Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

　"Tsukiji Outer Market Autumn Festival" was held grandly on October 10 and 11 with Ichiba Bridge parking lot and park as special venues. .

This autumn festival is an event unique to Tsukiji, with seafood, mountain food, and carefully maintained fruits in the village collected from all over the country.

You drink and enjoy a lot of beer, like the Oktober Fest at the German beer festival.

This year's concept is "Don't drink, eat, don't have fun", and it's very powerful.

At the venue, famous stores in Chuo-ku, such as Tamahide, Koharuken, and LA BETTOLA, were opened, and it was very popular with visitors.

　At the venue, it was very exciting with Beer Jokki in one hand.

　There was also a tent outside the venue.

A shop selling grilled swordfish with the taste of autumn, and selling Sakae screw tsuboyaki shop opens.

　Booth of fresh fruit from the fruits and vegetables department of the Chuo-ku wholesale market

　Japanese chicken booth by the Japanese Food Bird Association. This is "Safety, Security, Delicious:" It's sold and very popular. It was sold out at 13 o'clock.

　It was a wonderful event where you could enjoy the fresh autumn taste deliciously.

I hope you will continue to hold it next year and next year.

 

 

St. Luke International Hospital in Akashi-cho, Chuo-ku. Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara, the honorary director of this hospital, turned 104 on October 4. Dr. Hinohara was appointed to this hospital in August 1941, just before Pacific War, and has been active in medical care for more than 70 years.

 

This fall, Professor Hinohara wrote a book entitled "War, Life and St. Luke's International Hospital Story."

I found this book at a bookstore and looked at the picture on the cover and found it at a glance, I was lined up at the cash register. Looking at the inside, the characters are printed in large prints, and the kanji is furigana. Yes, this book is written for the younger generation who will lead the future.

Through the history of St. Luke's International Hospital and Dr. Hinohara's own experience, this content conveys Professor Hinohara's desire to pass on the value of war and peace to the next generation.

  

Since St. Luke International Hospital was opened by Dr. Toysler in 1902, medical care centered on the spirit of Christianity has been carried out. At the same time, since it is a hospital closely connected to the United States, he has been forced into a delicate position before and after the opening of the Pacific War.

When the war broke out, the name of the hospital was changed and the cross was removed. Not only the hospital but also Dr. Hinohara himself is suspicious, and he is interrogated by Ken soldiers. After the end of the war, the building was managed by GHQ, and this hospital was tossed in the era of war. Such history and experience are written.

 

In addition, it is often said that the area around Tsukiji was not hit by a major air raid due to the presence of St. Luke Hospital, but many photographs were published in this book, such as leaflets scattered from the United States Air Force aircraft that prove it. It is also noteworthy that it is. I think it is a content that can be read not only by the younger generation but also by all generations in men and women of all ages, and as one of the wartime history of Chuo-ku, it is also a content that allows you to learn about the history of this hospital.

(The photo below shows a photo of the Sumida River displayed at the "Kachidoki Bridge Museum". The old building before the renovation was shown. )

 

 

The day after reading this book, my feet were heading to the old building of St. Luke's International Hospital. It's been a long time since I entered the chapel inside.

St. Luke International Hospital has a connection to me, helping my father-in-law who fell down due to myocardial infarction in Ginza about 15 years ago, and taking care of my family this winter. Especially when you come to the garden in front of this old building, it may be a relaxing place.

 

It is this place where you can feel peaceful air now, but there are places where traces of wartime remain.

Next to the entrance of this old building Chapel (left photo), it is Sada foundation stone from the 1930s when this old building was built.

 

For this stone

「ＳＴ．ＬＵＫＥ'Ｓ ＩＮＴＥＲＮＡＴＩＯＮＡＬ ＭＥＤＩＣＡＬ ＣＥＮＴＥＲ

ＤＥＤＩＣＡＴＥＤ ＴＯ ＴＨＥ ＧＬＯＲＹ ＯＦ ＧＯＤ

ＡＮＤ ＴＨＥ ＳＥＲＶＩＣＥ ＯＦ ＨＵＭＡＮＩＴＹ」

And the translation is written as "St. Luke's International Hospital for the glory of God and the service of humanity."

The old building was renovated in the 1990s, so this Sada foundation stone was originally in a different place. There are 12 traces of nail holes on this stone, which is traces of wartime. He was forced by the Ken soldiers to remove this stone, so it seems to be a scar when he was covered with thin granite as a response.

 

In addition, a chronology of this hospital is posted on the first floor of the main building next to the old building, so that you can see the history.

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the war. Even in politics, there was a big event that made me think about war and peace.

 

As time has passed since the end of the war, I feel that it is becoming increasingly difficult to think about War and Peace.

The long night of autumn when sunset is early. It might be a good idea to read this kind of book.

 

 

 

  The "Gourd Light Fair" is being held at Tsukiji TASS Gallery Wakamatsuya from October 5 to October 10.

I bothered you in the evening, but gentle light is lit from the gourd that has been hollowed out.

The workshop will be held on October 10 (Sat), so why don't you try it?

The workshop will be held twice from 11:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 16:00.

The participation fee is 3,000 yen, and the completed work can be taken home.

Last year, two young women were creating wonderful works. (I'm sorry that I can't introduce it in the photo.)

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Another news.
Wakamatsuya also participated in the "Marugoto Museum 2015" and will exhibit from October 26 to November 7.

There is a guide on the last page of "Chuo-ku Marugoto Museum 2015" being distributed.

It is said that a workshop will be held on November 1 (Sun). (Participation fee is the actual cost.)

　Time ranges from 113:00 to 14:30, 2 15:00 to 16:30, respectively.

A： [Heart Art, created by cardboard and sequins]

　Lecturer is Mr. Nijimaru

B： [Workshop to create Japanese heart art made with Sumi Aya]

　Lecturer is Akiko Shibayama

Click here for access to the gallery, inquiries, details, etc.
http://www.g-wakamatsuya.com/gallery.html

 

 

　"Tsukiji Outer Market Autumn Festival" will be held again this year.

The date and time of the event will be from 9:00 to 16:00 on October 10 (Sat).

The eleventh (Sun) is from 9:00 to 15:00.

"I don't drink, don't eat, don't have fun."

Let's go out, eat delicious food, drink happily, and cheer up.

Oops, delicious fish and seafood souvenirs are also recommended.

Click here for the details of the event! http://www.tsukiji.or.jp/know/info/2014/10/post-107.htm

 

 

A special screening will be held at the Tokyo Theater (East Theater), a movie theater in Tsukiji 4-chome.

 

This is a special screening by Shochiku, which celebrates its 120th anniversary in November this year, entitled "Shochiku 120th Anniversary Festival".

The period is from Saturday, October 10 to Friday, November 27.

 

The special screening is a reproduction of the masterpiece of Shochiku's famous director with cutting-edge digital technology.

"Zangiku Monogatari", "Return to Carmen Hometown", "Blue Cruel Story", "Late Spring", "Tokyo Monogatari", "Aki Weather", "Taste of Sword Fish", and "Man is Hard" , "Fishing Fool Diary" series will also be selected and screened.

 

Click here for the website of the Shochiku 120th Anniversary Festival.　⇒

http://www.shochiku.co.jp/120festival/

 

 

 

 The area of waters in Chuo-ku is 18.1%, the largest in Tokyo.

Urban rivers originating from moats and canals flow vertically and horizontally, and in addition to the first water transport function, the benefits of the waterside space are diverse, such as the wind blowing on the river surface, the cool effect of the waterside itself, and the water and green landscape. .

At night, in addition to the "lights" emitted from various light sources and lamps of highly integrated commercial, business, and residential facilities, the presence of the waterside has a major impact on the night view landscape as one of the reflection media. I am.

The river surface is reflected and amplified by the lights of buildings on the riverbank, traffic lights, bridge light lights, etc., creating a glittering landscape.

In addition, when ripples occur on the surface of the water due to the wind, the reflection will also change slightly.

 

Takahashi spans the Kamejima River.

There is an orange light bulb at equal intervals at the bottom of the balustrade of the bridge. In addition, the base frame below it is bright light blue band-shaped light.

Looking from Kameshima Bridge, you can see it integrated with the arch-shaped Minami Takahashi, which is lit up in orange, behind.

Behind it is a group of high-rise apartments in Tsukuda River City.

The area near Takahashi has a structure that can be used as a dock for both upstream and downstream, and a space where small boats are moored and you can feel the atmosphere of a canal.

The reflection of the water surface extends vertically long.

It is a glittering night view that is completely different from daytime.