The 28th Chuo-ku Oedo Festival Bon Dance Festival, which celebrates the 70th anniversary of the enforcement of the central ward system, was held grandly at Hamacho Park on August 25 and 26. This festival is famous as an event unique to Chuo-ku. The sight of the children walking around amazake Yokocho, carrying the portable shrine, which was produced at a municipal elementary school in Ningyocho on the 25th. This year, I interviewed Hisamatsu Elementary School.
History - Hisamatsu Elementary School was founded in 1873 (7-2, Nihonbashi Hisamatsucho, Chuo-ku) as No. 2 Elementary School No. 1 Junior High School District No. 1 with a huge donation from feudal lord Iyomatsuyama, Count Rubber Hisamatsu. The 145th anniversary of the opening of the school in 2017, and the Hisamatsu Kindergarten (opened in 1941) on the same site will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the opening of the park, and the ceremony will be held on October 21. It's a very historic elementary school. 1st school-Sakamoto Elementary School, 2nd school-Hisamatsu Elementary School, 4th school-Tokiwa Elementary School, 6th school-Arima Elementary School are elementary schools in Chuo-ku, which were established in the year of the 1873 academic system. It is true that four out of the 16 elementary schools have a history of 145 years, but it can be said that "Chuo-ku of Education".
Region-It is a land of Nihonbashi, which has a history and tradition, and has been a full-fledged business mainly dealing with kimono and accessories related to it. In addition, it is an area that retains the Edo culture of "Iki-Inase" represented by Hamacho and Yanagibashi. Based on the idea of "business with customers", good manners and behavior are emphasized.
On the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the founding, Emperor Showa went to Her Majesty the Empress. On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Crown Prince (now the Emperor of Japan) visit the Imperial Highness Princess. The 110th anniversary ceremony of the opening of the school was held by Imperial Highness Prince Tokuhito Hiromiya. The 120th anniversary of the opening of the school, Fumihito Akishinonomiya and his Imperial Highnesses. The 130th anniversary ceremony of the opening of the school The Highnesses of Hitachinomiya and Princess Hitachinomiya. 140th Anniversary Event Fumihito Akishinonomiya Kiko and Princess Kako visited the school. (Excerpt from Hisamatsu Elementary School Handbook) In this way, it is the only school in Chuo-ku where the Imperial Family visits and attends.
At the same time, there is something that shines in the content of education. Mr. Hiroaki Sakai, principal of Hisamatsu Elementary School, told us that he is practicing educational activities with the spirit of challenging a new era in tradition. Number of children: 600 (as of September 1, 2017)
Educational goals 
Strong, correct, and rich-Healthy both physically and mentally, have a strong will and aspiration for autonomy and independence, aim for better growth, correctly look at things, and be independent to make correct decisions and actions.・ Improve rich emotions and creativity, respect each other, have a compassionate mind, and become a leader in a symbiotic society-Schools with fun and harsh schools, trustworthy schools-Short-term goals Focus on the balance and harmony of knowledge, virtue, and body, and nurture a particularly rich mind and healthy body. Through independent and interactive deep learning of each person, <Independence, ability to engage, health and physical strength> Foster warm human relationships, create a group that learns, develop self-management skills, promote health education Basic education Children are raised with the ability, experience, and learning that can solve and execute issues by themselves as school goals for six years.
You are also focusing on research. It has been designated by Chuo-ku, Tokyo as an "Olympic and Paralympic Education Promotion School", and has a great track record from FY2015 to FY2017. I would like to introduce some of the research presentations.
School building / facility-It is a wonderful school building that was renovated and renovated in 
2016. Both the exterior and interior are valued in harmony with the existing school building, use a lot of wood, and finish the color of wood carving. Use pale color and school color green harmoniously It is a pool and arena (Hisamatsu Sky Pool & Clean Arena) on the 6th floor to secure a space for physical education time and play. Because of the movable floor, it is used as a 25m pool that can move up and down during swimming instruction and have a water depth suitable for the grade. In the season when there is no swimming instruction, raise the floor and use it as an arena as a playground for physical education and breaks. It is also open to kindergartens and nearby nursery schools.
From the viewpoint of environmental education-Wall greening (automatic irrigation) human rights education-Anyone from the viewpoint of international toilet education-English notation safety education in floors and rooms-There is a stair fall prevention fence.
Famous graduates - poet Michizo Tachihara (born July 30, 1914 (Michizo Tachihara) - died March 29, 1939 (Showa 14)). A poet in the early Showa era, at the age of 13, he compiled a collection of poems "Katsushika Shu" and "Ryokuni Kanginshu" and a collection of poems "Crystal Sure" and entered the first high science class astronomy from Tokyo Prefectural Third Junior High School (currently Tokyo Metropolitan Ryogoku High School). Posted in "Shika", and posted a story "Ahimite no later" in "Alumni Association Magazine. He published his own collection of poems, "Kokage." Compiled with a collection of four poems, "Safuran." Produced a collection of poems "Sunday" and "Walk Poetry Collection". Graduated from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo Imperial University, entered Ishimoto Architectural Office and designed "Toyota Uji Sanso". The story "Ayu no Uta" was published in "Bungei", published and published in succession with a collection of poems "Yufusugebito's Song", a collection of poems "Kayakusa", and "Aki and Evening Poetry" and published in architecture and poetry. Showed talent in both. In 1939, he was awarded the 1st Chuya Nakahara Prize, but died at the age of 24 due to tuberculosis. In addition to poetry, he left tanka poetry, Haiku, stories, pastel paintings, sketches, architectural drawings, etc. Many people still resonate with Dozo's gentle poetic style today, and several collections of poems from paperback books have been published. (Source: wikipedia) At the alumni association, Michizo Tachihara, who died young, was handed down in a newsletter from the alumni association.
"Celebration portable shrine" production-One portable shrine and two garments (kindergarten and elementary school) were produced by nearly 30 children from 3.4 years. Parents also helped together and carefully made the final finish with their hearts. A wonderful "Celebration portable shrine" with a simple design has been completed. The commemorative photo shoot is a good face for the children, mainly in portable shrine.
The Oedo Festival “Celebration portable shrine” 17:00 Meeting in the schoolyard of Hisamatsu Elementary School. A total of 117 students from 1st to 4th graders gathered. The school color green half coat with the twisted headband and Hisamatsu school badge is enlivening the festival.
portable shrine standby at Ningyocho-dori St. - "Celebration portable shrine" was set up at Nihonbashi Elementary School, followed by Arima Elementary School and Tori at Hisamatsu Elementary School. As the 1.2nd grader had a blue balloon and the 3.4th grader was responsible for the portable shrine, we waited while keeping the feeling of deviation from now or now. The design of "Celebration portable shrine" at Hisamatsu Elementary School was "145th Anniversary of Hisamatsu Elementary School" on the front, "Seven Lucky Gods and Tsuru" on the side, and "75th Anniversary of Hisamatsu Kindergarten" on the back. It is portable shrine where the feeling of celebration is expressed throughout.
17:30 Departing from portable shrine-From Ningyo Street, it is finally a walk of portable shrine. "Wasshoi! Wasshoi ", and a powerful shout of the children united their feelings approached. A lot of spectators are cheering from the sidewalk of amazake Yokocho. "Hisamatsu Elementary School has the loudest voice," was heard. The correspondent felt the same way. When I told the chairman of the PTA, "Hisamatsu Elementary School is always fine. I am proud of that too.”
From amazake Yokocho to Hamacho Park, portable shrine crosses the pedestrian crossing of Kiyosubashi-dori St. So far, the 3.4th graders will walk around with a lively shout while changing their bearers. Many police officers, PTAs, local communities, and wards support the traffic safety of children.
We crossed the pedestrian crossing on Hamacho Park Street and entered the green road in front of Hamacho Park. It's about Hamacho Athletic Field. So far, the shout of Hisamatsu Elementary School "Wasshoi" resonates vigorously. It's finally time to enter. Without losing the platoon, fans, clothes, celebration portable shrine and the platoon are beautiful.
The 117 children arrived at the portable shrinedai of Hisamatsu Elementary School in Hamacho Athletic Field, led by "Celebration portable shrine". Everyone's faces were uplifting and full of fulfillment. Until the end, it was a moment when my feelings became one. Parents who were waiting for the exercise warmly welcomed the children.
After successfully setting up the "celebration mikoshi" at the Oedo Festival venue, Hisamatsu Elementary School PTA Chairman Koichiro Murakami took the lead and clapping. It was cool. The children disbanded while exchanging smiles with the parents who came to pick them up.
18:30-Oedo Festival Opening - Woodworking, ladder riding, wearing "Edo Fire Memorial Party" and Bon Odori. The children of Hisamatsu Elementary School would have enjoyed the "Oedo fair Corner" and the Chuo-ku original Ondo "This is the Oedo Bon Dance" together with their parents. For two days on 25.26, many people enjoyed the night of Chuo-ku withJapanese lantern's glittering lights and drums. ー21:00
(I have been photographed with the permission of Hisamatsu Elementary School.)
