Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

　In the past, Nihonbashi Ningyocho 3-chome had a vaudeville called Ningyocho Suehiro (Hiro) from the late Edo period to the Showa era.　All the audience seats were popular as rakugo fixed seats with tatami mats.
　The audience leaves their footwear at the entrance and sits in the cushion, but in the front seat of the evening, there are few visitors and spectators watching the Koza while sleeping with the cushion as pillow, and listening to rakugo while eating on-site sushi.
However, when it was time for Shinsei, Bunraku, Ensei, etc. to appear, the hall was full and TV cameras were filled with great enthusiasm.　However, it closed in January 1970 (Showa 45) due to soaring land, diversification of entertainment such as television, and a decrease in residents.
　After that, I thought that it would be difficult to manage a vaudeville in places with high land prices, such as Chuo-ku, and that it would not be possible to do new things, but in 1994, the main focus was on performances and training of traditional performing arts such as performing arts and Japanese music. "Oedo Nihonbashi-tei" opened as the first full-fledged performing arts hall.
　Nagatani Corporation, which operates real estate leasing, brokerage, and management, operates Nagatani Hall as a performing arts hall that serves as a place for performances such as rakugo, talks, Shinnai, and Gitayu, which are traditional Japanese performing arts.

　

　Edo Nihonbashi-tei is conveniently located just a few minutes from Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae Station and 6-7 minutes from Nihombashi Station.

 

　

　You can experience traditional performing arts such as talks and Namikyoku, Shinnai, Kouta, Nagauta, Gitayu, etc., including the "Standard Seat" of the Rakugo Arts Council (held every month from 21st to 27th).

The hall is a small hut with about 100 people even if the front of the stage is tatami mats and the back is full with chairs, but I was able to enjoy the live performance after a long absence with the enthusiasm of a young rakugo artist.

　Kido Zen depends on the performance, but about 2,000 yen, but if you pay an annual membership fee of 5,000 yen and become a member of the "Edo Performing Arts Club", in addition to "Edo Nihonbashi Tei", Edo Uenohirokoji Tei, Shinjuku Nagatani Hall, Edo Ryogokutei, etc. You can get more than 20 special offers, and most of the other performances are offered by discount tickets.
　In addition, `` Walking Rally of History and Culture Walking with Lecturer '', which includes a set of walking around the city and appreciation of vaudeville guided by a lecturer, Rakugo, talks, Namikyoku, magic to Gitayu, Hauta, Ozashiki dance There are also "Edo Performing Arts Japanese Music School" and "Edo Sumo" for sumo lovers from those who want to learn in earnest to become professionals.

　Applications for membership are accepted at the Nagatani Corporation office on the left side of the entrance.　After joining, you can also enter with the right to use immediately.

　　

　Edo Nihonbashi-tei http://ntgp.co.jp/engei/nihonbasi/index.html

　

 

 

"Kojiki and Nihonshoki" refers to Records of ancient matters and Chronicles of Japan. Mie-Nara collaborative lecture "Kojiki and Nihonshoki and Holy Land - The Unknown Charms of Ise and Yamato" was held at Mie Terrace in Nihonbashi Muromachi 2-chome. The venue was a multi-purpose hall on the second floor of Mie Terrace.

First of all, as a keynote speech, "Kojiki and Nihonshoki and Holy Land-The Unknown Charm of Ise and Yamato-" (about 40 minutes) was held by religious anthropologist Keiji Uejima, followed by Uejima and Mika Hagi. A dialogue between "Traveling the Holy Land of Ise and Yamato" (about 1 hour) was held. Mika Hagi is an actress and serves as a national tourism ambassador for Mie.

Mr. Ueshima's story was often noticed and helpful.

This course was originally conducted as the second part of a collaborative course in three prefectures, Mie, Nara, and Shimane, where myths take root. By all means, I would like you to continue with the third and fourth issues and themes of interest to us.

By the way, the antenna shops in the three prefectures (Mie Terrace, Nihonbashi Shimanekan, Nara Mahorobakan) all face Chuo-dori (opposite Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi and Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower), all gather at Nihonbashi Muromachi 1 and 2-chome.

The photo above shows "Iga Ninja Beef Curry" and "Ninja Aerle" purchased at the first floor product sales corner of Mie Terrace, attracted to naming.

Both 100% Iga beef and Iga-style ginger carbonated drink were delicious.

Click here for the Mie Terrace website ⇒ http://www.mieterrace.jp/

 

 

At Nara Mahorobakan, located in 1-chome Nihonbashi Muromachi, a lecture introducing the charm of Nara was held, so I went on Sunday.

The title is "Know through Literature! Lecturer is Norio Ta, Managing Director of the NPO "Nara Mahoroba Sommelier Association", in the charm of Nara-from Records of ancient matters to Kazuo Aniyoshi. The venue was on the second floor of the Nara Mahoroba Hall, which was full of full capacity.

This time, Mr. Takata featured 10 stories and novels related to Nara and introduced the charm of Nara. The works featured include "Records of ancient matters", "Nippon Reikiki", "Tenpyo no Iraki", "Tianhe Legend Murder Case", "Kao Aniyoshi", etc.

Mr. Takata's story was very interesting, and I would like to read books that I had never read, and even books I had read in the past seemed to try again.

The Nara Mahorobakan holds such courses and events at all times, and you can apply for participation by postcard, fax, Internet, etc.

On the day of the exhibition, a panel, video, and model introducing the Omiwa-jinja Srine, with Mt. Miwa as sacred object of worship and no main hall, were exhibited in the space at the back of the first floor, entitled "Omiwa-jinja Srine: Unchanging God and People Since ancient times." By the way, this event is until January 27th.

Click here for the Nara Mahoroba-kan website ⇒ http://www.mahoroba-kan.jp/index.html

 

 

On Saturday afternoon, I went to the "Vermeer Hikari Kingdom Exhibition 2015" held in Nihonbashi Muromachi. In this exhibition, you can see the works of Johannes Vermeer (J. Vermeer: 1632-1675), a popular 17th-century Dutch painter in Japan, but I would like to take a closer look at Vermeer's works that I saw at the State Museum of Amsterdam during my previous trip to the Netherlands.

                       

[Mauritz Highs Museum]　　　　　

This exhibition was planned in 2012 by Shinichi Fukuoka, a professor at Aoyama Gakuin University (molecular biology) who has also seen Vermeer's originals around the world, and then returned to Japan (Nagoya, Matsuyama, Hiroshima, Nagano, etc.) at 6-chome Ginza from January to July 2012, and then went back to 2 post 0.7 0.7 0 in 1 years.

 

[Painting Art] 

This exhibition is not a moving exhibition of Vermeer's original painting to Japan, but an appreciation of "Re Create Works". According to the commentary on the exhibition, "Re Create" is a digital analysis of the original image data provided by the "Vermeer Center" in Delft, the Netherlands, where Vermeer's hometown, and is reproduced using digital printing technology. Unlike photo reproductions, it is a special canvas with state-of-the-art digital printing, so in some cases, it is possible to faithfully reproduce the colors and textures of the time that Vermeer drew at the time, rather than the originals in museums in Hague and Amsterdam. While being fooled by "Re Create", you can see all 37 Vermeer's works at once at the exhibition in Nihonbashi Muromachi.

 

[The woman sitting in front of the Virginal]

Even though I am a Vermeer fan, I have met directly with some works in museums in Den Hague, Amsterdam, London, Washington, and New York in the past, but in fact, I would like to see all things like Mr. Fukuoka and Mr. Yuriko Kuchiki, the author of the All-Pointed Journey of Vermeer (Shueisha Shinsho) in Paris, the Netherlands, and elsewhere.

 

[A girl with pearl earrings]

In addition, Vermeer's works are owned by individuals and are not open to the public, and some of them have been stolen from museums in Boston and are still unknown, but can be seen all at this exhibition.

In addition, since it is currently displayed in separate museums, the commonality of the model of painting that can be seen by comparing and comparing paintings of the same theme at the same time, and the supporting role of people I enjoyed a luxurious appreciation opportunity, such as new discoveries about props such as world maps and musical instruments used as After the exhibition, you can receive discounts and other services by presenting an admission ticket for the exhibition at nearby COREDO (Muromachi 1-3, Nihonbashi) and Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower restaurants. I was hungry after the exhibition, so I had dinner at COREDO Muromachi 2 shop, but I hope we can report that story to you separately.

 

"The Kingdom of Vermeer Light 2015"

Location: 1F, Nihonbashi Muromachi Center Building 3-2-15, Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, 103-0022, Japan (Exit A8, Mitsukoshimae Station)

Date: 1/5 to 3/10 (closed: Monday)

Opening hours; 10：00-19：00

Admission fee: 1,000 yen for adults and 500 yen for elementary and junior high school students.

Voice guide 500 yen.

 

 

This time, we will introduce "Parent and Child Hawaiian Ritomics" held at the general sports center in Chuo-ku.

 

At the General Sports Center, various sports classes are held, such as those for adults and children, and those for moms who can participate with small children.

There are recruitment about three times a year, and applicants apply by round-trip postcard. (Everyone can apply even if they are not resident in the ward.)

 

The sports center is located in Hamacho Park. Near the station!

 

Parent-child Hawaiian rhythmic is one of such sports classes.

It seems to be popular and there are many lottery lots, but fortunately I was able to pass.

 

I'm doing it at the martial arts hall at the sports center in Hamacho. There is a nursing space inside.

 

Here, you can lend Hawaiian costumes to children, sing and dance according to the ukulele, and play rhythms with plenty of Hawaii.

  

 

In addition, it is also attractive that you can sprinkle a lot of leaves (toys) flutter, hold a large and colorful sheet together to make it fluffy, and have a dynamic play that you can not do at home.

My child usually tends to know places and shy people, but at this time he was playing happily while shouting.

  

 

Mom also performs hula dance.

Contrary to the supple movement, the legs and legs are trained unexpectedly, and the exercise effect is great.◎

 

I was worried that I would get used to it because I was shy, but the teachers were bright and kind, so I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind.

Finally, I received a wonderful handmade souvenir.

 

Even though it is spacious in Tokyo, I don't think there are many places where you can experience such an experience. After all, Chuo-ku is good~

I think the next recruitment will be around spring, but please check it out.

 

Then, at the end, let's say goodbye to Ritomic.

  Let's dance together♪

  Papapan ♪ Papan bread ♪ Smile ^

 

◆Chuo-ku Sports Center

   http://www.chuo-sports.jp

◆List of sports classes

   http://www.chuo-sports.jp/fleely.html

  

　

　

　
　　

 

 

Invited by the calm sunshine of winter, I walked around the Nihonbashi area casually.

Muromachi 2-chome. "Fukutoku Shrine". It's a hot spot right now.

A god-like person with white hair and beard appears with a cane.

The name is fukui, and the alias called "Mebuki Shrine" also makes you feel the swelling of the New Year.

The shrine hall was rebuilt last October, with a history of more than a thousand years since the Heian period.

The freshness is even more vivid.

A small square on the left from the front of shrine hall.

In the northwest corner, there is a monument of Ukiyokoji.

"Ukiyo Shoji," It's a cheerful name, but it's said that it was the street where the food shop was concentrated.

There was also a description of the restaurant "Momokawa".

It was a restaurant representing the Edo period, and existed until the early Meiji era.

Is it the stage of "Hyakukawa" in rakugo?

"Hyakukawa" is a performance that is said to be the 18th of the sixth generation Sanyutei Ensei.

I heard Kokontei Shin-Dynasty first in the CD selection.

Hyakubei, who came out of the countryside, told by Shin Asa.

It's good, isn't it?

It doesn't smell bad, but it's a good old man.

I wonder if I will work at a restaurant that was counted as one of the five fingers of Edo.

After all, it is always the case that is not the case.

With the words and the early swallowing of Edokko ...

Speaking of Shin Asa Master, a rakugo artist whose scenery of Edo emerges in front of you when you perform, such as a smart Edo kid, a growing young husband, a cheerful craftsman, and a colorful older sister.

When you hear the flowing tempo, tatto, tatto, tar, etc., your chest will be relieved.

"Hyakukawa" is also a story born from the restaurant's PR strategy, but if so, there was a famous producer.

The season of the story is around Kanda festival, so it is divided into summer.

Well, I wanted to listen back to one seat on the cheerfulness of classical rakugo.