The provided sources offer a comprehensive look at the history and current status of the Mizue area in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward, focusing heavily on the defunct Mizue Village. Historically, Mizue Village was established in 1913 by merging Mizuho Village and Ichinoe Village, a name derived by combining one character from each predecessor. This former agricultural and fishing area was officially absorbed into the newly created Edogawa Ward in 1932 along with six other towns and villages. The area is rich in historical sites, including the preserved Ichinoe Nanushi Yashiki (manor house), temples like Daiun-ji (known for its Kabuki actor graves), and the famous, nationally recognized "Eikou no Matsu" pine tree at Zenyo-ji. Today, Mizue is characterized as a well-developed, quiet residential area with good connectivity and modern amenities, built upon a foundation of extensive water management and flood control infrastructure.

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