Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

A while ago, there was a graduation ceremony for the inhabitant of a ward college in Chuo-ku in March.
Attractions and exchange meetings after the ceremony were planned by the current students, so I also participated as one of the current students.

At the exchange meeting, we decided to hold a quiz tournament on Chuo-ku, and all the staff thought about the problem. I thought a lot, but there are things that were not adopted at that time, so I would like to give it to everyone on this occasion.
Well, how many answers can you answer?

　Q1:

Yamamoto-noriten is located in Nihonbashi.

It is famous for having devised "something" which was considered a souvenir of Tokyo when Emperor Meiji went to Kyoto.

What is that "thing"?
　Q2:
At present, the fish shore in Tsukiji was located in Nihonbashi from the Edo period to the Great Kanto Earthquake. To commemorate this, a monument to the birthplace of Nihonbashi Fish Market has been built at the base of Nihonbashi. Next to it, there is a statue inspired by the princess who appear in the fairy tale, assuming that all sea fish gathered.
So, what's the name of this princess?

　Q3:

At present Nihonbashi Elementary School, he was active in the Meiji Restoration.

There was a house of a famous person.

Who is this person who is famous for the bronze statue of Ueno?
　Q4:

The Kabukiza Theater, which opened on April 2, 2021.

Since it was built in 1889, it has been undergoing the Great Kanto Earthquake and other events.

It has been rebuilt several times.

What is your first term this time?
　Q5:

In Ginza 6-chome

"The fish of the time when it became a newspaper light in Takiyamamachi in Kyobashi," he said.

There is a song monument engraved.

Who is this person who continues to work as a proofreader in the Asahi Shimbun in this area called Takiyamamachi in the Meiji era, and is famous as the author of "One Handful of Sand" etc. ?
　Q6:

There are a number of department stores in Ginza.

Which department store is the oldest in this area?
　Question 7
Shimbashi Enbujo, built in 1925, was created as a place to improve the arts of Shimbashi Geisha and showcase it, using the Kyoto Kabumai Dorijo as an example.
What is the name of the performance by Shimbashi geisha, which is still held in May every year?
　Q8:
Akashicho was a foreign settlement at the beginning of the Meiji era, and there were not only dwellings but also schools and hospitals.
For this reason, many monuments are now built as the birthplace of many schools.

Among them, which school is this monument, which is designed in the shape of two leaves?
　Question 9
This relief was created in commemoration of the Dutchman Jan Jooss Ten who drifted ashore during the Edo period, who lived around here.
What is the place name around here, which is derived from the Japanese name "Yayosu" of Jan Jooss Ten?
　Question 10

Between Kachidokibashi and Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge, two old and new landmarks in Tokyo are known.

There is a spot where you can see it at the same time.

What are those two famous places?

The answer is posted on the following page, so please check it.

 

More Chuo-ku Quiz

 

　Various astronomical events are held at Time Dome Akashi, a planetarium hall in Akashicho's Local Tenmonkan.

 

　May 18 (Saturday) event "Let's see the Moon and Saturn!" I applied in advance and was notified of the winning, so I participated. At 6:00 pm reception starts, first at the planetarium hall on the 6th floor, a commentator will explain the celestial body seen on that day. He told me what direction the moon and Saturn look in, and the constellations that can be seen in this season at the same time. The planetarium has been to the planetarium in Shibuya since I was in kindergarten. It is somewhat nostalgic and exciting to look for constellations in the night sky while looking at the star chart.

 

　While being explained at the planetarium hall, on the rooftop where the astronomical telescope was installed, the person in charge was checking until just before whether it could be seen. On this day, it was warm and cheerful during the day, and it was pleasant enough to spend a short sleeve, but the wind began to blow near the evening and clouds came out. For the time being, I went up to the rooftop because I could see it, and when I looked at it with the naked eye, the moon was hazy, but the crater was clearly confirmed with the astronomical telescope. By the way, the astronomical telescope was made by MEADE (Mead). The stars could not be easily seen with the naked eye, but we barely began to see what glowing above the St. Luke's Tower, so we quickly changed the direction of the telescope and connected them until Saturn appeared. We confirmed the first-class star "Ark Tors", which is part of the constellation Virginia and part of the large curve in spring. It glowed orange and sparkling!

 

　The clouds were not easy to cut, the wind became strong and cold, the end time was approaching, and when I gave up saying that it was impossible today, I finally saw something that glowed in the appropriate direction! When I turned the direction of the astronomical telescope to Saturn again, I saw it! ! Is it just about 2mm? However, I was able to confirm the ring firmly!

 

　Hospitals and high-rise apartments are lined up around the area, so participants could not take photos due to consideration for the neighborhood, and unfortunately I could not tell the state of the viewing party, but there were many parents and children. In addition, this astronomical observatory is limited to those who live or work in Chuo-ku, but there are many events that anyone can participate, so if you are interested in astronomy, please check the annual schedule and participate Please give me!

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Time Dome Akashi (Chuo Ward Local Tenmonkan)

http://www.city.chuo.lg.jp/sisetugaido/timedomeakashi/index.html

 

Location

12-1, Akashicho, Chuo-ku

 

 

　In the ward, there is a playground for dogs called "Wanwan Square", which effectively uses a part of the Sumida River Terrace and under the bridge. It can be used not only by central residents but also by anyone (free).