Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

This is the first time in a long time.

On the day at the height of summer, I walked again in the ward world.

I was walking in the direction of Kanda from Kodemmacho and found the ward boundary under the elevated JR.

In a small bar street, there were some cats lying in the shopkeepers.

It was in the middle of the city, but I think it was still lunch, but it was a relaxed atmosphere.

I hope there will be an interesting discovery next time.

　Have you ever seen a scene similar to these photos in a TV drama?

　Yes, it is a building that sometimes appears as the head office of the "Tokyo Central Bank" where the TV drama "Naoki Hanzawa", which maintains high listening rates, works.

The skyscraper behind is Mitsui Tower, and the building in front is Mitsui Main Building.

The Mitsui Main Building is a building that is designated as an important cultural property and is very distinctive for its exterior pillars, and has a history and has a high reputation, so it would have been perfect for use as a location for the head office of the bank.

　This time, I would like to introduce the Mitsui Main Building, a nationally designated important cultural property.

　Since the former Mitsui Main Building was damaged by the Great Kanto Earthquake, Mitsui Gomei President Takuma Dan will build a building that can withstand earthquakes twice as large as the Great Kanto Earthquake. The total construction cost was 21 million yen (about 19.2 billion yen in the current value of the building is about 19.2 billion yen).

　The concept of the building is "splendid," "quality," and "simplicity," and incorporates American neoclassical designs.

The outer pillar is a Rome-style colint-style large order column (order is a pillar that rises through the floor).

I think this colint order column is the biggest feature of this building, and it creates a high grade.

　Inside, there is a colint column similar to the outside, supporting the high ceiling to create a spacious space. In addition, the interior is very luxurious, elegant, and worth a look.

　In addition, there is a safe made by Mothra, United States, in the basement of the trust bank in the building, which weighs 50 tons and 55 cm thick, and is now used as a safe deposit box.

　At that time, when carrying in the safe door, he did not get permission to carry over Nihonbashi due to weight restrictions, and transported the Nihonbashi River by boat to Shin-Towa Bridge and landed it.

　Near this building is the Bank of Japan, an important cultural property, and Mitsukoshi, a Historic buildings selected by Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Please take a look at these historical buildings when you come to Mitsukoshi or Choledo Muromachi for shopping or work.