岡谷・下諏訪｜Okaya・Shimosuwa in Nagano,Japan
The Former Yamaichi Ichibayashigumi Semen Office and the Former Yamaichi Ichibayashigumi Political Office were built in 1921 (Taisho 10), a nationally registered cultural asset that evokes the heyday of Okaya, the town of silk, and which made the name of Okaya silk known worldwide . The two-story Western-style wooden building features a traditional Japanese roof and a traditional Kirizuma haf (wooden tile) . After more than 100 years, it is now used as a workshop for the training and production of origami textiles, preserving its beautiful appearance. The light and shadow depicted by history can sometimes be deeply moving. The Yamaichi Ichibayashigumi danced at the large-scale labor funeral of the origami factory girls held in 1927 (Showa 2) . It makes you wonder what those women hoped for and fought for . We are so blessed today that we often forget to be grateful for the things we take for granted . It is impossible not to feel the utmost respect for the many great predecessors whose names remain unmarked in the history of Japanese stone . This local family restaurant in Okaya City has a lovely, nostalgic atmosphere, and the interior is just as expected. It’s a delightful experience . The bolognese with beef and eggplant is a must-try. The omelet rice with eel curry and Japanese-style mushroom sauce is a true Shinshu experience, and the rice, made with white rice and Nonozawa rice, is a highly recommended dish. We had a wonderful lunch. The building , built by Hayashi Makoto, one of the politicians who built the stonework that fueled the development of Okaya’s sperm industry, is believed to have been built around 1907 (Meiji 40). It is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property and a Heritage of Modern Industrial Development. This Japanese-style room , one of the few in Japan to retain its gold leaf, features wallpaper with a textured finish on a gold-lacquered sash. I’ve never seen such beautiful spiral pillars before. The tea room, located in a sheep-like setting, served as a shrine. The entrance hall and the ceiling of the yoma are also decorated with gold leaf. The parquet floors and walls are captivating. I forgot to breathe, captivated by the beauty of its sheep-like appearance. The inner storehouse, known as a “tategurumi” (vertical storehouse), is found in the Su area. Each and every detail seems to tell the story of the prosperity of Okaya’s business at the time . The Buddhist altar, reminiscent of traditional Japanese music, is a dazzling example of the traditional Japanese art of Japanese music. The antique glass, with its delicate patterns reminiscent of paintings, is a sight to behold. I was overwhelmed by the exquisite transom carvings. It was a wonderful time to experience architecture that collected water using techniques from over 100 years ago that are difficult to recreate today . Shimo -Suwa Onsen Suwa Taisha Shimojya Akimiya is located here. It was a key transportation hub where the Godo and Nakamichi public roads of the Edo period converged, and as the only hot spring town on the Nakasaki Road, this historic hot spring resort has long thrived, providing a haven for weary travelers. One of its great attractions is the variety of ways to enjoy the hot springs, including the hot springs at the Shimizu Ryokan and traditional hot spring bathing courses . The streets, brimming with Edo-era charm, conjured up images of the bustling town of Oji , and for a moment, I felt as if I’d been transported back in time. I spotted a number of tastefully displayed movie pamphlets around town, with Goro Igashira’s presence standing out. I came across a charming building, lined with bars, evoking a sense of nostalgia . Buildings with charming facades can be seen everywhere . This is the public bathhouse, opened in 1927, with a thick, flowing hot spring. Shimo Station, which opened as a station on the Chuo Main Line in 1905, contributed greatly to the subsequent development of precision industry. Opened in 1911 (Meiji 44), Mitaka Shopping Street boasts a history of over 100 years. It has witnessed the growth of Shimo’s legitimate businesses through the early Showa period and the postwar expansion of precision industry. It supports the lives of those who contributed to Shimo’s development, cherishing the atmosphere of those times, and is beloved today as a charming shopping street. The former Yazaki Shoten, which has been selected for national registration as a cultural asset, is a hot spring resort that deserves to be preserved forever, with its early Showa-era architecture, the Kite store, and the Edo-period Kamijo, a mix of prosperous and stately streets and streets brimming with Showa-era charm. Eel. The Suwa area, once the third largest eel market, is home to many Shigiho eel specialty shops. Founded in 1893, Shigiho eel restaurant serves exquisite eel, lightly steamed and carefully grilled. It was so delicious it practically melted into the bone. Suwakosama Night Fireworks. While the Tsuwa Fireworks Festival, one of the largest in the country, is famous this year on August 15th, the Wakosama Night Fireworks, held every night during the summer, are also fascinating. 500 fireworks will be launched over a 10-minute period, beautifully illuminating the summer night sky. Thank you for watching until the end.
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