Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

At the Chuo Ward Folk Tenmonkan (Time Dome Akashi), a special exhibition "Tsukiji Small Theater and its surroundings-Focusing on New Collections-" began on April 11 (Saturday). In addition to performance posters and stage equipment models related to Japan's first permanent theater permanent theater "Tsukiji Small Theater", it displays a collection of new materials. Admission is free until May 24th (Sun).

The Tsukiji Small Theater was formed in 1924 (1924) mainly by Yoshi Hijikata and Kaoru Osanai. The performance continued during the "New Theater Movement" at that time, and a theater company that led to today was born. It was destroyed by fire in the Tokyo air raid in March 1945 and closed its curtain. The site is 2-11-17 Tsukiji, with monuments and explanation boards erected.

The exhibits include a layout drawing of the small theater and a number of performance posters coloring the pre-Showa War period. The theater, with less than 500 seats, was said to have a slope on the floor to make it easier for spectators to see the stage. It is natural now, but it was the first facility in Japan at that time.

There are many new collections such as original drawings and costume image drawings of Tanabe who was in charge of stage equipment at Tsukiji Small Theater and played an active part in the movie world after the war, so it seems that you can get a glimpse of the essence of stage creation. @ Akira Makibuchi

In a corner of Sakamotocho Park, the Kabuto-cho / Kayabacho Machikado Exhibition Hall opened in March (bottom photo). In addition to portable shrine in the town and floats, there are also fire-related materials. Among them, there are valuable materials such as the Bank of Japan's Hanten.

In the exhibition hall, floats from Kayabacho 1-chome, 2-3-chome and portable shrine and Kabuto-cho in Kabuto-cho are displayed lively. This area is home to a shrine that used to be the Hie-jinja Shrine resting place of portable shrines during the Edo period, and the Sanno Festival, known as the Tenka Festival, is held every other year in summer.

One of the exhibits I would like to pay attention to is the Bank of Japan. It is a deer skin half coat given by the Bank of Japan during the Taisho era, and a book is drawn on the back with the crest and kanji of the Bank of Japan, and can be read as "Japan" (upper right in the photo).

In addition, "Shimizu Building Deer Skin Hanoi" presented at the beginning of the Showa era, "Ssashiko's Hanoi and hood" used in the Taisho era, and "Matoi" of Edomachi Fire Fighting Second Group 100 sets are also on display.

Since there is an explanation board that describes the changes in the region, it can be said that it is a great exhibition hall for historical walks in Kabuto-cho and Kayabacho. The enjoyment of "Chuo-ku Machikado Exhibition Hall" has increased by one more thing. Here>>　 @ Akira Makibuchi