[Shitamachi Tom]
June 30, 2009 17:00
It's early this year and half is about to pass. It's the turning point of the year.
Since ancient times, at the end of June, Shinto ritual has been held at shrines around the country in order to remove half a year's filth and eliminate evil diseases as "Nago Shinohara E". It is also mentioned in <Engishiki> during the Heian period.
It seems that <Chinowa Gourmet> is often held at this event. There are many historic shrines in Chuo-ku, which can be seen in several areas.
On this day, I visited [Tsukiji Namiki Shrine]. On the afternoon of a holiday when the drops of the rainy season fell quietly, it was a time to look back quietly half a year.
"I hope there will be good things in the second half of this year" ... I just pray for the development of a peaceful and bustling area.
[Shitamachi Tom]
June 22, 2009 09:30

Early in the morning during the rainy season is a pleasant time to take a walk.
This morning, I walked around Hamacho from Ningyocho.
Since this area is a town that has been bustling since the Edo period, it seems to be full of some gorgeous fragrances.
When I arrived at Hamacho Park after passing the side of Meijiza, the breath of all greens was refreshing and a refreshing breeze was flowing in the park illuminated by the light sun. There are many people walking, making it a place for residents to relax.
There is also a [general sports center] in the park, and there is a pool and training room, as well as a golf driving range, making it a comfortable facility to move.
Of course, there are many famous gourmet spots nearby, making it an attractive area. I couldn't help but think of visiting again in the evening.
[Shitamachi Tom]
June 15, 2009 10:09
The Tsukiji Lion Festival, a summer festival in the Tsukiji area, was held on the 14th (Sun), the first weekend after entering Tokyo.
This festival is originally held once every three years, and last year was that year.
This year, as a celebration of the 350th anniversary of Tsukiji, a large lion head, a specialty of Namiwa Inari Shrine, was made into portable shrine, and a cruising around the town was carried out.
A large number of people gathered, and the lions went around the area.
Remembering that this area started as a new Edo town 350 years ago, when there was no time to enter Tokugawa Edo, it is a time to renew the depth of the culture of Chuo-ku cultivated in history and tradition.
A variety of summer festivals and events continue in other regions. The highlights of the city are still abundant. The fun will be further expanded.