Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

　"Tsuyu no Satosaki" is the title of a novel that reminds me of this time. The author is Kafu Nagai (1879-1959). Kafu says, "The title of the novel is too elaborate, it doesn't matter if it's too elaborate," but it's exactly a wonderful title.　(Masashi Sada has a song with the same name, but the title of this novel may have been in my head.)

　In 1959, Kafu celebrated at his home in Ichikawa, and this year 55 years, this year's 55 years, the novel "Sumida River", "Sumitomo 1959" in the book "Hiyowa Geta" diary "Syotei Nijo", etc. In recent years, the number of female readers who were previously said to be empty has increased, and this is the end of Dokei.

　By the way, speaking of Kafu's homes, "Shikikan" inbei-cho, Azabu-shi, "Shokutei" in Ushigome Yochomachi (behind the prison station"), and the birthplace of Koishikawa Kintomi-cho ("Fox") are famous. However, we seem to have a short period of time in Chuo-ku, but it seems to have a lot of Tsukiji neighborhood.

　In May 1915 (1915), Kafu moved from his late father's house in Yochomachi to a rented house at 1-6 Tsukiji, Kyobashi-ku (currently 2-7 Tsukiji). The second floor was 10 tatami mats and 6 tatami mats, the lower floor was 8 tatami mats, 6 tatami mats, and 3 tatami mats. The rent was 26 yen, and there was a residence of Kiyoharu's teacher Umekichi next to the back. In September of the same year, he moved to her in 9-chome, Sojuro-cho (currently Ginza 7-5) to live again with the divorced geisha Yaeji (later Seiju Fujikage).

　Next, in September 1917 (1917), he moved from a house in Yochomachi to an alley in Kibikicho 9-chome (currently Ginza 7-chome 15-18) near Izumo Bridge and a second-floor house with lattice doors. It is named "Muyoan". The reason for the rented house was that Dr. Oishi of Nakasu Hospital was easy to receive a home call in case of emergency. At this time, "Shokutei Nijo" began, and it is written until the day before death.

　At the end of 1918 (1918), Kafu sold the old house in Yochomachi for a total of 26,264.22 yen, and sold a house behind the alley at Tsukiji 2-300 Tsukiji behind Tsukiji Honganji (currently 3-chome 10, 11) for 2,500 yen and move. It's almost a year and a half. In May 1920, a new house "Shikikan" was completed on a leased land on a cliff at 1-6,beicho, Azabu-shi, and will leave Tsukiji.

　Kafu loved the taste and emotion of the downtown area, but when I actually lived, I couldn't withstand the human relationships that were too close, the busyness behind the alley, and the badtaro of the noisy town, and returned to `` a mountainside with lots of trees '' I went.

　It is extremely difficult to remember the appearance of the time when you heard the sound of the shamisen, a bustling city as you know, but once by all means for Kafu fans, Kabuki sightseeing, Tsukiji gourmet walk, etc. Please try. The annual Tsukiji Honganji Noryo Bon Dance Festival will be held until August 2nd. Here, there is a famous store in Tsukiji, which is said to be "the best Bon Odori in Japan". It's a good idea to take a walk in the neighborhood where the great walker Kafu lived before seeing it.

　

　[On the photo]　The area around 1-6 Tsukiji 1-chome

　[In the photo]　From the ruins of Izumo Bridge, you can see the old Kibikicho 9-chome

　[Lower photo]　Former 2-30 Tsukiji 2-chome

　

 

 

It is very rare in St. Luke's International Hospital, but there are two galleries in the sense of therapy to patients proposed by Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara.

In addition to paintings such as pastel paintings, there are a number of works that heal people's hearts, such as handmade accessories and handicrafts such as accessories.

 

The first gallery next to the cafeteria on the first floor will be held from August 4 (Mon) to 9 (Sat).

"Seki Bunno Bag & Pouch Festival" will be held.

　

Seki's parents' house is Minori, a bag shop that used to be located in Ginza 7-chome.

The shop has closed its 98-year history and is currently selling online as a "Minori" brand, but she grew up on the top floor of a shop just on Ginza Street.

In the past, it was a multi-purpose house, so there were quite a few people who actually lived in the middle of Ginza, and she is such a genuine "Ginza kid".

 　

Seki, who studied design at Joshibi University of Art and Design and Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School, began to be interested in cloth and dyeing while at school, and this time he was entrusted with a large amount of dyeing samples from a dye shop introduced by an acquaintance. For this reason, we decided to hold a "bag & pouch festival" with original bags with a taste of "wa" full of Edo atmosphere.

 

There are obstetrics in the hospital, so cute items for small children are also available.

Also, depending on the color and pattern, there are some items that can be used stylishly by men.

 

Speaking of me, when I was young, the kimono became flashy and couldn't wear it, but I couldn't dispose of it because I had memories, and when I consulted Seki about what to do, the kimono was a parasol and the haori was a small bag I made it back.

　

 

At that time, Mr. Seki said, "If you face the cloth carefully, the cloth will tell you what to do in the meantime."

In this guide, it was written that "I made the encounter between the sensibility and cloth cultivated in Ginza", but as the words implies, I think that a wonderful world of works will be unfolded.

 

 

　

Seki Bunno Bag & Pouch Festival

 

From August 4 (Mon) to 9 (Sat)

From 10:00 to 17:00 (the last day ends at 16:00).

 

St. Luke's First Gallery

9-1, Akashicho, Chuo-ku

1F of St. Luke's International Hospital

 

 

The annual Bon Dance Festival of [Tsukiji Honganji] will be held grandly for four days from July 30 (Wed) to August 2 (Sat). The number of visitors has increased every year, and now not only the neighbors but also the number of people coming from quite a distance has increased.

Above all, the feature of this Bon Odori is that it is lively and lively. Even if you are good at business trip sales and dancing at a famous local Tsukiji store, you will feel fun. On the 1st (Fri), there is also a setting called "masquerade dance", and it is also interesting to see dancing in elaborate costumes.

Naturally, it is the precincts of the temple, so I think that the strict feeling of the memorial service of the ancestors, which is the original purpose of Bon Odori, is maintained firmly. I have to feel some humble attitude of the people who gather.

In the first place, Bon Odori has been held all over the country about a thousand years ago as an event of the Buddhist Yelan Bon Festival. Unlike now, I think this event was rooted in the hearts of the Japanese people in an era where we had to entrust the end of life and death to nature and fate, and how much we missed the local events. .

The town of Tsukiji has been developed as the temple town of Honganji. Therefore, I may have a deep feeling of thinking about this traditional event in history.

By the way, when I visited the precincts just before the weekend, the people involved were struggling to prepare. The turret stands up and waits for the day steadily.

Please come to this wonderful Bon Dance Festival! Your heart will be washed.

 

 

  The exhibition by Midori Yoshio will be held again this year.

Speaking of summer, this work is perfect.

This photo was taken last year, but the image of the guide was not springing up, so it was contained in the storehouse.

　

Period From July 28 to August 3, 2014

Location: Flagging gallery

　Ginza 1-22-8, Chuo-ku, on the other side of Ginza Yanagi-dori St. in Ginza Blossom, next to Anping Shrine.

　It seems that a lot of wonderful and cute works will be exhibited and sold immediately.

Please go out.

This is an exhibition with dreams that stimulates children's motivation to create.

Click here to check the location of the flagging gallery http://www.hello-flag.com/index.html.

 

 

Hello everyone.

Thank you for watching the correspondent blog.

 

There is a radio program linked to the blog.

"I love Chuo-ku!" of Chuo FM So

It will be broadcast every Monday for about 10 minutes from around 12:28.

If you missed the broadcast, there will be a rebroadcast from around 18:30 on the same day.

The frequency of the program is shortwave 84.0.

 

Unfortunately, when you are in a place outside Chuo-ku where short waves cannot reach, what?

You can also watch it on your PC.　Please open the URL and access it.

  

Just on July 21st, Ginzo appeared, and on July 28th, Mr. Mill appeared.

http://fm840.jp/

 

After the radio show is over,

A blog post from Chuo FM will also be posted, so please take a look here!

http://fm840.jp/blog/hello/

　

 

 

At the beginning of the summer vacation every year, the Tsukiji Children's Festival, which is held for local children, was held on the 13th (Sun) this year. This is the 40th anniversary of this year.

The venue was [Tsukiji River Park].

First of all, we will hear from the police station and the fire department about precautions for summer vacation. It is everyone's wish that local children spend their summer vacation safely and healthy.

In the venue, "yo-yo fishing", "shooting", "toy corner", etc. were set up, and children were running around the venue with cheers.

In addition, there are plenty of light meal corners operated mainly by youth clubs. "Yakisoba", "Frankfurt sausage", "shaved ice", "cold watermelon", "popcorn", etc. All of them are provided to children and their families.

At the end, fireworks for souvenirs were also distributed. The children go home with satisfaction. It's a time for adults to feel relieved to see it.

In Chuo-ku, such local events are held here and there. If you see it when you walk a little bit, please call out. The people in the town will be happy to return their greetings. Chuo-ku is a town that values the connection between people.

At today's Tsukiji event, cultural walks and foreign tourists passing by were smiling at the children.

It will be held at the same time in Tsukiji next year, so please drop in. You may be able to encounter a surprising real face in the area.