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[Yotaro]
January 30, 2013 15:00
"Oh, Mr. Miya, on the 17th of January. If this evening of next year, my tears will always make the moon cloudy, so ..."
In modern times, January 17 is the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, but the elderly people also sang Koyo Ozaki (1868-1903), "Kiniro Yasha".
An anecdote that connects the autumn leaves with Maruzen in Nihonbashi is depicted in Roan Uchida (1868-1929). Luan was an active critic, translator, and novelist, but at that time he joined the Maruzen headquarters as an advisor to the book department, and was instrumental in editing the PR magazine "Gaku Stirup" and selling Western books.
The autumn leaves, which predominantly took the world in the literary stage of the Meiji era and gained a wide range of readers, are exposed to incurable diseases at a young age and are sentenced to March. For the autumn leaves that came to Maruzen due to thinness, I order "Britannica", but I will buy "Century" in a bill that can be cut out instead of a hundred yen. It seems that the autumn leaves were never rich. Luan admires the autumn leaves, who did not forget the desire for knowledge until the moment of death and was willing to buy expensive dictionaries from rich sacs.
Luan was critical of the autumn leaves and the works of Inkkuriyusha, and it seems that the two were separated, but in the `` One hour's Shikatayama Story '' at this time, I wrote that I was able to get rid of it without hesitation . And it says that it tells future generations that no one knows "the beautiful thing that is enough to decorate the last page of this autumn leaves". "The autumn leaves were truly a literary vessel and were not a talented person."
Maruzen stopped by after a long time. Remember that you bought the Chuo-ku sightseeing certification text "Chuo-ku Monoshiri Encyclopedia" and "Past Problem Collection" and the old text on the first floor here, and if you go up to the second floor, "Kiniro Yasha Up and down" "People who remember" are still lined up. A long time ago, on the second floor of Maruzen at that time, Katai Tayama bought a book of 12 Moupassan's short stories for 10 yen borrowed in advance, stroked and rubbed on the same shelf There was. When we went up to the third floor, the cafe left the shop at lunch, enjoying the Hayashi rice lunch created by the founder Uteki Hayashi.
[Shitamachi Tom]
January 29, 2013 14:00
I visited temples and shrines full of individuality in Chuo-ku, strolled around the neighborhood, and continued a series to offer a phrase of memories, but this is the last one.
In Shikoku pilgrimages, the departure of a prayer trip is called "application" (hotsugan), and the successful completion of a tour is called "kigan". The pilgrimage to Chuo-ku continues, but as a conclusion of this series, we decided on the place of "Ying" at Tsukiji's "Namishi Inari Shrine".
In the early Edo period, the Shogunate built the current Tsukiji area to expand the city area, but at that time, when the intense waves were extremely difficult, the weather stopped when worshiping Inari found on the sea, It is said that From that history, the precious name of "wab removal" was given.
It has long been worshiped as a guardian deity in the Tsukiji area, but since the fish shore moved after the Great Kanto Earthquake, it has become even more bustling. At the festival last summer, many people from the market participated and it was exciting. Will this festival change if Tsukiji Market moves? Or will it leave the same atmosphere? However, the history of this shrine, which has been over 350 years, will surely be passed down.
The symbol of "Namishi Inari Shrine" is a pair of male and female lion heads. In the past, it seems that it was a festival to pray for good luck with the dragon and the tiger, but now only the lion is left and is enshrined carefully. However, at the time of the festival, this lion is also tailored to portable shrine and travels around each town lively. For the people of Tsukiji, they are proud and familiar.
There are a number of mounds, namely memorials, such as Tamagozuka and Ebitsuka, on the grounds. It was dedicated by the market participants with gratitude for their lives. It is a monument unique to the area where many people work related to fresh fish and sushi.
I think many people visit Ko Shrine when they visit Tsukiji Market, but please go to the Sumida River because it is a great deal. The view of the river surface from Kachidokibashi is also relaxing. When it gets a little warmer, you can also taste the scenery of "Spring Urara's Sumida River ... ♪", which is declared in Rentaro Taki's "Flowers" on the Sumida River Terrace.
In addition, "Tentake" in front of Tsukiji Market Kachidoki Gate is a famous restaurant where you can taste delicious without hesitation. On the 29th of every month, Fugu Tendon is usually 1,680 yen as a "Fugu Day Service", so it is advantageous because it is just 1,000 yen. Please try it once.
By the way, the event of this season is the Setsubun Festival on February 3. It will also be held here at "Namishi Inari Shrine". (Photo 2 leaves of the Setsubun Festival are quoted from the shrine website.)
On the evening of Setsubun's Day, a ceremony is held in accordance with the ancient ceremony called "Tonna Mitsuya". It shoots three arrows, each of which has the meaning of "turning the disease to health", "turning the pain to fortune", and "turning the shade cheerfully". After that, a scatter a lot of sweets from a special stage. Every time, many worshipers come in search of lucky sweets. I'm going to join this scatter this year too.
At "Namishi Inari Shrine", the shout of "Oni is outside" is not used, and it is exclusively chanted as "Fuku is inside". There is a feeling of praying for the happiness of worshipers in the precincts.
In the first place, "Setsubun" means "the turn of the season", and of course it is originally four times a year, but it seems that it began to refer only to the day before "Riharu". Long ago, Ritsuharu was the beginning of the year, so Setsubun was an important day with the meaning of switching from old to new.
The event called "Tsuna" is a Miyanaka event that was once held on New Year's Eve to pay evil demons that destroyed the capital of Kyoto. Eventually, "Oniyarai" became a custom called "bean-throwing ceremony" and spread throughout the country. Since "Setsubun" had the meaning of a year's milestone, I guess it might have come to take place on this day instead of "New Year's Eve".
My old aunt, who was already older when I was a child, called "Setsubun" "New Year's Eve." Apparently, there are regions all over the country that call so. In other words, you can see that "Setsubun" was positioned similar to New Year's Eve. In addition, the custom of "Ehomaki", which has recently been advertised in a complex, etc., was originally a region centered on Osaka, and it spread to the Kanto region in no time. It is said that Seven-Eleven launched it around 1990. It's still late, isn't it?
In Osaka, it has been practiced since ancient times, as it invites luck by rolling thick rolls toward Ekata of that year. It is customary that you should not speak at this time. However, this custom in Osaka is not so old, and it has spread at once since the owner of a sushi shop in the Taisho era that the husbands of the Senba originally went to play in the teahouse, after the owner of a sushi shop campaign to develop needs It is a common theory that it spread. In other words, it originated very similar to "Eel of Earth" and "Valentine Day".
As such, the desire to do "bean-throwing ceremony" on the day of "Setsubun" and wish for fortune remains unchanged. In most homes, my father may play the role of a demon. It is also an important role to escape by being hit by children with sanzan beans. After the children fall asleep, do you have your mother accompany me with a green liquor? Even in the town of Tsukiji, you can see each other in the night of Setsubun.
If you hear "Ritsuharu", your feelings will flutter in spring even if it is still cold. I wish you a bright and happy spring.
This is the end of this series. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
・・・ A bowl of sake with a clear star and a ragged demon 
[TAKK...]
January 29, 2013 08:30
At the foot of the pedestrian bridge (Ginza Tokimeki Bridge) on the Ginza 7-chome intersection on Showa-dori, the remain excavated from the Shiodome ruins is displayed.
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●Machiishi and cut stones (stones used for stone walls and earth retaining) |
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It was used in the stone groove (drainage facility) of the Daimyo residence. |
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●Chozubachi |
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Excavated from the upper residence of the Wakisaka family in Harima Tatsuno Domain (Hyogo Prefecture). Characters such as "Consecration, Hadan fan crest (Haneuchiwamon), ○ Tsukiyoshi ○" are engraved. | The Shiodome archeological site was excavated in accordance with the development plan of the Shiodome area in Minato-ku. It was reclaimed after the great fire of the Meiryaku era, and is the place where various clans set up their residences since the middle of the Edo period. Why are Machiishi and Chozubachi excavated from the Shiodome area of Minato-ku displayed under the Ginza Tokimeki Bridge, a little far away? I don't know that, but how to display each stone, such as how to place each stone, is very unique? It seems to be decorated as a kind of monument rather than historical materials. There is no place in the city where you can see remain, which was used in Samurai residence during the Edo period. I think it's worth a look.
[Akira Makibuchi / Sharakusai]
January 28, 2013 09:00
The City Local Tenmonkan (Time Dome Akashi) carefully selects and displays the key to understanding the lives of Chuo-ku from the ancient document owned by the museum and related materials. A gallery talk by curators will also be held during the period. The exhibition will be closed on Monday until February 24, and admission is free.
There is an impression that ancient document is difficult to catch, but there is a proof of people's lives and a living record that has devoted himself to business. From letters and round-trip documents to old records such as diaries and books, it is displayed, including those designated as inhabitants' cultural properties.
The Hattori Family Document is a record of a paper wholesaler in Nihonbashi. It was an Ise merchant and had an Edo store in Horidome-cho. Approximately 1,000 documents from 1796 (1796) to the Showa period have been left. In 1883 (1883), the amount of money is stated in the Hattori family's unique signature. It can be seen that the signature was also used at this time.
The documents related to Taneaki Hara, which are said to be the last power of late Tokugawa shogunate, relate to Taneaki Hara, who was the power of Minamicho magistrate's office at Hatchobori Gumiyashiki. After the Meiji Restoration, while working as a social entrepreneur, he also worked hard to record the actual situation of the town magistrate's office. Some of these materials have become cultural properties of inhabitants of the ward. Some of them were told in 1844 (1844), such as "One Dutch marmot was paid, so I will bid at Nagasakiya."
The materials related to the Funajuku Yamazakiya were from the early Meiji era when the train was relocated to Sanjumabori due to the opening of the railway and ran the inn. In addition to the "gate tag" of 1872 (1872), which can be said to be a ship passer permit, the signboard and business license of the carrying ship "Takao Maru" are displayed.
Documents excavated from the Nakagawa Family Residence in the Bungooka Domain were excavated from the hole at the site of the Nakagawa Family Kamiyashiki near the former Akashi Junior High School, and are thought to have been damaged by the great fire of 1866 (1866). It is a document that has been carbonized. It is said that this was preserved one by one, and the decipherment began. A part of the diary, which includes writing and the Yodome book, is written in 1865 (1865), is a valuable document.
In addition to these, there is also an exhibition of documents related to Tsukuda Island ferry. A commentary sheet is prepared to deepen the understanding of the viewing, so I would like to use it. The Local Tenmonkan is calling for consultation if there are old materials, not only during the Edo period, the Meiji period, and before and after the war. ●Akira Makibuchi
◇Gallery Talk will be held at the venue on Saturday, February 2 and Saturday, February 16, from 1 pm to 2 pm. For more information, Chuo-ku HP here>>
[Shitamachi Tom]
January 20, 2013 09:00
A series that rediscovers the charm of Chuo-ku while strolling around temples and shrines in the city is also in the end. This time, I visited "Sumiyoshi-jinja Shirine" in Tsukuda.
Sumiyoshi-jinja Shirine has already been featured by many correspondents, and I just interviewed in the Tsukishima Seven Wonders Series last summer in Reitaisai festival. Therefore, this time, I would like to focus on the episodes around this shrine.
Tsukishima Seven Wonders-Episode 3 "Sumiyoshi-jinja Shirine Festival"
The origin of Tsukuda Island is already famous, but when Ieyasu Tokugawa entered Edo, 33 fishermen from Tsukuda Island, Nishinari-gun, Settsu-kuni (currently Tsukuda, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka City), along with Shinto priesthood in the same area. I inherited the place name and the faith of guardian god. It is said that the current shrine was officially enshrined on June 29, 1646 (old calendar), and since then the shrine's Reitaisai festival was held on this day. After the new calendar, festivals are held in early August, which is the date.
My uncle's family once lived in Tsukuda, Osaka, the roots of Tsukuda, Chuo-ku. I've visited several times when I was a child. Tsukuda in Osaka is a coastal area heading from the center of the city to Kobe, and I remember that there were many factories from here to Amagasaki City. Just as the Ishikawajima Shipyard was built next to Tsukuda Island in Tokyo, there are some places where the locality is similar.
National Route 2 (No. 1 Hanshin National Highway) and National Route 43 (No. 2 Hanshin National Highway) pass beside the town, and the Hanshin Namba Line also runs, making it a major transportation hub connecting Osaka and Kobe. There must have been a lot of traffic of people and boats. I think the residents were sensitive to new information and were good at business sense. I guess that the descendants emigrated to Tsukuda, now Chuo-ku, and demonstrated their sensibility and action at the beginning of the Edo period.
By the way, when you actually walk on Tsukuda Island, it is a town with a relieved atmosphere whenever you visit. First, visit "Sumiyoshi-jinja Shirine". The shrine area here is never wide, but it feels like Tsukuda Island itself is with the shrine, so it can be said that it is a shrine that stands without discomfort. In the first place, Sumiyoshi is a guardian deity related to the sea and water, such as shipping and fishing, so it can be said that it is a god suitable for the area surrounded by water. The fact that the grand Torii gate in front is built facing the Sumida River is a proof that God will enter and exit by boat, and it is deeply moved by history.
The place where Tsukuda's ferry used to be was the stone monument of playwright Shuji Hojo. "If it snows, Tsukuda is an old Edo island" is also a phrase with a good taste.
The area around the back of "Sumiyoshi-jinja Shirine" and crossing Tsukuda Kobashi is often used in dramas, but I also love the atmosphere of the boat pool in front of me. It is a place where you can relax when you take a walk on holidays.
There is a small hall called "Tsukudatendaiko Ikuchizoson" near here, but in an alley where no people can pass each other, a large ginkgo tree extends from the hole on the roof of Machiya to the sky It extends upward. It's a very unusual landscape, so I often decide to pass through this alley when I invited my friends to walk. Tsukuda is a great place to take a walk while walking along such alleys and back streets. However, it is necessary to take care not to disturb the lives of residents.
Nevertheless, there are few tall buildings in Tsukuda and alleys spread vertically and horizontally, so light leaks from here and there. The sorrow of the sunset is also good, and the sun of the sunrise is also good. However, because the alley is narrow, the light on a leaked day will be thinner. At this time, the position of the sun is still low and the sunset is early, so the scenery where cats are sunbathing on a not so wide sun is also wonderful.
I love Tsukuda, such a tasty town. It's a cold season, but please go out in search of warm light.
・・・ Tsukuda Island, where the cold and the sun are thin.
[Koedo Itabashi]
January 19, 2013 09:00
"Yeah. There's something wrong with me."
It was an honest impression when I first saw main hall in Tsukiji Honganji.
When I anticipate this kind of thing and see something different from what I expected, there is a feeling that I do not want to recognize the difference, saying, "Isn't it different?"
Speaking of Honganji, the Great temple complex has a strong presence in the city of Kyoto.
I can't help but remember the magnificent wooden buildings.
It is a national treasure building that conveys the gorgeous breath of Momoyama culture. A garden with special scenic spots and historic sites.
I was expecting such a structure, but he removed it brilliantly.
If you exit the first entrance of Tsukiji Station on the Hibiya Line and look east side, it is the main gate of Tsukiji Honganji Temple.
Against the backdrop of the clear blue sky of Tokyo in winter, a huge building of ancient Indian style sits.
It is a white, shining stone building with towers on both wings.
What was different from my expectations?
First of all, the building must be in an ancient Indian style.
The structure is not a wooden building.
There is no Shichido garan that forms the spread of the temple.
In other words, it is far from the image of a Japanese temple that I envisioned.
When I was used to visiting buildings several times, I learned about Chuta Ito, an architect and historian who was active from the Meiji era to the Showa era.
I am involved in the design of many shrines and temples such as Yushima Seido Temple and Yasukuni Shrine shrine gate.
It also has large-scale constructions such as the Kanematsu Auditorium of Hitotsubashi University and the Okura Museum of Art.
The main hall of Tsukiji Honganji was also designed by Dr. Chuta Ito.
Why didn't many people involved in the construction of temples and shrines use wooden buildings?
According to related materials, Dr. Chuta Ito was invited as a design advisor to Kanda Myojin Reconstruction in 1926 (Daisho 15).
This is to rebuild the shrine hall, which was destroyed by the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923.
At that time, we recommend the use of a steel-framed reinforced concrete structure, which is very rare at that time.
This is undoubtedly a choice to enhance the earthquake resistance and fire resistance of the building due to the experience of the Great Kanto Earthquake.
Tsukiji Honganji also burned down Dou due to the Great Kanto Earthquake.
At the time of reconstruction in 1934 (Showa 9), it appears that the purpose of using the structure as steel-framed reinforced concrete was non-combustible seismic resistance.
One part of this was that Shichido garan was brought together and a large space in front of main hall.
If you are an architectural historian, the architectural style of ancient India, with Japanese temples, the birthplace of the Buddhist Omoto, Historical Buddha, and ancient Indians.
The design in front of the central dome is "Bodhi tree leaves". "Lotus flower" is blooming in it.
The concrete surface is covered with marble, or a makeup brick is used to accentuate it.
The winged lion statue roars on both sides of the main hall front stairs. It is a figure similar to a sphinx, not a guardian dog.
Press the front door and enter the inside of main hall. Sanomune temple.
inner sanctum uses plenty of gold leaf.
Statue of Amida Nyorai stays fast.
The shadow of the saints and high priests.
"Folding coffered ceiling" shows shrines and temples's character.
The smoke of incense drifts vigorously as many as the number of worshipers.
On the other hand, the windows are made of vivid stained glass and pipe organs are installed.
I feel the strength of absorbing diverse cultures that are not bound by things in Asia and Western Europe.
Chuta Ito placed a very cute design everywhere in the building.
In particular, animals connect the temple as something more familiar.
Elephants, cows, horses, etc. can be easily found. When it comes to chickens, monkeys, and phoenixs, concentration is required.
After leaving the main hall, looking back at the main hall, the light blue wooden frame window glass glowed dullly.
Did a slightly distorted old glass reflect the light of the sun?
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