Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

As a custom of the past few years, I use the day of the New Year holidays to walk around Kachidoki and Harumi. This area seems to be a construction rush for the Tokyo Olympics next year. As a result, this year it was a little restless sight. There were many places under construction, and Harumi Wharf Park was also off-limits.

　　　　　　　　　　

First of all, I went to Toyo-in, where the tombstone of Jukasha 19 is located in the indoor cemetery. At the entrance, there are an explanatory version and nineteen stone monuments written by Musei Tokugawa.

▲Toyoin

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▲Explanatory version of Jukasha 19 (left) and 19 stone monuments

　　　　　　　　　

Cross the Niijima Bridge on Kiyosumi-dori, turn left at the second traffic light and head for Asashio Kobashi. Asashio Kobashi is a bridge dedicated to bicycles and pedestrians.

▲Staircase to Kobashi (left) and Asashio Kobashi

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▲View from Asashio Kobashi (right: southeast / Tokyo Bay, left: northeast / Harumi Canal)

　　　　　　　　　

Next, we headed for the Harumi Trade Fair venue monument I visited for the first time. It was located in a corner of the premises of the Central District Incineration Plant. My debut at the Tokyo Motor Show was here (nostalgic....)

▲Harumi Trade Fair Venue Monument

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▲Chimneys at the Central District Incineration Plant

From the chimney of the Incineration Plant to Harumi Wharf.
I'm building a number of large buildings. For this reason, there are many roads that are restricted to traffic, and a few years ago, Harumi Wharf, which could be seen from a distance, is difficult to see. If you finally arrive at the passenger ship terminal, this time the adjacent Harumi Wharf Park is off-limits!　

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However, I was relieved to find a series of hearts that I found a few years ago, a self-proclaimed "power spot that calls happiness". Can you find it?

▲Self-proclaimed "Power Spot Calling Happiness"

　　　　　　　　　

At the end of this Burari Walk, I went home from Harumi Island Triton Square, crossing the simple and beautiful "Sakura Kobashi", which opened last year.

▲The angle of my favorite Triton Square.

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▲Triton Square is also wonderful!

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▲Sakura Kobashi

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▲View north from the top of Sakura Kobashi

　　　　　　　　　

Harumi in winter has many points I want to introduce, but this time it will be a curtain here.

 

 

　The mirror opened on January 11th. At Nihonbashi Eitaro Sohonpo, the first 500 people were served rice cake soup powder from 14:00 this year.

The music of Edo Dai-Kagura, a popular performing artIntangible Folk Cultural Property with a history of 400 years, is played by people all over Maruichi Senosha.

Sale of special items is also held, and it is crowded with many visitors.

Kagamibiraki is an annual event in which kagami mochi, which had been offered to household miniature shrine and tokonoma as New Year's decorations, is lowered, thanks to Shinto and Buddha, wishes for sound health, and eaten with zoni or soup powder.

In the past, kagami mochi was supposed to break it with a mallet or open it by hand, because it was accused of the word cut by a samurai.

The mind and body warm warm up under the cold sky.

 

 

　At the Kabukiza Theater, which is full of early spring Daikabuki, on January 6th, the Edo Fire Memorial Party, 1st ward 6th group, just completed the first ceremony of the Tokyo Fire Department held at Tokyo Big Sight in the morning. "Starting woodworking" was performed.

In the New Year, kadomatsu is displayed in front of the theater, and kagami mochi is served in Oma (1st floor lobby), and New Year's decorations create a gorgeous atmosphere.

First of all, a lively performance was followed by a wonderful woodworking song with a voice echoing to the second floor through the atrium.

The coat is also decorated with a string.

Finally, a voice was heard, "Everyone, borrow your hand," and with the visitors of the sight, tightened the hand, and the "starting woodworking" ended in a lively manner. A big applause came out of the hall.

 

 

Minato 2-chome east district is about to be reborn now.
This area is located 1.5 km from Tokyo Station, and has been blessed with a better environment. However, from the end of the Showa era, the effects of the bubble economy and other factors caused disaster prevention and crime prevention issues, such as scattered vacant lots.
From 1995, local efforts for the regeneration of the town started, and after more than 20 years from the original plan, Minato Park opened in November 2016, and Minato 2-chome east district in November 2017 Redevelopment project building construction has been completed.
　
Minato Park, which overlooks the Sumida River from Minato 2-chome, has seasonal trees such as Shinmei Yoshino, Ode Mali, and Japanese enkianthus rose of sharon. It is a place to relax.

And on the sidewalk of the terrace, there is a mosaic mural about 50 meters long. This time, I would like to introduce this mural.

　

This mosaic mural is a work by the members of the Chuo Ward Welfare Center.

Ukiyo-e by Hiroshige Utagawa and Katsushika Hokusai are depicted using glass pieces and pieces of pottery, focusing on landscapes and people related to the Minato area during the Edo period.

There are about 15 designs, and there are patterns reminiscent of sparkling water and bubble grains, and shapes that seem to have shaped the large roof of guardian god in Minato and Tepposu Inari Shrine. Let's walk slowly and appreciate it.
　

♪　Welcome to the sidewalk museum!

This picture is Teppozu Inari Shrine. It was founded in the Heian period 1,000 years ago. He was a local god of the land, protected the safety of water, and gathered the worship of sailors so that he was called "Edo Minato has a gunshot."
　

This is the scenery of the festival in Minato. Reitaisai festival of Tepposhu Inari Shrine. It is a composition full of dynamism carried by the Ujiko people with a large mikoshi with a phoenix. I think you'll hear a powerful cheer. Miyamoto Dai portable shrine is one of the largest towns in portable shrine, and the best in Japan for both dignity and tradition.
　

“Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji Takeyo Tsukudashima” Katsushika Hokusai 1831 (1831)
Against the backdrop of Fuji, this is a work that captures the moment when fishing boats and boats are rowing toward Tsukuda Island, centered on Tsukuda Island, which was Ryoshimachi. Katsushika Hokusai's masterpiece, "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" series.


"Edo Hundred Views of Yokoshogun Tsukiji Gate Ruins" Hiroshige Utagawa 1858 (1858)
This is a work depicting a large roof of Tsukiji Honganji from Edo Minato in front of the gunpowder. The large roof of main hall was a landmark for the boat to enter Edo Minato. In fact, in 1856 (1856), main hall was destroyed by the heavy wind and rain. This picture was painted two years ago when it was rebuilt, and Hiroshige painted a large roof that was not actually in practice. It may have expressed people's wishes for reconstruction.

“Hundred Views of Edo Famous Views, City Prosperity Tanabata festival” Hiroshige Utagawa 1857 (1857)
This work depicts the scenery of Tanabata festival that colors the town of Edo against Mount Fuji and Edo Castle. On the roof of the Machiya, a tall strip bamboo continues forever. old calendar As July 7 near, many bamboo sellers were seen in Edo. On the day, everyone put a strip on leaf bamboo and prayed to the stars, regardless of the presence or absence of children and the poor. There are also abacus made of paper, Daifuku books, brooms, watermelons, etc. It's actually a quaint sight.
　

Shabon balls sold
In summer, he said that he came to sell while singing "Tamaya ~ ~ ~". Soaking soap bubbles in water and blowing thin pipes to make soap bubbles.
　

Dai-Kagura
Even during the Edo period, the shape changed slightly from time to time, but he sang Kouta and kyogen lively with flutes, small drums, large Wadaiko and bells, and walked around the streets of Edo every day.
　

In addition, there are still many designs. "Mosaic mural promenade" is a space on the riverside overlooking the glitter of the Sumida River, the brave figure of Chuo-ohashi Bridge, and Tsukuda Island on the opposite bank.
　

In addition, the solar lighting installed in the park is designed to secure lighting even in the event of a power outage, and on the bench, the seat surface can be removed in the event of a disaster and used as a furnace.

Why don't you take a walk and enjoy it on a sunny day?

　

Correspondent Minato kid, Chuo-ku Tourism Association

No. 30 January 7, 2019

 

 

Happy new year
It's been less than a month before the Chuo-ku sightseeing certification. Everyone who takes the test is finally in driving mode. I will continue to take on the challenge as I did last year.
After carefully reading "Chuo-ku Monoshiri Encyclopedia" and reviewing the past 1,000 questions, I found that there were my weaknesses in questions such as "Historic buildings" (p.152-153), "Tourism Event Information" (p.186), "Chuo-ku Machikado Exhibition Hall List" (p.187).
At first glance, I went to the site.
Today's course takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes on foot and by train.
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1.Tokiwa Elementary School in Chuo Ward (Historic buildings, Tokyo)
　During the construction, the school building cannot be confirmed.

2.Historic buildings, Tokyo, Japan
　The neatly arranged window frame is impressive.

3.Old Building Nihonbashi Nomura Building (designated Tangible Cultural Property)
　A precious building near Nihonbashi.

4.Nihonbashi Diamond Building (Historic buildings selected by Tokyo)
　The tower that imitates the bridge of the ship is impressive.

5.Suzuki Building (Historic buildings, Tokyo)
　It is built in a quiet street and features various designs.

6.Onoya Sohonten (Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property)
　Check the shape of the girder structure on the second floor. A long-established store of Tabi.

7.Miyakawa Egg (Historic buildings, Tokyo)
　Copper plate of wall material. A clerk who is busy. There are many customers.

8.Jushi Square, Chuo-ku (Historic buildings, Tokyo)
　Reconstruction Elementary School.

9.Bunjiro Tamaki Building (National Registered Tangible Cultural Property Building)
　Mr. It faces an intersection with heavy traffic.

 

 

　January 7th is the first person's day festival in the fifth verse.

At Tsukiji and Namiki Shrine, which is crowded with new year worshipping visitors, the annual "Nanakusa Shinto ritual" festival was held at 11:00, followed by "Nanakusa porridge" in front of the shrine.

On the 7th of New Year's Day, the last day of the Matsunouchi, the mirror opening and the first full moon festival, and on the morning of this day, the seven herbs of spring (seri, Nazuna, Gyokyo, Hakobera, Hotokenoza, Suzuna, Suzushiro) that grew from the earth and wished for sound health.

Each of the seven herbs is effective, work on the stomach and intestines tired from the New Year's treat, and there is one aspect of nutritional supplement in winter when green vegetables tend to be insufficient, which can be said to be a reasonable practice.

The lightly finished rice porridge is a thankful hospitality that conveys the warmth and tenderness under the cold sky after a slightly darker osechi dish continues.