Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

At the Megumi Ogita Gallery, a gallery located on the first basement floor of the Ginza Otsuka Building, Ginza 2-chome, there is a two-person exhibition "normal activity" by Brian Leo, who works as writers based in New York, and Alfredo Martinez.

The period is from Friday, January 25 to February 9 (Sat).

The time is from eleven o'clock to nine o'clock.

Days, months and holidays are closed.

Brian Leo's work is a pop depiction of what you see everyday in New York.

Depending on the artist's intention, it is spectacular that bright pink back works are displayed side by side in a row.

Leo, who was strongly influenced by pop culture, looks at society from the inside and continues to challenge the expansion of "areas that painting can convey".

Another writer, Alfred Martinez, appears to be quite scanned, according to the gallery's website.

The canvas of the gun series on display this time seems to have been made of books and newspapers because the use of ink and paper was restricted while he was in charge of plagiarism ().

There, I draw a gun with a pen or coffee shell.

The gun depicted is colorful, powerful, solid, and has a presence.

Thank you for your understanding of the photography in the gallery, and this time again, he explained the purpose of this two-person exhibition.

Thank you very much

Click here for the website of Megumi Ogita Gallery.　⇒

http://www.megumiogita.com/

For the second time today, let's introduce the rehearsal scenery of the junior high school section "Kibikicho Wakabaza".

(Click here for the previous article ⇒ /archive/2019/01/part.html)

Students who have completed the “ume”, “bamboo” and “pine” courses of “Terakoya” by the sixth grade of elementary school, and are proceeding to the junior high school section are completely different from the elementary school class because they grow fast at this time. The performance is "Fujimusume" male "Kotobuki Soga face-to-face".

"Fujimusume" is said to dance one song with four people. I just saw Umeeda and Kotaro's "Two Fuji Musume" last December, but you can make various versions. The guidance of the teachers, "Don't be distracted," "I'm going to be a Fujimusume until the end," and "The fan is fluffy."

"Kotobuki Soga face-to-face" is only 7 boys. The cast will be replaced with two types, one that is often performed in Tokyo and one that is often performed in Kansai.

When the instructor enters the rehearsal hall, the air in the room tightens in an instant. I didn't care about it, too. As Suketsune Kudo's role, "Today's Yukei is going to work together with Ichitta," the two instructors are very busy when the voice of going well begins. Detailed attention, such as "Be careful about the tempo of the line" and "Think who you are talking to" fly. How to hold smoke tubes, manners where you can see swords, etc. It's a serious and passionate instruction. As you know, it is a play of "Kabuki's role large collection", which includes Goro of Arashi, Juro of Japanese affairs, Asahina of clowns, as well as the role of Oiso's tiger and female form, but "Is it a strange period?" It is useless to worry about extra things, it is a whole and uncomfortable work.

The instructors and staff of the guidance seem to be in charge from the time of enrollment, and realize the solid growth of the students who know from an early age, such as "That child who could not sit straight ..." It looks like you are. It is a performance by students who have learned the fun of Kabuki by themselves, so it is guaranteed that the audience will be able to experience "Kabuki, Fun!" Please go out with your family. The lessons with enthusiasm continue. I'm really looking forward to the stage of the day.

"Kibikicho Wakabaza" performance is held

Sunday, March 24 12:30 starts / 15:00pm.

Location: Kabukiza Gallery, Kibikicho Hall Kabukiza Tower 5th floor

Fees: 1500 yen All unreserved seats

Application: Ticket WEB Shochiku from noon on January 31, 2019 (Note; not sold at Ticket Hon Shochiku)

For details, please see https://www.shochiku.co.jp/terakoya/news/stage/index.html.

　Izumo camellia is planted in front of the Shiseido Building and on Hanatsubaki Street facing Sotobori-dori St.

　This is Izumo Tsubaki, which became Shiseido's brand mark.

It's a modest, but it has a good red color. Please enjoy it when shopping or taking a walk in Ginza.

The other day, fortunately, I was able to visit Ginza Inari Shrine, which is usually closed to the public. I hope everyone will see the state of the shrine.

Ginza Inari Shrine has been worshiping as a Inari in Ginza since the Edo period, as it can be found in the Chuo-ku Monoshiri Encyclopedia, and thriving business. Currently, due to the progress of land development, it is enshrined on the roof of the Ginza Echigoya Building in Ginza 2-chome. You cannot visit the rooftop at stamp rally around Ginza Hatcho Shrine in AUTUMN GINZA, which is held from late October to early November.

　Only Inari was quietly seated on the rooftop.

　You can see the passage of time in the stone structure.

The fox on the left is a fox, and the fox on the right is a jewel.

The street where Inari-san was in the Edo period was called "Kanze Shindo", and there was a Noh Kanze-style mansion. Looking at the map of the late Edo period, it is specially written in inari and red. In everyday life, he would have joined hands on the street. It was a valuable experience to imagine the feelings of the people of Edo on a small lovely fox.

"I'm watching from this actor's performance show performance," do you want to be proud of 10 or 20 years later?

The first performance of the students of the Children's Kabuki School Terakoya, who continue to practice at the Kabukiza Theater, will be held on March 10 (Matsu course students) and 24 (Junior high school section). This time, I was interviewed about the lesson. We will introduce the passionate rehearsal scenery in two parts for the first performance.

There are many kyogen dances that play an important role in Kabuki, such as Chimatsu and Chiyo Tsuru of the predecessor Hagi, Taroyoshi of the real story, Miyoshi of Shigeno Iko Farewell, and Terakoya, which is also the name of this school. Do you know what kind of children are appearing in this child role? When asked to the person in charge, he said, "Not only the relatives and room children of actors, but also students of children's Kabuki School Terakoya, those who belong to children's theater companies, and others who introduce them."

"Kids Kabuki School Terakoya" opened in 2014 and teaches the basics from the basics, focusing on the skills necessary for Kabuki children, such as Japanese manners, Kabuki's unique vocalization, gestures, and acting. Recruitment is "Plum Course" for about 10 people each for "Kakigumi" from 4 to 6 years old and "Moegigumi" from 1st to 4th graders. It's a narrow gate. Applicants can go ahead with the "Bamboo Course" and "Pine Course" and learn in earnest in the junior high school section.

For the first time, I will introduce you to the Momotaro "Hyakumokagari" on March 10th, and the children of the pine course from the second grade to the fifth grade of elementary school. This is an original dance play that was newly created for this performance after Momotaro defeated the demon. The script is a luxurious version of Kazuhisa Tobe, director / choreography / Kanjuro Fujima, composition / Mitaro Kineya, Sakucho / Denzaemon Tanaka, etc., and a luxurious performance.

When you visit the training hall, you will greet the children and me on the tour in front of the fan in front of you! I'm sorry. The lesson has begun. "In addition, I am the Momotaro's loyal lord, the dog's loyal lord, Shiro-daira, the dog's loyal," and Shiro-daira's proud arm of a dog with a white arms ..." Practice the vocalization of "the guy" many times according to the instructor's guidance. The long lines were not stagnant, the surroundings and sights were decided, and they entered the hall. It's so good as "It's OK tomorrow!" I was convinced that among the students of the "Pine Course", the children who were selected after the audition. It seems that many of the performers are already on the stage of this performance. I'm looking forward to it.

Children's Kabuki School Terakoya's first performance show performance "Kabuki, fun!"

Location: Kabukiza Gallery Kibikicho Hall (5th floor of Kabukiza Tower)

Admission fee: 1,500 yen All unreserved seats

“Forfeiting Momotaro Hundred Momokakari” starts at 12:30/15:00 on March 10, 2019.

Applications will start accepting "Ticket WEB Shochiku" from 12:00 on January 31 (There is no sale at Ticket Hon Shochiku.)

For details, please see https://www.shochiku.co.jp/terakoya/news/stage/index.html.

It is a municipal park right next to Ginza 5-chome, Sukiyabashi intersection.

It is said that there was Sukiya Bridge, which was built for the first time in Edo Castle during the Edo period, and a stone monument to prove it stands.

It has been renewed at the same time as Tokyu Plaza Ginza, which opened in 2016, and has become an oasis-like entity in Ginza.

Now there are no blooming flowers and deciduous tree drops leaves and plants look lonely, but there is a lit-up tower behind the park.

"Young Clock Tower" by Taro Okamoto.

The building seen behind the tower is Yasuaki Elementary School.

On the front of the stone monument facing Harumi-dori St. in this park, there is an inscription of "Sukiyabashi here" by playwright and lyricist Kazuo Kikuta, and on the back, the history of Sukiyabashi is described.

Now, if you say "Your name", it is an anime (released in 2016, a feature-length animated movie directed by Makoto Shinkai), but the original () "Your name" was broadcast in the 1950s () NHK radio drama, and at that time it dominated the world.

It is Sukiyabashi that appears in important scenes (passing, reunion) in the original "Your name is" (written by Kazuo Kikuta).

It seems that there is a legend that the public bath has become empty during broadcast time.

The park that drinks in Ginza on a winter night and passes on the way to Yurakucho Station feels good.