21/09/2024
[Nakano Himitsukichi Event]
Nakano’s Secret Tenjingawa Tour
Exploring with Ankyomaniax
Once upon a time, there was a small stream that originated near Nakano Sunplaza and flowed into the Mogawa River.
Its name was Tenjingawa.
Today, the river is hidden underground in a culvert (ankyō).
Would you like to join us in discovering a Nakano you’ve never seen before by tracing the path of this forgotten river?
Nakano’s Secret Tenjingawa Tour
Date: Saturday, November 16th, 13:00-17:00 (light rain will not cancel the event)
Who can join: Anyone is welcome to participate
Capacity: Around 15 participants
Participation fee: ¥2,500 (General), ¥1,500 (Students)
Includes a special event souvenir: "Ankyo Drip Bag Coffee"
(Please pay in cash or via PayPay on the day of the event)
Event Schedule
13:00: Gather at the North Exit gate of Nakano Station
13:00-15:00: Explore the hidden Tenjingawa with Ankyomaniax
15:00: Listen to Ankyomaniax discuss Nakano's underground waterways at Nakano Himitsukichi
17:00: End of the tour at Nakano Himitsukichi
About Ankyomaniax (Nama Yoshimura & Hideo Takayama)
Ankyomaniax is a duo composed of Nama Yoshimura, author of Ankyo Maniac! (Kashiwa Shobo), and Hideo Takayama. Yoshimura dives deep into specific underground waterways, while Takayama takes a bird’s-eye view of many culverts across Japan, together creating a unique “ankyo perspective.” Their other co-authored works include Ankyo Paradise! (Asahi Shimbun Publishing), Introduction to Waterway Observation (KADOKAWA), Walking Through Tokyo’s Bridges Over Hidden Rivers (Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha), and Ankyo Maniac! Expanded Edition (Chikuma Bunko).
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