History of "Fishing" and "Firefighting" from Edo Period to Modern Times

※This event will be conducted in Japanese and English.
🔶Meeting Point:
消防博物館
https://maps.app.goo.gl/fuePtXiML5RkfsmRA
🔶Participation Fee:
500yen (Please bring a single 500yen coin.)
🔶Description:
This is an intellectual exploration course in Shinjuku that explores two seemingly contrasting worlds: specialized fields that protect people's lives and safety, and leisure culture that deepens the relationship with nature, from the Edo period to the present day.
Fire Museum (Admission Free) https://www.tfd.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/taiken/hkkan/index.html
A facility to learn the history and technology of firefighting that has supported the safety of the city. Through a wide range of materials, including firefighting from the Edo period to the latest modern equipment, and actual exhibits of helicopters and old fire trucks, we will touch upon the history of disaster prevention that has progressed with the evolution of urban life.
Fishing Culture Museum (Admission Free) https://tsurinews.co.jp/shiryokan
A museum to learn the relationship between people and nature and the depth of culture through the leisure activity of fishing. The exhibition of fishing gear from various eras, historical materials on fishing, and related art pieces shed light on the spiritual aspect of fishing culture, which is more than just a hobby.
It is a unique learning opportunity to discover the profound technology, history, and passion hidden in daily life by touching upon the cultures of different specialized fields.