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a comprehensive look at the historical village of Nakaarai-mura (中新井村), an area now largely comprised of the Toyotama district in Tokyo's Nerima Ward
The provided sources offer a comprehensive look at the historical village of Nakaarai-mura (中新井村), an area now largely comprised of the Toyotama district in Tokyo's Nerima Ward, which was abolished in 1932. Multiple sources detail the village's transition from an agricultural community reliant on the Senkawa Josui and Nakaarai River to a residential area following its incorporation into Tokyo City as part of Itabashi Ward. A major theme is the extensive land readjustment projects undertaken starting in the late 1920s and early 1930s, which transformed the landscape, leading to the creation of new roads, residential areas, and the establishment of Nakaarai Park, recognized as the first urban park in Nerima. The texts explore local history through significant landmarks like the Toyotama Hikawa Shrine, Seigakuin Temple, and Musashi University (founded on former "Kita-arai" fields), while also explaining how the place name was officially changed to Toyotama to avoid confusion with another location. Finally, the sources document several old sub-districts, religious sites, and folk culture elements, such as the discovery of the beer barley variety Kaneko Golden, rooted in the village's agricultural heritage.
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By Lawrence AnThe provided sources offer a comprehensive look at the historical village of Nakaarai-mura (中新井村), an area now largely comprised of the Toyotama district in Tokyo's Nerima Ward, which was abolished in 1932. Multiple sources detail the village's transition from an agricultural community reliant on the Senkawa Josui and Nakaarai River to a residential area following its incorporation into Tokyo City as part of Itabashi Ward. A major theme is the extensive land readjustment projects undertaken starting in the late 1920s and early 1930s, which transformed the landscape, leading to the creation of new roads, residential areas, and the establishment of Nakaarai Park, recognized as the first urban park in Nerima. The texts explore local history through significant landmarks like the Toyotama Hikawa Shrine, Seigakuin Temple, and Musashi University (founded on former "Kita-arai" fields), while also explaining how the place name was officially changed to Toyotama to avoid confusion with another location. Finally, the sources document several old sub-districts, religious sites, and folk culture elements, such as the discovery of the beer barley variety Kaneko Golden, rooted in the village's agricultural heritage.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lawrence-travel-stories-japan/donations