Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
Today, when the fresh greenery has become a dazzling season and the time to walk naturally has increased....
After all, they said, "I go to see limited-time exhibitions" and "I go to eat reputed sweets."
If you have any purpose, you will be motivated to take a walk.

This time, it is based on Yukio Mishima's short novel "Hashizukushi" set in the Tsukiji and Shintomi areas.
Here are some exciting and exciting walking routes.
First, I would like to briefly explain the content of the novel on the full moon night on August 15th of the lunar calendar.
Four women cross seven bridges and try to make a wish.

But not just cross the bridge and do wish!
・Don't say wish to each other
・Don't speak until you leave the house until you cross seven bridges.
・Don't be spoken by someone you know
・Don't walk on the same road twice
In addition to these rules, before and after crossing the bridge.
You have to pray with your hands together (14 times in total).
It seems to be a big rule, but it's surprisingly difficult to follow.

In a mixture of excitement and anxiety, I hit those rules into my head.
We decided to carry out a request called the modern version "Hashizukushi" early in the morning.
First, head to Miyoshi Bridge, the first and second bridges (2 counts because there are two bridges) and go to
Check the monument referring to "Hashizukushi" at the side of the bridge.
In the past, you can see the place where the river was located at a glance!



And finally started with the book containing this novel in one hand.



Look at the Chuo-ku government office lit by the morning sun and read the relevant part of the novel.
"The balustrade of the bridge is low, and each of them stands at the three corners that shape the triangle in the center of the three-pronged, and there is an elegant Suzuran lantern. Each of the Suzuran lamps hung four lamps, but not all of them were lit. The round polished glass of a light that is not lit by the moon looks like white. " （p. 320）



It was not a hatred moon, but a time when the sun was out, but I discovered something that seemed to be Suzuran lantern.



Seeing the same thing as appearing in the novel seems to have entered the world of the story and somewhat strange feeling
I was about to raise a voice of joy, but I will hold it and aim for the next bridge.

The third bridge is Tsukijibashi!





When I read the novel after finishing my wish,
"I noticed when I came here, but there were willows planted in Tadami on the side of the bridge, even in the midst of the murder of the city center. The solitary willows, which are usually unnoticed by car, stood out from the ground of concrete, and shook the leaves under the river breeze of Tadami's river. At midnight, a noisy building was dead, and only willow lived." （p. 322）
Yes, it is.

The river has been reclaimed, but
I wonder how willows are still growing in a cramped manner.



"Oh,...I wonder if this is the willow that appears in the novel?"
Walk to Irifune Bridge, the fourth bridge, and complete your wishes.



And on the way to the fifth bridge, the novel says
"Soon to the left, you will see the magnificent architecture of St. Luke Hospital on the river. It looked depressed, illuminated by the translucent shade. The huge gold cross at the top was illuminated, and as soon as they were, the red light of the aviation sign was ruined with the sights of the rooftop and the sky. The hall behind the hospital was turned off, but the outline of the Gothic-style rose window looks high and clear. The windows of the hospital still lit dark lights everywhere." （p. 325）
There is a description of it.



Just like the novel, rush ahead while looking at the rose window sideways.

At this time, I saw a policeman who was patroling early in the morning.
"What should I do if I can call out like a novel?"
Still, I arrived at Akatsuki Bridge in Tsukiji River Park without silence.



Unlike conventional bridges, I don't feel like I'm crossing the bridge, but I don't feel like I'm crossing the bridge.
When viewed from the back side, you can feel the like a bridge.



Move around the park and discover the main pillar of Sakae Bridge.



When I reached this point, I felt strongly that I wanted to cross the seventh bridge safely.
Bizen Bridge headed by a short run



In the novel
"The concrete pillar in the shape of a shamisen box is marked as Bizen Bridge, and there is a light on the top of the pillar." (p. 329).
I remembered, compared it to the actual bridge, and did the last wish.

It is a road that I could usually walk around, but when I tried the modern version of "Bridge Tsukushi", it was
Rather, I was able to notice the scenery that was fresh and the same as the decades I had never been aware of before.
The four-character idiom called Won Shinshin is perfect!

On the other hand, there are some scenes that have become invisible due to the increase in the number of tall buildings.
A few decades later, Mansako, who appeared in the novel, and a girl of about the same age as me today.
Thinking about the original era and the Tsukiji and Shintomi areas before the Olympics in 2020.
It may be challenging the "bridge" of a new era.
What kind of transformation has this area been undergoing by that time?...

When taking a walk in the Tsukiji / Shintomi area, remember the flow of such times.
Why don't you try an exciting and thrilling experience?

[References] (The pages in this article are based on this document.)
Yukio Mishima (1973) "Yukio Mishima Complete Works Vol. 10", Shinchosha.

[Related Articles]
Senior correspondents are also walking along the route of "Hashizukushi".
Mr. Sushi: "Walking Yukio Mishima" Bridge Tsukushi "-from Miyoshi Bridge to Bizen Bridge-"
Mr. CAM: "Bridge Tsukushi Tour" (1), "Bridge Tsukushi Tour" (2)

 

 

Bamboo shoots are the first delicious food at this time.

It's a bamboo shoot, so it's called a bamboo shoot.

　

　Because it grows into bamboo in just ten days after the buds emerge.

Using "season", which means ten days, it is also written as "bamboo shoots".

You can get flavorful raw bamboo shoots.

It's about ten days at this time. 。 。

　In the old days, it was called "Gokutake" and was not suitable for food.

Moso bamboo was introduced from China during the Edo period, and the bamboo shoots were used.

It is soft and less bitter, so you can eat it as you like.

I did it.

"The first 75 days," he said.

It is one of the tastes of spring that you definitely want to taste.

◆Tsukiji Outer Market Store Search

 

 

You can see Tsukiji Market from the Sumida River Terrace Kachidoki side between Tsukiji Ohashi and Kachidokibashi.

　

<<<<Look at Tsukiji Market from the Kachidoki side　>>>>>

(Because Tsukiji Ohashi is not in service yet, Kachidokibashi is the first bridge of the Sumida River.)

　

It seems that the market relocation was decided in October this year, so we can see the market from here in the second half of the year.

　

　　

<<<<<<<<<<Toyosu Market to which the relocation destination is located) >>>>>>

　

　

　

The place where the skyscraper behind the market is Shiodome, which used to be the Japan National Railways Freight Station.

A service line was laid from the Japan National Railways Freight Station (Shiodome Station) to the market (Tokyo Ichiba Station).

Shiodome Station of the Japanese National Railways has changed its name to Shimbashi Station, a railway starting station from Japan, but it is Shiodome Station.

　

　

<<<< Platform　

You can see that it is curved.　There is also a column number left. >>>>

　

　

That's why there is still a platform where wagons stop, and the outer circumference of the market is fan-shaped.

　

　

　

You can see Tokyo Tower in the center of the photo, but the building is under construction in the foreground and gradually disappears.

　

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<> On the left of December 2017, Tsukiji Ohashi　>>>>>>>

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<<<<<<<<<<<<<< About half of Tokyo Tower in March 2018> >>>>>>>

　

　

From the Sumida River Terrace, this scenery (Tokyo Tower and Tsukiji Market) will change a lot in about six months.

 

 

　On March 26, the Tokyo Regional Meteorological Observatory announced that one of the Japan Meteorological Agency's biological seasonal observation information, "Flowing of Shirotsumegusa" (Kitanomaru-koen Park), was observed (Kitanomaru-koen Park). The white gusa at the inner moat plaza in the Hamarikyu Onshi Garden has also begun to bloom.

Also known as clover.

The name "Tsukusa" is said to be due to the use of hay of this plant as a buffer for boxed glass products imported from the Netherlands to Nagasaki during the Edo period. Sometimes there are 4 small leaves or more than that, and the 4 small leaves equivalent to the mutant are rare, and if you find it, good luck comes to those who find it. The flower is a white butterfly-shaped raceme, which is densely populated at the top of the flower pattern. If you look closely inside, it is also pinkish in the white. During this time, if you lie down on the lush grass that has sprouted, you will be comfortable and healed by the faint green scent.

 

 

　The Hamarikyu Onshi Garden, which is designated as a national special scenic spot and a special historic site, conveys the remnants of the Edo daimyo garden. Many buildings and trees in the garden were destroyed by the Great Kanto Earthquake and the war, but in order to preserve the cultural property garden and pass it on to the next generation, in addition to the restoration of aging facilities, the restoration of the Ochiya group of Ochiya in 1978 began the restoration of the Ochiya group, which was also important in composing the landscape of the garden, and the restoration of the Ochiya in 20.

"Hawk's Ochiya" was built around Kansei 7 (1795), and when the general performs falconry, the upper steps of tatami mats were set up to sit down to take a break or warm while wearing a costume. Takabeya, which rests the hawk, is also attached to the outside of the building, unlike other Ochiyaya and thatched roofs. A hanging fish (gegyo / fire protection magic) is attached to the wife decoration on the south side of the main building.

 

 

Hello! This is a new correspondent, Hanes.

The other day, I mentioned the morning activities that can be done in Chuo-ku.
Many people working in Chuo-ku say, "I'm fluttering in the morning, but I can get time at night!"
And for those who come to Tokyo for sightseeing, even after the cultural facilities are closed.
"I want to have a special experience unique to Chuo-ku!" Isn't there a lot of people who say, "I want to enjoy it at night!"

This time, we call it the first series of [Chuo-ku Night Activity Series].
We will introduce limited-time night activity information that can be done at Tsukiji for about one month from now on.

What is that night activity?...This is a tour of the standing practice of Nihonbashi Opera "Iris".
When it comes to opera, there is an image of a high threshold, but please be assured!
This practice is open to the public for free.



Open the door of the training room on the second floor of the Tsukiji Social Education Center, Chuo-ku, which is a rehearsal hall while pounding....



The members of Nihonbashi Opera were checking the swing.



According to the commentary I received during the tour, the opera was performed.
①Music practice
②Standing training (directors give detailed explanations and guidance on how to move to each cast)
③Through training
It seems that there are three stages.
Even those who usually go to operas, plays, and concerts don't have much opportunity to see such a practice scene?

In the standing practice released this time, you can see the process of creating the work.
The thoughts and intentions contained in the movement, as well as the attention to the colors and materials of clothes and accessories.
You can learn through instruction from the director to the actor.



It seems that there are some improvements that can be seen only by standing training.
You can realize that opera is not a script-like one, but a "creature" whose expression differs depending on the person and place of the performer.
Also, by looking at such a place, you should be able to enjoy more happily in the actual performance, saying, "That gesture at the time of standing training was finished like this."

And not only in the actual performance, but also in practice, the sound of the piano is wonderful.



You can listen to the singing voice.



There was also a conductor, singing the relevant part instead of the actor who was absent from the practice.



This year's performance of Nihonbashi Opera, which is being created through such practice, is a performance of this year.
The opera "Iris" composed by Pietro Mascarni (Iris) = Ayame)

It is not as well known as Puccini's "Mrs. Chocho" set in Nagasaki.
Similarly, it was influenced by japonism, which became popular in Western Europe at the end of the 19th century.
The big difference from "Mrs. Chocho" is that it uses Japanese melody, while it uses Japanese melody.
"Iris" is all Italian melodies.
However, Japanese characters such as Osaka, Kyoto, Fujiyama, Seki Shimono, Musume, and Gaisha appear in the characters and lyrics.
Isn't that also the point you want to keep in mind during the theater?

The stage of this work is Edo, where Iris, a girl living with a blind father, is deceived and sold to Yoshiwara.
It's just 120 years since it premiered in Rome.
Former Yoshihara may be located in Nihonbashi Ningyocho today, and the performance will be decided at Nihonbashi, a land related to it.
This is an opera that I would like to appreciate in Chuo-ku in this memorable year.

Advance reservations are not required for standing lessons!
You can feel free to drop in.
Please refer to the Nihonbashi Opera website below for the date and time of public release.
http://www.music-tel.com/wargner/

Most recently, it is scheduled to be released at Tsukiji Social Education Center from 18:00 to 20:00 on April 23 (Mon), 25 (Wed), and May 1 (Tuesday).
It's a practice, but I forget the tiredness of work and look at it unintentionally.
It will be a night activity with a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction.
Whether you are a fan of opera or a beginner of opera, why not take this opportunity to experience the charm of opera set in Japan?

[Details of actual production]
Nihonbashi Opera 2018 Opera "Iris" (composed by Pietro Mascarni)
Location: Nihonbashi Theater (4th floor of Nihonbashi Public Hall, Chuo-ku, 1-31-1 Nihonbashi Kakigaracho)
Date and time: May 27, 2018 (Sun) 14:00 (Open 13:30)
Ticket information: e+ (eplus) http://eplus.jp/
　　　　　　　All seats are free for general 4,800 yen
　　　　　　　Central inhabitant discount 2,400 yen, children (6 years old and over)-student 1,000 yen
　　　　　　　There is a ticket on the day. Central residents and students must present their ID card.