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"Japanese clogs"

[CAM] November 30, 2015 20:00

"I don't have any obligation or responsibility to do this, so it's just like retirement. As I sent that day, one of the results of devising various ways to spend money without going out to the world, do not need someone, do not need someone, and swallow yourself alone, was a wandering around the city. " (13301) 

 

And "Sunday clogs" is a walking note that spells what the wind felt in the daily "hanging walk".

 

In the "Introduction", "I'm about a year old at the beginning of the summer of 1914, serialized in the magazine Mita Literature every month." It will be a victory view in the city, and it will be a place where there is no trace that has already been destroyed and has no trace. ・・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ Based on the idea of the dream world that will be the tide of today's edge, this small book, good luck, can it be a seed of the later day or grass."

 

Indeed, after that, the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 (1923), the U.S. military raid in 1945, and the Tokyo Olympics in 1964, it has been a long time since "the time when this paperboard is formed and it will appear in the world." Now, "I have been able to read this 9th anniversary, and I have already been destroyed.

 

 The scenery in Chuo-ku does not appear so much, but I would like to pick up some of them.

 

 "Edo famous places do not have landscapes or architecture that must be proud of for a long time. ・・ ・ Tsukuda Island, which relocated Sumiyoshi, did not endure the history of Sobashi on a few Kishi Himematsu's shore ... The corner was the only masterpiece of Edo famous places that was only sunny Fuji. . " (300

 

"A row of trees is the most effective in downtown areas. Ginza Komagata Ningyocho Dori's willow tree shades and summer night stalls are worthy of a large industrial factory under the Fukidori star without a blowing winder. " (315

 

`` Shirakawa Rakuo, a gunshot, is one of the Edo Meien, along with Koishikawa's Korakuen, is one of the Edo Meien, but nowadays the Navy's military members gather and drink. It's a thing of a club that drinks sake. " (320

 

"Every time I walked along Nihonbashi Odori and looked at Mitsui Mitsukoshi and other high American-style shops that compete in this area, I knew what a businessman in Tokyo truly called Nihonbashi and Surugacho, if I had a legendary interest in this, I would have even thought of preserving the distant view of Mount Fuji from a busy city. (327

 

"In discussing the waters of Tokyo, the first is the sea bay of Shinagawa, the second is the natural river such as the Sumida River Nakagawa Rokugo River, the third is the Edogawa River of Koishikawa, the Kanda River of Kanda, and the Otonashi River of Oji, the fourth is the Shitaya Shinsho Nihonbashi Kyobashi Shitaya, the fourth is the beauty of Shinindigo dyeing. (332

 

 Walking and walking are now walking in the wind, would it be walking? Kafu still says that he should use money because he has money, but in my case, he said that he has no genuine money, and said, `` As I send that day, I will not go to the public and I will continue to walk around Chuo-ku in the future as a method of swallowing myself without requiring me. "

 

 

Christmas tree of "Cinderella" [GINZA TANAKA Ginza Main Store]

[Dimini ☆ Cricket] Nov. 30, 2015 16:00

tanak111.JPGOn the first floor of the Ginza main store of GINZA TANAKA (Takashi Tanaka Metal Jewelry Co., Ltd.), a pure platinum Christmas tree "Disney Cinderella Platinum Christmas Tree" (tax included price: 100 million yen) with the motif of the Disney movie "Cynderella" is exhibited and sold () Has been done.

tanak112.JPGThe "Christmas tree" with a height of about 2.5m, says that about 9 kg () pure platinum and about 3ct () diamonds are used, and the spiral part is regarded as a tree, and a pure platinum pumpkin carriage and wizard silhouette are arranged, and the Cinderella represents the story of Cinderella heading to Cinderella Castle on the treetop.

This is a pure platinum "glass shoes" designed with a 3ct diamond placed in the center of the tree.

tanak115.jpgThe exhibition period is from Thursday, November 19 to December 25 (Friday).

tanak114.JPGDuring the same period, a "Cinderella" corner is set up to display and sell a total of 5 items, including "Cinderella"-related jewelry and hand mirrors.

 

 

 

SAKURA GATE ILLUMINATION

[Sam] Nov. 30, 2015 14:00

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R0036399 (4)RS'.jpg Nihonbashi Sakura-dori St. is bustling with "Sakura Festival" in spring and "TOKYO ILLUMILIA" in winter.

On November 27, the annual year-end illumination "TOKYO ILLUMILIA 2015-2016" lights up.

Date: From November 27 to February 14, 2016 16:30 to 23:00

Theme: "Gate of Light" that connects the past, present, and future

The Sakura-dori St., which leads from the Yaesu Exit of Tokyo Station to Nihonbashi, is regarded as the gate, creating a "gate of light" <Yaesu / Nihonbashi> that connects the past, present, and future.

The cherry tree facing the intersection of Sakura-dori St. is decorated with white LEDs to the tip of the branch, so that the branches that have grown greatly overlap and represent the "gate of light".

The cherry trees between the intersections use golden LEDs, and graceful lights are connected to the "gate of light".

A total of about 160,000 LED bulbs are displayed on about 70 300m rows of cherry trees.

From 18:00 on the 27th, at Nihonbashi Plaza Hiroshi Minamiba, the organizers "Nihonbashi Yaesu Nakadori Shopping Association", "Nihonbashi 2-chome Tooricho Association Shopping Association", "Nihonbashi 3-chome Nishimachi Association / Shopping Association", "Yaesu 1-chome Store Association" and "Yaesu 1-chome Central Shopping Association", Mr. Yata Chuo Ward Mayor's.

 

 

"Doburoku Festival" at Koami Shrine

[Kra-san] Nov. 30, 2015 12:00

The Doburoku Festival is an event derived from Niiname-no-Matsuri, which appreciates the good harvest of new grains, and was held at Koami Shrine in Nihonbashikoamicho on November 27 (Friday).

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This festival is especially popular as the "Doburoku Festival" because it acts to worshipers in Doburoku (Nigori sake made from fresh rice harvested in the year at Shinryoda), which is offered to Jinmae along with new grains.

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On the day of the festival, a festival was held in shrine hall from 9 o'clock in the morning, and a long line was formed due to the limited distribution of a bottle of sacred wine and the mischief of good luck.

Koami Shrine is enshrined at Koami Manpukuji Temple built in the Muromachi period, and has been worshiped as a god of fortune and prosperity of business, which is said to have originated from Inari Shrine. After the visit, Mr. Miko advised me to doburoku.

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In the past, when the daughter of filial piety was in trouble with the medicine to give to the sick mother, the god told me that `` save the mother with the mizuku made with sosuki ''. It is said that the daughter did filial piety to her mother. "Mimizuku" is based on "Susuki", a representative of the seven herbs in autumn, based on the Doburoku Festival in November, and the benefits of exorcism and thriving business are said to be "Tsuku" to their own "Mi" (body). It seems to have been awarded.

In addition, after noon, "Sato Kagura Dance" from the nationally designated Intangible Cultural Property was dedicated to Kamimae.

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The "Doburoku Festival" next year (2016) of Koami Shrine, one of the two major doburoku festivals in Kanto, will be November 28 (Monday).

 

 

 

Kabukiza Tour

[Many Books] Nov. 30, 2015 09:00

November 28 Participated in "Learn the world of Kabuki from the backside of Kabukiza and Kibikicho Plaza and from the props" jointly planned by the Chuo-ku Tourism Association and Pokekaru Club. At 9:50, we gathered at Kabuki Inari Daimyojin. A total of 20 people. The group was divided into two groups, and the first group was guided by Mogi of Kabukiza Service Co., Ltd., and the second group was guided by Nishimura. . In the morning, we descended underground from the front of Kabukiza and looked around the shop of "Kibikicho Square".

 

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From the left to the front of the Kabukiza Theater with decorations on the first day of December 2. Kumatori's "face pack". "Good luck hammer" of "Hinemosu". I bought it as a souvenir.

 

 

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"Iroha Kintsuba"'s demonstration, a snack at 3:00 was served with Atatsu Kintsuba. It was very sweet and delicious. This is also purchased as a souvenir. In the name of "Iroha", he talked about Professor Toshio Kawatake's naming because the seat order of Kabukiza was "Iroha", and talked about Kintsuba.

 

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The photo above is where you are wearing a single tooth clog. It's hard to balance. I was able to try it.

 

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The upper part is a large lantern located in Kiboricho Square. Height 2.2mx diameter 1.9m. Go up to the 5th floor to see the Kabukiza Gallery. Explore the back side of Kabukiza at VIDEO guided by Somegoro. It was good to see the backside which was hard to see.

 

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Lunch at "Hanago" (chartered) on the third floor. Mr. Tokaibayashi, the head chef, explained the contents of the lunch box. It is said that the lunch box from the Edo period was restored. However, the amount of rice was half that of that time, and the seasoning seemed to be deeper in the Edo period. At the top of the middle is a kamaboko that imitates a formal curtain, which is colored with "black sesame, kuchinashi, spinach". It was delicious.

 

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After the lunch box, challenge "Subling fan" and "Kendama".
It seems simple and this is quite difficult.
It is possible to hit it, but the score is low alone, and it seems that a high score can be obtained by the relationship between the target on the box and the fan falling.
Everyone was enjoying it.
"Kendama" was also challenging.

IMG_2093.JPGAfter the game, there was talk about stage equipment and props by Adachi of Kabukiza Stage Co., Ltd. (right).
It seems that the company will start in 1655.
Kanbee Hasegawa, an example, appears in the history of Kabuki during the Edo period, is the first one.

On the left is Mogi of Kabukiza Service Co., Ltd., and he himself seems to have a connection to Kabukiza for generations.

Kabuki is still supported by tradition.

With such a tour content, 5 hours passed quickly. Will the viewpoint of seeing Kabuki be a little different from now on?

In addition, "Kiboricho Plaza" is said to be evacuation site for those who cannot return home in the event of a disaster. I forgot the exact number, but it seems that a considerable number of people can be accommodated.

 

 

More Kabukiza Tour

 

Kyobashi-Nihonbashi Walking Course (2)

[CAM] Nov. 29, 2015 20:00

Takashimaya Nihonbashi Store (National Important Cultural Property)

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 A large-scale department store built in the early Showa period. Orient-like motifs are scattered in the details of classical architecture. There is a cosmetic barrel tree made of terracotta around the eaves, and in the hall on the first floor, you can see a ceiling supported by marble pillars. 

 

Well of Meisui Shirakiya (taken on November 28, 2015, the same applies hereinafter)

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 Tokyu Department Store (closed in January 1994), located at the corner of Nihonbashi Intersection, was named Shirakiya until 1958. Shirakiya is a large kimono shop that was founded by Omi merchant Hikotaro Omura and is on par with Echigoya. The water from the well dug by the second generation Hikotaro in 1712 is not only for nearby residents, but also widely It was sung as "Shiraki Meisui". At present, Shiraki Meisui has disappeared, but there is a monument as a historic site designated by Tokyo. (From the tourist association website)

 

A kite museum

 

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The birthplace of postal mail

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"Currently, the Nihonbashi Post Office is located where Ekiji and Tokyo Post Office were located when the modern postal system was launched in 1871 (1871). Ekiji is a central agency that oversees new telecommunications and postal affairs, and the postal office has been established in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto as its handling agencies. In commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the establishment of postal mail in April 1962, a monument and a bust of Mitsu Maejima (1835-1919), which started the establishment of the postal system, are provided. ]
Chuo-ku Cultural Properties Tour
Chuo-ku Board of Education

 

 Main pillar of Shipping Bridge

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Location 1-20 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku
The Shipping Bridge is a bridge that was built at the entrance where the maple river joins the Nihonbashi River. In the early Edo period, it was called Takahashi, and the mansion of Shogen Mukai Tadakatsu was placed on the bridge's Higashizume, so it was called Shogen Bridge or Pirate Bridge. The master of the ship was the navy of the Shogunate, and was also called the pirates.
The bridge was renamed the shipping bridge during the Meiji Restoration, and in the same year, it was replaced by an arched stone bridge with a length of eight (about 15 meters) and a width of six (about 11 meters). The area around the Shipping Bridge during the Civilization and enlightenment period prospered as the center of Tokyo's financial services, along with the First National Bank of Japan, which was built in Hashizume, became a new attraction in Tokyo.
Ishibashi was damaged by the Great Kanto Earthquake and was replaced with an iron bridge in 1927. At this time, the main pillars of the two Ishibashi were left as a memorial. The iron bridge was removed in 1962 due to the reclamation of the Kaede River, but this main pillar is registered as a cultural property of the Chuo Ward as a modern bridge remain.
March, 1994
Chuo-ku Board of Education

 

 
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