Tom Shitamachi

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On the first basement floor of Kyobashi Edgran, where the Chuo-ku Tourist Information Center is also located, there is a space where you can enjoy familiar art works as the "Town Museum".

Currently, an "advertising expo" collection of Teruhisa Kitahara's collection is being held. In the past, there are only valuable items that you can see without thinking that there was such an advertisement.

Above all, I think that "Fukusuke Doll" is a traditional Japanese design, and at the same time, it is also a presence that gives you a sense of West humor, but I am glad to see its various appearances.
Originally, it is said that there was a model in Fukusuke. Born in Osaka in the Edo period, he went down to Edo in search of a way without falling into his own disappointment, and was said to have been treated as "inviting fortune" from a sudden edge. It seems that dolls became popular as lucky items soon.

There are many other interesting exhibits, so please take a look. The opening period is approaching on October 22nd. If you are interested, please hurry.

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