Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

An exhibition of Kumihimo, a traditional craft, is being held at Gallery Yaesu Tokyo, located in Yaesu Underground Shopping Center No. 1, Yaesu 2-chome No. 1.

The map below is on the red frame.

It is "Kumihimo Exhibition Fumiyo Kashiwagi and Friends"

The event period is from Monday, October 29 to November 4 (Sun).

This is the first time that this exhibition will be held at this gallery Yaesu.

In addition to the obi tightening and rooted strings that are familiar as Kumihimo are displayed, Kumihimo accessories and ties are also displayed.

In addition, there are many "Kumihimo paintings" that cannot be seen rarely elsewhere.

It seems that Fumiyo Kashiwagi is a pioneer in this "Kumihimo picture".

"Kumihimo-e" is a combination of patterns and joined together.

I was surprised that the tied strings made a world like a single picture.

I felt the great concentration of the creator in the fineness of the eyes of the tightly woven strings.

Gallery Yaesu Tokyo is located in an easy-to-understand location in the Yaesu Underground Shopping Center.

Please drop in.

Thank you for your understanding of the photography in the gallery.

In addition, Mr. Kashiwagi, who was at the venue, gave a polite and polite explanation of Kumihimo and Kumihimo picture. Thank you very much

Click here for the website of Gallery Yaesu / Tokyo.　⇒

http://www.yaechika.com/gallery.php

 

 

Sunday, October 28 "Nihonbashi / Kyobashi Festival" was held.
"Nihonbashi, the starting point of the five highways connecting Edo to the whole country, was also the end point from all over the country. This year marks the 46th anniversary, and now it is a festival where traditional festivals and dances from all over the country gather every year. " (From the website of the Nihonbashi Kyobashi Festival)
You can see the gorgeous "Oedo Kashiki Parade" and "Kunichi Orai City" where you can find specialty products from all over the country.
You can eat specialty products from all over the country in Japan.

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"OLD NEW MARKET" was being held at Coredo Muromachi and Fukutoku Shrine.

A gorgeous parade continues, from the opening parade of local and public offices to the parade of countries where dances from various places dance.

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In Edgran, Chuo-ku Jinman City was held.

Over time, I felt that Nihonbashi was crowded from all over the country.

 

 

Hello!
Today, I would like to jump out of Chuo-ku and deliver it from Tokyo International Airport (Hada Airport).

In this "Chuo-ku sightseeing correspondent blog", in principle, information about Chuo-ku is to be sent.
Why did you pick up Haneda Airport in Ota-ku?

That's because there is a replica of Nihonbashi, one of Chuo-ku's identity, in Haneda Airport.
The name is "Haneda Nihonbashi". It is located in the International Terminal Building, which started operation in 2010.

After arriving at the international terminal by train, monorail, or bus, you will arrive at the departure lobby on the third floor.
You can see something like that in the direction of the left back. Go up to the 4th floor by escalator and go in that direction ...

　

You can see "Haneda Nihonbashi". Under the bridge, tables and chairs are placed to create a rest space.
The replica of Nihonbashi is modeled on a wooden Nihonbashi in the late Edo period and the first half of the 19th century, instead of the stone-built Nihonbashi that is currently built, and cypress from Yoshino is used. (By the way, Nihonbashi in the late Edo period seems to have been using cypress and zelkova.)
The width and length are reproduced in about half the size (4m x 25m).

　

You can use stairs and elevators to climb on the bridge.
Wooden lanterns are also placed, creating a Japanese atmosphere in a modern design terminal building.

　

"The departure has been in Nihonbashi for a long time and now."...It is a word that I want to keep in mind as a sightseeing correspondent in Chuo-ku

　

One side of the bridge is a wall, and a replica of the huge "Edo Figure Screen" is displayed.
The main towns of Edo during the establishment period are depicted, including Nihonbashi, Kyobashi / Shimbashi, Hatchobori / Tsukiji, and many towns in the current Chuo-ku. .
The photo is a part of Nihonbashi.

　

The opposite side of the "Edo-zu folding screen" has a good view, and you can see the departure lobby of the International Terminal Building.
Of course, it is far from the actual scenery seen from Nihonbashi....Laugh
You can enjoy the feeling of having slipped in time!

　

In addition, the "giboshi" shaped like an onion and the "hoju pillar" supporting it are reproduced in actual size.

By the way, the way from the departure lobby to "Haneda Nihonbashi" is called "Edokoji".
It is a shopping area inspired by the streets of the Edo period.

　

By the way, in addition to the "Haneda Nihonbashi" introduced this time, the "Edo Tokyo Museum" in Sumida-ku also has a replica of Nihonbashi from the Edo period, but all of them are reproduced only half in length....
The actual scale of Nihonbashi can only be experienced locally!

From Haneda Airport to Nihonbashi, you can take a direct train from Keikyu Line to Toei Asakusa Line without having to change trains.
Experience the texture of Nihonbashi in the Edo period at "Haneda Nihonbashi", think about the scenery of Chuo-ku in the Edo period with "Edo Figure Screen", and then stand on Nihonbashi....Such a trip may be interesting!

 

 

　According to the Takarada Ebisu Shrine Betara City Preservation Society, "The Origin of Takarada Shrine Ebisu Shrine Ebisu Shrine Engi and Dai Temmacho", (omitted)

Takarada Ebisu God is a guardian deity of business prosperity, family prosperity, and fire prevention, and the reverence is widely throughout the Kanto region, with `` Bettara City '' on October 19 and the Ebisu God Festival on October 20 every year. Will be held grandly. Bettara City is still celebrating Ebisu-ko as an important annual event for merchants who are preparing to approach the end of the year and celebrate the New Year this year. In addition, young people used the congestion of the pickled radish (bettara) and called it to the worshiped women and put it on the sleeves of the kimono while calling it Bettada, so it became the name of Bettara It is reported that it has become.

　According to a leaflet published by Takaya Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, the city started on October 20 at the gate of Takarada Ebisu Shrine in the middle of the Edo period in offering City, where fish, vegetables, and Komiya (household miniature shrine) were sold.　As the pickled radish with koji was sold well, it came to be called "Bettara City". ] That's right.

　This year, with my high school classmates, I studied the history and manufacturing method of Washi in Ozu Washi's store, purchased Washi products sold in the store, and then went to Bettara City.　In front of Takarada Ebisu Shrine, there were many worshipers.

　Edoya is a specialty store for brushing, founded in 1718 in the Edo period.

Not only for the kitchen, but also for beauty brushes were sold like flying.

From Takarada Ebisu Shrine to the vicinity of Sugimori Shrine, local shops, etc.

A lot of shops were open, and we enjoyed shopping and eating and drinking.

 

 

"Nihonbashi Ebisu Kotora City" is held on October 19 / 20 every year around Takarada Ebisu Shrine, the former Otemmacho (Nihonbashi Honmachi 3-chome, Otemmacho) and Horidome-cho, centered on the former Otemmacho Shrine. You. It has already been finished, but a friend was open, so I was able to visit and have a good time.

"Bedarazuke" comes from the fact that radish is pickled with sweeteners such as koji and sugar, so it comes from sticking to clothes, and once a young man said, "It's sticky, sticky." It is said that he was swinging the radish tied to the rope while shouting, and attaching it to the sleeves of the worshiper's kimono. In a sense, you may have used it for a "marriage hunting" tool, right?

I would like to talk about the name "Kusaichi" before it was called Betara City.

The 27th volume of "Morisada Manga" written in the late Edo period began in "Edo Dai Temmacho Rotichi on October 19". If you read the inside, "It is also good to sell fresh pickled radish, so-called pickled radish, pickled dried radish with salt and bran, and add kedashi koji. Selling it to a night market, etc., only this night (this good person) is limited. " The special product may have "koji", but it seems that it was not included in the popular product.

"Betara-shi" should be limited to 19 days, but why was it two days on 19/20?

Note:　Moritaman's late manuscript, Morisadaman, is a book that explains the story of the three capitals of the Edo period (Edo Kyoto and Osaka). The author is Morisada Kitagawa. It began to be written in 1837 (Tenpo 8), and has been writing for about 30 years, and has been writing for a total of 35 volumes (30 volumes of "Presentation", 5 volumes of "After Collection"). Although it was not published and left as a manuscript, it was reprinted in the Meiji era, but it has been regarded as a basic document of the history of modern customs by 1600 appendixes and detailed explanations.

 

 

This is a rosemary sea, which covers the standard of "gifts and enjoy yourself."

Nara Mahoroba-kan, an antenna shop in Nara Prefecture, opened here in Nihonbashi in 9 years and April 2009.

We sell special products from Nara, provide tourist information, and hold various cultural courses.

　

Mahoroba ... It means "great place" and "livable place".

I would like to introduce some excellent items from Mahoroba in Japan = Okuyamato = Nara Prefecture.

Yumiko Chino, Tokyo Office, Nara Prefecture, took care of me.

Everyone knows, I took a picture with Sento-kun.

『』 The word is Mr. Chino's explanation.

Then I would like to introduce some items. Please click on the image to see the price etc.

First of all, from around the entrance on the first floor ...

Immediately after entering, the corner on the right is a so-called special corner.

"This corner will be a shelf that regularly decides on various themes and picks up and puts products."

Persimmon leaf sushi

Push sushi made with persimmon leaves wrapped in mackerel and salmon. Today there are two shops.

regional cuisine in Nara began when he came to Nara to sell mackerel caught in Kumano Nada with salt during the Edo period.

"The persimmon leaf sushi is on the left hand right after entering. Vegetables and fruits sent directly from Nara Prefecture are also placed in this corner. ]

Yamato vegetable Yamatomaru eggplant, string pepper

In front of the vegetable corner in the back, it is placed alongside persimmon leaf sushi.

Vegetable corner

In addition to Yamato vegetables, fresh vegetables sent directly from Nara Prefecture are lined up.

"I ordered directly from a farmer in Nara and received it every day."

It seems that various Yamato vegetables will be available according to the season.

In addition, leafy vegetables and persimmon leaf sushi that appears in front may be eligible for special sales on rainy days and evenings.

Rahotsu bun

"Rahotsu" is written as screw hair. The hair lined up in the head of the Great Buddha. It is said to be a symbol of wisdom.

The screw of the hair shows a snail, all of which are right-handed.

By the way, there are 492 hairs of the Great Buddha at Todaiji Temple in Nara.

Nara's specialty sweets "Rahotsu Manju" from this screw hair.

There is plenty of koshi bean paste inside. Karinto bun with a fresh texture, moist inside.

It tastes delicious once you eat it.

It was placed beside the cash register. It seems to be selling well.

Sake corner

"Nara is the birthplace of Nippon Seishu."

That's why the corner is wide in this way.

Japanese sake Mimurosugi

"Nara, the birthplace of Nippon Seishu. It is a sake restored by the sake brewing method of the Muromachi period.

Rice hikari

It is a rice that has received the highest rating of special A.

It was created by the crossing of rice called Koshihikari and Koganebare.

It is known for its small grain but very good taste.

In the Kanto region, it seems to be rice that is hard to obtain, but here you can purchase 5kg and 2kg.

Woodwork corner of Yoshino

"I think Yoshino Tree, Yoshino Cedar and Yoshino Hinoki are famous, but we also handle wooden products using them.

It's a cutting board or chopsticks.'

The corner of the socks

"In fact, in terms of domestic socks, Nara is the largest market share in Japan. It accounts for more than half of them.

　

・・I can't introduce it yet. Introducing Nara Mahorobakan will continue two more times. I'm looking forward to it.

Nara Mahoroba Hall

1-6-2 Nihonbashi Muromachi 162 Building, 1st and 2nd floors of Nihonbashi Muromachi 162 Building

Exit A1 of Mitsukoshimae Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hanzomon Line.

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Business hours 10:30 to 19:00

Closed from December 31 to January 3

Click here for the homepage of Nara Mahorobakan.

⇒　https://www.mahoroba-kan.jp/