asadai (morning university) producing japan class presentation
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Created a trip plan in Japan, focusing on "Edo." This is the final presentation of Producing Japan Class at Asadaigaku (Morning University) at Marunouchi. http://asadaigaku.jp/en/course/index.cgi?c=zoom&pk=197TRANSCRIPT
International Class Group 5Mariko Takehana, Asako Isobe, Junko Hara, Ryoko Mitake,
Yuka Haraguchi, Hiroyuki Morita, Tomomi Nagasawa
A trip to Edo - experience Japan at the time of the shogun
Concept: “Experience Edo’s Entertainments”
Firework
Yoshiwara
Travel
Performance
Target: Non –Japanese people who are interested in
Japanese history and traditional culture
Trip Plan Overview
Day 1: Go on a trip – One of Edo’s Entertainments
Day 2:Feel Samurai – Representative class of Edo
Day 3: See Daily Life of Edo people
– Edo spots associated with Tokugawa
Detailed Plan: Day 1
Go on a trip - One of Edo’s Entertainments
Trip along with NakasendoRoute: Kiso – Nakasendo - Tsumago-juku
7:00 Move from Tokyo Station to Kiso (Bus)
11:00 Kiso Kurashi no Kogeikan (Lacquerware)Kiso Lacquerware (Shikki), using different colors of lacquer, became popular
in Edo period.
12:00 Lunch @ Yoshida (next to the Kogeikan)
14:00 Nakasendo Hiking (1.5 hours)A quiet portion of the original highway has been preserved between Tsumago and
Magome, providing a pleasant walk and feelings of Edo period
16:00 Tsumago-juku Walking (free time)Tsumago-juku ( 妻籠宿 ) was the 42nd of the 69 post towns( 宿場町 Shukuba-
machi) on the Nakasendō, and still has many historic sites and buildings.
18:00 Fujito Ryokan (Japanese Omotenashi Inn)Fujioto is a traditional inn located in Tsumago, surrounded by Japanese style
gardens, serving local cuisine from the time of Samurai and Shogun.
Detailed Plan: Day 2
Feel Samurai - Representative class of Edo
10:30 Matsumoto CastleMatsumoto Castle is one of four castles designated as 'National Treasures of
Japan' and the oldest castle donjon remaining in Japan.
12:30 Nakamachi Street (lunch & Shopping)The street is lined by nicely preserved warehouse-type buildings (Kura) with
massive, white painted walls, a characteristics of former merchant districts.
18:00 Dinner @ Asakusa Ichimon (Edo Negima-Nabe)Negima-Nabe(pot) is a popular food for ordinary people in Edo. Main
ingredient of this food is leeks and fat tuna.
19:30 Sawanoya (Japanese omotenashi inn)Sawanoya located in “Shitamachi” of Tokyo where the traditional folksy life
style is still preserved.
Detailed Plan: Day 3
See Daily Life of Edo people - Edo spots associated with Tokugawa
8:00 Visiting Sumo Training @ Tokasago StableSumo, a Japanese style of wrestling, became entertainment for ordinary
people in the Edo period.
10:00 Edo-Tokyo MuseumThe permanent exhibit showcases politics, culture, and an insight into the
lifestyle of the people in Edo period.
12:00 Lunch @ Kappo Yoshida (Chanko-Nabe)Chanko-Nabe(pot) is the staple food of sumo wrestler. It is a hot pot dish
and contains fishes, meats and vegetables.
13:30 Kanda Myojin ShrineKanda Myojin Shrine was built in “Kimon” , unlucky direction of Edo castle,
for protecting Tokygawa family and people in Edo from disaster.
14:40 Kanda-no-IeThe house restores a valuable work of architecture that reflects the pre-war shop
style as well as the traditional architectural technologies of the Edo period
16:00 Imperial Palace (former site of Edo Castle)The Imperial Palace with its grounds is located on the site of the former
residential palace of the successive Tokugawa Shoguns in the Edo Period.
Edo’s Entertainments -You can find them out more!
Firework
Yoshiwara
Travel
Performance