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Oedo wholesaler festival

[Tachibana] Nov. 23, 2017 09:00

The Oedo wholesaler festival will be held again this year, with the annual wholesaler near Shindo Street opening the shop, and our general customers can purchase good items at wholesale prices.
 

Date and time: From 9:00 to 4:00 on December 3 (Sun)

Location: Nihonbashi Yokoyama-cho Shindo-dori is the center, but we also support nearby shops.

     Nearest station: Sobu Express Line/Bakurocho Station, Toei Asakusa Line/Higashibashi Station,

           Toei Shinjuku Line/Bakuro-Yokoyama Station

      Information in the vicinity: http://tonyamatsuri.com/access.htm

Event Every time, samba and Dexieland jazz bands were supporting me. 

      However, this year is the brass band of a local student at Nihonbashi Junior High School.


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URL of Oedo wholesaler festival: http://tonyamatsuri.com/index.htm

 

 

 

Kabuto Shrine

[TAKK...] Nov. 16, 2017 12:00

Located north of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the commercial guardian angel's "Kura Inamamei (Inari God)" and "Daikoku Lord (Daikoku-sama)" are enshrined here.

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There is a rock called Kabuto-iwa on the precincts, which seems to have been the origin of Kabuto-cho.

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This rock seems to have some origins, but it doesn't seem to have a solid backing.

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The amulet of Kabuto Shrine is said to be awarded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

 

 

 

The 9th Kimball Sports International Tournament-Chuo Ward Sports Center-

[Kra-san] Nov. 6, 2017 09:00

The 9th Kimball Sports World Cup 2017 Tokyo Games were held at Chuo Ward Sports Center from October 30 (Mon) to November 5 (Sun). This tournament is held every other year, but it was the first World Cup in Asia, with athletes from 13 countries and regions from Asia, Canada, and Europe.

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The venue was cheering by the audience, and the game was very exciting. The finals and awards ceremony were held on Sunday, the last day (November 5).

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In the last 8th World Cup, the Japan National Men's Team won, but this time, women's section: Champion/Canada, runner-up/Japan, 3rd place/France, Men's Division: Champion / Canada, runner-up / Japan, 3rd place / Czech. The next 10th World Cup will be held in France.

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<What is Kimball Sports Game?> A ball game in which 4 players and 3 teams play at the same time. The ball is 1.22m in diameter and weighs about 1kg. A game where other teams are scored once hits and receives are repeated, dropped on the floor or out of the court.

 

 
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