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[Shubo's Ten Hands] June 20, 2017 16:00

DSCN0779.JPGStatue of Jan Jooss Ten

 

It was installed at the intersection of Yaesu-dori median strip and Chuo-dori to commemorate the 380th anniversary of Osamu Nichiran.

 

The name of "Yaesu" is named after his mansion.

 

DSCN0780.JPGAs a Dutch navigator, he boarded the Dutch ship "Leafde" and drifted to Bungo in 1600. With the confidence of Ieyasu Tokugawa, he worked as a European situation, interpreter, and diplomatic advisor.

 

Please take a look when shopping in Nihonbashi.