Koedo Itabashi

Is your uncle cute? The matter of "Hiroshige Uncle Kore"

 

Kyobashi 1-chome is a corner of Chuo-dori, which runs through Ginza from Nihonbashi, and Yaesu-dori, which extends east from Tokyo Station.

This story will be set in the surrounding area.

 

The Artizon Museum opened in January 2020 with the predecessor of the Bridgestone Museum of Art.

His collections include modern Japanese Western paintings, impressionist in France in the 19th century, and 20th century art.

In addition, it occupies a symbolic position of this block as a futuristic museum that introduces cutting-edge IT technology.

The building where this museum is located is "Museum Tower Kyobashi".

The building under construction on the south side along Chuo-dori is the (tentative name) Shin TODA Building.

The cultural contribution facilities centered on these two high-rise buildings are named Kyobashi Aya-ku, and the creation of a new city where everyone can easily experience a variety of arts and culture is being promoted.

 

 Is your uncle cute? The matter of "Hiroshige Uncle Kore"

 

Despite its favorable location around Tokyo Station, which is a hub for transportation, the Kyobashi area had a strong impression as a business town lined with office buildings, and was in a relatively plain position between Nihonbashi and Ginza.

Higashinaka-dori, one west of Showa-dori, was also a stylish city that tastes Genjin, nicknamed "Antique Street", where museums, galleries, antique merchants, etc. gather.

The Tokyo Art Antique - Nihonbashi Kyobashi Art Festival, which is held every spring, is an event that reminds us that there are about 150 specialty stores, including antiques, crafts, Japanese painting, sculptures, and prints.

Site of Hiroshige Utagawa residence

Is the uncle of Hiroshige Utagawa residence cute? The matter of "Hiroshige Uncle Kore"

 ※ Explanation board posted before removal

 

Furthermore, dating back to the old days of Edo, there was the residence of the Kano Nakabashi family, whose father was Yasunobu Kano, and some of the residences where Hiroshige Utagawa spent his last 10 years.

On the site of the Hiroshige Utagawa residence of the Chuo-ku Monoshiri Encyclopedia, which is the text of the Chuo-ku Tourism Certification, the explanation board is described as "temporary removal due to redevelopment."

It seems that there was a house in a corner where the construction of the new TODA building was underway.

KYOBASHI ART WALL

Is Mr. KYOBASHI ART WALL cute? The matter of "Hiroshige Uncle Kore"

 

The works of art are projected for a limited time on the protective wall at the construction site of the new TODA building, utilizing its wide side.

As expected, "Kyobashi Aya-ku". It is a place where everyone can feel free to experience art and culture.

And it was named after the site of the Hiroshige Utagawa residence, and "Famous Edo Hundred Views Kyobashi Takegashi" was also depicted.

 

 Is your uncle cute? The matter of "Hiroshige Uncle Kore"

 

Well, I'll finally start talking about "uncle" here.

The Nakasendo Hiroshige Museum of Art is located in Ena City, Gifu Prefecture.

The collection includes Hiroshige's works, mainly ukiyo-e prints such as "Kiso Kaido Rokuju Kujinouchi", "Tokaido Goju Sanjinouchi", "Hundred Views of Edo", and "Omi Hakkei".

Until now, we have been conducting a special exhibition entitled "Uncle Yuru Journey".

Hiroshige Utagawa is known as a master of emotional landscape painting. He focused on many unnamed people who were dying in his work. Travelers who are expressive and lively and expressive, and local residents who live in the land. "Uncle,"

Besides that, there are many cute uncles.

 

 Is your uncle cute? The matter of "Hiroshige Uncle Kore"

 

Let's take a close-up of the person in the work.

I will give the uncle a balloon saying, "It's a good weather," "Kokomakoma," "Sojana," and "Wahahahahaha."

At that time, the impression of Hiroshige's painting itself changed quickly.

 

 Is your uncle cute? The matter of "Hiroshige Uncle Kore"

 

The uncles moved to Tenugui, towels, clear files, rulers and masking tapes.

It proliferated at museum shops and web shops.

 

 Is your uncle cute? The matter of "Hiroshige Uncle Kore"

 

It's lovely and I'm worried. It's cute. You will be healed.

"Which uncle do you recommend?"

He seems to be strangely hooked among young women.

 

No, no, no. You won't be fooled.

My uncle can't be cute.

It is a two-dimensional world that women support.

You must not have faint expectations that the times have finally come.

It's a dream of a dream that an old man with an obsolete smell is cute.

 

 Is your uncle cute? The matter of "Hiroshige Uncle Kore"

 ※ The protective wall at the construction site is like an outdoor art museum.

 

The book placed in front of me is Makiko Uchidate's "Elderly Damaged People".

This one is more realistic and I can sympathize with it.

A long preaching, a story of the active era, and a repetition of illness. If you think so, you can't help. And the clamer.

Yes, this kind of person.

No, I wonder if I'm not.

I'm learning new information, and I'm going to take care of words and expressions.

I'm going to do it.

 

 Is your uncle cute? The matter of "Hiroshige Uncle Kore"

 ※ A huge crane operating on the back of Tokyo Midtown Yaesu.

 

In the world, there are also fancy goods that are known as uncle collections.

 

"Is your uncle cute?"

Don't have illusions.

Say it clearly.

"I don't know!"

 

When you change your point of view, cute and cool uncles may appear to have a presence, just as the paintings up to that point looked completely different.