Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

The third one is Nakasendo on the Gokaido in Chuo-ku. During the Edo period, the road goes north from Nihonbashi through Itabashi-juku and inland. The current part of Chuo-ku overlaps with National Route 6 to the Muromachi 3-chome intersection, but when going north, it is National Route 17 to Imagawa Bridge.

 

The path from the starting point of Nihonbashi to the north is about 45 degrees left than the path to the south. The area where Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower was built was Honmachi, where town development began during the Edo period, and was the Oshu Highway's Oshu Highway. Go straight at the current Muromachi 3-chome intersection, the old Nakasendo Road, the current National Route 17. Turn right to the east at Edo-dori St., and it will be National Routes 4 and 6.

 

On the narrow road on the east side of National Route 17, one north of Edo-dori St., there is an explanation board (upper left in the photo) of the "Kane Bell Tower Ruins at Kokumachi". There was a bell of time from the early Edo period. Right next to it is also an explanation board for "Night Hantei-Buson Yosa Residence Ruins". Kabumura was a master of the Edoza Shofu school who followed the flow of Basho, Sokaku and Hajin Hayano.

 

Heading north on National Route 17 and eventually Imagawa Bridge. This is the border between Chuo-ku and Chiyoda-ku, and the Ryuka River used to flow. Imagawa Bridge during the Edo period is known at the beginning of the picture scroll "Kidai Shoran", and the appearance of Setomonoya etc. lined up near the bridge is lively shown. At present, there are stone monuments (upper right in the photo) and explanation boards (lower left in the photo) of the bridge ruins, so you can feel the remnants of the bridge.

 

The area beyond the guard of JR Kanda Station is 1 km from Nihonbashi (lower right photo). The road from Hongo to Itabashi via Manseibashi is the former Nakasendo, National Route 17. ●Akira Makibuchi

 

 

 

The bookstore seems to be an intellectual profession when you think about it, but in your private experience, only the bookstore is not particularly intelligent in the business selling goods. However, from the limited experience I have met so far, secondhand bookstores have quite a lot of hobbyists and many interesting people. Bookstores dealing only with new books are, of course, focused on business rather than hobbies.

 

Heading from Ginza to Nihonbashi, there is a small bookstore called LIXIL Book Gallery at the base of Kyobashi. I'm dealing with a new book, so I'm a regular businessman in my sorting. However, there is something about this bookstore, and it is intellectual and hobby like a secondhand bookstore. If you look at it, there is a unique atmosphere that deals only with books in certain categories such as architecture, gardening, art, and folklore.

 

I asked the shop what I had been worried about before. "Who thinks about this assortment?" It was said that the two women who responded decided and sold. When asked, "Do you have qualifications such as librarians or curators?", Asked the question, "I don't have anything special. I'm studying art. I've been doing this store for about 10 years, so there are some seniors. " In short, they have an assortment of products with their sensibilities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It seems that this bookstore was originally started by the cultural promotion department of a pottery company called Inax. Currently, in addition to Inax, it is managed by the LIXIL Group's cultural planning group, which was integrated last year by construction-related companies such as Tostem, Shin Nikkei, SunWave, and Toyo Exterior. Although this bookstore's assortment is basically in line with company operations, it is a cultural activity that transcends the boundaries and I think it is a successful example of Mecena.

 

 In addition, there is an LIXIL gallery on the second floor of this bookstore, where various exhibitions are held at all times. When I visited, there were white porcelain "Yukari Otani Exhibition", cloth art "Sakai Wakkae Exhibition" and "Textile Exhibition to Color Architecture". As an aside, the "Textile Exhibition to Color Architecture" is a subtitle of the beauty and technique of Kawashima textiles in Kyoto, but I was very surprised and impressed by the history of Kawashima textiles since the early Meiji era.

 

 

 

 

Ginza Street is a bit different from bookstores. It is a shop that I would like to take a stop in the middle of a walk.

 

 

We visit temples and shrines in Chuo-ku and publish a series where you can enjoy a stroll while examining bad haiku. This time, I chose "Suitengu" as the fourth place of worship.

 

As you know, "Suitengu" is gathering religion as a god of child-raising, safe delivery, and child-raising. In the first place, the Arima family, based in Kurume, Kyushu, worshiped in the mansion. Similar to Kurume's headquarters, the three pillars are gods, in addition to the primitive god of Japan, Tenno-Minakashujin (Aminonaka Nushi no Kami).

It is the beginning of history in Edo that the Arima family recommended the branch of "Suitengu", which was revered in Kurume, to Edo Kamiyashiki (currently near Mita, Minato-ku) at the time in 1818 (Bunsei Gen). . It is said that the religion of the common people increased so much despite being inside the clan residence, so it became even more popular because it allowed visitors to visit the residence only once a month. At that time, the word "Suitengu of Arima" remains in the ground (stylish language).　

In the Meiji era, he turned two and moved to the site of the Arima family Edo Nakayashiki in the current Kakigara-cho. There was also a downtown area in Ningyocho nearby, and the number of visitors did not decrease. By the way, when transferring divine spirit from the former Arima family Edo Kamiyashiki, it was divided into the local area, so "Suitengu" is still enshrined at the former Shinmeigu Shrine in Mita.

 

By the way, Mr. Arima of the Kurume clan was originally named after Settsu Nationaluma County. It's where the famous Arima Onsen in Kobe is located. In addition, the school name is derived from the fact that [Ama Elementary School in Chuo Ward], located right next to Suitengu Shrine, was founded by the donation of the 12th owner of the Arima family during the Meiji Restoration. In addition, what I think of the Arima family is Mr. Yorining, the 15 heads who also worked as politicians. It has left a name in the horse racing Grand Prix "Arima Memorial". I was associated with such a variety of relationships.　

 

By the way, when you visit "Suitengu" on a sunny autumn holiday, you can see many parents and children from Celebration for the healthy growth of children and first shrine visit for a newborn during this season. Recently, some groups have become like groups surrounding small children, accompanied by their parents and their parents, reflecting the declining birthrate and aging population. This is also a smile when the smile overflows more than usual.　

 

 

As soon as you climb the stairs and pass through the torii gate, it's main hall. Hold your hands quietly. Suddenly looking beside shrine hall, there are statues of dogs and kappa statues, watching the growth of children. Dogs have long been admired like guardian angel, a child who has many births and safe births. It has been a custom since ancient times to tighten the abdominal belt on "Dog Day". Kappa is also said to give blessings to safe delivery and child care. Listening to the children's innocent voice, I can't help but pray, "I hope this world is peaceful."　

 

When you leave the precincts and go to the main street, you will find an old candy store (Komatsuya) below the shrine. It seems that everything has been open since 1924. It is said that they originally sold kneaded candy to worshipers, but eventually they began to sell Chitose candy in the Shichigosan season.

By the way, it is customary that Tsunayoshi Tokugawa (later the fifth general), who was originally Tatebayashi feudal lord, began celebrating his health when his son was five years old. Therefore, it was a custom centered on the Kanto region, but it is said that it gradually spread throughout the country after the Meiji era. Nowadays, there are some people who do it flashy like a children's fashion show, but after all, it is more important for parents to pray for their child's growth rather than shape.　

 

It was a day of calmness, regretting the fall.

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Kizukinasai (Tsukina Festival) 2012 was held grandly on November 10.　First, I visited the main hall and received a booklet entitled "Tsukiji Honganji main hall Restoration Project".　The explanation of the booklet is as follows.

　"Toward the 750th anniversary of the Shinran Saints in April 1993, we carried out large-scale restoration of the architectural design of the inner sanctum main hall, Buddhist memorial service, and the palaces and Sumidan, which are now 78 years old.　The main hall was built in 1934 and is a steel-framed reinforced concrete building.　The structure consists of the front large staircase, the outer team for worship, the inner and outer team of tatami mats in the back, the inner sanctum where the main deity Amida Buddha is enshrined, and the left and right spaces.　For the restoration, the finish was updated mainly with inner sanctum and the margins, and dust removal and cleaning were performed between the margins and left and right sheaths and outside teams, which had relatively little damage."　That's an explanation.　I joined main hall again after the renovation.　　Also, in the booklet, I would like to inform you that main hall and Stone Wall became registered Tangible Cultural Property on July 25, 2011.　It is a great pleasure that there is a registered cultural property in Chuo-ku.

　Well, after visiting, let's have a fun celebration.　　There were also cute children who participated in today's parade.　The comic artist from Osaka was also excited.

There were stores from all over the country, not only in the Tsukiji area.　Is it Mr. Matsuro's new product?　It seems that there is a shop outside Tsukiji on the 7th of every month.

　

I met an acquaintance and shop at a store in Fukushima Prefecture.　(For two people, permission to post photos has been obtained.)

There was a parade of "Yuruchara" with the child from Yasuaki Elementary School, but please give the report to other people.  If you want to know more, this is the URL of the guide in advance.　http://tsukijihongwanji.jp/kizukinasai2012/6507

 

 

On October 27, we enjoyed walking from Tsukuda to Chuo-ku.　The materials at hand were leaflets for Autumn Ginza and Nihonbashi events, treasure hunts, etc.　That's right! Let's go shopping today! I thought about it.　At Tsukuda's Tsukudaniya "Genda Nakaya Tsukuda", a wonderful landlady greeted me with a smile today. Today, for the first time, I purchased a pine nuts called "Matsumi Raku" and Tsukudani seasoned with kelp.

After reading the explanation board of the historic sites, we headed from Chuo-ohashi Bridge to Hatchobori.　The Sumida River has a sister river tie-up with Seine.　I remember the statue placed in the middle of Chuo-ohashi Bridge and the message under the personal name of Jack Sirak below it. After all, I once again thought that it was important to interact at the citizen level. Many people were taking a fun walk around Chuo-ohashi Bridge.　The Tokyo Sky Tree from here is also nice to see.

At Hatchobori, "Nishi Hatchobori Aoyagi", a member of the Kazuo Confectionery Cooperative in Chuo-ku, purchased two "Denka Nadai Kikunaka".　He told us that Ginzo aims to visit all members of the Kazuo Confectionery Cooperative Association in Chuo-ku, and he told us about the characteristics and history of the member stores. A wonderful Kazuo confectionery that imitated seasonal flowers such as autumn leaves and chrysanthemums was displayed. I was told that many of the traditions and history of Kazuo confectionery in Chuo-ku dates back to the Edo period.

　Oh, I thought I had to buy a side dish for today's dinner, so I went to Nihonbashi. To the antenna shop "Yamanashi-kan" and "Oidema Yamaguchi-kan". At the Yamaguchikan, I bought Senzaki Kamaboko and tried to finish the bill, and when asked if there was a nice can badge on the collar of the cashier's sister, it was a can badge that sold a dragon.　Oh?　Sakamoto Ryoma and the dragon have also stayed in Shimonoseki! I didn't know it!　I didn't see it at NHK's Taiga drama series, but the fun memory of Chuo-ku government office around Kyobashi Plaza and the site of Sadakichi Chiba Dojo in front of the Yaesu Exit of Tokyo Station revived.　When I asked the cash register's sister, "Please!", He searched for his pockets and gave me a wonderful can badge.

That's not the case, but the investigation of the song "Shitoto Pitchan, Shito Pitchan" crossed my head.　Yes, I came up with the idea of going around the bridge from Gofuku Bridge to Ichiishi Bridge, Tokiwa Bridge, Ryogoku Bridge.　At the same time, a ceremony commemorating the 140th anniversary of the opening of Tokiwa Elementary School was held. Congratulations　

　The nearby Kinsan Building is a building designated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Historic buildings. Proceed on Edo-dori St., find cheap shoes around Kodemmacho, and buy after losing temptation. I never thought this would be today's shopping tour.　I was fascinated by the design of the hairpins displayed on the red balustrade of Yanagibashi. From the explanation board of Ryogoku Hirokoji, the side of Ryogoku Bridge, while humming Yuki Saori's "Ryogoku Bridge", walking downstream along the river, a wonderful lady is reading a history explanation board.

　　

　As usual, it is a silver made with a friendly voice. We had you feel free to get to know each other, and we had a wonderful time together by eating "Hatchobori Aoyagi"'s "Senjoka Nashiro Kikunaka", which we bought earlier.

At that time, I remember the Autumn Ginza event and felt that I was pulling a small number of back hair (do you think so alone?) So I'm rushing to Higashi Nihonbashi Station on the Toei Asakusa Line, but on the way there is an event at Yagenbori Shopping Street.　You can't miss this.　<But this report is next time>

　In Ginza, Autumn Ginza Restaurant Week is the first day of the event. In addition, I decided to apply for the “Tourist Photography Competition”, which was closed on November 9th, searched for the subject in Ginza, bought a jacket for autumn and winter, and returned home with three large paper bags on the way home .　It was a fun day.

 

 

This is the third installment of a series where you can go around the sacred place of Chuo-ku and enjoy a stroll while also serving as a ginko.

This time, I changed my taste and visited [Catrick Tsukiji Church] in Akashicho. 

When I visited this church on a certain autumn day, I was surrounded by green trees and showed a calm appearance.

After the Meiji Restoration, the priests who came to Japan for the mission of Christianity began renting a merchant near Inaribashi and making it a temporary church. Later, in Japan, after Nagasaki and Yokohama, the cathedral was founded in 1874.

However, since this first cathedral was destroyed by the Great Kanto Earthquake, the current cathedral was built again in 1927 (Showa 2). At first glance it looks like a stone, but it seems that it is actually made of wooden mortar.

It is based on the ancient Greek architectural style "Dorlia style" (also called the Doris style) found in Parthenon Shrine, and six pillars are lined up in front. According to what I heard, he referred to the [St. Magdalena Church] in Paris (in French, the Church of St. Madeleine).

Last summer, when I visited Paris, I stopped by the Church of St. Magdalena, and it looks very similar. Just like the center of Paris, we are proud to have a venerable church in Chuo-ku, the middle of Tokyo.

Inside the church, there is a copper-made Western bell that was cast in France in 1876 (Meiji 9), and is known as "Janne Louise of Edo". The cathedral is also designated as the Historic buildings selected by Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tangible Cultural Property inhabitants of Chuo-ku along with the Western Bells.

The shadow of the cathedral stretches into the garden in a quiet atmosphere. It is a space that blends into the surrounding greenery and relaxes the mind.

By the way, if you walk a little from the church, you will find [Akatsuki Park]. This park, which is often used for local events, is also a local resting place. Seasonal flowers are planted in the park, which accents visitors and adds Aya to the scenery.

It seems that it is used not only as a place for parents and children and the elderly, but also as a place where businessmen can take a break.

Furthermore, if you walk toward Tsukiji Market, you will find a stylish shop called [Orimine Bakers]. It's my favorite bakery. It tastes with origami. There is also a wide lineup, from orthodox whole grains to confectionery breads with various ideas.

 

The area around Akashicho, which retains the exotic atmosphere since the Meiji era, is recommended for holiday walks. Why don't you walk slowly in the refreshing air of autumn?

 

Finally, today's phrase.

The autumn depth of the folds of the pillars of the cathedral