Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Nihonbashikabutocho is a mecca in the Japanese financial industry, where banks and securities companies are concentrated, including the Tokyo Stock Exchange. One part of this is the Kabuto-cho branch of Megabank Mizuho Bank.
The nameplate of "Bank Birthplace" is posted on the wall of the building.

 
If you follow the source of Mizuho Bank, the origin is (Daiichi Kangyo Bank ⇒ Daiichi Bank ⇒ Imperial Bank ⇒ Daiichi National Bank).

The Daiichi National Bank was founded in June 1873 by Eiichi Shibusawa (Tempo 11 to 6), a businessman representing the industry in the Meiji era, with the funds of Mitsui Gumi and Onogumi. This is the first bank in Japan that was founded in accordance with the Bank Ordinance (established in 1872).

In 1869, Eiichi Shibusawa, who received a resignation from the new government and a regular appointment of the Ministry of Finance's tax, decided to decline in view of his background as a former Shogunate, and decided to directly convey his intention, in order to directly convey his intention, he was a powerful person of the Ministry of Finance.
Visit a private residence at Tsukiji of Daisuke Okura and Shigenobu Okuma (Tempo 9-11).
However, we agree with the strong participation and enthusiasm of young Okuma in the formation of a new nation, and accept the entry.
For three and a half years, the ministry has been involved in the formulation of a number of policies, including the enactment of the National Bank Ordinance, but over the issue of budgeting, Toshimichi Okubo (Bunsei 13-11) led by Toshimichi Okubo (Bunsei 13) - May 1873, Shimono was Shimotsuke in May 1873.

After retiring, he was involved in the establishment of a number of companies and organizations in the business world as a private person, laid the foundation for the development of the Japanese business community, and later worked extensively as a social entrepreneur, until he retired in 1916, he continued to take over the lead of Daiichi National Bank (the first bank when he retired) for over 40 years.

Eiichi Shibusawa played a major role as a leader in the formation and promotion of the modern Japanese nation.

 

 

On the west side of Ichiishibashi Minamizume, there is a "Ishishishirube", but at the bottom of this front, a "no"-shaped benchmark sign is engraved (arrows in the photo, round marks). It is difficult to see in the photo, but it can be read clearly in the real thing, so please check it. 

This is called the "ki-go benchmark" and is a British-style survey point conducted by the Ministry of Interior around 1876 (1876), where the shape of the sign is similar to a desk, it is said to have been called "desk = meticulous" because of its shape.

At that time, in addition to independent markings, the benchmark was engraved on permanent buildings or stone structures, similar to the word "non". According to the survey, the altitude was measured by applying a survey device to the horizontal bar. In English, it is called "Bench mark". As a reference point, the water level mark of Reiganjima was set to zero meters. 

These signs were installed in various places, but after that, the surveying method was changed and it was no longer used. However, there are still some traces of this history. Well-known places are located on the road side and lower sides of remain Ishigaki, Takanawa Okido, National Route 15 in Minato-ku. You need to be careful about passing cars because you can't see it unless you go on the road. 

This "Losting Stone Mark" is It is said that it was built in Designated Cultural Property, Tokyo in 1857 by a townspeople in Kawagishicho, Nipponbashinishi. The front of the pillar is engraved as "Mitsuyo Hiko no Shirube", the right side is "Shishi", and the left side is "Tazuru", and the upper part is hollow. . A message board that puts a paper describing the characteristics of a lost child or inquirer in a depression and informs the inquirer. It tells us that it was a place where people gathered with lots of traffic. Similar ones have "Kienhyojinseki" in Yushima Tenjin.

The current location where the monument is built is the outer moat edge, which was reclaimed after the war, so it used to be located on the east side of Minamizume, but it was relocated for highway construction.

The main pillar of Ichiishibashi beside the stone mark is a cultural property of the central inhabitant of the ward. It is a valuable modern Cultural Heritage.

 

 

The second Ginza course of the 50th anniversary commemorative project "Town Walking Culture Course" was held from 2:00 pm on August 20 (Thursday) and ended successfully. This implementation was carried out by the "Chuo-ku Cultural Property Supporters Association" following the first.
The photo is for participants at Miharakoji (taken with the consent of the publication).

On this day, it was sunny at 3:00 pm with a temperature of 30 ° C and a humidity of 60%, and it was under the scorching sun, but it felt like I felt a little relaxed because of the wind. More than 10 participants gathered at Sukiyabashi Park, the meeting place. Most of the participants were central residents, including visitors from other regions. At once, they are divided into two groups and go around the route.

Go to Yasuaki Elementary School along the expressway, which is the border between the former outer moat and now Chiyoda-ku. The school is home to Toruya, Fujimura and Toruya, and is Historic buildings, Tokyo. A long-established bar with the history of Ginza culture still stands in the back of the alley. The stylish Namiki-dori St. creates a Ginza-like atmosphere and stops at the Takuboku Monument. The Kojunsha building has changed its appearance, but some of the features of the past remain. The adjacent old building in the early Showa era is in the midst of demolition, and you can see it disappearing again from history.

It is the longest alley in Ginza. As I was surprised at the three automatic doors on the way, I will soon arrive at Inari Shrine. The history of Kinharu Street is condensed by the efforts of local volunteers, such as the Ginza Brick Street remain. To the east side of Chuo-dori, which was the Tokaido, there is no shortage of topics from Edo, such as the site of Shibakuchi Gomon, the site of Shiga Raki Chaya, and the site of Sanjumabori.

"Drinking Brazilian coffee in Ginza" sings "Silver Bra", crossing the coffee shop, walking along Chuo-dori from the site of the commercial law workshop, Owaricho was once. This is where three kimono shops in the Edo period lined the eaves. From Miharakoji, pass through the site of Mihara Bridge, which was Sanju-mobori, and go back 4-chome. Next to a building famous for bees in Ginza, I visited Inari.

Although it is a replica on the gas lamp street, there are four gas lamps, still turning on. The light that appeared next to the gas is a place where you can feel it because there is an electric light column of 15m on Chuo-dori. The gorgeous center of the Meiji modernization has been transformed into a symbol of contemporary Ginza, where overseas brand shops are competing in four corners today. Nearby is the birthplace of Ginza, which is the origin of Ginza. Here we finish walking around Ginza for about 2 hours.

Participants commented, "I saw a lot of things for the first time," "I didn't know the back road," "It was interesting and fun." The most happy thing was that with the cooperation of the participants, this town walk was excited. I would like to thank you for your unprecedented understanding, such as dialogue with people who are familiar with history.

 

 

There is an explanation version on the fence beside the main gate of Tsukiji Market.
It describes the origin of this land as a garden called Yuonen during the Edo period.
 
Kansei's reform, which began in Tenmei 7 (1787), was in Kansei 5 (1793).　
It ended with the retirement of Sadanobu Matsudaira (1758-1829) of Shogun assistant.
The policy itself was subsequently promoted by the elders who promoted it in 1817.
It will continue for about 24 years. Ishikawajima People's Ashojo, Seven-minute Deposits, Academic Scrutiny, etc.
The system lasts until the end of the Tokugawa period.

Sadanobu, who resigned his role, was once again engaged in the feudal government of the Shirakawa clan, overcame many difficult situations and became a master.
Establish a position.
In 9th year of culture (1812), at the age of 54, he handed over his family to his legitimate son, Sadanaga, and went to Yuonen, a Shimoyashiki.
Retiring, it's called Rakuo.
In the midst of the reform of Kansei (1792), Yuonen was the origin of the 11th Shogun Ienari.
It was handed over from the Hitotsubashi family, built by Sadanobu himself, and completed two years later, reaching 17,000 tsubo.
It is a scenic Chisen-kaiyu garden facing Edo Bay.
A wide range of works, including diaries, essays, waka, and paintings, while admiring spring water and vegetation and visiting the park.
He edited and enjoys the path of elegance, and spends his later 17 years in a relaxed manner.

In Bunsei 12 (1829), a large fire that broke out from Kandasakumacho spread around Tsukiji.
All the bath gardens are returned to ash dust (the Ox Fire).
Two months later, as you follow, Rakuo and Sadanobu Matsudaira ended their life with 71 years as a term.
3rd place.

 

 

　Gotcha Man and Tomitaro Kurono of Tsukishima serve as chairman of the Chuo-ku Cultural Property Supporters Association, while visiting elementary schools in the city to talk about the history and culture of Chuo-ku in a fun and easy-to-understand manner.　　　　　　　　　　　　　Last month, we talked about the bridge in the city, especially the history of the bridge of Kachidokibashi, and the idea of the bridge. On the Peace pagoda of Takeko Kujo poetry monument and Magoemon Mori are located at Kyobashi Tsukiji Elementary School on the 24th of this month. You will hear interesting stories about the works of the great architect Chuta Ito, who look up from the windows of the school building every day, from 1934, and the ancient Indian architecture style of Tsukiji Honganji Temple.

　Of course, if you are interested in the history, culture, and sightseeing of Chuo-ku and want to experience various things, the Chuo-ku Cultural Property Supporters Association has many people including Mr. Kurono. As we have, please refer through culture, lifelong learning section of ward.

　By the way, in the circle-roofed wife in front of main hall in this ancient Indian-style building, you can see a Buddhist symbol and lotus flower in the center. There are also various animals in main hall, such as elephants, cows, monkeys, pigeons, etc. In addition, whether it is a human face or an animal, a monster, a grotesque named. It is a wood carving of Chuta Ito, a demon who has a stairway handrail from his mouth.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

　Speaking of which, the Kanematsu Auditorium of Hitotsubashi University in Kunitachi City is a work of Chuta Ito completed in 1927, but about 100 suspicious animals and monsters that look like Shigeru Mizuki are contained in beams and pillars. . This is not open to the public, so please get permission and see it.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Dome

 

 

There is "Sakamoto Elementary School in Chuo Ward" (upper photo) in Nihonbashikabutocho. Founded in 1873 (1873), it is the first school in the first junior high school district of the first university ward, so it has a long history as "one, one, one, one school" and is also known as a school from Junichirou Tanizaki. Next to it is "Sakamotocho Park" (pictured), which opened in 1889 (1889). As you noticed, there are two types of notations here, "Sakamoto" and "Sakamoto".

The name "Sakamotocho" is based on "Sakamoto" in guardian angel at Mt. Hiei Enryaku-ji Temple in Oomi country and "Sakamoto" in temple town in Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine. In the pictorial map of the late Edo period, it was located on the west side of the gate of Sanno resting place of portable shrines (Hie-jinja Shrine) and was also known as the so-called "Tana". The remnants of the town name are Yakushi Kayabacho, and there is a Tensui bowl (inhabitant's cultural property = lower photo) dedicated in 1841 (1841) in the current precincts of Chisen-in Temple, and it is described as "Sakamotocho".

"Sakamotocho Park" follows the historical place name from the Edo period, but why is "Sakamoto"?

As you know, there is a similar example. In the Edo period, Osaka was "Osaka", but now "Osaka". "Matsuzaka" in Ise country is described as "Matsusaka" in Mie Prefecture (the correct reading of the place name is "Matsusaka" and does not become cloudy).

There is such a theory.

1.   "Slope" is mischievous because it tilts and rolls down, so he changed it to "Osaka".

2.   "Slope" leads to "extinction" by "returning to the soil" and has a bad luck, so "Kozato" based on "fu", which means "hill, big, many, rich, prosperous" It was said that "Osaka" of "Hon" was hit.

3.   "Saka" was changed from "Saka" to "Saka" from "shi warping (bumurai rebellion)".
――And so on.

"Slope = bad luck" seems to be a common feature, but it is not clear whether it is a story or not. If you have any questions, please let me know. It seems that "Osaka" has been used since the Meiji period. In any case, this area is a place where "Slope" and "Saka" can be compared.

By the way, "Saka" is a common kanji and is a learning kanji learned in the third grade of elementary school. However, "Osaka" is not a common kanji but is considered to be an alien character of "Saka", but since it is currently under review, both "Sakamoto" and "Osaka" are likely to be a major player.