Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

April 8 is Historical Buddha's birthday.

As soon as Historical Buddha was born, he had seven steps in all directions.

Point the heavens with your right hand and the earth with your left hand

"Tenjo Tenka Yuga Dokuson,"

It is said that he said, and is enshrined in Hanamido.

The statue is the figure at that time.

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Pour sweet tea with hishaku to celebrate the birth.

It seems that sweet tea has an antiallergic effect.

Expecting effect on hay fever

It's a good idea to spend a relaxing spring day.

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◆Daianrakuji Temple
3-5, Nihonbashikodenmacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
◆Minobu Besin
3-2, Nihonbashikodenmacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Hie-jinja Shrine Nihonbashi auxiliary shrine is located at Hie-jinja Shrine in Akasaka.

resting place of portable shrines. As "Sanno-san" in Nihonbashikayabacho

It's popular with people.

The Tokyo Stock Exchange and other nearby cities are also located in central Tokyo.

When you enter the precincts, it is a quiet space that is released from the hustle and bustle.

The guardian dog in the precincts looks like his chest and staring at the sky.

It is by a famous combination of Hachiemon Sakai and stone craftsman Yasutaro Nomura

It's a stone carving art.

In line with the eyes of komainu facing up, a bird nest in sacred tree

I found it.

The happiness of a person with an upward feeling, the lion guard of a rising fortune

You can accept it.

◆Nihonbashi Hie-jinja Shrine
1-6-16, Nihonbashikayabacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

In Buddhism, it is said that there is West Pure Land in the west.

During the equinoctial week (spring equinox, autumn equinox), the sun sets in the west.

At this time, we began to offer ancestor memorial services.

On the equinoctial week, rice cakes are rich in five grains, and red beans are amulet.

With meaning, make it "Botamochi" or "Ohagi"

We offer thanks to our ancestors and the health of our family.

It is said that it has come true.

　
In spring, it is called "peony mochi" according to the flower of "peony".

In autumn, it was suitable for the season with Mihagi along with the flowers of Hagi.

I have a name. The feeling of cherishing the season

I want to remember.

◆Taneya Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Store
1-4-1, Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
※For a limited time, peony mochi is sold only at stores.

　
old calendar March 16th is "Sixteen Dango Day."

At this time, dumplings were offered to the god of agriculture and the god of the field, and a good harvest.
There is a tradition of praying.

　
This event is popular in the Tohoku region and the Hokuriku region.
It varies depending on the region. Enjoy the taste of dumplings that feel the season
Why don't you enjoy it with gratitude?

◆Iwate Ginga Plaza / Mebukiya Corner
Japanese sweets such as dumplings, rice cakes, and Daifuku sent directly from Iwate are lined up.
1F Nankai Tokyo Building 1F, 15-1 Ginza 5-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

China's "Kaminobushi" is the origin of the current Hina Festival.
It's said. What was eaten at this time
"Mochi dumplings" was a green dumpling using mother and child grass.

This is introduced to Japan.

In the Edo period, white rice cakes containing rhoshi fruit were added.
It was mixed with Japanese customs and added red after the Meiji era.
It seems to have become a three-colored Hishimochi.

Each color means health, longevity, amulet, etc.
It is included.
China's exorcism events are as the times go down.
I started to decorate and appreciate the dolls, but it was
There will be no change in the event to pray for your child's growth.

Enjoy the auspicious Hishimochi with delicious tasty.
I want to reach spring.

◆Iba Senukiyo-e Museum / Iba Sen Hina doll
4-1, Nihonbashikobunacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

◆Hirodai Shoran / Hinaichi of Juken Store
Mitsukoshi-mae Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hanzomon Line
Underground concourse wall

February 23 is "Furoshiki Tsutsumi Day"

The name of Furoshiki is derived from the name of Furoshiki in the bathroom dressing room during the Edo period.
It was a cloth that was wrapped in a change of clothes, laid on the floor and repaired.
Therefore, it is literally called "furoshiki" as a cloth to be laid in a bath.
I was called.

"Tools to wrap and carry luggage" is now modern and colorful.
The number of patterns has increased, and it is filled with wisdom and aesthetic sense that fits in any shape.
The appeal of this item is being reviewed as a universal item.

Even after serving as a furoshiki, process it into a rag.
Recyclable illusion is the value of things.
And it enriches your heart.

It can be folded and bulky, also useful as a souvenir
I'll do it. Why don't you incorporate it into your life?

◆Tsukiji Honganji
Official Shop in the Information Center
3-15-1, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo