Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

August 4th is chopsticks day.

It seems that chopsticks came from China as a meal manners.

Kukai (Kobo Daishi), who studied abroad in Tang and opened Shingon sect, aims to fulfill the pledge of sentient beings.

"I will save all those who use chopsticks."

In other words, the expression of saving all people can be seen from the spread of chopsticks.

The chopsticks culture that has been established over a long period of time.

There are various mannerss in the right way of holding chopsticks.

The firm chopsticks look strangely beautiful.

The use of chopsticks is the mental effect of eating slowly and chewing joy.

It seems to have the effect of activating diet and brain function.

Why don't you look back on chopsticks?

◆Yagenbori Fudoin
This is the Tokyo branch of Hirama-ji, Kawasakidaishi.
2-6-8, Higashinihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

A wind chime that makes you feel cool as a summer tradition.

The origin of the wind chime depends on the four corners of the temple.

It is a bronze wind dot, and as far as the sound can be heard.

It was believed that there would be no disaster.

It turned from evil to something that feels cool.

In the Edo period, wind chimes spread to the public.

Glass products, which were expensive, became cheaper, and Edo wind chimes were used.

It was a while after entering the Meiji era that it reached its peak.

There are about 200 Edo wind chimes on the path of Fukutoku no Mori.

It is hung and plays a cool tone.

Please enjoy live performances for a limited time.

◆The forest of Fukutoku, the wind chimes in the forest
　July 6-September 24, 2018

The honor of Kannon-sama, July 10th.

If you visit on this day, it is equivalent to 46,000 days, so the visit of this day has become popular since the Edo period.

It is called a bodhisattva because it says, "If you care about Kannon-sama, you can change your shape freely and save it."

It is said that there are thirty-three appearances of the change, and it is said that the origin of the Kannon Sacred Ground became thirty-three.

The third place of Edo 33 Kannon is Daikanonji Temple.

◆Daikanonji Temple
main deity St. Kannon Bodhisattva
Location 1-18-9, Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

"Jodo Shinshu Honganji School Honganji Tsukiji Betsuin"

It was built in Yokoyamacho near Asakusa in 1617, but was burned down by the great fire of the Meiryaku era.

Reclaimed and rebuilt the sea off Hatchobori. It came to be called "Tsukiji Gobo".

After that, the shaven was burned down by the Great Kanto Earthquake and was designed by Dr. Chuta Ito.

In 1934, the current main hall was completed.
The exterior of main hall is made of stone in ancient Indian style (Tianzhu style).

Dr. Chuta Ito himself
"I love ghosts, what causality is, sexually, and ghosts."
As you say, Tsukiji Honganji has a number of mysterious animal designs.

　
　<Calra of komainu>

　
　<Peacock of Three Livestocks>

In Tsukiji Honganji Temple, there are other eccentric animals and youkai.

Why don't you explore the temple?

◆Tsukiji Honganji
3-15-1, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Tokyo Prefecture in 1868.
The kappa badge has been reprinted.
There is an old work design (reprinted version) and a new design.
The price is 600 yen for a set of 2 and 300 yen each for a single item.

There is a benefit from the presentation of this kappa badge.

I would like to introduce some of them.
On September 29 and 30, 2018, Ueno Zoo and Kasai Rinkai Aquarium were established.
Admission fees are charged at metropolitan facilities such as the Edo Tokyo Museum and 9 Tokyo Metropolitan Gardens.
It's free of charge. Other private facilities in Tokyo are also specified.
The period is free and discounted.

It seems that each store has already run out of stock.
For more information, please visit the following website.

◆About "Kappa Badge" commemorating the 150th anniversary of Tokyo

⇒Chuo-ku Tourism Association / Chuo-ku Tourist Information Center
⇒Old meeting New Tokyo 150 years

New Year's Eve in June is Natsukoshi's exorcism.

Thank you for purifying the filth for half a year and having spent a safe time.

The second half is also a prayer for sound health.

Inside the large Chinowa built on the grounds of the shrine

"I've got a hemp leaf with my thoughts.
　　　　　　　　I wonder if it's going to go to the exorcism even if I cut it into a cut."

"The person who purifies Natsukoshi of Minazuki
　　　　　　　　"The life of Chitose is going to extend."

"Misogi Seba in the clean flow of Miyakawa　
　　　　　　　　I can't come true to pray."

While chanting

By passing through like writing a letter 8

It is said that they can avoid illness and disaster.

　
　<Flower circulation stamp 6 types from January to June>

　At Sumiyoshi-jinja Shirine, you can enjoy the beautiful flowers of the four seasons.

Enjoy the seasonal atmosphere in the precincts rich in nature.

How about?

◆Tsukuda, Sumiyoshi-jinja Shirine
　1-1-14, Tsukuda, Chuo-ku, Tokyo