【Strolling through Nishi-ward 2】Fujidana in the old days 【Strolling through Nishi-ward 2】Fujidana in the old days
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Strolling through Nishi-ward: Fujidana in the old days
The name of this area “Fujidana” came from a beautiful wistaria-pergola nearby a tea-house called Suzuki-ya which used to be located at the entrance of current Fujidana shopping street. Their Sake Manju (Japanese Steamed Cake) was very famous and were sold until Showa 10s. It was little small but delicious.
It is said that this area was mostly fields until the end of Meiji period, but since Gumyoji temple’s Hanamachi (districts where Geisha live and work) was moved to Kubocho, the area was buzzing with energy. There used to be a rickshaw company near current 7th Yurindo bookstore and many rickshaw were running around carrying beautifully dressed geisha.
Writing and picture by Tai Hasewaga (Nishi ward Cultural Association/Chairman of Kiko Society)
※This is a sketch and writing published in Yokohama Public Relation Nishi ward edition between November 1997 and April 2004. Please be noted that there’s a possibility that information in the article may be changed.
(Published December in 1997)