Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

　The above part of "Kyoko no Ie" (published in 1959) is often cited as a description of Kachidokibashi, especially the opening and closing of bridges, but "Happiness Go Deho" (serialized in 1955, published in a book in 1956) is that the main character Mitsuko grew up in Tsukishima and works in a department store in Ginza.

 

＞Without knowing why, Mitsuko ate breakfast and left her mother alone and went to work. Every day, I walk from Tsukishima to Ginza on foot to save my footage.

　Mitsuko started crossing Kachidokibashi after buying a newspaper in Hashizume, thinking that she would read it again on the rooftop during work breaks.

　It's a sunny morning with no clouds. And the wind is whim. I left home earlier than usual, so no matter how much I walk, I can't afford it.

　Mitsuko stopped and looked at the mouth of the bridge, which had never been stopped.

　In front of the warehouse, the color of the rusted drums of the red rusted drums looked beautiful on the water shining in Asahi. On the pier on the shore of the fish bank on the other side, there was a beautiful red flag of the bonito boat. The estuary of the morning was full of energy, and from here and there, the sound of pompom steaming like the sound of heart beating with joy.

　Even to Mitsuko, there was a feeling of happiness.

・・・・・

・・... Mitsuko looked at the pier near the fish shore. From there, there was a record of the popular song of our bells, and a long row of verticals came from the bonito boat. I saw young people with rubber lengths, rubber front hooks, and white headbands. They seemed to have piled up glowing knives one by one, from their hands to hands, in the manner of bucket relays of air defense exercises, and piled them up in front of the warehouse. （８－363）

 

Today's Tsukiji Market as seen from the Tsukishima side of Kachidokibashi

 

＞If you go further south from Tsukishima and cross the bridge, it is out of the south of Tokyo. Harumi Wharf and Ifuna landfill. So until this time the international trade fair was opened.

　Goban's eyes are quiet streets, paved roads, small trees, new sidewalks ... If this much is in the middle of Ginza, Ginza will be able to join the world's top cities, Heaven, two things are like a sample of a portable shrine, and the sidewalk of the main street is such a splendid, and grassy landfill.

　The sky is so big. There was thin clouds in the sky, and the hem of the sky was swayed by the black smoke of ships and factories.　　　　（382）

 

Present Harumi

＞There is a large monument on the right side just before crossing Kachidokibashi. The back was a little lower, and the white lengwa building of the Kachidoki Bridge Changing Station looked into the river.

　Since the waiter is hard to appear, Toshio reads the inscription that is difficult to read with each other.

"Kachidoki Hashinoki

In the 1904 battle of the Imperial Army. In commemoration of the victory, the residents of Kyobashi will set up a ferryboat here, name it Kachidoki, and donate it to Tokyo City ... "(448)

 

　The inscription "Kachidokibashi Museum" (the substations have been renovated)

 

 

　Yukio Mishima's novel "Kyoko no Ie" was published in 1958 (1958) in the first issue of the magazine "Voice" until Chapters 1 and 2, followed by Shinchosha in 1959 (1959) the following year. Two books, "Part 1" and "Part 2" were published at the same time.

 

　At the beginning of this, there is a description of Kachidokibashi and its surroundings as shown below. 、

 

＞From a distance, you can see that cars are crowded around Kachidokibashi. I wonder if it was an accident, the collection said. However, I realized that it was time for the opening and closing bridge to rise. Shunkichi beat his tongue. He said, "Let's give up or get rid of the landfill. However, Natsuo and Kyoko wanted to see the bridge that they had never seen before, so they stopped the car in front of Kanari and went to see it all across the railway bridge. Shunkichi and the harvest have a somewhat uninterested face.

　The central part is a steel plate. Only that part opens and closes. Before and after that, the staff stood with a red flag, and a parked car was crowded. He was blocked by the chain of Ichijo at the end of the sidewalk. There were a considerable number of spectators, but when the traffic was blocked, there were listeners and on-sites who were selling oil.

　And the iron plate on the train track was black, shy, without putting anything on it. And a man saw it from both sides.

　In the meantime, the center of the steel plate began to swell. The part gradually raised his head and opened the cracks. The steel plate came up, and the railings of the steel on both sides, and the arches of the steel, with a dull light on the pillars, roughly up. Natsuo thought this movement was beautiful.

　When the steel plate is finally going to be perpendicular, the dents of the countless steel studs on both sides run down with thin smoke. The small shadows of countless steel studs on both sides gradually come into contact with the steel studs, and the shadows of the balustrade on both sides gradually distorted and moved. As soon as the steel plate became completely perpendicular, the shadow was also quiet. Natsuo raised his eyes and saw a gull over the pillars of the iron arch that fell down.

・・・・・・・・・・

　I've been waiting for a long time. ・・・・・

　The car crossed Kachidokibashi, passed the town of Tsukishima, and further crossed Reimeibashi. The flat wilderness was blue as far as the eye could see, and a wide grid-grained paved road. The sea breeze bumped my cheeks. Shunkichi stopped his car at the runway, which is located at the end of the U.S. military facility. A few poplars were shining in the sun on the other side of the U.S. （11－10）

 

Current Kachidokibashi

Today's Reimei Bridge

 

 

The Kabuki-za Theater in March
"The 5th generation Jakuemon Nakamura's name announcement"
I went to the night section.

Speaking of Kabuki actor's name announcement
It's a good thing.
I'll wait with excitement.

The picture of the stage is unfortunately
I can't show you on the blog, but I'm sorry
Kyoya's Shiba Sparrow Change
Focusing on the fifth generation Jakuemon Nakamura Takeshi
Mr. Yamashiroya (Sakata Tojuro), Mr.
Mr. Matsushimaya (Nizaemon Kataoka), Mr.
Koryoya (Matsumoto Koshiro) and others
There are famous actors from the east and west.
It was a gorgeous show.

In the evening part, the "mouth" is sandwiched.
"Kakuryoba", "Kinkaku-ji Temple" and "Sekisanu"
It's a gorgeous stage.
In particular, it is said to be one of the three princesses of Kabuki.
Performs Yukihime of Kinkaku-ji Temple
The beauty of Jakuemon-jo.
I was caught by my eyes.

The performance will be held on Sunday, March 27.
(In classical performing arts, "fire" included in the word "autumn" is reminiscent of a fire, and "Aki".

This is a kabuki performance that calls for a remarkable spring.

 

 

Currently, "Peter Rabbit Happy Easter" is being held at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Hajimarino Café.

 

The period is from Wednesday, March 16 to 29 (Tue).

 

The Peter Rabbit Workshop will be held during the period.

◆Making Peter Rabbit Tote Bag

Date and time: Thursday, March 17 14:00-15:30

◆Handmade Clock of Peter Rabbit Laser Tran

Date and time: Thursday, March 24 14:00-15:30

◆Handmade soap of Peter Rabbit laser trunk (3 types)

Date and time: Saturday, March 26 11:00-12:00

◆150th Anniversary of Beertrics Potter's Birth: Towards the World of Oops and Peter Rabbits

Date and time: Sunday, March 27 11:30 to 13:00

◆Handmade loupe of Peter Rabbit laser trunk

Date and time: Sunday, March 27 14:00 to 15:30

And so on.

 

Click here for the website of Hajimarino Café.　⇒

http://hajimarinocafe.jp/workshop/

 

 

 

  

 

 The annual spring event "Nihonbashi Sakura Festival" in the Nihonbashi area, which is held in conjunction with the cherry blossom season, finally begins.

In this area, there are famous cherry blossom spots such as "Edo Sakura-dori St.", "Nihonbashi Sakura-dori St.", and "Ajisai-dori St.", and various events are organized on the theme of cherry blossoms that symbolize the coming of spring, and the neighborhood is wrapped in spring clothes.

Date: March 18-April 10

 

　① "Nippon Sakurafu Kaido" Muromachi Nakadori, where the cherry blossoms are scattered.

　　It expresses cherry blossoms in full bloom with countless pink strips.

　　Create a fantastic highway that looks like a cherry blossom blizzard.

　　At night, you can enjoy a new installation of video and sound production.

　②"Sakura Light Up" dyed in cherry blossom color

　　Mitsui Main Building, Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, Choledo Muromachi 1, Choledo Muromachi 3, YUITO, YUITO ANNEX

　③ Nihon Bashi Sakura Bar (Tokyo Station-Nihonbashi area)

　　Enjoy the taste of about 80 famous stores in the Nihonbashi area.

　　Date and time: 4/4~4/10

　④ Japanese Bashi Sakura Yatai (Muromachi Nakadori, Ukiyokoji)

　　Nihonbashi Cuisine Restaurant Association "Nihonbashi 344-kai" member stores and restaurants in Choledo Muromachi 1-2 opened.

　　Date and time: 3/26~3/27

　⑤ Nihonbashi Sakura Bus

　　Migrating around the Nihonbashi area

　　Saturdays, Sundays and holidays during the period (excluding April 3) 11:00 to 17:00

　⑥ Cherry tree rickshaw

　　First appearance of "Sakura rickshaw" where you can enjoy the famous cherry blossom spots and history of Nihonbashi in a stylish way.

　　Saturdays, Sundays and holidays during the period, 3/24, 3/25, 4/1, 4/5, 4/6

　⑥ Cherry Blossom Workshop

　　Nihonbashi Information Center Spring Experience Workshop (Creation of works and lectures on the theme of cherry blossoms)

　　Date and time: 3/19、3/26、4/2、4/3、4/9、4/10

　⑦ Japanese basil treasure hunt

　　Search for phantom cherry blossoms hidden in Nihonbashi Entry for luxurious prize lottery

　⑧Others

　　・"Sumida River Cherry Blossom View & Koutayakatabune" which loves cherry blossoms from the boat.

　　・The 4th Sake Walking

　　・Spring footwear "Sakura Sakura" (ensemble event)

　　・Sakura-colored Omikuji appears for a limited time (3/10 Fukutoku Shrine)

　　・Original goods and menu with cherry blossom motif

 

This year, it is a new spring-like bustling city.

 

 

Mitsukoshi is a department store with 2 stores in Chuo-ku (Nihonbashi / Ginza).
And the lion statue at the front entrance is a symbol of Mitsukoshi.
It's a spot.

　
The statue was born in 1914 (1914), and was at Mitsukoshi Department Store.
Ousuke Hibi, the manager of the time, who is said to have laid the foundation, prepares for opening a department store.
For this reason, when I visited Europe and the United States, I ordered this "Lion statue" at U.K.
That's right. Four lion statues in Trafalgar Square in London
Is a model, and it is said that it took three years to complete.

　

By the way, this statue of the Mitsukoshi Lion is sometimes disguised.
It is not regular, but disguise when there is an event or entertainment.
I'll do it. It looks like a change of clothes for Peko in Fujiya, and when I discover it
I'm glad. When you stop by Mitsukoshi, you will see a lion statue.
Please check it out.