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In an unexpected place Tsukiji
What do you think is this? This is the part of the printing press manufactured by Tokyo Tsukiji Printing Works. Do you see the word TSUKIJI? The explanation board said it was made in 1909.
Where did you see it? In Meiji Village in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture.
For some time, I wanted to see the old building of the Imperial Hotel, which was relocated and preserved in Meiji Village, and waited for the COVID-19 infection to fall down. Because it is a tour of the main building, it is almost outdoors, and based on the expectation that you will be able to avoid crowds on a vast site.
Then, I encountered Tsukiji in an unexpected place.
Tsukiji, the birthplace of print
On the back of main hall of Tsukiji Honganji Temple, walking in the direction of Ginza next to Tsukiji Kyobashi Elementary School, you will find a monument that originated in print on the site of the building. In 1873 (Meiji 6), Tomiji Hirano opened the Nagasaki Shinjuku Business Trip Printing Works (later Tokyo Tsukiji Printing Works). I learned at the regular meeting of the Tsukiji Reservation Study Group at Tsukiji, which originated in Chinese type and developed with the Meiji Restoration in Nagasaki. At that time, too! Was that right? I was impressed with this, but I met this printing machine in Meiji Village at that time! It's better! ！No.
This machine, which has the nameplate No.12, Tokyo Tsukiji Printing Works Co., Ltd., was located in the Shimbashi Plant (Mechanical Hall) of 4-chome Meijimura. There are equipment showing the industrial development of Japan during the Meiji period. Perhaps because it was just after the Tomioka Silk Mill came out at NHK Taiga drama series "Push the fine weather", elementary school students who seemed to be excursions were paying attention to spinning machines.
This large machine will be surprising for generations who are now able to easily print documents at home (may not be able to communicate without printing out).
When I was traveling around the village while being impressed by unexpected encounters, I found a name related to Chuo-ku again.
I'm Yorinaka Tsumaki. For those who are considering taking the Chuo-ku Tourism Test, he is an architect who designed the bronze statues of Nihonbashi decorations, Kirin and lions, which are common sense. Where you encountered it is also in the exhibition room of the Japanese Red Cross Society Central Hospital ward at 4-chome. There was a designer on the exterior view of the Japanese Red Cross Society headquarters completed in October 1912 (Taisho 1), which was completed in October 1912 (Taisho 1). Since the image of the bronze statue was strong, I was able to renew my recognition as an architect.
I wonder if it has become a constitution that responds to events related to Chuo-ku even a little (laughs).
In any case, I enjoyed the whole day when I had unexpected encounters. Yes, of course, the old building of the Imperial Hotel is also perfect.
At this time of With Corona, I would like to regain my daily life without care for infection control.