A commemorative event in which Tsukiji Honganji was designated as an Important Cultural Property was held on March 14 and 15, and has been held on both days.
On the 14th, dance with instrumental accompaniment's "Langling King" performed and strict dance were performed. Next, a projection mapping was shown in main hall to introduce the history of Tsukiji Honganji and the relationship between those involved in the construction.
The photos I took were impossible, so please enjoy it in the reports of other correspondents.
(I can't do it, but it's a picture of the evidence I went
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By the way, on the 15th, we arrived before 10 o'clock in the morning and listened to the greetings of the people concerned. The children at Kyobashi Tsukiji Elementary School had a reputation for being very good.
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Mr. Kibun served a free oden. It was very delicious.![](https://en.tokuhain.chuo-kanko.or.jp/archive/mt-static/plugins/InsertIcon/images/happy01.gif)
You can also buy it at shops outside Tsukiji or at supermarkets. I had a cup![](https://en.tokuhain.chuo-kanko.or.jp/archive/mt-static/plugins/InsertIcon/images/beer.gif)
of oden at night.
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We listened to a commemorative lecture about Dr. Chuta Ito, who was involved in the architectural design of Tsukiji Honganji.
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Next, we enjoyed watching the Tsukiji Honganji Maki through the cooperation of parents and children who applied in advance.
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Everyone was serious.
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I can't forget the nervous faces of the children when lifting the completed "Tsukiji Honganji Maki" and the joy of rising.
By the way, there were many shops for lunch, but we had delicious Matsuro fried eggs from local Tsukiji and beef steak from Oomiya beef shop.![](https://en.tokuhain.chuo-kanko.or.jp/archive/mt-static/plugins/InsertIcon/images/full.gif)
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Please also see the explanation board of the newly established nationally designated important cultural properties.
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At the panel exhibition, we saw Kozui Otani (Kamijojin), Takeko Kujo, and Dr. Chuta Ito, who designed Honganji Temple.
In particular, the explanation of the Buddhist research and exploration journey to India was very interesting. I was once again convinced that the explanation of the encounter between the expedition and Dr. Chuta Ito.
Next, we participated in the "Honganji Tour" where you can guide you through Tsukiji Honganji Temple.
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I enjoyed seeing the reliefs of summoned bells (that Buddhist memorial service began), elephants, monkeys, and cows.![](https://en.tokuhain.chuo-kanko.or.jp/archive/mt-static/plugins/InsertIcon/images/full.gif)
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Everyone who participated together seemed to have fun.
Finally, we also visited a video screening related to Tsukiji Honganji.
The contents include the recorded video owned by Tsukiji Honganji Temple, edited by the Chuo-ku Board of Education, such as the `` Ochikei Hoho / Great Kanto Earthquake '', and not only the situation at the time of the disaster, but also the activity at the time of the earthquake The hardships of Tsukiji Honganji were well understood. I wanted to express my deep respect.
Thank you for having fun and studying for two days, and thank you for many delicious things. Thank you very much.