Yokohama Nishi Ward

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Strolling through Nishi-ward: Landmark Tower



There is a funny tale that in one area of Tohoku region, everyone is somehow in favor of Minamoto no Yoshitsune and if they cannot see Yoshitune in a show, they cannot accept it. Even if the show is Konjiki Yasha, they call out “Yoshitune!” regardless of the story line. Playactors understand them very well, so they come up with an act where Yoshitune leisurely passing over the stage, but audience are very happy with it and give big round of applause. When Yoshitune passes the stage, he says “although I have no particular business”.



You can see Landmark Tower, which is now a symbol of Yokohama from many places. It has become kind of an accessory view, but it makes an appearance everywhere, so it somewhat reminds me of Yoshitune.



This picture is a scenery near prefectural library in Momijigaoka. You can see Landmark Tower as a main character.



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 November in 1999)