Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

In the past, when the tray approached, there was a market that sold tray products such as roasting, saws, and brooms, which was the beginning of the city.　Today, more than 100 stores have been opened by member stores in the local shopping district, and local products have also been gathered on Tsukishima, making it a grass market that can be enjoyed by children and adults.

　

In the old days, when people began to prepare for a three day Obon Holiday (Buddhist holiday which is told that the soul of the ancestors return to their family), quipments to decorate and greet the souls at home were sold at the temporary Kusaichi Market.　　Now, Tsukishima Kusaichi Market has become a festive event which does not only sell ritual goods. Over a hundred of delightful booths selling varieties of goods are prepared by the member stores during the period, and everyone from adults to children enjoy the event.

　

This year's event will be held from 14:00 to 20:30 on Saturday, July 9 and 10 (Sun), and from 13:00 on the 9th of the first day, there will be an opening event by Tsukuda Junior High School Tsukishima Taiko Club.

In addition, preparations are being made in the local shopping street for various briefings, workshops, and dealing with lost children on the day for Kusaichi.

Last year, there will be about 32,000 visitors, and there will surely be many this year. I'm looking forward to it.

　

This year, Tsukishima Kusaichi Market is scheduled on July 9th and 10th from 2:00pm to 8:30pm. On the first day of July 9th, there will be a drum performance by Tsukuda Junior High School students from 1pm. 　Currently, the booth arrangers are preparing and training for the safety and organized operation during the event including lost child care.

Last year, nearly 32,000 people visited the event and maybe this year more.

So, why don't you come and join!

　

(Past image) past record

　

 

 

Tsukishima is famous for its banonja, but did you know that there is a specialty store for cat goods?

It may not be famous for enthusiasts, but this shop is basically open only on Saturdays and Sundays, so many people don't know it yet?

Nishinaka Shopping Street is located in a narrow alley, and on weekends cat lovers gather regardless of men and women of all ages.

　　

Tsukishima is famous for "Monja (Japanse soul food)", but did you know that there practically is a very special select shop for cat goods collectors? If you are a maniac, you might already be aware of, but since this shop only opens on Saturdays and Sundays, a lot of people might not know.

　

　

If you step into the cat shop, you will be absorbed in tasteful cat goods.　Products are available in Japan and overseas.

　

If you step into the shop, you will be taken away with the irrisitible cats/goods surrounding you. The goods are supplyed worldwide.

　　

There are also cat shop original products, some of which can only be purchased at this store.

　

There are some original products that you can only buy at "Nekoya".

　　

Personally, I like the system, so my eyes stopped like this.

　

I have a weakness for lazy cats.

　

　

Why only open on Saturdays and Sundays is that the owner, Onikubo's main job is a dentist, so he is busy with his main business on weekdays.　

　

The reason why this shop only opens on weekends, is because Ms. Onikubo is busy during weekdays. She is a dentist by profession.

　

　

When you come to Tsukishima on weekends, if you like cats, why don't you stop by?　It is also open during the grass market in July (9th and 10th in 2016).　

　

If you have a time to visit Tsukishima on weekends and if you are a cat lover, why don't you stop over? The shop will be opened during Kusaichi festival (July 9-10, 2016), so come on over.