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Mainly Nihonbashi April issue Statue of Kirin and Lion in Nihonbashi

This month's issue thoroughly explains "Kirin and Lion Statue" in Nihonbashi, which is designated as a national important cultural property. And it features in detail what kind of person the sculptor Nagao Watanabe, the creator of the statue. (April issue pages 4 to 16)

Sculptor Nagao Watanabe

Sculptor Nagao Watanabe Monthly Nihonbashi April Issue Statue of Kirin and Lion in Nihonbashi

Nihonbashi has been the starting point of Japan's road network since the Edo period. There is a mystery in the Kirin statue in the center of it. For example, it seems to have wings, but in fact, it seems to be not wings. As you unravel the life of Nagao Watanabe and the back of the production, the unexpected facts of the Kirin statue emerge. (April issue pages 4 to 16)

 

The cover is Mr. Hisagi Hayashiyagi

The cover is Hisagi Hayashiyagi's monthly Nihonbashi April issue Nihonbashi Statue of Kirin and Lion in Nihonbashi

The cover has been updated since this month's issue.

Rakugo artist Hayashiya Kikuo, who celebrated the 60th anniversary of performing arts and held a commemorative performance in Meijiza last year. In addition to the face of the rakugo artist, he has long been active as a manga artist and painter who decorates the cover of the small magazine from this issue. Born in Nihonbashihisamatsucho, 1937 (1937). Meijiza has been a familiar person since childhood, and it is also a memorable place that gave me the opportunity to paint. (From page 40 of the April issue)

The monthly Nihonbashi was launched in 1979.

Since its inception in 1979, "Monthly Nihonbashi" has published articles on topics, information, and essays rooted in the community.
We change the theme every month to create a special feature. It is free of charge at Nihonbashi member stores.
B6 size, 92 pages volume, issued on the 1st of every month.

(We have received approval from the editorial department of the monthly Nihonbashi editorial department for articles and photos.)