Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
Suddenly, it's a question to you!
What was the fourth Sunday of July (the 22nd this year)?
The answer...



The day of Nihonbashi, a famous bridge that has been established as a summer tradition in Chuo-ku.
Blessed with the weather, volunteers, including those who commute to work or school in Nihonbashi, gather and gather.
On this day, Nihonbashi started a lively and cool start in the morning.
This time, I would like to tell you about such a bridge wash!

When I went to Nihonbashi around 9 o'clock, the participants have already gathered.
I was taking a commemorative photo for each company.
On the other hand, the fire brigade has secured a lot of water for cleaning and is ready.



After a while, there was an announcement saying "Please leave the road."...
When I was thinking about what would happen, a watering car that sprayed water vigorously came!
The water used here is reused water.
I was able to unexpectedly learn about environmentally friendly initiatives.
After the watering truck passed, preparations for hoses were started to secure more water.



Once the water reaches the entire road in this way, everyone starts washing the bridge!
There are many people working in Nihonbashi at the center of the bridge, and in a slightly distant place, local elementary school students worked hard to brush bridges and roads with brushes.



When the bridges and roads became beautiful to some extent (before 10 o'clock), the ladder truck finally stood by.
The water was discharged to the Nihonbashi plate, which showed the most exciting this morning.



After that, two local elementary school students cleaned the plate with the fire brigade and finished washing the bridge.



Everyone who participated, thank you very much during the hot weather!
This time, I saw the bridge wash for the first time.
・More people participated than expected.
・men and women of all ages What anyone can enjoy
・It was a good place to interact not only with employees but also with those working in the same area.
・Everyone worked hard with the same purpose of making Nihonbashi beautiful.
It was especially impressive.
It's a wonderful event that I want you to continue.

 

 

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
This time, it is a continuation of "Chuo-ku (Part 1) in the history of firefighting".
As I introduced last time, looking for a water outlet in Chuo-ku, go to the Shimbashi Water Exit Museum!



This was opened in 2015 on the 80th anniversary of the founding of Murakami Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
The museum is located on the top floor, and the landing includes a collection of water outlets and paintings by the director.
There is a way to keep visitors from getting tired even at one time.



Immediately after being greeted by the water outlet on the rooftop, I opened the museum door with a pounding.



A very friendly director welcomes you, and there are many water outlets in the hall!
To briefly explain for those who say, "What is a water outlet in the first place?"
A water outlet is a part of the equipment that sends water to the floor when a fire occurs in a building or the like.
It may be better to say that it is a place to connect the hose of the pump car.



However, it doesn't have any buildings.
It is located in a building that is difficult to extinguish with a ladder truck or a fire helicopter, such as a building on the 7th floor or higher or a large underground shopping mall.
It's usually not in private homes or low-rise buildings.
When I asked about the water outlet in Chuo-ku immediately, I showed me the water outlet of the former Bridgestone headquarters building (Kyobashi).

(Left: water sampling port, right: water outlet)

The Bridgestone Museum of Art was located in this building (currently closed due to rebuilding work).
Isn't there some people who have been there?
In addition to the water outlets in English, which are now rare.
It is said that the director was particular about recreating the situation with the water outlet.
The background for the exhibition (different for each water outlet) is also a noteworthy point.

And there is even a face-to-face panel at this water outlet!
This is the only stoppage for Bridgestone's former head office building, even if you search all over the world.
It was a great deal, so I had other visitors take pictures.



This museum seems to hold various events related to water outlets, such as a polishing party and a water outlet night.
If you want to refine your precious water outlets in Chuo-ku, please contact us.
Please check the museum's website and Facebook.



After leaving the museum, I visited the active water outlet in Chuo-ku, which was taught by the director.
I actually went to see it
First of all, Takashimaya Tokyo store is designated as an Important Cultural Property (Building).
Do you see something on the corner?



When I approached, there was a water outlet (manufactured by Murakami Seisakusho) with twin kanji notation!



Next, we headed to the Shiga Bank Tokyo Branch in Kodemmacho.
Discover a rare water outlet installed on a fan-shaped plate
The name of the manufacturer can be seen below the fan shape.
Here, the company name of Murakami Seisakusho, which is related to the water outlet museum, was included.



In addition, I saw a large building with a lot of water outlets, and then I saw it.



Around Kyobashi, I took pictures of various water outlets, including the water outlets written in katakana.
Since the water outlet is used in the event of a fire, it is a slightly unusual town hero who is happy to not use it (do not demonstrate its real territory).
It may be a facility that is hardly visible to us as ordinary people.



However, once you know the history of the water outlet at the museum, the way you view and taste the water outlet changes dramatically.
Indeed, it is "Takaga water outlet, but water outlet"!
Remembering the word "fire and fight are the flower of Edo" and looking at the water outlet while walking around the town.
It may be a white face unique to Chuo-ku

※Regarding the museum, the director has given permission to introduce and publish photos.

 

 

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
It was in the second half of July, and it was time for summer vacation at both company and school.
Some of you may be traveling far away.
This time, "Do you need an airplane? Continuing from the Greek and Italian excursions
Here are some recommended spots where you can enjoy Russia in Chuo-ku.

◼️ Russian-Soviet Union Film Festival
From July 10, the opening of the National Film Archive was held as a Russian year 2018 in Japan.
The "Russian Soviet Union Film Festival" is being held as follows.

Period July 10, 2018 (Tuesday)-August 5 (Sunday) ※Closed Monday
Venue: National Film Archive Nagase Memorial Hall OZU (2nd floor)
Website: 2018 Russian-Soviet Union Film Festival in Japan commemorating the opening of the National Film Archives



This film festival reflects socialism, war, emperors, and other social situations and ideas at the time of film production.
A lot of real works have been shown.
Some photos were taken at evacuation sites during the war, and completed after temporary suspension of photography.
Due to the pressure of the powers, it is difficult to disclose the information....He said
It is an interesting lineup not only for the content of the movie but also for the production background.

I am a novel by the Nobel Prize-winning author Mikhail Shorohov, which was screened on the 14th.
I've been watching movies based on "Human's fate (Original title: Звукava).
The protagonist, who was forced to suffer both physically and mentally due to the outbreak of World War II....
Despite the darkness of Russian literature in the 20th century, it is possible to do so.
It is a work with a strong message that is familiar to the present day, such as "I live strongly in any adversity in thinking of my family."
Also, it was the first director's work of Bondarchuk, who played the main character, and so on.
For those who like movies, I think you can enjoy it from another angle.

◼️ Russian cuisine
There are several restaurants in Chuo-ku where you can eat Russian cuisine.
One of the most important things is the Russian restaurant logoski.

Location: Ginza 5-7-10 EXITMELSA (Igjit Melsa) 7F
Business hours Please check the official website.



It seems that this is Japan's first Russian restaurant founded in 1951.



Not to mention Russian classics, piroshiki, borscich, and tsuboyaki.
Perimeni (water dumplings), recommended for those who are not familiar with Russian cuisine.
Nishin (Milfeuille-style salad) and Brinui (Russian pancake) wearing fur coats are also available!

Piroshiki can take out, and there is also a nice service for those who are in a hurry.
This time, I tried to take out piroshiki, a vegetable that reminds me of Russian home cooking with sour cream.



There is also a mushroom sauteed with vegetables.
When I was warmed and eaten, the flavor of sour cream was enhanced and it was delicious.

◼️ Image of Messenger
When it comes to Russian movies and cooking, I came to mind as a Russian-born person related to Chuo-ku.
Ossip Zackin, a sculptor who created the "Messenger Statue" at Chuo-ohashi Bridge!
(* I am from Russia during the Russian Empire era, so my hometown belongs to Belarusi.)



This statue was exhibited at the Paris World Exposition in 1937 and is considered one of his masterpieces.
It was also presented by Paris to commemorate the friendship between the Sumida River in Tokyo and the Seine in Paris.
Because he was based in Paris, the image of France may be strong.





So far, we have introduced three spots related to Russia.
This summer, when exchanges with Russia are booming as the “Russian Year in Japan” are booming.
Why don't you experience Russian culture with your five senses in Chuo-ku?

※This article has been approved by the public relations officer of the National Film Archive and logoski staff.

 

 

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
This year's "Time difference Biz" begins on July 9th (Monday).
I guess some people have shifted to morning work a little more than before.
The company where I work has also introduced a time difference Biz so that time can be used more effectively.
Similarly, if you have transitioned to the morning type, why not start morning activities with this?



This time, we will introduce the morning activities that can be done at Hamacho Park as the third installment of the morning activity series!
Some of you may have heard of Hamacho Park, but I think you may have a pinch.
There is a Chuo Ward Sports Center on the grounds of the park.



There are a variety of facilities, including swimming pools and golf driving ranges.
It is also a nice point that you can use with a convenient fee.
And since it is open from 7 o'clock in the morning, you can exercise lightly before going to work!

I was afraid of heat stroke outdoors and used the training room for the first time in July.
Normally, it starts at 400 yen for 2 hours, but it is a nice service for those who work outside the ward that can be used only in the early morning of weekdays for 200 yen per hour.



You will take the first class before use, so don't worry even beginners in the training room!
There is also a sheet that describes which machine is effective for what.
I am able to do training that suits me without being confused.

Also, don't worry if you arrive at the sports center early.
There are facilities outside the sports center where you can exercise, and you can relax by watching sculptures and wild birds.



In addition, there is Kiyomasa Koji Temple, dedicated to Kato Kiyomasa, enshrined in the park!
This place used to be the Nakayashiki of Mr. Hosokawa, Kumamoto feudal lord, and this temple was founded in 1861 by Kumamoto Honmyoji.



It is said that ordinary people were also allowed to worship during the Edo period.
Wouldn't it be a good idea to visit while imagining the situation at that time?
You can also see the snake's eyes and bellflowers, which are the emblems of Kato Kiyomasa, throughout the temple.



In summer with long sunshine hours, "Early getting up is the virtue of Sanbun"!
Why don't you use the cool morning time for your hobbies and study?
You will be able to go to work refreshingly, and you will be able to work hard.

 

 

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
Recently, hot days exceeding 35 degrees have been continuing.
I'm worried about heat stroke, but when it gets hot, some people may feel better that summer has finally come.
In such summer, many summer festivals and Bon Dance Festivals are also held in Chuo-ku.
This time, we will tell you about the summer event information you want to keep in advance!

■The 41st Sumida River Fireworks Festival
Date and time: Saturday, July 28, 2018 19:00-20:30
Venue: 1st Venue Sakurabashi Downstream-Kototoi Bridge, 2nd Venue Komagata Bridge downstream-Umaya Bridge upstream

The venue is not Chuo-ku, but you can also enjoy fireworks from within the city.
In particular, the Sumida River Terrace from Hamacho Park to Ryogoku Bridge is also known as a secret place.
It is a recommended spot for those who want to enjoy fireworks while avoiding congestion.

■The 71st Tsukiji Honganji Noryo Bon Dance Festival
Date and time: August 1 (Wednesday)-August 4 (Saturday) 2018
　　　August 1-3 from 19:00 to 21:00, August 4 from 18:00 to 20:30
Venue: Tsukiji Honganji
Official website: The 71st Tsukiji Honganji Noryo Bon Dance Festival held

This event has been selected as one of the Eight Night Views of Chuo-ku, and is worth a look.
The performances of Oedo Sukeroku Taiko and the costumes danced as characters are gaining popularity.
The appearance of a mock shop of famous store associations in Tsukiji Outer Market.
It is exactly the best Bon Odori in Japan.

■Holiday Promenade "Yukata de silver"



Date and time: eve festival Saturday, August 4, 2018 17:00-20:00
　　　Main Festival Sunday, August 5, 2018 15: 00-17: 00 (Bon Odori venue is from 12:00 to 17:00).
Venue: Ginza Street, Yasuaki Elementary School, each commercial facility, each store
Official website: Silver in a yukata

It is said that there is also a great benefit if you wear a yukata, so you can enjoy it.
If you don't have a chance to wear a yukata, it's a great opportunity to wear a yukata.

■The 29th Oedo Festival Bon Dance Festival in Chuo-ku
August 24 (Fri) and 25 (Sat), 2018 16: 00-21: 00
Venue: Hamacho Park
Reference site: Chuo-ku government office "the 29th Chuo-ku Oedo Festival Bon Odori Tournament"

In this event, not only will Chuo-ku's original song "This is Edo no Bon Dance" (written by Toyohisa Araki and composed by Shosuke Ichikawa) flow, but also will be played.
In order to foster a spirit for the Tokyo 2020 Games from this year, the remake version of "Tokyo Olympics Ondo" (produced in 1963) "Tokyo Olympics Ondo-2020-" will be added to the song.
Why don't you dance the modern version of the "Tokyo Olympics Ondo" at this event, a little different from the past?

■Eight Views of Night Views of Chuo-ku
When you go out at night for events, etc., check out other spots in the Hakkei of Chuo-ku Night Views.
Light-up of Eitai Bridge



Light-up of Kachidokibashi



Please enjoy the summer tradition unique to Chuo-ku and make wonderful summer memories.

 

 

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
Last time, we delivered "Chuo-ku Seen from the Sky", but in the second installment of this "How to Walk in Chuo-ku" series (Part 1 and Part 2)
Focus on things that are very familiar and take up Chuo-ku in the history of firefighting.

First of all, have you ever heard the word "fire and fight are Edo's flower"?
This means that "the gorgeous work of fire extinguishing and the fight between Edokko are powerful and are a sight of Edo", and are often referred to when describing Edo.
In particular, fires are said to have occurred frequently because wooden houses were densely packed.
One of the most famous fires caused the disappearance of the central keep of Edo Castle.
"The Great Fire of the Meiryaku era (furisode fire)" in 1657 (1657)
This fire caused enormous damage to most of the current Chuo-ku, and triggered a major remodeling of Edo City.

One frame of the history of firefighting in the Edo period is like this.
It can be seen at the Kabuto-cho / Kayabacho Machikado Exhibition Hall (15-3, Kabutocho, Nihonbashi, Sakamotocho Park)



Attracting local cultural properties such as portable shrine and floats are on display.
Here, I would like you to pay attention to the exhibits related to Edomachi fire extinguisher "Hyakugumi".
Here is a mini kite with a 48-piece coat.



If you look closely, you will notice that "Hegumi", "Lagumi", "Higumi" and "Ngumi" are not found.
The reason is that it leads to "fart" in order, leads to hidden words, "fire", and poor language.
Therefore, instead of those four characters, "Hundred", "Thousands", "Man", and "Books" groups were organized.



At this time, in addition to the town fire extinguisher, there were several fire extinguishings of different sizes and purposes, such as fire extinguisher, daimyo fire extinguisher, and fixed fire extinguisher.
In Kansei 9 (1797), a celebrity who later lived in Ogamachi (now Kyobashi) was born.
As the eldest son of Genemon Ando, the concentric of the Shogunate Fire Fighting Group, Genemon Ando
It was born in a fire extinguisher house on the Yatsushiro Su Riverbank (now Marunouchi).
Well, who is it?

...Right away, the answer is Hiroshige Utagawa!
It's surprising that it has a strong image of a popular ukiyo-e artist, so it's related to fire extinguishing.

The fire extinguisher that played an active part in Edo, where there are many fires, was abolished when the town fire extinguisher was reorganized into a fire department in 1872.
However, Shintomi has historical sites closely related to the subsequent fire.



This is the Shintomi Fire guardian of children and travelers, which prays for the requiem and local security of the three victims who were lost in a fire at a furniture factory in this place in 1941.
(Place: the south side street between Shinkinbashi and Shintomi 1-chome traffic lights)



I would like to help with the summer heat and fill my tub with water for those who died.

After the war, skyscrapers gradually began to build, and underground use began to spread.
On the other hand, there are many historical buildings that have been rebuilt.
One of them is Kojunsha, a social club founded by Yukichi Fukuzawa.

The illuminated exterior is also nice, but look at the left side of the entrance.
Do you see something on it?



When enlarged, you can see the double-headed object and the letter Siamese Connetion engraved on it.
I was familiar with the building, and I thought, "Is it something an object?"
When I checked it, I found that Siamese Connection is a Japanese "water outlet".



A square plate embedded in the wall, or an independent stand.
It looks different from the water outlet we usually see, and I'm worried about it.
With this opportunity, when I noticed it, my eyes began to go to the water outlet.
In such a case, I got information that there is a museum full of originality called the "Water Entrance Museum" in Shimbashi, Minato-ku, next door.
"I want to know more about the water outlet in Chuo-ku!" I decided to visit.

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[Reference Website]
Japan Fire Association “History of Fire Fighting” http://www.nissho.or.jp/contents/static/syouboudan/rekishi.html
http://www.tfd.metro.tokyo.jp/libr/times/times01.htm (Tokyo Fire Department)
http://www.tfd.metro.tokyo.jp/libr/qa/qa_03.htm (http://www.tfd.metro.tokyo.jp/en/libr/qa_03.htm