Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

　On December 20, 2012 (Thursday), a "Christmas song" was performed by the St. Luke's College of Nursing Choir and the sign language club from 12:00.　She expressed her feelings in familiar sign language, and was impressed by her singing in a clear voice.　(The resolution has been reduced to protect portrait rights.)　

Following the mini-lecture, following last month, there was a very useful dental hygiene lecture by Mayumi Takimoto (hygienist) entitled Health Lecture "Health is From Your Mouth".　If you have 20 teeth until the age of 80, you can live a healthy life, so please take care of them, clean your tongue with a soft brush, and tell you about periodontal disease. 

 

 The January event will be held from 12:30 on January 17 (Thursday), a health lecture “Food Gymnastics”, and from 12; 50, a vaudeville will be held. The performance is "Mt. Atago", a story by Hanza Sanchotei.　I'm looking forward to it.　　I say health is from laughter.　If you walk with your feet and laugh, you will definitely be healthy!　Please go out.　The nearest station is Tsukiji Station on the Hibiya Line and Shintomicho on the Yurakucho Line.　For more information, please click here. http://rcdnp.slcn.ac.jp/lukanavi/

 

 

For one week only at @ Bar SiSi Tsukiji, opposite Odentama-san from Tsukiji 6-2-6.

Under the title of "THE LAST ART SESSION Tsukiji Lion Exhibition", paintings and can badges based on the lion of Namishi Shrine are on display and sale. If you bring your favorite photo, it will also process it into a can badge. I think this is also one of the revitalizations of Tsukiji, and I will guide you. I would like to introduce one of the wonderful works.　This is the work of Tomoaki Iwai. 　　Don't miss it!

 

 

 

 

The 8th series of rediscovering the charm of temples and shrines in Chuo-ku has reached its eighth series. As the last visit to this year, we will visit Yagenbori Fudoin, which is close to Higashi Nihonbashi Station.

 

"Yagenbori Fudoin" is a famous temple known as "Edo San Ofudo", along with [Mejiro]. According to the history, it is an auspicious that in 1585 (Tensho 13), he escaped the fire of the Toyotomi army and worshiped the statue of Fudo Myo, who was transferred from Kishu and Negoroji.　

 

It often appears as a stage in Shotaro Ikenami's novels, but at that time it seemed to be a very busy downtown area. As an example, I would like to introduce one theory from the Kihei Crime Book.

"... facing the street is Yagenbori Fudo, and the bustle of the fair here is one of the best in Edo. This area is also in contact with the prime location of Ryogoku Nishihiro Koji, where restaurants and commercial shops line the eaves, and even at night, the lights are so busy that they are said to be "like daytime." . " (Quoted from Volume 14, "Tonosama Sakae Goro")

I've been covering this area before, so I'd appreciate it if you could read it for reference.

Ryogoku Hirokoji is the scent of Edo 

 

This immovable lady has been in Meiji period and became a separate temple of the Daihonzan Hirama-ji Temple (Kawasakidaishi) of the Shingon sect Chizan school. On the precincts, there are monuments indicating the birthplace of Juntendo and the birthplace of Kodan, giving you a sense of the history and formal style of this temple.　

 

 In the world, there are many things that make XX days a fair every month. For example, Kannon will be on the 17th, Daishi will be on the 21st, guardian of children and travelers will be on the 24th, and patron saint of academics will be on the 25th. And the realm is on the twenty-eighth. (Some, such as Koshin, are determined by the 10 zodiac signs.)

Each festival is crowded with visitors every month, but the New Year's Day is the first day of the New Year's Day. □□ At the same time, the last fair of the year is the end. □□ "Delivery" □□ It is called "" and there are many worshipers in particular. It's called "immobility".

 

In the past, at the end of the year, "Toshinoichi" was opened in line with the fair of temples and shrines around the country. It was a fun event where New Year's decorations, daily necessities, cooking utensils, etc. were lined up, but it is said that only "Hagoita City" in Asakusa and Yagenbori here are left.　

As mentioned above, since the fair of Fudo-sama is on the 28th, it became a true hit that decorates the last of the “Toshinoichi” held in various places, and the “Non-no-ichi” was particularly lively. It remains a popular annual event as a New Year's event. It is held every year from 27th to 29th, so please go out.

By the way, one of Tokyo's famous products, "Yagenbori Shichimi pepper," was originally sold at stalls in this area. At present, the shop with that name has moved to Asakusa.

 

After a short walk after the visit of Fudo-sama, you will reach the base of Ryogoku Bridge. You can see [Tokyo Sky Tree] dignifiedly across the bridge.

As I mentioned in my blog before, this area was once known as one of the best places in Edo as [Ryogoku Hirokoji]. In other words, "Ryogoku" used to refer to this area in the past. The evidence is that [Ryogoku Post Office] exists in Higashi Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku.　

 

There is [Yanagibashi Cho Kotobuki-an] near the main street along the street of Chuo-ku Industrial Hall. I sometimes stop by on the way back from the meeting. At homey shop full of warmth, you can enjoy a comfortable and relaxing meal. It's a perfect atmosphere for this land.

 

Well, it's finally a little more this year. There were various events and events in Chuo-ku. A lot of memories left. Next year will surely be a fulfilling year.　

 

While counting the few days left, there are places where I think "I wanted to do that" or "I should have done this", but now I want to look forward without regrets or hesitation. Otherwise, you will be exclaimed by the realm. In the first place, Acalanatha is a very powerful Buddha, and it is said that it has the power to bring back something wrong to the main road even if it is forcibly. I don't think it's a good idea.　

 

I look forward to seeing you again next year. Thank you very much for your support this year.

・・・ A woman who is lost in the count day and a woman who goes on

 

More Pilgrimage to temples and shrines in the ward-No. 8 "Yagenbori Fudoin"

 

The Mikimoto Jumbo Christmas Tree, a winter tradition in Ginza, is an illumination in the shape of a pearl necklace this year, but at the Mikimoto Main Store, from December 14, "Meiji and Taisho era toys where children can see their lives-" Doi Children's Living Center "collection-" is being held.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is about 200 toys from the Children's Living Center collection in Mie Prefecture are displayed at Mikimoto Hall on the 6th floor.

There was a surprise that children in the Meiji and Taisho eras played with such things, such as paper games, cartas, tin and wooden toys, and I wanted to put them in the room as an antique and stare still. I didn't get tired of it because there were things like that. It's very good or really beautiful.

 

While Ginza Chuo-dori is full of Christmas illuminations, this space in the building facing the street is a mysterious and quiet space that falls into the illusion as if it were a time slip.

 

It will be held until January 14 next spring, so please stop by when you come to Ginza.
However, from December 31 to January 3, the "Toy Exhibition" seems to be closed.
Admission is free.

 

In addition, the person in charge of photography agreed.

 

The website of Mikimoto "Meiji and Taisho era toys exhibition" ⇒ Click here

 

 

 

　Wakamatsuya, 6-12-3 Tsukiji, is holding the Shimura Kangyo Ceramic Exhibition "Mame Sara Hyakusho".　You can see it from 11:00 to 18:30 in the morning.　The last day, Saturday, December 22 is until 16:00. According to the postcard in the guide,

　Five years ago, I visited the Tsukiji TASS Gallery with the introduction of Mr. Katayama, an editor.　Enchanted by the Western-style retro building called signboard architecture used in shops after the Great Kanto Earthquake and the floor of the mosaic tiles, it is a solo exhibition that finally promises a special exhibition with Mr. Sato. In a gallery with the unique style beauty of DEEP Tsukiji, I decided to use the wall so as not to disturb the mosaic tiles laid on the floor. However, there is no doubt that it will be a more mysterious space.　There is Izukogen Kaiza Kobo Shimura Kanyuki ..., which connects people with each other and makes you feel bonds.　Here are some of the works on display.

I chose what I liked and photographed it. From the left, there are crow pirates, good luck, cactus, guitar, picture plates designed with zodiac snakes, etc.　Please go out to see it.　

Please refer to here for details and access of Wakamatsuya. http://www.g-wakamatsuya.com/

 

 

 

This is the 7th of an unusual walking series that goes around temples and shrines in the city with a scrutiny spirit.

 

This time it's Tsukiji Honganji. In 1617, shortly after the opening of Edo, it was originally erected in Yokoyamacho, Asakusa as a separate temple in Edo at Nishi Honganji Temple in Kyoto, and was known as "Edo Asakusa Gobo". However, it disappeared in the famous "furisode fire" of Meiji 3 (1657). It was the current Tsukiji that the Shogunate designated as an alternative land for land readjustment.

The residents of Tsukuda Island reclaimed the shallows to create land. The place name "Tsukiji" was also born here. Thus, a new temple was completed and called "Tsukiji Gobo" and became a place of worship for Edo citizens for a long time. Since then, it has been associated with Tsukuda Island, and as a custom practice, offertory box in main hall is donated by volunteers from Tsukuda.

 

Tsukiji Gobo, which boasted a traditional temple architecture that remains in Nishiki-e, was hit by the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923 and disappeared again. Designed by a famous architect, Dr. Tadashi ITOCHU, a stone structure in the Indian style, the hometown of Buddha, was completed in 1934, a rare Buddhist temple in Japan. In 2011, main hall and masonry walls were designated as national registered Tangible Cultural Property. It is one of Tokyo's leading famous temple.

As a sect, the Jodo Shinshu Honganji school, Tsukiji Betsuin, was the official name until now, but this year it was officially positioned as a temple under the direct control of the sect and "Tsukiji Honganji" became the official name. Last year, the 750th anniversary of the founder, Shinran Saint, was celebrated, and this year, commemorative events such as the restoration of main hall have continued. In November this year, a commemorative event called "Kizukinasai 2012" was also held, and there was a lively act of gathering "Yuru characters" from all over the country and paraded in Ginza.

 

main hall was restored, and the gold leaf was vividly refurbished, making it even more divine. In Buddhist memorial service, many good men and women gather to create a quiet atmosphere. Behind main hall is a pipe organ, which is rare for a Buddhist temple, and there is a free lunchtime concert on the last Friday of every month (December 21), from 12:20 to 12:50.

 

In fact, there are other reasons that I picked up this temple this month. That's Chushingura. As you know, 310 years ago, on December 14, 1702 (January 30, 1703 in the new calendar), it was too famous that the reign of the Ako Asano family defeated the enemy, Kira Uenosuke. It was based on plays, talks, ukiyo-e, etc.

 

According to historical fact, after the defeat in Matsuzaka-cho, Akaho Nanji was not allowed to cross Ryogoku Bridge, crossed Eitai Bridge, and saluteed in front of the former Asano family Edo Yashiki in the current Akashicho. From the gate of Tsukiji Gobo (at that time, the current Harumi-dori St. side was in front of Sengaku).

 

It is said that one of the ronins, a spear master, Shinroku Hazama, prayed for a memorial service by connecting a letter with Kaneko to his favorite spear when passing by in front of Tsukiji Gobo. The spear associated with it is still kept in a safe place at the temple.

Shinroku Hazama seemed to have a deep connection with the temple, and the remains were later taken over and buried. Of course, there is also a tombstone at Sengakuji Temple, but the fact that he was buried in the temple separately from other ronins may have been religious since his lifetime. Even now, of course, there is a tombstone of Shinroku Hazama on the grounds of Tsukiji Honganji Temple, and an explanatory version is installed beside it.

 

What was the feeling of the way when the Akaho Namishi achieved their true spirits? In today's era, even if "revenge" is not necessarily praised, I guess that the moral consciousness at that time was just "fine".

 

At that time, if the sound of the gong of Honganji echoed in the town of Tsukiji in the morning, I will deepen my emotions across more than 300 years.

The season of Chushingura is coming this year, and the year is about to end. I just pray that a peaceful era will continue.

 

・・・ Mida's gong in the morning when the sky is clear and ready.

 

More Pilgrimage to temples and shrines in the ward-No. 7 "Tsukiji Honganji"