Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Recently, there has been a lot of interest in furoshiki in search of eco-life. Recently, "Chuo-ku Senshafuroshiki", certified by the Chuo-ku Tourism Association, has appeared. All 37 town names in the city are designed with pictured Sensha bills, and are finished in a stylish and stylish design. It can be used for wrapping small items and gifts, as well as for Chuo-ku original gifts, and is also suitable as an interior decoration.

A picture derived from the town is drawn on the Senshafuda of each town name. Kyobashi is the main pillar of Kyobashi, and Nihonbashikakigaracho is the Suitengu Shrine, and its history and tradition are designed. Among them, there is a town name with a pattern featuring "Gourd Tokuri" and "Cub", so to speak, it looks like "Jiji-e", and it has the pleasure of reading. (Photo: upper right is wrapped in 50 cm square green color, left is wrapped in dark blue. The lower part is the design part)

Furoshiki, which can be used for various purposes such as wrapping, laying, giving, and covering, is said to have originated in Nara period. In the past, it was indispensable to daily life, but the opportunity to use it gradually decreased. However, in recent years, the design has become more diverse, the wrapping method has been devised, and it is said that the unique furoshiki has become popular. I'm looking forward to the days that I can be proud of using this Chuo-ku original furoshiki.

The size of "Chuo-ku Senshafuroshiki" is about 50 cm square and is suitable for applications such as gold sealing, lunch box wrapping, and tissue wrapping. Two colors, enji and dark blue. Made in Japan, 100% cotton. The price is 630 yen (including tax) per sheet and is sold at the Chuo-ku Tourism Association window and Tokyo Fujinomiyabi Furoshiki Gallery. Miyai Co., Ltd. (Tokyo store: 3-4-6 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku)　

http://www.miyai-net.co.jp/index.html (http://www.miyai-net.co.jp/en/index.html)　●Akira Makibuchi

At the Chuo-ku Folk Tenmonkan (Time Dome Akashi), since Nihonbashi was replaced by the current Ishibashi, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, the special exhibition “Nihonbashi: Connecting People and Connecting Times”. Admission is free from 10/15-11/27.

Nihonbashi was founded in 1603 (1603) when Edo opened. As the name implies, did the meaning of symbolizing Japan? Tomonari, the starting point of the Gokaido, this area developed as the center of Edo Castle Town for transportation and commerce. The bridge was rebuilt many times, and even when the current bridge was rebuilt as a stone bridge in 1911 (1911), it also served as a symbol of the Imperial Capital and was built as a robust and modern bridge. Despite this result or the damage of the Great Kanto Earthquake and the war, it was not collapsed, and continues to be a great achievement today. In 1999 (1999), it was designated as a national important cultural property, and it was recognized as a modern heritage. In April this year, a dock was completed at the foot of the waterfall square, and was named Sojuro Riverbank.

The venue was divided into four themes: Chapter 1 Ishibashi / Nihonbashi 100, Chapter 2 Nihonbashi in the Edo period, Chapter 3 Nihonbashi and its surroundings, and Chapter 4 of the moving Nihonbashi (Showa-Contemporary).

In addition, special lectures, on-site tours, and symposiums are planned as related projects. ●Akira Makibuchi

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