Overview
This time we visit Fukagawa, a district on the eastern bank of the Sumida River. Originally a wetland area by the sea, the land was gradually reclaimed in the Edo period, with a network of canals dug to support shipping traffic. It flourished for many years as a distribution center for various goods, especially timber. We visit a shrine at the heart of the community, meet a group of people carrying on a local tradition of logrolling, and savor a bowl of miso-simmered clams poured over rice.
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2 - 2Kanda - A Historic Town with Heart March 22, 2023 -
2 - 3Oji - Charmed by Foxes and Cherry Blossoms April 19, 2023 -
2 - 4Shimbashi - A Junction of Old & New May 03, 2023 -
2 - 5Takanawa - The Gateway to Tokyo May 24, 2023 -
2 - 6Chofu - The City of Cinema and Water May 31, 2023 -
2 - 7Ikebukuro - A Town with an Artistic Soul June 21, 2023 -
2 - 8Shin-Okubo - A Rich Tapestry of Cultures July 05, 2023 -
2 - 9Asakusa - A Tour of Summer Traditions July 19, 2023 -
2 - 10Fukagawa - Criss-crossed by Canals August 02, 2023 -
2 - 11Tokyo Skytree and the Waterways of Edo August 16, 2023 -
2 - 12Denenchofu - An Upscale Garden Suburb September 06, 2023 -
2 - 13Kabutocho - An Evolving Financial Hub September 20, 2023 -
2 - 14Azabu - A Tale of Slopes and Embassies October 04, 2023 -
2 - 15Nishi-Shinjuku - The Skyscraper Story October 18, 2023 -
2 - 16Hachioji - The City of Mulberry and Silk November 01, 2023 -
2 - 17Akihabara - A Tech and Pop Culture Wonderland November 15, 2023 -
2 - 18Hibiya - A Bustling Center of Social Activity November 29, 2023 -
2 - 19Ginza - A Treasure Trove of Architecture December 13, 2023 -
2 - 20Nerima - The City of Agriculture and Animation December 27, 2023