Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

 It's been a long time since I began to feel nostalgia in the alley.  

 The current Tsukishima 1-chome to 4-chome is an artificial island that was created in 1882 as the first landfill since modern times.

 There are various theories that the origin of the name is based on the famous moon viewing spot, and that "Tsukishima" turned to Tsukishima.

 Roads with a width of 10.91m (6 spaces) and 5.45m (3 spaces) run in a grid pattern, and the standard block size is divided into 60 spaces (approximately 109m) square, which is the historical town split, are divided into two. I have.

 When constructing a tenement house for workers working in factories and warehouses located one after another in the area, it is said that the so-called "alleys" were passed through the block from the viewpoint of effective use of the back site.

 Water and electricity were laid in 1904, but at that time, the water supply was shared, the kitchen was near the entrance, and the fire was put out seven wheels in an alley.

 It is said that by the time the Machiya and Nagaya were rebuilt after the Great Kanto Earthquake, water and gas were laid in each house and the kitchen moved to the back, but the streets were not largely reorganized, and flower pots and bonsai were lined up in the alleys, laundry was dried, and curtains fell on windows and eaves.

 And small ceramic residents who lived in the planting space.

 Although the damage of the war and the wave of redevelopment before the Tokyo Olympics have been almost avoided, the "alley" space of Tsukishima, where the typical historical town layout can be seen together, has recently been surrounded by ultra-high-rise apartments. However, it is a rare area in Tokyo that preserves the scenery of the early Showa era, which was restored after the earthquake.

 Time to flow slowly. Cats look good in the alley.

　          

        　        

         　                   

              　             

       

     

 

　Summer performance after the rainy season!　I want to moisten my throat in the evening.

"For the time being, beer!" I ordered, but I want to stick to the first one.

Today, I would like to introduce the Tsukishima brand beer.　Tsukishima Beer is sold.

It's Surugaya liquor store at 3-14-9 Tsukishima, Chuo-ku. Telephone 03-3531-0915

 

　The product name is "Kachidokibashi Label" on the left and "Nishinakadori police box label" on the right.

Each is ￥305 (including tax).

 

　I was introduced to a monja shop where you can drink Tsukishima beer.　

This is Miso-no-san, just near Nishinaka-dori.

　I received "Nishinaka-dori police box label".　It's a fruity taste.

 

　It seems that it is also located on "Treasure Island" and "Ebisuya" on Nishinaka-dori. Try it.

I think it is good as a "Tsukishima souvenir" and as a gift.　

　Tonight, have another drink of Kachidokibashi!　　

 

 

 

The Bon Odori on Tsukuda Island, which takes place for three days from July 13 every year, is also called "Buddhist prayer dance." Honganji Betsuin, which was located in Hamacho in the Edo period, was relocated to Tsukiji after the great fire of the Meiryaku era, but the monks of Tsukuda Island who were involved in this comforted their ancestors' spirits in anticipation of its completion in 1680. It is said that it began.

He traveled around Edo City and received Obuse and dedicated it to Tsukiji Honganji, but since it was banned in 1831, it has been performed only in Shimauchi.

Bon song with a monotonous drum sound and sorrow compared to modern general Bon Odori.

After the war, the Tsukuda Island Bon Preservation Society was held, and the tradition was inherited, and was designated as Intangible Cultural Property, Tokyo in 1976.

After visiting the altar with the hanging scroll of Minami Amida Buddha, the turret set up on `` Wataba-dori '' along with songs that wrote `` Autumn Seven Herbs '' and finally counted songs that ended with Minami Amida Buddha. Dance continues.

On the last day, some people dance in costumes.

　　　          

                   

 

 

 

 This year, Tsukishima Kusa City, full of downtown atmosphere, was opened.

At the Tsukishima Nishinaka-dori shopping street, which is about 500 meters long, the stalls are filled and it is finally possible to walk.

There were nostalgic shops such as shaved ice, takoyaki, goldfish scooping, tama scooping, treasure lottery, quoits, grilled corn, etc., and it was crowded with many adults and children.

　　　

　　　　　　　

 

　　　　　　Goldfish scooping

　　　　　　 　　　　

　　　　　　The girl in the yukata was cute.

　　　　　 　　　　

Last year was 3 days on July 12, 13, and 14, but this year it was 10, 11 and 2 days.

dancing girl of Bon Odori did not have many children like last year, so I couldn't take pictures well because of the light.

Last year's photos on December 12, 13 and 14 were better.

 

 

　　

 

 

Local qualifying for the summer national high school baseball championships has begun in various places.

A recommended spot at this time when you are worried about the results of your hometown's alma mater and powerful schools is the news art salon in Tsukuda.

 

News Art Salon is a space established by Kyodo News Co., Ltd. on the first floor of the company's training and exchange center as a cultural facility open to society and can be used by anyone.

 

Address: 2-1-3 Tsukuda, Chuo-ku (10-minute walk from Exit 4 of Tsukishima Station on the Yurakucho Line and Oedo Line)

Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed days: Sunday, Monday, national holiday, New Year's holiday, old Bon period

   

  

Various photos that convey Ayumi of history lined up on the wall leading from the entrance

Here, you can see the latest news from Japan and abroad, as well as valuable photographs and videos that describe the history so far. I'm a little nervous about the facilities of the news agency, but when I asked for permission to take photos, the staff was very kind to guide me.

Thank you very much, Mr. Nakajima!

 

                    

                The news is displayed like an artwork of the museum.

 

 

                     A bright and spacious reading space overlooking the Sumida River

And as I wrote at the beginning, what I am particularly happy at this time is newspapers all over the country lined up.

Even in the age of the Internet, as a paper group, I still want to read newspapers with both hands.

Information on the progress from the first round of regional qualifying and small episodes of each school player are available.

Only for detailed coverage of local paper. In addition to high school baseball, it is not included in national newspapers.

Local news, novels serialized by unexpected authors in unexpected local newspapers, etc.

There's plenty of charm in local newspapers.

 

 

7 papers in Tokyo and 49 local papers are beautifully arranged. Where shall we visit today?

 

You can also touch the panel to compare the paper layout of newspapers in each region on the screen.

 

I was a little proud to see that the glass building in the corner of Tsukuda surrounded by high-rise apartment buildings condensed various news from all over Japan to the world, and from the past to the present.

 

 

 

Of the 9.1% green coverage, which indicates the total amount of greenery in Chuo-ku, rooftop green spaces are 0.4%, 4.3% of the total. It is said that the number has increased significantly in recent years, partly due to the enhancement of greening room in the city center.

There are seven rooftop greening facilities of 1,000m2 or more, three of which are municipal parks.

This time, I would like to introduce the park. This kind of vegetation is growing on the rooftop. Surprising scenery! 。

 

     

 <Sakuragawa Rooftop Park>

　Completed in 1993. The first rooftop park in Chuo-ku. Kouenshimo is Sakurabashi No. 2 pumping station of the Tokyo Metropolitan Sewerage Bureau.

　It is connected to the adjacent women's center (Bouquet 21) on the 3rd floor.

　Planting plants, creating a "babbling" and pond that circulates water, and a Japanese-style garden with "Azumaya".

　There is also a playground equipment corner for children. A part of the park is open as a gateball field.

　It is a place of relaxation for local residents and workers.

 

     

 <Harumi Daiichi Park>

　Kouenshimo is Harumi 1-chome parking lot operated by Chuo-ku.

　Some promenade sewn between trees and planted.

　There is also a playground equipment corner for children. The deck is connected to Harumi Triton Harumi No. 2 Park.

 

     

    <Harumi Daini Park>

　Kouenshimo is the Harumi water station of the Tokyo Metropolitan Waterworks Bureau.

　A spacious lawn and tree planting.

　There is also a playground equipment corner for children. The deck is connected to Harumi Daiichi Park.

　In both Harumi No. 1 and 2 parks, the energetic voices of the children resonate in the afternoon.