Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

 

  We walked around Harumi Wharf during lunchtime when we were surrounded by the autumn weather.

Today, a large cruise ship "Nipponmaru" was landing.

Earlier, I introduced the sailing ship Nippon Maru.

Today, I would like to introduce the cruise ship "Nipponmaru".

 

   At the entrance of the pier terminal, the date and time of arrival and departure are indicated.

　There is Ho Chi Minh, the front port of Oarai next port.

The rescue boat is orange and beautiful. From the rooftop of the terminal, I looked at the huge chimney while looking at Odaiba.

 

The guard ship in the foreground looks like a bean grain.
Some customers leave the ship for a short time.

The next two days far away from Vietnam, "Nipponmaru" left the pier.

 

 

 

　Near Ningyocho, near Koami Shrine

Arimatsu aperture

　　Takeda Kahei Shoten Tokyo store "Sasaka" is located.

Although the frontage is narrow, when you enter the shop, there are lots of wonderful kimonos dyed with squeezed.

Just before noon, the clerk responded with a smile.

 

The main store is located in Nagoya City, and it was said that during the Kanpo period (around 1741), it was branched from the main store of Takeda Shokuro Shoten.

I had you explain Arimatsu aperture.

　According to the design, the dough is tied with thread, squeezed, dyed, and made.

The process is very advanced, and there is no guide on white fabric, and the pattern tied with thread will be turned off as it is.

　Each person has a one-of-a-kind technique, and it is said that there are as many as 100 types.

It is said that it is a traditional craft that spends a lifetime on the fingertips of each squeezing and one streak.

 

For example, even in the well-known "Kanoko Squeezing", hand-knoted deer, protruding deer, Ichimoku Kanoko, Kyogoku Kanoko, and Yokobiki Kanoko. It is said that there is no other thing.

　Skillfulness is also required for dyeing, but it is also difficult to remove the dyed cloth thread. It is said that the method of "wilt removal" is different depending on each aperture.

　He said that 90% of the world's squeeze dyeing techniques were developed in Japan, and unlike other dyeings, they do not use glue or wax.

　

　I also wanted a cute "squeezing dyeing" hand towel and a beautiful pattern that evokes the tradition of Edo culture.　 

 

Note: Aperture is an advanced one in which when tied with thread before dyeing the fabric, the place becomes white and other places are dyed. A technique from before Chronicles of Japan.　

　Arimatsu squeezing is transmitted to the world. Paris Collection (1993) Exhibitions have been held in Germany, Austria, the United States, and other countries.

 

 

It seems that Kinsan Gin-san, who was famous for longevity, was also a squeezed engineer.

The photo with a smile is Mr. Tokyo store manager.

 

Address of the shop 1-11-9, Nihonbashi Kakigaracho, Chuo-ku

Phone number 03-3666-4649　

How to get to the shop　：

If you hit the street in front of Koami Shrine, behind Nihonbashi Elementary School in Ningyocho toward Nihonbashi River, you will see a business hotel on your left.　Go left on the road in front of the hotel and walk several tens of seconds.　The nearest station is Ningyocho. A few minutes on foot.

 

 

 

On November 9th, I went to the town walking tour "The junction of the Sumida River on the tide".

It was a chilly day for November, but while listening to the explanation of members of the Chuo-ku Cultural Property Supporters Association, I walked around Tsukuda Island for an hour and a half-walking less than 6,000 steps.

 

The first thing I went to was Tsukuda Tendai guardian of children and travelers. In the middle of the narrow streets between ordinary private houses and private houses, there was guardian of children and travelers on a small site where only one person could enter. If there are no signs or banners in Yokocho, you will pass by at all. There is a fine ginkgo on the premises, but it is surprising that it is surrounded by the house.

 Pass through Tsukuda Namishi Inari Shrine, cross Tsukuda Kobashi, where one of the treasure chests of "Chuo-ku Treasure Hunting" was located, and crossed the square where "Tsukuda Island Bon Odori" venue, "Tsukuda Festival Ryutora / Kurokoma" arrived at the building where two large lion heads are displayed. It is a large lion head famous for being said to be auspicious when you touch the nose of this large lion head first at the Tsukuda Festival.

 

 

 

After looking at the octagonal portable shrine through the glass at Sumiyoshi-jinja Shirine, I went to the ruins of Ishikawajima Lighthouse.

From here, you can stroll along the terrace along the Sumida River. Mitsui Tower in Nihonbashi could be seen directly above the Kamejima Suimon on the opposite bank of the Sumida River. From here, it's a straight line to Nihonbashi.

Also, it did not pass today, but it was said that Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge has a place where Tokyo Tower and Sky Tree can be seen on the right and left.

 

 

After that, we went to the junction of the Sumida River, went along the Harumi Canal via Paris Square, and went to the site of the Kaisuikan, and broke up.

It seems that 15 people were scheduled to participate in the lottery today, but 6 people were canceled due to the cold weather. Certainly, it may have been about half a month to walk around here, but I was able to take a leisurely stroll while watching the Sumida River. Why don't you choose a sunny day and walk?