Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

 　　Get off at Ningyocho Station on the Hibiya Line in the direction of Kodemmacho, proceed at the intersection toward Kanda, and turn left at the second intersection.

　If you go shortly, you will find Nihonbashi Elementary School and Nihonbashi Library on your right.

　This place was Saigo Takamori's residence in the Meiji era, and Ginza of the Shogunate was located around the Edo era.

 

Behind the elementary school, there is a kimono shop "Sako Luo" on the first floor of the left building.

　The elegant shop was run by a couple, and both of them were dressed in kimono.

　It has been several decades since it opened here in Ningyocho. The atmosphere is as it is, a time slip in the Edo period.

　In the shop, many cloths are displayed neatly and you want to pick them up.

・・・ I asked my husband in detail about kimono.

What is a tailoring?

First, measure the dimensions of the customer's body.　I measure it with a measure called whale shaku.

Dimensions are as large as men.　Increase the dimensions by 3 minutes and add 5 parts to measure the dimensions.

In the past, many people were used as everyday clothes and shortened to make it easier to move. It is said that this is the main thing.

There is also a customer's preference, but the kimono varies greatly depending on each dress.

It seems that the length is different depending on how you take it.

Even under the coherence or when it comes to collapse, if the collar comes out and pulls it, it's easy to fix it.

I hear you have some promises to go to a kimono. If you keep it, you will be able to wear it beautifully and comfortably.

： ： ： Also, the wonderful thing about kimono is that if you unravel all the kimono threads, it will completely return to the original cloth.

It seems that it can be said to be the essence of ecology today. ： ： ：

 

<Notes>　Antimonos: ： It is a fabric that tailors one kimono, its unit.　　Whale Shaku: ： A unit for measuring objects, one shaku is a 5-minute (about 38 cm) of a curved shaku, originally a measure made of whale beards.　　Covenant: ： The lower part of the collar

 

For more information, please see the homepage of "Sako Luo" (basic knowledge until tailoring).

It's really kind enough to explain.　　Beginner, a must-see for researchers.

　

　When I asked my husband about the kimono situation, it is said that the number of kimono creators has now decreased.

　Now, I can't eat it in kimono making, and in Kyoto where I recently visited, some people are taxi drivers.

　He was a skillful traditional craftsman of Nishijin.

　The master said that there were almost no spelling craftsmen or old traditional heirs, and that it was deplorable.

　There is also a traditional craft that makes a cut on each finger's claw, passes it through it, and weaves it. It seems that the tradition from Nara period is now gone like a light of fire.

At the kimono shop "Sako Luo"

It is said that a "Kimono Training Class" is being held.　
It is also said that "Introductory Course for Kimono Study" is also being held.

　If you want to know more about kimono, please come and visit us.

　It seems that kimonos offer special products that are a bit different from other stores.

　My husband said that he would like to visit us at any time, and that he would like to share this wonderful kimono culture to as many customers as possible.

Sakura, Nihonbashi Ningyocho (Sakura)

〒103-0013 1-5-1, Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Toll-free number: 0120-33-5298 FAX： 03-3667-5298

Business hours　From Monday to Friday AM10:00 to PM7:00, Saturday AM10:00 to PM6:00

However, if you let us know, we look forward to your holiday.

 

 

　"I eat rice with a lawyer in winter and a ghost in summer." December is said to be at the time of writing by a lecturer, but Yoshiko Ako entered the Honjo Kira House and raised the head of Kira Uenosuke in 1702. It is before dawn of December 15, 1703 (January 31, 1703).

　Historic sites related to the defeat of Gishi in Chuo-ku include the ruins of the Asano Family Kamiyashiki (Akashicho), President Hiroshi Asano Hiro residence (Ginza 4), Shinroku Hazama Tomb (Tsukiji Honganji), Yasushi Horibe Monument (Hachichobori 1), etc. It is not a historic site, but it is from Honsho to Sengakuji Temple. In addition, it is said that there were three hiding destinations in the ward in the mansion (Higashibashi 2), Ishimachi 3-chome, Minami Hatchobori, etc. after the blade wound incident of Yahee Horibe and Yasubei.

　It was Koyamaya Yahee back store on the south side of Ishimachi 3-chome that the Oishi built-in assistant and the main tax hiding until the defeat. Koyamaya is a so-called public inn used by those who visit Edo for lawsuits, and it is quite prosperous, and such places will not be noticeable. Entered Edo in September before the Oishi chief tax was debated, stayed in Koyamaya under the name of Sauchi Kakimi, who came to the public lawsuit, and built-in assistant joined in November as his uncle Gorobei Kakimi. In addition, several ronins, including Touchi Onodera, gather here, and Koyamaya becomes the center of preparation for the defeat.

　Speaking of Ishimachi 3-chome, "Time Bell" and "Nagasakiya" at the time of Capitan Edo Sanfu in the Netherlands are famous, but Koyamaya is also said to have been partially used as Dutch dormitory. It's fun to imagine those who say, "Is this the place where Oishi lived?"

　By the way, where was Koyamaya at Ishimachi 3-chome? According to the book of the book, "It was in the current 4-1 Nihonbashi Honmachi", "It was in a place connecting the eaves with Nagasakiya (4-4 Nihonbashi Muromachi)", "Kokumachi right opposite Koyamaya There was a bell, "(Tempura no) Tenshi Shigeru's place (4-1-3 Nihonbashi Honmachi) ... " All of these are on the north side of Kokumachi Street (now Edo-dori St.). (Ishimachi 3-chome is a so-called two-sided town, and is made on both north and south sides across the street. According to the current lot number, the north side is 4-4 Nihonbashi Muromachi and 4-1 Nihonbashi Honmachi, and the south side is Nihonbashi Muromachi 3-4 and Nihonbashi Honmachi 3-3. )　However, one of the forty-seven men, Kichiemon Terasaka's memorandum "Terasaka Myki" states "Ishimachi 3-chome south or Koyamaya Yahee back store", so amateurs think that it would be natural to say that it was on the south side I'm thinking. I would appreciate it if you could give me a detailed explanation.

　Oishi and others who headed from Koyamaya to Honjo Kira's residence finally get their true spirits. It seems that the cold weather was particularly severe at the end of this year. Oishi is said to be cold, but it will have reached a new year with a full and full feeling.

[Photo]　View east of Edo-dori St. and Muromachi Sanchome intersection.

　　　　　　On the left side (north side), there is an explanation board of Nagasakiya ruins.

　

 

 

The 8th series of rediscovering the charm of temples and shrines in Chuo-ku has reached its eighth series. As the last visit to this year, we will visit Yagenbori Fudoin, which is close to Higashi Nihonbashi Station.

 

"Yagenbori Fudoin" is a famous temple known as "Edo San Ofudo", along with [Mejiro]. According to the history, it is an auspicious that in 1585 (Tensho 13), he escaped the fire of the Toyotomi army and worshiped the statue of Fudo Myo, who was transferred from Kishu and Negoroji.　

 

It often appears as a stage in Shotaro Ikenami's novels, but at that time it seemed to be a very busy downtown area. As an example, I would like to introduce one theory from the Kihei Crime Book.

"... facing the street is Yagenbori Fudo, and the bustle of the fair here is one of the best in Edo. This area is also in contact with the prime location of Ryogoku Nishihiro Koji, where restaurants and commercial shops line the eaves, and even at night, the lights are so busy that they are said to be "like daytime." . " (Quoted from Volume 14, "Tonosama Sakae Goro")

I've been covering this area before, so I'd appreciate it if you could read it for reference.

Ryogoku Hirokoji is the scent of Edo 

 

This immovable lady has been in Meiji period and became a separate temple of the Daihonzan Hirama-ji Temple (Kawasakidaishi) of the Shingon sect Chizan school. On the precincts, there are monuments indicating the birthplace of Juntendo and the birthplace of Kodan, giving you a sense of the history and formal style of this temple.　

 

 In the world, there are many things that make XX days a fair every month. For example, Kannon will be on the 17th, Daishi will be on the 21st, guardian of children and travelers will be on the 24th, and patron saint of academics will be on the 25th. And the realm is on the twenty-eighth. (Some, such as Koshin, are determined by the 10 zodiac signs.)

Each festival is crowded with visitors every month, but the New Year's Day is the first day of the New Year's Day. □□ At the same time, the last fair of the year is the end. □□ "Delivery" □□ It is called "" and there are many worshipers in particular. It's called "immobility".

 

In the past, at the end of the year, "Toshinoichi" was opened in line with the fair of temples and shrines around the country. It was a fun event where New Year's decorations, daily necessities, cooking utensils, etc. were lined up, but it is said that only "Hagoita City" in Asakusa and Yagenbori here are left.　

As mentioned above, since the fair of Fudo-sama is on the 28th, it became a true hit that decorates the last of the “Toshinoichi” held in various places, and the “Non-no-ichi” was particularly lively. It remains a popular annual event as a New Year's event. It is held every year from 27th to 29th, so please go out.

By the way, one of Tokyo's famous products, "Yagenbori Shichimi pepper," was originally sold at stalls in this area. At present, the shop with that name has moved to Asakusa.

 

After a short walk after the visit of Fudo-sama, you will reach the base of Ryogoku Bridge. You can see [Tokyo Sky Tree] dignifiedly across the bridge.

As I mentioned in my blog before, this area was once known as one of the best places in Edo as [Ryogoku Hirokoji]. In other words, "Ryogoku" used to refer to this area in the past. The evidence is that [Ryogoku Post Office] exists in Higashi Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku.　

 

There is [Yanagibashi Cho Kotobuki-an] near the main street along the street of Chuo-ku Industrial Hall. I sometimes stop by on the way back from the meeting. At homey shop full of warmth, you can enjoy a comfortable and relaxing meal. It's a perfect atmosphere for this land.

 

Well, it's finally a little more this year. There were various events and events in Chuo-ku. A lot of memories left. Next year will surely be a fulfilling year.　

 

While counting the few days left, there are places where I think "I wanted to do that" or "I should have done this", but now I want to look forward without regrets or hesitation. Otherwise, you will be exclaimed by the realm. In the first place, Acalanatha is a very powerful Buddha, and it is said that it has the power to bring back something wrong to the main road even if it is forcibly. I don't think it's a good idea.　

 

I look forward to seeing you again next year. Thank you very much for your support this year.

・・・ A woman who is lost in the count day and a woman who goes on

 

More Pilgrimage to temples and shrines in the ward-No. 8 "Yagenbori Fudoin"

 

　Takao Inari Shrine is located at 10-7, Nihonbashi-Hakozakicho, Chuo-ku.

 

Takao Inari Shrine is a place where the body of the prostitute Dayu Takao of the Edo period was repatriated, and her divine spirit

It is said that it originated from the worship of Takao Daimyojin and the actual divine spirit is the enshrined deity.

 

　According to the "Origin" board

Manji 2nd year (1659) December, a prostitute with Shirozaemon Miuraya, 1-chome Shinyoshiwara-Kyocho, a flower town in Edo

It is the highest rank of the prostitute named Dayu Takao, the second generation of the prostitute, and it sounds like a beautiful appearance and squeaks in the Zemin Isei.

It is said that he was good at Waka haikai, and his calligraphy was outstanding, familiar with various arts, and played an unparalleled heyday.

The birthplace was the daughter of Yasu Shiobara Shiobara Shiogama Village Farmer Chosuke, who was 19 years old at the time.

Takao was favored by the prince of Tsunamune Date, Sendai feudal lord, and was asked for a large sum of money.

There was a person who was intent, maneuvered and did not follow the prince, so he finally bought anger and was at the Sumida River Mitamata (now the present)

It was hung on a tower boat around Nakashu) and abandoned in Kawanaka.

A few days later, the body drifted ashore on the banks of Kita-Niihori in Okawabata, and had a hermitage there.

It is said that the monk repatriated it and buried it thickly.

Daimyojin divine spirit Takao, who built a company there and built her company in the lovely end of Takao.

It was the origin of our company that worshiped and made Takao Inari Shrine.

At present, this company is very rare in Japan for Inari, and the actual divine spirit (real skull) is enshrined deity.

It is enshrined in the shrine.

Many people come to worship from the Edo period to the early Showa period, and there are stalls in fair.

It was prospered. (Hakozaki Kita-Shinbori Town Association)

It was a woman's pity at that time.

 

 

 

 

This is the 7th of an unusual walking series that goes around temples and shrines in the city with a scrutiny spirit.

 

This time it's Tsukiji Honganji. In 1617, shortly after the opening of Edo, it was originally erected in Yokoyamacho, Asakusa as a separate temple in Edo at Nishi Honganji Temple in Kyoto, and was known as "Edo Asakusa Gobo". However, it disappeared in the famous "furisode fire" of Meiji 3 (1657). It was the current Tsukiji that the Shogunate designated as an alternative land for land readjustment.

The residents of Tsukuda Island reclaimed the shallows to create land. The place name "Tsukiji" was also born here. Thus, a new temple was completed and called "Tsukiji Gobo" and became a place of worship for Edo citizens for a long time. Since then, it has been associated with Tsukuda Island, and as a custom practice, offertory box in main hall is donated by volunteers from Tsukuda.

 

Tsukiji Gobo, which boasted a traditional temple architecture that remains in Nishiki-e, was hit by the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923 and disappeared again. Designed by a famous architect, Dr. Tadashi ITOCHU, a stone structure in the Indian style, the hometown of Buddha, was completed in 1934, a rare Buddhist temple in Japan. In 2011, main hall and masonry walls were designated as national registered Tangible Cultural Property. It is one of Tokyo's leading famous temple.

As a sect, the Jodo Shinshu Honganji school, Tsukiji Betsuin, was the official name until now, but this year it was officially positioned as a temple under the direct control of the sect and "Tsukiji Honganji" became the official name. Last year, the 750th anniversary of the founder, Shinran Saint, was celebrated, and this year, commemorative events such as the restoration of main hall have continued. In November this year, a commemorative event called "Kizukinasai 2012" was also held, and there was a lively act of gathering "Yuru characters" from all over the country and paraded in Ginza.

 

main hall was restored, and the gold leaf was vividly refurbished, making it even more divine. In Buddhist memorial service, many good men and women gather to create a quiet atmosphere. Behind main hall is a pipe organ, which is rare for a Buddhist temple, and there is a free lunchtime concert on the last Friday of every month (December 21), from 12:20 to 12:50.

 

In fact, there are other reasons that I picked up this temple this month. That's Chushingura. As you know, 310 years ago, on December 14, 1702 (January 30, 1703 in the new calendar), it was too famous that the reign of the Ako Asano family defeated the enemy, Kira Uenosuke. It was based on plays, talks, ukiyo-e, etc.

 

According to historical fact, after the defeat in Matsuzaka-cho, Akaho Nanji was not allowed to cross Ryogoku Bridge, crossed Eitai Bridge, and saluteed in front of the former Asano family Edo Yashiki in the current Akashicho. From the gate of Tsukiji Gobo (at that time, the current Harumi-dori St. side was in front of Sengaku).

 

It is said that one of the ronins, a spear master, Shinroku Hazama, prayed for a memorial service by connecting a letter with Kaneko to his favorite spear when passing by in front of Tsukiji Gobo. The spear associated with it is still kept in a safe place at the temple.

Shinroku Hazama seemed to have a deep connection with the temple, and the remains were later taken over and buried. Of course, there is also a tombstone at Sengakuji Temple, but the fact that he was buried in the temple separately from other ronins may have been religious since his lifetime. Even now, of course, there is a tombstone of Shinroku Hazama on the grounds of Tsukiji Honganji Temple, and an explanatory version is installed beside it.

 

What was the feeling of the way when the Akaho Namishi achieved their true spirits? In today's era, even if "revenge" is not necessarily praised, I guess that the moral consciousness at that time was just "fine".

 

At that time, if the sound of the gong of Honganji echoed in the town of Tsukiji in the morning, I will deepen my emotions across more than 300 years.

The season of Chushingura is coming this year, and the year is about to end. I just pray that a peaceful era will continue.

 

・・・ Mida's gong in the morning when the sky is clear and ready.

 

More Pilgrimage to temples and shrines in the ward-No. 7 "Tsukiji Honganji"

 

At the beginning of the Edo period, the torii gate of Sumiyoshi-jinja Shirine, built by a fisherman on Tsukuda Island as a guardian deity, has an unusual ceramic forehead.

It is indigo on a white background, and it is written by "Sumiyoshi Shrine Ichishin Nobori Hitoshino" on the white background, and it is written by Arisugawa Miyanobori Hitoshino.
"One dish" refers to the position of the royal family.

 

 

He was a master of Japanese calligraphy, and he taught Emperor Meiji Japanese calligraphy (Arisugawa-ryu) and singing, and the original copy of the "Gokajo no Oshobun" (), which outlined the basic policy of the Meiji government, was written by King Nobori. By the way, the first article is "Hiroku Conference-Koshi Manki Koron Nirosushi".

 

 

 

 

I worshiped last Saturday, but on a windy day, the yellow leaves of ginkgo in the precincts were dancing in the sky one after another.

 

 

 

 

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