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The hair of the lion, which doesn't sound like the wind.
On a sunny holiday morning, few people pass each other on Chuo-dori in Nihonbashi.
The morning sun is poured into the lion's mouth facing the street of Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Main Store.
A relief of "wild dignity" is fitted on the pedestal of the lion statue on the right side of the front.
It is usually overlooked by the crowd of shoppers, but it is a privilege of the morning.
I leaned into the copper plate.
While being washed by the passage of time
As a man, even in the harsh natural disaster
Keep the king's dignity quietly
The harsh natural disaster that the poet saw has left deep wounds for us who live in the same era.
A king who keeps dignity in the flow of time.
Is it possible to walk without losing the dignity of a person?
The poem is Shuntaro Tanikawa.
It is said that it was written down to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the lion statue.
The poet "Don" in an elementary school textbook had a rhythm flowing out of the letters.
A symbol of elegance, courage and degree in 1914. And a pair of statues were set up as the guardian deity of customers who came to the store.
The statue of the Lion, who looked up after reading the poem, felt even more dignified.
When an overseas customer came, I stopped by Mitsukoshi.
When I saw the people gathering in the lion statue, I was asked what I was doing.
"If you touch your nose and feet, you will get the power of a lion."
That part was shining, and I tried to compare the cows of Tenmangu Shrine.
It's not far from it.
It is evidence that it has been loved by people.
There is a legend.
If you straddle on the back of the lion without being seen by anyone, your wish will come true.
There's no one now. Chance.
Nevertheless, the boy's curiosity grew, but the boy's pure action did not occur.
The Lion of Nihonbashi
Speaking of the lion statue in Chuo-ku, the first thing that can be raised is the lion statue on the railing of Nihonbashi.
In 1911, the current stone double arch road bridge was completed.
The decoration on the railing was handled by architect Yorinaka Tsumaki, and was produced under the direction of Kouun Takamura at Tokyo Bijutsu University (currently Tokyo University of the Arts).
It is said that it was shaped with reference to the komainu of Temuyama Hachimangu Shrine, which sits near Nara Todaiji Temple.
In the four corners of Nihonbashi, the lion with the emblem of Tokyo City expresses the protection of the city.
The lion of Sukiyabashi
4-1, Ginza. In Sukiyabashi Park, a bronze statue made by Seibo Kitamura, "Todai" is installed.
The young man wearing a helmet wears a torch, and it is the lion who follows it.
It stands powerfully against the backdrop of fresh green trees.
It is a memorial tower for the 10th anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake.
The plate of the pedestal states, "Continent preparations for unexpected earthquakes."
The lion of Tsukiji
Next, what about the "lion with wings"?
Heading to Tsukiji.
On the move, a rust melody of Hideki Saijo's "Young Lions" was running around his head.
The sneadrum echoes and pushes the body forward.
The lyrics are written by Yu Aku. Composition is Takashi Miki.
"The windless lion's hair
If you can't decorate your tears
The hair of the lion
When you are proud of your youth."
I feel like I'm in the Showa era.
Tsukiji Honganji is a stone building that imitates the ancient Indian style, completed in 1934.
Designed by Chuta Ito.
There are wing lions on both sides of the stairs in front of main hall.
A lion with wings.
Is it the Holy Beast that continued from ancient Egypt or ancient Orient, where the poet thought was?
Chuta Ito has a lot of playfulness.
He was hiding.
Enter the main hall and handrails of the landings on the left and right stairs.
It looks a little blurry,
Yes, it's a lion, a lion.
The days of tension are likely to continue.
Still, I want to correct my living and move forward with my heart.