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Title
How to See Tokyo Brochure
Subject
Tokyo
Description
5"x7.5" softcover red book, colored pages, a Japanese woman in a yellow and blue kimono on front cover
Creator
Japan Tourist Bureau
Publisher
Japan Tourist Bureau
Date
March 1936
Contributor
Akira Yang and Yufei Zhao
Rights
Copyright in Japan, Japan Tourist Bureau, All rights reserved
Format
Brochure, printed on paper, 5''x7.5'' with 18 pages plus covers
Language
English
Type
Tourist Guide Brochure
Identifier
Tokyo
Brochures and Pamphlets Item Type Metadata
Cataloger
Akira Yang and Yufei Zhao
Pages
18 pages plus covers
Condition
Near mint condition. The colors on the covers are still vibrant. The pages are complete. The texts are clear and legible. There are no marks, creases, folds, or stains on the pages.
Graphic Description
Printed black-white photographs and colored illustrations
Front side:
A Japanese woman with an oval-shaped and flat face and small mouth, which are typical Japanese facial characteristics, is standing in front of a tall building. She is wearing a yellow kimono with a blue Juban (under kimono) and a Shimada hairstyle.
Also there is a dark-blue seal on the left bottom.
Preliminary Matter:
Black-white Map of Tokyo City Proper with important sites such as Yasukuni Shrine and Hibiya Park marked was printed before the main content. The heart of the city is enlarged and emphasized on the bottom right.
Afterwords:
A list of Japan Tourist Bureau Local Offices.
Back side:
The number 2600 in white color is on the red back cover. Year 1940 is Koki 2600, where Koyi is the Japanese imperial calendar system based on the legendary foundation of Japan by Emperor Jimmu in 660 BC. On the top, the text “Grand International Exposition of Japan” indicates the purpose of this brochure.
Front side:
A Japanese woman with an oval-shaped and flat face and small mouth, which are typical Japanese facial characteristics, is standing in front of a tall building. She is wearing a yellow kimono with a blue Juban (under kimono) and a Shimada hairstyle.
Also there is a dark-blue seal on the left bottom.
Preliminary Matter:
Black-white Map of Tokyo City Proper with important sites such as Yasukuni Shrine and Hibiya Park marked was printed before the main content. The heart of the city is enlarged and emphasized on the bottom right.
Afterwords:
A list of Japan Tourist Bureau Local Offices.
Back side:
The number 2600 in white color is on the red back cover. Year 1940 is Koki 2600, where Koyi is the Japanese imperial calendar system based on the legendary foundation of Japan by Emperor Jimmu in 660 BC. On the top, the text “Grand International Exposition of Japan” indicates the purpose of this brochure.
Physical Dimensions
5"x7.5"
Line Transcription
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The heart of Tokyo
TOKYO
TOKYO, situated at the head of Tokyo Bay, is the capital of the Japanese empire. In October, 1932, the city was enormously extended with the inclusion of 8 adjoining towns and villages within the municipal area. As a result Tokvo is now considered the second largest city in the world, next only to New York, so far as population is concerned. Greater Tokyo has now an aggregate population of 5,873,400 and a total area of 5,750,000 square kilo-metres (about 217 square miles), of which about one-seventh on the south-eastern side is called the old city limits (or city proper and is more densely populated than the newly included parts of the city.
The terrible devastation wrought by the earthquake-fires of 1923, which practicaliy levelled the metropolis to the ground, was not so much the work of destruction as a preparation for construction -reconstruction on modern lines so as to be more worthy of the mother city of a great empire. The reconstruction work of the city has already been completed: the city's upward growth is steadily going on, and its area has now been enormously extended, permitting scope for future development.
The city is the centre of national administration, education and finance, and is also a most thriving emporium of all industries
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and commercial activities. Tokyo epitomizes New Japan with its numerous fine office buildings of architectural beauty, wide and clean highways, parks, ample transit facilities and all other modern conveniences. On the other hand, Tokyo also represents Old Japan, for Western architecture, ways and ideas have not produced radical changes in the life and customs of the majority of the people.
The city abounds in many interesting points and affords visitors a variety of attractions.
Various sightseeing programmes with their approximate costs are listed in the following pages, and visitors are requested to combine these plans in accordance with the time they can spare for sight-seeing.
Hotels: Imperial Hotel. Centrally situated opposite Hibiya Park. 275 rooms, ¥6.00 up for room. Japan Tourist Bureau in the Arcade.
Tokyo Railway Hotel. Located in the Central Station Building. 72 rooms. ¥3.50 up for room. Mampei Hotel. Quiet location within easy reach from Central Station. 71 rooms. ¥4.00 up for room. Marunouchi Hotel.
Convenient situation near Central Station. 182 rooms. ¥3.50 up for room. Sanno Hotel. 84 rooms. ¥3.00 up for room. Yashima Hotel.
6s rooms. ¥3.50 up for room and breakfast. Toyo Hotel, Cho Hotel, Yamagata Hotel, Hotel Hosenkaku, Y.M.C.A., Y.W.C.A., etc.
Motor-Cars: ¥3.00 per hour. Taxis, fare charged according to the distance, but mostly ¥0.50-¥1.00 for short trips.
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Rickshaws: ¥1.00 per hour; ¥3.00 for half day; ¥5.00 for all day.
HOW TO SEE TOKYO & ITS ENVIRONS
1. A Three-Hour Drive round the City
Those who have limited itme at their disposal for sight-seeing in Tokyo will be able to visit the principal points of interest by undertaking automobile trips over the following route:–
Tokyo Central Station (or Hotel)–Imperial Palace–Meiji Shrine & its Outer Garden–Akasaka Detached Palace–Kudan Hill-Ueno Park (Imperial Muscum)–Asakusa Park (Kwan-non Temple)–Returning to starting point via Nihombashi and Ginza Main Streets. The time required for this trip is about 3 hours and auto charge is approximately ¥10.00 per car.
2. Imperial Palace, Hibiya Park, Tombs of Shoguns and Ginza Street
(3 hrs.-Auto charge,about ¥10.00)
Imperial Palace: The Palace grounds occupy an extensive area in the centre of the Capital and are encircled by moats with over-hanging ancient pine-trees, the monarch of Japanese garden trees. The Palace is not open to the general public,but visitors may proceed to the main entrance, the Nijubashi, or Double Bridge.
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Hibiya Park: Close by the Palace Grounds and in front of the Imperial Hotel. It is laid out in the Western style, covering 45 acres, with a Grand Bandstand newly constructed. Flower shows and other undertakings are held here quite often. Shiba Park and Tombs of Shoguns: Shiba Park lies 1 mile south of Hibiya Park and contains many tourist attractions, such as the Mausoleums of the Tokugawa Shoguns, the Ginze Zojoji Temple, the Maple Club (a famous Japanese Restaurant), a swimming pool, etc. The temples and tombs of the Shoguns present very good specimens of old Japanese arts and attract many foreign visitors. Some of them are said to be superior to those of Nikko. There are two sections, north and south, but those pressed for time may visit the South Section, containing the temple and tomb of the Second Tokugawa Shogun. Admission 40 sen each section.
Ataso Hill, near the park, commands a bird’s-eye view of Tokyo city and bay. Here is located the Tokyo Radio Broadcasting Station.
Ginza Street: Ginza and Nihombashi, an extension of Ginza, are the main shopping streets of
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Tokyo and are flanked by department stores, leading shops, cafes, restaurants, etc., attracting many foreign tourists as well as the native people. The streets always present a busy scene with trams, buses, motor-cars, rickshaws, etc., and at night the pavements of Ginza Street are lined with stalls for the sale of all kinds of merchandise.
Department Stores: In these streets are numerous department stores--Mitsakorbi, Matsa, Matsu-zakaya, Shirokiya, and Takarbimaya-which are all worthy of a visit.
3. Ueno Park and Asakusa Park
(3 hrs.-Auto charge,about ¥10.00)
Ueno Park: In the northern part of the city and close by Ueno Station. The beautiful park is noted for its cherry-blossoms in spring and its art exhibition in autumn. The park contains the Imperial Museum (Admission, 10 se‘n), the Tokyo Science Museum(Admission, 10 sen), the Zoological Gardens (Admission, 15 sen), the Art Gallery, the Imperial Library, the Seiyoken Restaurant, the monument of General Grant, etc.
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Asakusa Park: A few minutes' ride by subway from Ueno Park. Known as the "Coney Island" or “Earl's Court" of Tokyo, this is the most popular park in the city. The Kwannon Temple in the Park is dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy and is visited daily by thousands of worshippers. The narrow way leading to the temple is lined with small shops selling all sorts of souvenirs.
Theatres, cinema shows, vaudevilles, etc., occupy a great portion of the Park, and the section is regarded as a paradise for the multitude.
4. Meiji Shrine, Detached Palace, and Yasukuni Shrine
(3 hrs. -Auto charge, about ¥10.00)
Meiji Shrine: Near Harajuku Station on the Belt Line of the electric trains. The Shrine is dedicated to the Great Emperor Meiji, who brought the country to the level of a first-class power. The group of buildings is of pure Shinto style, which is characterized by simplicity and modesty. Behind the Shrine stands the Hotmösukan or Treasury, which contains many articles and furniture used by the Great Emperor and Empress.
The Outer Precincts, connected by beautiful motor roads, contain the Jingu Stadium, one of the largest and finest arenas in the Orient, with a seating capacity of
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15,000, a baseball ground (capacity, 64,500), a wrestling ring, a swimming pool, etc. The Picture Gallery in the Precincts is a fine specimen of modern architecture, built at a cost of ¥1,200,000, and the pictures form a chain of historical events of the Meiji Emperor. Admission, 10 sen.
Akasaka Detached Palace: After a short ride from the Meiji Shrine grounds, visitors will pass in front of the main entrance to the Detached Palace, which is a superb three-storied building in the western style. The Palace has a spacious garden which is rich in aged trees and fine rocks and noted specially for its scenic beauty in autumn. The Palace is closed to the public.
Yasukuni Shrine and Military
Museum: The Shrine stands on Kudan Hill and is popularly called the Kudan Shrine by foreigners. It is a pantheon for the illustrious dead who have fallen on various battlefields since the Restoration (1868). Kudan Hill commands an extensive view of the central portion of the city.
The Military Museum in the Shrine Compound contains many relics of war, swords, armour, etc., and is worth visiting. Admission, 10 sen.
Other Places of Interest
Visitors who have seen the places mentioned in the above may select some of the following places of interes tand extend their sight-seeing
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THE GRAND INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION OF JAPAN
February to July, 1940
By Torataro Ushizuka, President of the Association of the Grand International Exposition of Japan, and Mayor of Tokyo.
I have the great pleasure of taking this opportunity to announce an outline of our plan of holding a grand international exposition in 1940 in commemoration of the 2,600th year of the founding of the Japanese Empire by the Emperor Jimmu.
The wonderful and rapid progress made by our country in the course of her modern existence ever since the Imperial Restoration of 1868 is truly an astonishing fact. Our Empire has digested with great admiration the fruits of Western culture and civilization; manifested the essence of its inherent spiritual life; and consolidated its position as one of the major powers of the world. We have passed the period of imitation and adaptation and have attained an era of creative thought and self-imitation. It is indeed a master idea to hold at this time a grand international exposition where all the products of human culture-the fruits of education, science, arts, economy and industry, gathered from all parts of the world-should be placed on exhibits. It will be a fitting testimonial of the greatness of the Empire and an impetus to our national prosperity. The exposition will provide an excellent opportunity for a comparative study of the existing conditions in different countries and for the propagation of the real situation in the Empire.
The first universal exposition in which Japan participated was the Vienna Universal Exposition held in 1873. She was since that time taken part in 40 different expositions of a similar nature, the latest one being A Century of Progress Exhibition at Chicago. Our country has expended a sum of approximately ten million yen for her participation in international expositions. Thus, she served a double purpose: she showed cooperation with other nations and, at the same time, contributed towards the advancement of her national welfare, inasmuch as her participations gave an opportunity to propagate abroad her own cultural and industrial conditions.
Unfortunately, however, no international exposition has ever been held either in Japan or elsewhere in the Orient, a plan put forth by the Government to hold such an exposition in 1912 having proved abortive due to the general retrenchment policy of the nation. Under those circumstances, it is a matter of general rejoicing that the time has at last come for the inauguration of a grand international exposition in commemoration of the establishment of the Empire.
Such a grand exposition to be held with the whole of Asia as its background will certainly prove an excellent opportunity for the contact of the civilizations of the East and West. It will not only promote the general progress of world culture, but also enhance friendship and co-operation among the nations of the world through mutual understanding.
We have certain well-defined objectives in planning this exposition: - we wish to elucidate, above all, the glorious achievements of the Imperial Rulers under whose benign reign the Empire made steady progress for a period of 2,60 years; we wish to hasten the development of the industries of the world and assist the fusion of the civilizations of the East and West with a view to promoting international peace. Lastly, we
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wish to enhance the welfare and happiness of the world through the progress of the Orient, in general, and of Japan in particular. In view of these far-reaching purposes, the forthcoming exposition will be unprecedentedly huge in scale, incomparable with domestic expositions already held, and will certainly stand a favorable comparison with international expositions held in the West.
In order to prepare fully for the coming event, the Association of the Grand International Exposition of Japan has been established by the following organizations as promoters:
(1.) Tokyo Prefecture. (2.) Tokyo City. (3.) The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry. (4.) The Association of Tokyo Business and Industrial Guilds. (5.) The Japan Industry Association. (6.) The Nihon Exhibition Club. (7.) Kanagawa Prefecture. (8.) Yokohama City. (9.) The Yokohama Chamber of Commerce and Industry. (10.) The Association of Yokohama Business and Industrial Guilds.
Wide and undivided co-operation by all citizens and nations is respectfully solicited by the Association of the Grand International Exposition of Japan.
Scheme of the Exposition
1. General Scheme : Official Name : Grand International Exposition of Japan, Giant Celebration to commemorate the 26ooth year to the Throne of the first Emperor Jimmu. Object of Establishment: Commemoration of the 26ooth year after the Accession of the Emperor Jimmu, World Industrial Development, Fusion of Oriental and Occidental Civilizations and Advance of International Peace.
Date: From February to July, 1940 in the Christian era or 2600 in the Japanese era (the fifteenth year of Showa)
Location and Area: Occupying 816 acres (3,300,000 sq. meters), principally located in the city of Tokyo and partly in the city of Yokohama.
2. Organization: Under the auspices of the Association of the Grand International Exposition of Japan.
Support: Government, Doh (section), Fu (special prefecture), Ken (prefecture), cities and corporations at home and abroad, etc.
3. Expenditure: Total amount: 20 million yen.
4. Exhibits: All exhibitions concerning cultures and industrial manufactures.
5. Gallery and Annex; Building area over 177,000 sq. meters.
(A) Gallery: 132,000 sq. meters.
(a)Commemoration Hall: Expressing the progress of our development since the foundation of our Empire by exhibiting pictures, remains and specimens concerned (music and plays), etc. in historical order. The exhibits will contribute to the promotion of the Japanese spirit and the Hall of Commemoration will preserve the essence of our civilization.
(b)Hall of World Culture: Pointing out the developments and changes in world culture by displaying costumes through the ages by models and manikins, and exhibiting the cultural advance of boys and girls of every nation. (c) Hall of Education. (d) Hall of Science. (e) Hall of Social Work. (f) Hall of Fine Arts. (g) Hall of Architectures. (h) Hall of Natural Resources and Manufactures. (i) Hall of Agriculture. (j) Hall of Aquatic Products.(k) Hall of Food-stuffs. (l) Hall of Mining. (m) Hall of Mechanics. (n) Hall of Electricity. (o) Hall of Chemical Industry. (p) Hall of Textile Industry. (q) Hall of Manufacturing Industry. (r) Hall of Communication. (s) Hall of Tourist Industry. (t) Hall of Aviation. (u) Hall of Marine. (v) Hall of Foreign Exhibits: Displaying the exhibits of many foreign countries. (w) Hall of Accommodation - 1. Foreign Exhibitors' Buildings: Countries will hold their exhibits at their own expense. 2. Japanese Exhibitors' Buildings: The Japanese Government and Japanese companies will exhibit at their own expense.
(B) Annexes : (1.) Hall of Administration. (2.) Cinemas and amusement halls. (3.) Amphitheatres and band-stands. (4.) Stations for guards, police, fire-brigades, ambulances, etc. (5.) Inquiry offices, post-offices, rest rooms, lavatories, etc.
(C) Miscellaneous: Towers, fountains, amusement halls, lunch rooms, etc.
6. International Congresses and Conventions on scientific, industrial, educational, religious, social, cultural and other subjects.
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programme in accordance with the time at their disposal.
Sengakuji Temple: 1 mile southwest of Shiba Park. The temple is noted for the graves of the Forty-Seren Romin, whose chivalrous avenging of their beloved lord is widely known. Incense is constantly kept burning before the graves, as streams of visitors unfailingly make offerings in token of sympathy and reverence to the long-suffering loyal retainers.
Jujitsu School: The Kodokan, near the Suidobashi station is a representative school for training students in the science of jujitsu or the art of self-defence. The training is held daily in the afternoon, and cards of introduction can be obtained from the Japan Tourist Bureau.
Okuma Garden: Close by Waseda University. It contains the residence of the late Marquis Okuma, a world-famous statesman, and carries many associations. The Garden is now open to the public daily from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Admission 20 sen.
Museum of Theatre Arts: In the compound of Waseda University. The museum, established to honour Dr.Tsubouchi’s meritorious services in the interests of drama, possesses 20,000 volumes relating to Shakespeare, 30,000 colour prints treating of theatrical subjects, and over 200 objects connected with the dramatic art.
Oriental Library: At Kami-Fujimae-cho, Komagome, near the Imperial University. The Library is endowed by Baron Iwasaki, who imported the books of the celebrated “G.W.Morrison Library.” The 60,000 old volumes in the Library are invaluable to students of Far Eastern affairs, especially those concerning China.
Kokugikan Amphitheatre: At Ryogoku, on the castern side of the Sumida River. Wrestling contests are held here bi-annually,
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in January and May. Chrysanthemum shows and other exhibitions will be seen in the other seasons.
Mukojima: On the Sumida River,noted for its cherry blossoms in season. In spring and autumn, regattas are held on the river. Sumida Riverside Park is worth visiting.
Kiyosumi Garden at Fukagawa, covering an area of 12 acres, is one of the famous landscape gardens in Tokyo.
Horikiri Iris Garden, near the Horikiri station on the Tobu Electric Car Line, is noted for its irises and other flowering plants. Open in early summer and autumn. Admission, 30 sen.
Kameido Temple is well known for its wistarias and spectacular wooden bridge.
Inokashira Park: Near Kichijoji Station on the Chuo Line, 42 mins, from Tokyo station, is noted for its quietness and restful scenery.
Imperial Tomb at Tama: The late Emperor Taisho, father of the present Emperor, is buried at Tama, near Asakawa Station, 30 miles west of Tokyo. It takes two hours’rail journey and five minutes' motor ride to get to the Grand Tomb from Tokyo. Trains run about every hour (2nd class rail fair, ¥1.70 one way).
Motor Road to Yokohama: A fine motor road, extending 18 miles, connects the two cities of Tokyo and Yokohama. It takes about one hour and costs ¥8.00 one way per car.
Haneda Air Port: This is the starting-point of the planes of the Japan Air Transport Co. and is reached motor on the way to from Tokyo in about half an hour by Yokohama.
Confucian Temple “Seido”: The temple stands close to Ochanomizu Station and is decicated to Confucius. Its copperroofed and black-lacquered pavilion is im-
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pressive. The present temple is one reconstructed in 1935 on the site of the former one which was destroyed in the 1923 earthquake-fire.
Prince Arisugawa Memorial Park: having an area of 3.63 hectares, this is a park of thickets, woodland sights, terraces and glens. Paths for ramblers are provided with different types of bridges and stepping stones. In the Yedo period the place formed the premises of the residence of Lord Nambu-mino-no-kami; in 1896 it came into the possession of the family of Prince Arisugawa; and in January, 1934, Prince Takamatsu donated it to the city of Tokyo in memory of the family that he had succeeded.
Dempo-in Garden at Asakusa: This is a fine specimen of Japanese landscape gardening,and is said to have been laid out by Kobori Enshu, an acknowledged master of the art in this special field.
Tokyo Sightseeing Bus
A sightseeing bus (no English explanation) starts from Tokyo Station at 9.00 a.m.every morning. The trip takes about 8 hours, covering nealy all places of interest in Tokyo.The fare is ¥3.30, and tickets are obtainable at the Japan Tourist Bureau.
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Motor-Car Excursions from Tokyo
From Tokyo one may plan many interesting motor-car excursions, among which the principal ones are as follows: Mt.Takao, Miura Peninsula, Kamakura and Enoshima, Hakone Hot-Spring District, Izu Peninsula, Fuji Lake District, Nikko, etc.
For full information please apply to hotel manager or inquiry offices of the Japan Tourist Bureau.
AMUSEMENTS, SPORTS, ETC.
Principal Theatres in Tokyo
There are several large theatres of excellent architecture in the city, and performances are given almost all the year round. Star actors and good plays can be seen at one of the following theatres:--
Kabukiza Theatre and Tokyo Theatre: Near Ginza Street.
Meijiza Theatre: At Hamacho. Mostly performances of the old school.
Embujo Theatre: At Tsukiji. Annual performance of Geisha dance in April and November.
Tokyo Takarazuka Theatre and Yurakuza: Near Imperial Hotel.
Shinjuku Daiichi Gekijo: At Shinjuku.
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Principal Movie Houses in Tokyo
Foreign pictures:--Imperial Theatre (ncar Imperial Hotel); Nippon Gekijo (ncar Yurakucho Station); Musashinokan (at Shinjuku); Taishokan (at Asakusa); Hibiya Eiga Gekijo (at Hibiya); Cinema Ginza (at Ginra); Shibazonokan (near Shiba Park); Gin-ei-za, Kanda.
Japanese pictures:--Teitoza (at Shinjuku); Kanda Nikkatsukan (at Kanda); Fujikan (at Asakusa); Shochikukan (at Shinjuku); Marunouchi Shochiku Gekijo (near Yurakucho Station).
Noh Play Stages in Tokyo
To be held monthly except in August.)
1st Sunday
*Kanze-kai (Kanze School)
Kanre Theatre-Ushigome-ku, Shin-Ogawa-machi, 2-chome.
Tel. Ushigome (34)316.
Komparu-kai (Komparu School) (to be held in even-numbered months.)
Marquis Hosokawa’s Theatre-Kojimachi-ku, Fujimi-cho, 3-chome.
Tel. Kudan (33)2,911.
2nd Sunday
*Hasho-kai (Hosho School)
Hosho Theatre-Hongo-ku, Motomachi, 2-chome. Tel. Koishikawa (85)7469.
2nd Wednesday
Tessen-kai (Kanze School) (to be held in odd-numbered months except in Aug.)
Nishi-machi Theatre-Shitaya-ku, Nishi-machi. Tel. Shitaya (8)5,961.
3rd Sunday
Umewaka-kai (Umewaka School)
Umewaka Theatre-Asakusa-ku, Minami-Moto-machi. Tel. Asakusa (84)3,590
*Kyuko-kai (Kanze School)
Kyako-kai Theatre-Ushigome-ku,Yarai-cho. Tel. Ushigome (34)196
3rd Wednesday
*Tanko-kai (Kanze School)
Hashiokea’s Theatre-Akasaka-ku, Enokiraka-cho. Tel .Akasaka (4)1,025.
3rd Saturday
*Kennoh-kai (Kanze School)
Umewaka Theatre-Shinagawa-ku, Kita-Shinagawa, 6-chome.
Tel. Takanawa (44)4,768.
3rd Saturday
Wakaba-kai (Kongo School)
c/o Wakaba-kai office, Nibonbashi-ku, Hongoku-cho, 3-chome.
Tel. Nihonbashi (24)914.
4th Sunday
Kita-kai (Kita School) (to be held in odd-numbered months.)
Kita Theatre-Yoesuya-ku, Airami-cho. Tel.Yotsuya (35)1,680.
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Principal Cafes and Dance Halls in Tokyo
Cafes:--Salon Haru (Kojun Blog-), Ginza Kaikan, Ginza Palace, Tiger–all in Ginza Street, and many others.
Florida: Tameike, Akasaka.
Ginza: 7th floor of Kyo Bldg., Kyobashi tram-crossing.
Izumibashi: 6 Iwamotocho, Kanda.
Kokka: 3 Nakach, Hatchobori, Kyobashi.
Nichibei: Chiyoda Bldg., Kitamakicho, Kyobashi.
Shimbashi: 4th floor of Otaya Bldg., 2 Shimbashi 2-chome.
Teito: 5th floor of Teito-za Cinema House, Shinjuku.
Union: Nissen Bldg., Ningyocho, Nihombashi.
Golf Links near Tokyo
(*Open to the public. Visitors admitted to any other course through a member’s
introduction.)
Abike Golf Club: 18 holes, T.L 6,503 yds. (Abiko, Chiba Prefecture).
Fujigaya (Musashino Country Club): 18 holes. T.L. 6,646 yds. (Takayanagi, Katsushika-gun, Chiba Prefecture).
Fujisawa Country Club: 18 holes, T.L .6,683 yds. (Fujisawa-machi, near Yokohama).
Hodogaya Country Club: 18 holes,T.L. 6,105 yds.(Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama).
*Kashiwa Golf Links: 9 holes,T.L. 3,004 yds. (Kashiwa-machi, Chiba Prefecture).
*Kawana Golf Links: 18 holes. T.L. 6,046 yds. (Ito-machi, Izu, 1 hour from Atami Station).
*Komazawa Golf Links: 18 holes, T.L. 6,351 yds. (Komazawa-machi, Tokyo).
Mutsumi (Musashino Country Club): 18 holes, T.L. 6,553 yds. (Mutsumi, Katsushika-gun, Chiba Prefecture).
Nippon Race Club Golfing Association: 9 holes, T.L. 2,450 yds. (Negishi, Yokobama).
*Rokugo Golf Course: 18 holes, T.L. 6,100 yds. (Rokugo-machi, Tokyo City).
*Sengokuhara Golf Course: 18 holes, T.L. 6.320 yds. (Sengokuhara, Hakone).
Takanodai Golf Club: 18 holes, T.L6.720 yds. (Kotehashi-mura, Chiba-gun, Chiba Prefecture, near Owada Station on the Keisei Line from Nippori Station.)
Tokyo Golf Club(Asaka Golf Course):18 holes, T.L. 6,227 yds. (Hizaorimura, Kita-Aduchi-gun, Saitama Prefecture. 15 miles from the centre of the city.)
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Location of Embassies and Legations in Tokyo
Afghanistan : 7, Aoba-cho, Shibuya-ku.
Argentine : 67, Shinsaka-machi, Akasaka-ku.
Belgium: 33, Shimo-nibancho, Kojimachi-ku.
Brazil : 2, 3-chome, Omote-cho, Akasaka-ku.
Canada: - 16, 3-chome, Omote-machi, Akasaka-ku.
Colombia : -c/o Yusen Kaisha Bldg., Marunouchi, Kojimachi-ku.
Crecho Slovakia: 22, Kasumi-cho, Azabu-ku.
Chile: 7, 1-chome, Shirokane-daimachi, Shiba-ku.
China : 14, 6-chome, ligura-machi, Azabu-ku.
Cuba : 11, Shinryudo-cho, Azabu-ku.
Denmark : 8, Nakadori, Marunouchi, Kojimachi-ku.
Finland: 62, Tansu-machi, Azabu-ku.
France: 33, Fujimi-cho, Azabu-ku.
Germany : 14, I-chome, Nagata-cho, Kojimachi-ku.
Great Britain:-1, Goban-cho, Kojimachi-ku, Iran: ss, Zaimoku-cho, Azabu-ku.
Italy: 28, 1-chome, Mita, Shiba-ku.
Manchoukuo:-so, Sakurada-cho, Azabu-ku.
Mexico : 21, 2-chome, Nagata-cho, Kojimachi-ku.
Netherlands:-1. Sakae-cho, Shiba-ku.
Norway: 2, 3-chome, Marunouchi, Kojimachi-ku.
Peru :- 13, Shinsaka-machi, Akasaka-ku.
Poland : - 3, Hiroo-machi, Azabu-ku.
Portugal:-1, Sannen-cho, Kojimachi-ku.
Rumania:-55, Zaimoku-cho, Azabu-ku.
Siam : 2, Dai-machi, Akasaka-ku.
Spain : 2, 1-chome, Ichibei-cho, Azabu-ku.
Sweden : 63, Zaimoku-cho, Azabu-ku.
Switzerland: 1, Shimoniban-cho, Kojimachi-ku.
Turkey : 47, Kamiyama-cho, Shibuya-ku.
U. S. A. : -1, Enokizaka-machi, Akasaka-ku.
U.S.S.R. :- 1, Mamiana-cho, Azabu-ku.
Principal Museums, Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Tokyo Botanical Garden, Hakusan-Gotenmachi, Koishikawa.
Open : Throughout the year except December 29, 30 and 31.
Zoological Garden, Ueno Park.
Open : Throughout the year except December 29, 30 and 31.
Imperial Museum, Ueno Park.
Open : Throughout the year except December 26 - January 4.
Military Museum, in the precincts of Yasukuni Shrine.
Open : Throughout the year except December 28- -31.
Okura Museum, Aoicho, Akasaka-ku.
Open: Throughout the year except Monday of the week.
Tokyo Science Museum, Ueno Park
Open: Throughout the year except December 29 January 3.
The heart of Tokyo
TOKYO
TOKYO, situated at the head of Tokyo Bay, is the capital of the Japanese empire. In October, 1932, the city was enormously extended with the inclusion of 8 adjoining towns and villages within the municipal area. As a result Tokvo is now considered the second largest city in the world, next only to New York, so far as population is concerned. Greater Tokyo has now an aggregate population of 5,873,400 and a total area of 5,750,000 square kilo-metres (about 217 square miles), of which about one-seventh on the south-eastern side is called the old city limits (or city proper and is more densely populated than the newly included parts of the city.
The terrible devastation wrought by the earthquake-fires of 1923, which practicaliy levelled the metropolis to the ground, was not so much the work of destruction as a preparation for construction -reconstruction on modern lines so as to be more worthy of the mother city of a great empire. The reconstruction work of the city has already been completed: the city's upward growth is steadily going on, and its area has now been enormously extended, permitting scope for future development.
The city is the centre of national administration, education and finance, and is also a most thriving emporium of all industries
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and commercial activities. Tokyo epitomizes New Japan with its numerous fine office buildings of architectural beauty, wide and clean highways, parks, ample transit facilities and all other modern conveniences. On the other hand, Tokyo also represents Old Japan, for Western architecture, ways and ideas have not produced radical changes in the life and customs of the majority of the people.
The city abounds in many interesting points and affords visitors a variety of attractions.
Various sightseeing programmes with their approximate costs are listed in the following pages, and visitors are requested to combine these plans in accordance with the time they can spare for sight-seeing.
Hotels: Imperial Hotel. Centrally situated opposite Hibiya Park. 275 rooms, ¥6.00 up for room. Japan Tourist Bureau in the Arcade.
Tokyo Railway Hotel. Located in the Central Station Building. 72 rooms. ¥3.50 up for room. Mampei Hotel. Quiet location within easy reach from Central Station. 71 rooms. ¥4.00 up for room. Marunouchi Hotel.
Convenient situation near Central Station. 182 rooms. ¥3.50 up for room. Sanno Hotel. 84 rooms. ¥3.00 up for room. Yashima Hotel.
6s rooms. ¥3.50 up for room and breakfast. Toyo Hotel, Cho Hotel, Yamagata Hotel, Hotel Hosenkaku, Y.M.C.A., Y.W.C.A., etc.
Motor-Cars: ¥3.00 per hour. Taxis, fare charged according to the distance, but mostly ¥0.50-¥1.00 for short trips.
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Rickshaws: ¥1.00 per hour; ¥3.00 for half day; ¥5.00 for all day.
HOW TO SEE TOKYO & ITS ENVIRONS
1. A Three-Hour Drive round the City
Those who have limited itme at their disposal for sight-seeing in Tokyo will be able to visit the principal points of interest by undertaking automobile trips over the following route:–
Tokyo Central Station (or Hotel)–Imperial Palace–Meiji Shrine & its Outer Garden–Akasaka Detached Palace–Kudan Hill-Ueno Park (Imperial Muscum)–Asakusa Park (Kwan-non Temple)–Returning to starting point via Nihombashi and Ginza Main Streets. The time required for this trip is about 3 hours and auto charge is approximately ¥10.00 per car.
2. Imperial Palace, Hibiya Park, Tombs of Shoguns and Ginza Street
(3 hrs.-Auto charge,about ¥10.00)
Imperial Palace: The Palace grounds occupy an extensive area in the centre of the Capital and are encircled by moats with over-hanging ancient pine-trees, the monarch of Japanese garden trees. The Palace is not open to the general public,but visitors may proceed to the main entrance, the Nijubashi, or Double Bridge.
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Hibiya Park: Close by the Palace Grounds and in front of the Imperial Hotel. It is laid out in the Western style, covering 45 acres, with a Grand Bandstand newly constructed. Flower shows and other undertakings are held here quite often. Shiba Park and Tombs of Shoguns: Shiba Park lies 1 mile south of Hibiya Park and contains many tourist attractions, such as the Mausoleums of the Tokugawa Shoguns, the Ginze Zojoji Temple, the Maple Club (a famous Japanese Restaurant), a swimming pool, etc. The temples and tombs of the Shoguns present very good specimens of old Japanese arts and attract many foreign visitors. Some of them are said to be superior to those of Nikko. There are two sections, north and south, but those pressed for time may visit the South Section, containing the temple and tomb of the Second Tokugawa Shogun. Admission 40 sen each section.
Ataso Hill, near the park, commands a bird’s-eye view of Tokyo city and bay. Here is located the Tokyo Radio Broadcasting Station.
Ginza Street: Ginza and Nihombashi, an extension of Ginza, are the main shopping streets of
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Tokyo and are flanked by department stores, leading shops, cafes, restaurants, etc., attracting many foreign tourists as well as the native people. The streets always present a busy scene with trams, buses, motor-cars, rickshaws, etc., and at night the pavements of Ginza Street are lined with stalls for the sale of all kinds of merchandise.
Department Stores: In these streets are numerous department stores--Mitsakorbi, Matsa, Matsu-zakaya, Shirokiya, and Takarbimaya-which are all worthy of a visit.
3. Ueno Park and Asakusa Park
(3 hrs.-Auto charge,about ¥10.00)
Ueno Park: In the northern part of the city and close by Ueno Station. The beautiful park is noted for its cherry-blossoms in spring and its art exhibition in autumn. The park contains the Imperial Museum (Admission, 10 se‘n), the Tokyo Science Museum(Admission, 10 sen), the Zoological Gardens (Admission, 15 sen), the Art Gallery, the Imperial Library, the Seiyoken Restaurant, the monument of General Grant, etc.
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Asakusa Park: A few minutes' ride by subway from Ueno Park. Known as the "Coney Island" or “Earl's Court" of Tokyo, this is the most popular park in the city. The Kwannon Temple in the Park is dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy and is visited daily by thousands of worshippers. The narrow way leading to the temple is lined with small shops selling all sorts of souvenirs.
Theatres, cinema shows, vaudevilles, etc., occupy a great portion of the Park, and the section is regarded as a paradise for the multitude.
4. Meiji Shrine, Detached Palace, and Yasukuni Shrine
(3 hrs. -Auto charge, about ¥10.00)
Meiji Shrine: Near Harajuku Station on the Belt Line of the electric trains. The Shrine is dedicated to the Great Emperor Meiji, who brought the country to the level of a first-class power. The group of buildings is of pure Shinto style, which is characterized by simplicity and modesty. Behind the Shrine stands the Hotmösukan or Treasury, which contains many articles and furniture used by the Great Emperor and Empress.
The Outer Precincts, connected by beautiful motor roads, contain the Jingu Stadium, one of the largest and finest arenas in the Orient, with a seating capacity of
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15,000, a baseball ground (capacity, 64,500), a wrestling ring, a swimming pool, etc. The Picture Gallery in the Precincts is a fine specimen of modern architecture, built at a cost of ¥1,200,000, and the pictures form a chain of historical events of the Meiji Emperor. Admission, 10 sen.
Akasaka Detached Palace: After a short ride from the Meiji Shrine grounds, visitors will pass in front of the main entrance to the Detached Palace, which is a superb three-storied building in the western style. The Palace has a spacious garden which is rich in aged trees and fine rocks and noted specially for its scenic beauty in autumn. The Palace is closed to the public.
Yasukuni Shrine and Military
Museum: The Shrine stands on Kudan Hill and is popularly called the Kudan Shrine by foreigners. It is a pantheon for the illustrious dead who have fallen on various battlefields since the Restoration (1868). Kudan Hill commands an extensive view of the central portion of the city.
The Military Museum in the Shrine Compound contains many relics of war, swords, armour, etc., and is worth visiting. Admission, 10 sen.
Other Places of Interest
Visitors who have seen the places mentioned in the above may select some of the following places of interes tand extend their sight-seeing
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THE GRAND INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION OF JAPAN
February to July, 1940
By Torataro Ushizuka, President of the Association of the Grand International Exposition of Japan, and Mayor of Tokyo.
I have the great pleasure of taking this opportunity to announce an outline of our plan of holding a grand international exposition in 1940 in commemoration of the 2,600th year of the founding of the Japanese Empire by the Emperor Jimmu.
The wonderful and rapid progress made by our country in the course of her modern existence ever since the Imperial Restoration of 1868 is truly an astonishing fact. Our Empire has digested with great admiration the fruits of Western culture and civilization; manifested the essence of its inherent spiritual life; and consolidated its position as one of the major powers of the world. We have passed the period of imitation and adaptation and have attained an era of creative thought and self-imitation. It is indeed a master idea to hold at this time a grand international exposition where all the products of human culture-the fruits of education, science, arts, economy and industry, gathered from all parts of the world-should be placed on exhibits. It will be a fitting testimonial of the greatness of the Empire and an impetus to our national prosperity. The exposition will provide an excellent opportunity for a comparative study of the existing conditions in different countries and for the propagation of the real situation in the Empire.
The first universal exposition in which Japan participated was the Vienna Universal Exposition held in 1873. She was since that time taken part in 40 different expositions of a similar nature, the latest one being A Century of Progress Exhibition at Chicago. Our country has expended a sum of approximately ten million yen for her participation in international expositions. Thus, she served a double purpose: she showed cooperation with other nations and, at the same time, contributed towards the advancement of her national welfare, inasmuch as her participations gave an opportunity to propagate abroad her own cultural and industrial conditions.
Unfortunately, however, no international exposition has ever been held either in Japan or elsewhere in the Orient, a plan put forth by the Government to hold such an exposition in 1912 having proved abortive due to the general retrenchment policy of the nation. Under those circumstances, it is a matter of general rejoicing that the time has at last come for the inauguration of a grand international exposition in commemoration of the establishment of the Empire.
Such a grand exposition to be held with the whole of Asia as its background will certainly prove an excellent opportunity for the contact of the civilizations of the East and West. It will not only promote the general progress of world culture, but also enhance friendship and co-operation among the nations of the world through mutual understanding.
We have certain well-defined objectives in planning this exposition: - we wish to elucidate, above all, the glorious achievements of the Imperial Rulers under whose benign reign the Empire made steady progress for a period of 2,60 years; we wish to hasten the development of the industries of the world and assist the fusion of the civilizations of the East and West with a view to promoting international peace. Lastly, we
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wish to enhance the welfare and happiness of the world through the progress of the Orient, in general, and of Japan in particular. In view of these far-reaching purposes, the forthcoming exposition will be unprecedentedly huge in scale, incomparable with domestic expositions already held, and will certainly stand a favorable comparison with international expositions held in the West.
In order to prepare fully for the coming event, the Association of the Grand International Exposition of Japan has been established by the following organizations as promoters:
(1.) Tokyo Prefecture. (2.) Tokyo City. (3.) The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry. (4.) The Association of Tokyo Business and Industrial Guilds. (5.) The Japan Industry Association. (6.) The Nihon Exhibition Club. (7.) Kanagawa Prefecture. (8.) Yokohama City. (9.) The Yokohama Chamber of Commerce and Industry. (10.) The Association of Yokohama Business and Industrial Guilds.
Wide and undivided co-operation by all citizens and nations is respectfully solicited by the Association of the Grand International Exposition of Japan.
Scheme of the Exposition
1. General Scheme : Official Name : Grand International Exposition of Japan, Giant Celebration to commemorate the 26ooth year to the Throne of the first Emperor Jimmu. Object of Establishment: Commemoration of the 26ooth year after the Accession of the Emperor Jimmu, World Industrial Development, Fusion of Oriental and Occidental Civilizations and Advance of International Peace.
Date: From February to July, 1940 in the Christian era or 2600 in the Japanese era (the fifteenth year of Showa)
Location and Area: Occupying 816 acres (3,300,000 sq. meters), principally located in the city of Tokyo and partly in the city of Yokohama.
2. Organization: Under the auspices of the Association of the Grand International Exposition of Japan.
Support: Government, Doh (section), Fu (special prefecture), Ken (prefecture), cities and corporations at home and abroad, etc.
3. Expenditure: Total amount: 20 million yen.
4. Exhibits: All exhibitions concerning cultures and industrial manufactures.
5. Gallery and Annex; Building area over 177,000 sq. meters.
(A) Gallery: 132,000 sq. meters.
(a)Commemoration Hall: Expressing the progress of our development since the foundation of our Empire by exhibiting pictures, remains and specimens concerned (music and plays), etc. in historical order. The exhibits will contribute to the promotion of the Japanese spirit and the Hall of Commemoration will preserve the essence of our civilization.
(b)Hall of World Culture: Pointing out the developments and changes in world culture by displaying costumes through the ages by models and manikins, and exhibiting the cultural advance of boys and girls of every nation. (c) Hall of Education. (d) Hall of Science. (e) Hall of Social Work. (f) Hall of Fine Arts. (g) Hall of Architectures. (h) Hall of Natural Resources and Manufactures. (i) Hall of Agriculture. (j) Hall of Aquatic Products.(k) Hall of Food-stuffs. (l) Hall of Mining. (m) Hall of Mechanics. (n) Hall of Electricity. (o) Hall of Chemical Industry. (p) Hall of Textile Industry. (q) Hall of Manufacturing Industry. (r) Hall of Communication. (s) Hall of Tourist Industry. (t) Hall of Aviation. (u) Hall of Marine. (v) Hall of Foreign Exhibits: Displaying the exhibits of many foreign countries. (w) Hall of Accommodation - 1. Foreign Exhibitors' Buildings: Countries will hold their exhibits at their own expense. 2. Japanese Exhibitors' Buildings: The Japanese Government and Japanese companies will exhibit at their own expense.
(B) Annexes : (1.) Hall of Administration. (2.) Cinemas and amusement halls. (3.) Amphitheatres and band-stands. (4.) Stations for guards, police, fire-brigades, ambulances, etc. (5.) Inquiry offices, post-offices, rest rooms, lavatories, etc.
(C) Miscellaneous: Towers, fountains, amusement halls, lunch rooms, etc.
6. International Congresses and Conventions on scientific, industrial, educational, religious, social, cultural and other subjects.
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programme in accordance with the time at their disposal.
Sengakuji Temple: 1 mile southwest of Shiba Park. The temple is noted for the graves of the Forty-Seren Romin, whose chivalrous avenging of their beloved lord is widely known. Incense is constantly kept burning before the graves, as streams of visitors unfailingly make offerings in token of sympathy and reverence to the long-suffering loyal retainers.
Jujitsu School: The Kodokan, near the Suidobashi station is a representative school for training students in the science of jujitsu or the art of self-defence. The training is held daily in the afternoon, and cards of introduction can be obtained from the Japan Tourist Bureau.
Okuma Garden: Close by Waseda University. It contains the residence of the late Marquis Okuma, a world-famous statesman, and carries many associations. The Garden is now open to the public daily from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Admission 20 sen.
Museum of Theatre Arts: In the compound of Waseda University. The museum, established to honour Dr.Tsubouchi’s meritorious services in the interests of drama, possesses 20,000 volumes relating to Shakespeare, 30,000 colour prints treating of theatrical subjects, and over 200 objects connected with the dramatic art.
Oriental Library: At Kami-Fujimae-cho, Komagome, near the Imperial University. The Library is endowed by Baron Iwasaki, who imported the books of the celebrated “G.W.Morrison Library.” The 60,000 old volumes in the Library are invaluable to students of Far Eastern affairs, especially those concerning China.
Kokugikan Amphitheatre: At Ryogoku, on the castern side of the Sumida River. Wrestling contests are held here bi-annually,
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in January and May. Chrysanthemum shows and other exhibitions will be seen in the other seasons.
Mukojima: On the Sumida River,noted for its cherry blossoms in season. In spring and autumn, regattas are held on the river. Sumida Riverside Park is worth visiting.
Kiyosumi Garden at Fukagawa, covering an area of 12 acres, is one of the famous landscape gardens in Tokyo.
Horikiri Iris Garden, near the Horikiri station on the Tobu Electric Car Line, is noted for its irises and other flowering plants. Open in early summer and autumn. Admission, 30 sen.
Kameido Temple is well known for its wistarias and spectacular wooden bridge.
Inokashira Park: Near Kichijoji Station on the Chuo Line, 42 mins, from Tokyo station, is noted for its quietness and restful scenery.
Imperial Tomb at Tama: The late Emperor Taisho, father of the present Emperor, is buried at Tama, near Asakawa Station, 30 miles west of Tokyo. It takes two hours’rail journey and five minutes' motor ride to get to the Grand Tomb from Tokyo. Trains run about every hour (2nd class rail fair, ¥1.70 one way).
Motor Road to Yokohama: A fine motor road, extending 18 miles, connects the two cities of Tokyo and Yokohama. It takes about one hour and costs ¥8.00 one way per car.
Haneda Air Port: This is the starting-point of the planes of the Japan Air Transport Co. and is reached motor on the way to from Tokyo in about half an hour by Yokohama.
Confucian Temple “Seido”: The temple stands close to Ochanomizu Station and is decicated to Confucius. Its copperroofed and black-lacquered pavilion is im-
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pressive. The present temple is one reconstructed in 1935 on the site of the former one which was destroyed in the 1923 earthquake-fire.
Prince Arisugawa Memorial Park: having an area of 3.63 hectares, this is a park of thickets, woodland sights, terraces and glens. Paths for ramblers are provided with different types of bridges and stepping stones. In the Yedo period the place formed the premises of the residence of Lord Nambu-mino-no-kami; in 1896 it came into the possession of the family of Prince Arisugawa; and in January, 1934, Prince Takamatsu donated it to the city of Tokyo in memory of the family that he had succeeded.
Dempo-in Garden at Asakusa: This is a fine specimen of Japanese landscape gardening,and is said to have been laid out by Kobori Enshu, an acknowledged master of the art in this special field.
Tokyo Sightseeing Bus
A sightseeing bus (no English explanation) starts from Tokyo Station at 9.00 a.m.every morning. The trip takes about 8 hours, covering nealy all places of interest in Tokyo.The fare is ¥3.30, and tickets are obtainable at the Japan Tourist Bureau.
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Motor-Car Excursions from Tokyo
From Tokyo one may plan many interesting motor-car excursions, among which the principal ones are as follows: Mt.Takao, Miura Peninsula, Kamakura and Enoshima, Hakone Hot-Spring District, Izu Peninsula, Fuji Lake District, Nikko, etc.
For full information please apply to hotel manager or inquiry offices of the Japan Tourist Bureau.
AMUSEMENTS, SPORTS, ETC.
Principal Theatres in Tokyo
There are several large theatres of excellent architecture in the city, and performances are given almost all the year round. Star actors and good plays can be seen at one of the following theatres:--
Kabukiza Theatre and Tokyo Theatre: Near Ginza Street.
Meijiza Theatre: At Hamacho. Mostly performances of the old school.
Embujo Theatre: At Tsukiji. Annual performance of Geisha dance in April and November.
Tokyo Takarazuka Theatre and Yurakuza: Near Imperial Hotel.
Shinjuku Daiichi Gekijo: At Shinjuku.
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Principal Movie Houses in Tokyo
Foreign pictures:--Imperial Theatre (ncar Imperial Hotel); Nippon Gekijo (ncar Yurakucho Station); Musashinokan (at Shinjuku); Taishokan (at Asakusa); Hibiya Eiga Gekijo (at Hibiya); Cinema Ginza (at Ginra); Shibazonokan (near Shiba Park); Gin-ei-za, Kanda.
Japanese pictures:--Teitoza (at Shinjuku); Kanda Nikkatsukan (at Kanda); Fujikan (at Asakusa); Shochikukan (at Shinjuku); Marunouchi Shochiku Gekijo (near Yurakucho Station).
Noh Play Stages in Tokyo
To be held monthly except in August.)
1st Sunday
*Kanze-kai (Kanze School)
Kanre Theatre-Ushigome-ku, Shin-Ogawa-machi, 2-chome.
Tel. Ushigome (34)316.
Komparu-kai (Komparu School) (to be held in even-numbered months.)
Marquis Hosokawa’s Theatre-Kojimachi-ku, Fujimi-cho, 3-chome.
Tel. Kudan (33)2,911.
2nd Sunday
*Hasho-kai (Hosho School)
Hosho Theatre-Hongo-ku, Motomachi, 2-chome. Tel. Koishikawa (85)7469.
2nd Wednesday
Tessen-kai (Kanze School) (to be held in odd-numbered months except in Aug.)
Nishi-machi Theatre-Shitaya-ku, Nishi-machi. Tel. Shitaya (8)5,961.
3rd Sunday
Umewaka-kai (Umewaka School)
Umewaka Theatre-Asakusa-ku, Minami-Moto-machi. Tel. Asakusa (84)3,590
*Kyuko-kai (Kanze School)
Kyako-kai Theatre-Ushigome-ku,Yarai-cho. Tel. Ushigome (34)196
3rd Wednesday
*Tanko-kai (Kanze School)
Hashiokea’s Theatre-Akasaka-ku, Enokiraka-cho. Tel .Akasaka (4)1,025.
3rd Saturday
*Kennoh-kai (Kanze School)
Umewaka Theatre-Shinagawa-ku, Kita-Shinagawa, 6-chome.
Tel. Takanawa (44)4,768.
3rd Saturday
Wakaba-kai (Kongo School)
c/o Wakaba-kai office, Nibonbashi-ku, Hongoku-cho, 3-chome.
Tel. Nihonbashi (24)914.
4th Sunday
Kita-kai (Kita School) (to be held in odd-numbered months.)
Kita Theatre-Yoesuya-ku, Airami-cho. Tel.Yotsuya (35)1,680.
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Principal Cafes and Dance Halls in Tokyo
Cafes:--Salon Haru (Kojun Blog-), Ginza Kaikan, Ginza Palace, Tiger–all in Ginza Street, and many others.
Florida: Tameike, Akasaka.
Ginza: 7th floor of Kyo Bldg., Kyobashi tram-crossing.
Izumibashi: 6 Iwamotocho, Kanda.
Kokka: 3 Nakach, Hatchobori, Kyobashi.
Nichibei: Chiyoda Bldg., Kitamakicho, Kyobashi.
Shimbashi: 4th floor of Otaya Bldg., 2 Shimbashi 2-chome.
Teito: 5th floor of Teito-za Cinema House, Shinjuku.
Union: Nissen Bldg., Ningyocho, Nihombashi.
Golf Links near Tokyo
(*Open to the public. Visitors admitted to any other course through a member’s
introduction.)
Abike Golf Club: 18 holes, T.L 6,503 yds. (Abiko, Chiba Prefecture).
Fujigaya (Musashino Country Club): 18 holes. T.L. 6,646 yds. (Takayanagi, Katsushika-gun, Chiba Prefecture).
Fujisawa Country Club: 18 holes, T.L .6,683 yds. (Fujisawa-machi, near Yokohama).
Hodogaya Country Club: 18 holes,T.L. 6,105 yds.(Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama).
*Kashiwa Golf Links: 9 holes,T.L. 3,004 yds. (Kashiwa-machi, Chiba Prefecture).
*Kawana Golf Links: 18 holes. T.L. 6,046 yds. (Ito-machi, Izu, 1 hour from Atami Station).
*Komazawa Golf Links: 18 holes, T.L. 6,351 yds. (Komazawa-machi, Tokyo).
Mutsumi (Musashino Country Club): 18 holes, T.L. 6,553 yds. (Mutsumi, Katsushika-gun, Chiba Prefecture).
Nippon Race Club Golfing Association: 9 holes, T.L. 2,450 yds. (Negishi, Yokobama).
*Rokugo Golf Course: 18 holes, T.L. 6,100 yds. (Rokugo-machi, Tokyo City).
*Sengokuhara Golf Course: 18 holes, T.L. 6.320 yds. (Sengokuhara, Hakone).
Takanodai Golf Club: 18 holes, T.L6.720 yds. (Kotehashi-mura, Chiba-gun, Chiba Prefecture, near Owada Station on the Keisei Line from Nippori Station.)
Tokyo Golf Club(Asaka Golf Course):18 holes, T.L. 6,227 yds. (Hizaorimura, Kita-Aduchi-gun, Saitama Prefecture. 15 miles from the centre of the city.)
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Location of Embassies and Legations in Tokyo
Afghanistan : 7, Aoba-cho, Shibuya-ku.
Argentine : 67, Shinsaka-machi, Akasaka-ku.
Belgium: 33, Shimo-nibancho, Kojimachi-ku.
Brazil : 2, 3-chome, Omote-cho, Akasaka-ku.
Canada: - 16, 3-chome, Omote-machi, Akasaka-ku.
Colombia : -c/o Yusen Kaisha Bldg., Marunouchi, Kojimachi-ku.
Crecho Slovakia: 22, Kasumi-cho, Azabu-ku.
Chile: 7, 1-chome, Shirokane-daimachi, Shiba-ku.
China : 14, 6-chome, ligura-machi, Azabu-ku.
Cuba : 11, Shinryudo-cho, Azabu-ku.
Denmark : 8, Nakadori, Marunouchi, Kojimachi-ku.
Finland: 62, Tansu-machi, Azabu-ku.
France: 33, Fujimi-cho, Azabu-ku.
Germany : 14, I-chome, Nagata-cho, Kojimachi-ku.
Great Britain:-1, Goban-cho, Kojimachi-ku, Iran: ss, Zaimoku-cho, Azabu-ku.
Italy: 28, 1-chome, Mita, Shiba-ku.
Manchoukuo:-so, Sakurada-cho, Azabu-ku.
Mexico : 21, 2-chome, Nagata-cho, Kojimachi-ku.
Netherlands:-1. Sakae-cho, Shiba-ku.
Norway: 2, 3-chome, Marunouchi, Kojimachi-ku.
Peru :- 13, Shinsaka-machi, Akasaka-ku.
Poland : - 3, Hiroo-machi, Azabu-ku.
Portugal:-1, Sannen-cho, Kojimachi-ku.
Rumania:-55, Zaimoku-cho, Azabu-ku.
Siam : 2, Dai-machi, Akasaka-ku.
Spain : 2, 1-chome, Ichibei-cho, Azabu-ku.
Sweden : 63, Zaimoku-cho, Azabu-ku.
Switzerland: 1, Shimoniban-cho, Kojimachi-ku.
Turkey : 47, Kamiyama-cho, Shibuya-ku.
U. S. A. : -1, Enokizaka-machi, Akasaka-ku.
U.S.S.R. :- 1, Mamiana-cho, Azabu-ku.
Principal Museums, Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Tokyo Botanical Garden, Hakusan-Gotenmachi, Koishikawa.
Open : Throughout the year except December 29, 30 and 31.
Zoological Garden, Ueno Park.
Open : Throughout the year except December 29, 30 and 31.
Imperial Museum, Ueno Park.
Open : Throughout the year except December 26 - January 4.
Military Museum, in the precincts of Yasukuni Shrine.
Open : Throughout the year except December 28- -31.
Okura Museum, Aoicho, Akasaka-ku.
Open: Throughout the year except Monday of the week.
Tokyo Science Museum, Ueno Park
Open: Throughout the year except December 29 January 3.
Curatorial Note
Grand International Exposition of Japan in 1940 is the celebration of the 2600th anniversary of the accession of the first Emperor Jimmu. Tokyo Expo is part of the celebration event. The "How to see Tokyo" guidebook issued by Japan Tourist Bureau introduces the city Tokyo to the foreigners who came for the event. Information on historical sites, religion and shrines, amusement and sports places, and transportation is all included in the guidebook. Torataro Ushizuka, the president of the Association of the Grand International Exposition of Japan, presented the history and plan of the universal exposition. Overall, the brochure is a comprehensive, elaborate, and clear tourist guidebook aimed to promote Japanese culture, political influence, and tourism (and thus economy).
Motif
Tokyo, Tourism
Categories
Religion, Culture, Amusements, Sports
Era
Early Shōwa Period
Color
The covers are mostly red. The photographs and texts inside are black and white.
Date Published
March 1936
Decade
1930s
Place Published
Japan
Printed Text Language
English