Kawarashi (Tiler town) from "Guide to Famous Spots of Edo Vol.7"
Compiled by Saitō Chōshū, Painted by Hasegawa Settan 1834-1836 (Tempō 5 to Tempō 7) Kaga Collection 256

The area of today's Azumabashi 1-3 chōme, Sumida Ward was known as Nakanogō Kawara-chō (Tiler town) from the Edo period until 1930. There were many tilers' houses and a great many of the residents made a living from tiling.


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