Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

　Hoitsu Sakai (1761-1829), the third master of "Rinpa" following Sodatsu and Korin. Many people know that his tomb, also known as the ancestor of Edo Rinpa, is located at Honganji Temple in Tsukiji. In 1797 (1797), under the master of Kyoto Nishi Honganji Temple, who descended to Edo, he earned his home at Tsukiji Honganji Temple. But this is not the only connection between Huichi and Chuo-ku.

　Tadanori Sakai (Tadanori Sakai) was born in 1761 at the Sakai family annex in Kandaogawamachi as the second son of the Gagaku head family, Himeji feudal lord, and grew up in the upper house in front of Ote-mon gate, Edo Castle. Nakayashiki straddles the current Nihonbashi Ningyocho 1-chome and Nihonbashi Kakigaracho 1-chome on the east side of Inaribori, crossing Shin-ohashi-dori St. from Nihonbashi Elementary School, just before Nihonbashihakozakicho, and around the Metropolitan Expressway. It was quite wide. (It seems that this place became the residence of Saigo Takamori after the Meiji Restoration.)

　He demonstrated a unique talent not only in paintings but also in the literary world such as haikai and Kyoka, but he used the issue of "Hakozaki Funamori" in the collection of phrases from the Nakayashiki era, "The Sound of Kaji" . Speaking of Huichi's residence, Negishi's "Ugean", which produced a fulfilling work in his later years, is famous, but now there was a time when he was "Chuo Kumin".

　This year is just 250 years from 1761 when he was born. At the beginning of this year, there were related art exhibitions at the Idemitsu Museum of Arts and the Hatakeyama Memorial Hall, but since summer, a large-scale retrospective exhibition featuring representative works such as "The 250th Anniversary of Birth of Hoitsu Sakai and Edo Rinpa" will be held around Himeji, Chiba and Kyoto. Unfortunately, there is no event in Tokyo, but in the Tokyo metropolitan area, it will be held at the Chiba City Museum of Art from October 10 to November 13. Taro Iyo also visits the grave of Tsukiji and then goes to Chiba to enjoy the essence and elegance of Huichi.

[Photo] Shin-ohashi-dori St., which crosses the center of the Sakai family Nakayashiki site.

[In the photo] Tsukiji Honganji's tomb

[Lower photo] stamp (1970) Representative work "Natsu Akikusa Figure Screen" (part)

 

 

Around the Nihonbashi River is separated from Edo Castle outer moat, there is a relatively large stone marker on the west side of Minamizume in Ichiishibashi.

It is engraved on the front as "Full Child's Shirube", on the left side of the stone mark is "Tatsuzuru", on the right side is "Shiru", and there is a rectangular hollow at the top of the text.

If there is an inquirer, put a piece of paper on the left hollow with the characteristics of the person. It seems that those who know put paper on the right hollow and exchange information.

The inquirer suddenly reminds me of the legend of Umewaka that remains on the banks of the Sumida River long ago.

Umewaka, who was abandoned by buying people, dies due to illness in the eastern land (Azuma) far away from Kyoto.

The figure of a mother looking for her child after that.

 

People's strong feelings have been expressed in various performing arts and arts, such as Noh, Joruri, and painting subjects.

The madness of searching for those who are separated lives over time.

 

Today, it is an advanced information society where most people have mobile phones and use computers.

Even in such an era, during the earthquake just six months ago, there is no way to check the safety of family members on an unconnected phone call, and the flow of people who continue to walk to their homes. In the dark and cold, there was a figure of people pushing their feet straight.

 

It is said that this stone mark was built by a nearby influential person in the late Edo period because of the partition that if a lost child comes out, it must be protected responsibly in the town.

The reason why the stones and replicas of the "Mayoiko no Shirube" remain in the precincts of Yushima Tenjin and Senso-ji Temple is probably because it was the downtown area of Edo, where many visitors came from various countries.

 

The "Mayoiko's Signpost" contains the earnest desire to search for people.

 

 

This is the third in a series that rediscovers the charm of Chuo-ku while comparing along the edge of the friendship river between the Sumida River and the Seine. (Please refer to the “Introduction” section for “Prologue”. "Sumida River and Seine" ≪Introduction≫

 

It may be {island} that accents the flow of the river and spreads the landscape. You can look at the island from the riverbank, or cross the island to enjoy a kind of "other world".

There are two famous islands floating in the Seine. One is the island of St. Louise. It is a small island that retains a calm old town. It's a great place to enjoy the atmosphere of Paris while strolling.

The other is said to be the birthplace of Paris (Shite Island). A lot of people always gather as a lively tourist spot, centering on the famous [Notle Dam Temple]. It's the charm of the city that it's bustling.

Well, there are several islands in Chuo Ward. What floats on the Sumida River are [Ishikawajima] and [Tsukuda Island]. In the first place, it was an island like a shallow water floating in the sea of Edo. It is now far away from the sea, but it is familiar as a landscape downstream of the Sumida River.

The monument of the old Ishikawajima Lighthouse has been restored in the section of Tsukuda Park, creating a taste. [Ishikawajima] is also famous for the establishment of a "Hitoshishoro" (rehabilitation facility for unjuku people) by the proposal of Heizo Hasegawa, a "Kinhei" in the late Edo period. The name of [Ishikawajima] is said to be derived from the name of Mr. Ishikawa, who once had a mansion in this area. In addition, near the Meiji era, a shipyard of the Shogunate was set up, leading to the current IHI.

[Tsukuda Island] It has been known as a scenic spot since the Edo period, as depicted in Hiroshige's Ukiyo-e. At that time, I could feel a little suburban feeling.

Regarding the history of this island, many people have stated, such as the connection between Ieyasu Tokugawa and fishing villages in Settsu and Tsukuda, so I will omit it, but I still value it as a town that still retains the atmosphere and humanity of old Machiya I think.

 

Both cities shared the taste depth of the islands that preserve history and culture today.

Please choose your favorite place and enjoy exploring the Sumida River. I'm sure you'll get more and more attractive.

 

More The charm of Chuo-ku-ku-"Sumida River and Seine" ... Part 3 {Island≫

 

　This museum was opened in November 1998 as a museum to store and display the works of copperplate painter Yozo Hamaguchi.

 

Yozo Hamaguchi was born in Wakayama Prefecture in 1909 as the third son of Yamasa Soy Sauce Co., Ltd.'s predecessor president in 1909, dropped out of art college, went to Paris, returned to Japan during World War II, and began producing copperplate prints in earnest around 1948 after the war. Was.

He returned to France in 1953 and won numerous international art exhibitions, including the highest award in the international section of Sao Paulo Biennale printmaking in 1957.

He moved to San Francisco in 1981, returned to Japan in 1996, and died in 2000.

This museum also introduces copperplate prints by Keiko Minami, Mrs. Yozo Hamaguchi.　

　This fall's exhibition is a two-person exhibition with calligraphers Kyuyo Ishikawa and Yozo Hamaguchi. The period is from September 1 to October 2 and the middle period (October 4 to October 30).　　Late period (November 1 to November 26)　

The calligraphy and copperplate prints are completely different art, but the expression of Ishikawa Kyuyo written to engrave on Japanese paper and the modeling of Yozo Hamaguchi created from engraving on copperplate are eyes by the outstanding and rigorous exploration of each of the two artists. I have a texture that feels like I feel with touch.

　Access to the museum is near Exit 3 of the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line (Suitengumae).

The first floor and the basement floor of a modern building are a little cafe.　

 

   

　

 

 

Chuo-ku NewDiscover!　The town walking tour organized by the tourist association, which began in July, has finally entered the autumn section. The start of the tour was held on September 3rd (Saturday), "Inquiry the story for the first time in Ginza." This day was affected by Typhoon No. 12, and the implementation was threatened before the event, and it was canceled at the end of the route due to sudden rain.

 

Let's follow the route of the town walk tour. The guide was handled by the "Chuo-ku Cultural Property Supporters Association", a certified volunteer guide. At 1:30 pm, 14 participants gathered in front of the Police Museum (Kyobashi Ruins Kitazume) were selected by lottery. A route that walks the footsteps of the story for the first time, going south from the ruins of Kyobashi to the ruins of Shimbashi along Chuo-dori (Ginza-dori), which was the route of the former Tokaido.

 

Beginning with "Kyobashi's main pillar" and "Brick Ginza Monument" during the Meiji and Taisho eras, go to "Edo Kabuki Birthplace Monument" (photo). The streets of Ginza Brick Street in the early Meiji era are also known for the first time that humanitarian and roadways were separated. "Ginza's birthplace" is the origin of Ginza, where the Ginza government office is located. Where the lights are lit, there is "Japan's first electric light pillar". The gas lamps from the early Meiji era, which illuminated Ginza before that, have been restored to Ginza Gas lamps Street. In addition to the penetration of modern civilization, we reach Ginza 4-chome, visiting several long-established stores that took on new challenges to food culture.

 

Nowadays, the area around the 4-chome intersection, which is the center of Ginza, is unlikely to have been lined up with newspapers such as the Asano Shimbun. Yes, Ginza was a source of speech and information, with newspaper companies and publishers entering the market. Even now, it is a pleasure to find out the features of Ginza.

 

When we approached Ginza 6-chome, it was suddenly heavy rain. It was interrupted here because there was no sign of stopping after the rain for a while. It was only a little left, but I regret that I could not go around all routes.

 

After finishing this course, the voices of the participants seemed to be an opportunity to rediscover Ginza, such as "Ginza, which I always walk, but I was able to learn a lot about history." However, there were many voices saying, "I was sorry that I couldn't turn everything because of the rain!" This year's Tourism Association Town Walking Tour (Cultural Course) is being implemented by Chuo-ku Town Walking Volunteer Guide "Chuo-ku Cultural Properties Supporters Association" on all courses. ●Akira Makibuchi

 

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As an event commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Nihonbashi Bridge, "Japan Hundred Highway Exhibition special exhibition" (panel display) will be held from August 20 to September 21, 2011 at the underground concourse between the Ginza Line of Nihonbashi Muromachi and Mitsukoshimae Station on the Hanzomon Line.
The path pioneered by far ancestors. The road that the daimyo passed in sankin kotai. And the path that is indispensable for the lives of local people. Spots are placed on highways and sideways (side highways) that are closely related to such areas.

The map of Hyakukaido on display includes Oshu Kaido, Tokaido, Kiso Nakasendo, Nikko Kaido, Dewa Kaido, salt roads, Kawagoe Kaido, Hokkoku Kaido, Gujo Kaido, Mino Kaido, Kumano Kodo, Inaba Kaido, Tosa Kaido, Nagasaki Kaido, etc. are displayed on the map at a sharp edge. (I'm sorry, I can't see the details in the picture above. Actually, please visit the venue and see it.

There were 7 corners as follows.
"Edo-Gokaido" (Chuo-ku), "Koshu Kaido" (Chiyoda-ku), "Hida Takayama, Historical Road" (Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture), "Hagi Gokai" (Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture), "Great East Japan Earthquake and Road".
Each feature is compactly expressed with photos, diagrams and words. There's also a pamphlet in each corner.

 「 Exhibition Corner in Chuo-ku

At the exhibition, a map of the highways in Chuo-ku, five highways starting from Nihonbashi, and panels such as Nihonbashi, which helped people by enduring the earthquake and war, are on display.

Corners of "Revived Michinoku Road" and "Great East Japan Earthquake and Road"

Since Nihonbashi is the starting point of National Highway No. 4 (Oshu Kaido), which extends to the Tohoku region in major earthquake, this exhibition is a special exhibition to support the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the reconstruction of the Tohoku region on the damage situation and the reconstruction of the Tohoku region. 

 

In line with the Japan Hundred Highway Exhibition special exhibition

The highway product exhibition "National Highway City" was being held, and the city of Hagi City (Ichi) in Hagi was lined up next to the exhibition hall.

 

This "Japan Hundred Highway Exhibition" will display four themes in the four months until December.

1st Japan Hundred Highway Exhibition special exhibition August 20-September 21
2nd "Kiso Nakayama Road Exhibition" September 23-10/23
The 3rd "Inaba Kaido Exhibition" October 25-11/24
4th Nihonbashi "Shizuoka Tokaido Exhibition (tentative name)" 11/26-12/25

At the same time, the exhibition "National Highway City" will be held. Please note that period is short.
"Kori / Kaido City" September 20-21
"Hagi Gokaido City" August 25-28
"Hida Takayama / Kaido City" September 15-21
"Michinoku Kaido Reconstruction City" undecided

If you are interested in history, highways, earthquakes, and product exhibitions, why not take this opportunity to visit us? Also, on the wall of this exhibition hall (underground concourse of the subway metro Mitsukoshimae Station), a photo exhibition (air photographs around Nihonbashi) and "Kidai Shoran" are shown in permanent exhibition.
In the photo exhibition, two large photo panels are displayed side by side. One was from 2006 (2006), and the other was from 1944 (1944) before the Tokyo Air Raid. In 1944, there was Ryukagawa, Sakaigawa, a ward in Chiyoda-ku and Chuo-ku. Can I find it?

"Kidai Shoran" is said to have been drawn around the 2nd year of culture (1805) during the Edo period, the 11th Shogun Ienari Tokugawa, and detailed picture scrolls of the 7 towns (760m) from Kanda Imagawa Bridge to Nihonbashi. I am.

This picture scroll is a replica of the one owned by the National Museum of Asian Art in Berlin (actually expanded from 12.3m to about 17m by 1.4 times).

It's a valuable resource for knowing the state of Edo town at that time.

There are 88 stores, including Mitsukoshi's predecessor, Mitsui Echigoya, and 1671 people come and go, as well as 20 dogs, 13 horses, 4 cows, monkeys and hawks. If you look at it, you can see the bustle of the time.

It seems that he was visited by the Ushimachi Fire (Heitora Fire) in the following year's culture (1806), and it is a valuable picture scroll because it was the picture just before that.
I think many of you have already seen it, but if you haven't yet, please take a look at this "Japan Hundred Highway Exhibition".