Suehiro-chō (末広町) is a historic neighbourhood located in the
Naka ward of Nagoya, central Japan. It is where the present
Sakae 2-chome, Sakae 3-chome,
Ōsu
is a popular area located in the Naka ward of Nagoya, central Japan.
Ōsu is a historic area which has many small shops offering everything from Japanese traditional food to handicrafts. A large department store is OSU301. It is popular amon ...
2-chome, and Osu 3-chome are located. It received its name in
Hōei
was a after Genroku and before Shōtoku''.'' This period spanned the years from March 1704 through April 1711. The reigning emperors were and .
Change of era
* 1704 : In reaction to the Great Genroku earthquake in Genroku 16, the era name w ...
5.
The
Suehiro-za (末広座) was a ''
kabuki
is a classical form of Japanese dance-drama. Kabuki theatre is known for its heavily-stylised performances, the often-glamorous costumes worn by performers, and for the elaborate make-up worn by some of its performers.
Kabuki is thought to ...
'' theatre located there.
It was one of the leading theatres in town.
The
Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine is also located there. A large festival is held there every May.
See also
*
Funairi-chō, Nagoya
Funairi-chō (船入町) is a historic neighbourhood located in the Nakamura ward of Nagoya, central Japan.
It was one of the merchant areas, located close to the Hori Canal and south of Nagoya Castle. The translation means a "ship entering town ...
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Naka-ku, Nagoya
Neighbourhoods of Nagoya
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