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As an enduring part of the landscape and the gateway to Japan's sophisticated network of roads, Nihonbashi, literally "Japan Bridge," is an iconic symbol of the eponymous Nihonbashi area and the long, storied history of Tokyo.
Nihonbashi entered the 20th century still a thriving neighborhood of greater Tokyo. Its prosperity was shaken, however, by disaster and war. Nihonbashi struggled and grew through the tides of history, becoming the city we see today.
Nihonbashi is linked by the Nihonbashi River to some of Tokyo's major waterways, including the Kanda River and the Sumida River, each with its own character and each offering a variety of excursions.
Nihombashi Funasa. The signature product here is tsukudani, fish, shellfish, laver or vegetables simmered in soy sauce and sugar. Made entirely free from artificial flavorings or preservatives, “Edomae Tsukudani,” Nihonbashi Funasa’s original product that’s still produced today, is popular for its sweet-salty flavor.
'Nihonbashi' is a website devoted to spreading the word about the exciting features of Nihonbashi, a place where the traditional exists alongside the new, a place that has thrived in Japan as a center of commerce and culture from the Edo Period to today. We've gathered an amazing amount of information here, ranging from Nihonbashi sightseeing ...
Near Nihonbashi Bridge, why not gaze at the river while enjoying traditional cuisine from Fukui Prefecture? The key ingredient in their speciality, Echizen Oroshi Soba, is the spicy daikon radish used in their tsuyu dipping sauce. Some of their other recommended dishes include fish that goes perfectly with Japanese sake, and local dishes from ...
Nihonbashi during the Edo Period (1603-1867) was a center point in Japan‘s flow of not only people and goods but also ideas. In Nihonbashi, many now-iconic cultural arts grew and flourished. Printed “ezoshi” picture books and “ukiyo-e” woodblock prints had their start in Nihonbashi, as did kabuki performing arts and joruri puppet ...
Winter. Cherry Blossom Festival at Ningyocho Amazake Yokocho. This annual spring event is held in the Amazake Yokocho area, part of the Ningyocho neighborhood of Nihonbashi. Complimentary non-alcoholic amazake, a sweet, fermented rice drink, is served; the festivities end when all the amazake is gone.
The official website of “ECO EDO Nihonbashi 2024 - Enjoy “Cool Eco” with All Five Senses” to be held in Nihonbashi, Yaesu and Kyobashi areas from July 12 (Fri.) to September 1 (Sun.), 2024.
Nihonbashi first emerged in the 17th century from the residential and commercial areas called "chonin-chi" that collected around Edo Castle. The Nihonbashi Bridge itself, an iconic symbol of the region, was first built in 1603, the same year that the Edo Period shogunate was established.
