Shopping Street Odori.

Kazuto shape, Western doll, handmade doll, pottery doll, wooden doll, Japanese paper doll, brooch doll, etc.

Kasama-yaki dolls, toy dolls, etc. There are various dolls. No matter which one you look, it's cute and hands

I'm going to take it.

　Ningyocho has the history of Ningyocho, one of the most popular downtown areas in Edo, with several "Ayatsuri Ningyoza", and people who make dolls.

There are people who operate, and people who make famous dolls from various places come together to call the doll town.

More Ningyo Market in Ningyocho October 11-13, 2012

"The 29th National Urban Greening Fair TOKYO" will be held at six locations in Tokyo from September 29 to October 28, 2012.

It is held at the main venue. Hamarikyu Garden Venue, Hibiya Park Venue, Ueno Park Association

Place, Uminomori venue, Inokashira Park venue, Showa Kinen Park venue.

The above is the Hamarikyu Garden. The theme of the venue here is "the wind of tradition living today."

It is divided into the Edo Hirokoji area, the Edo culture experience area, and the garden area. "Pine teahouse" is also available.

It has been restored to remember the time as much as possible. Presented from Vietnam during the era of the eighth Shogun Yoshimune Tokugawa

It is expressed in a form that the elephant was bred in this garden. Also, feel the atmosphere of autumn.

You can also experience "tea ceremony" and "nodote" as well.

The wind and tranquility from the sea make you feel a calm time.

The above is the venue of Hibiya Park. The theme of the venue is "Wind of Life that Colors the City" and the message area of the city.

・There is a wind road area and a green art area, each of which has been devised is open to the public.

It will be held at the same time as the 10th Hibiya Park Gardening Show. Many events are scheduled.

It's done.