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The present Nihonbashi bridge, constructed of stone on a steel frame, was completed in 1911, succeeding the original wooden structure erected in the early 17th century.
Answer: True
The initial wooden bridge at Nihonbashi was completed in 1603. The current stone and steel structure, designed by Tsumaki Yorinaka, was finished in 1911.
During the Edo period, Nihonbashi was predominantly a residential area for samurai families, with minimal commercial activity.
Answer: False
During the Edo period, Nihonbashi was a major mercantile center, not primarily a residential area for samurai. Its growth was significantly influenced by commercial enterprises.
The Nihonbashi fish market, established during the Edo period, is considered the direct predecessor to Tokyo's modern Toyosu Market.
Answer: True
An Edo-era fish market was historically located in Nihonbashi and is recognized as the predecessor to contemporary markets such as Tsukiji and Toyosu.
Nihonbashi served as the western terminus for major roads like the Tōkaidō and Nakasendō during the Edo period.
Answer: False
During the Edo period, Nihonbashi functioned as the eastern terminus for major roads such as the Tōkaidō and Nakasendō, connecting Edo to other parts of Japan.
Nihonbashi's role as the eastern terminus for major Edo-period roads primarily connected Edo to other parts of the Kantō region.
Answer: False
While Nihonbashi connected Edo to the Kantō region, its role as the eastern terminus for roads like the Tōkaidō and Nakasendō extended connections to major cities like Kyoto and provinces throughout Japan.
Shinagawa-juku was the first post town along the Nakasendō road originating from Nihonbashi.
Answer: False
Shinagawa-juku was the first post town along the Tōkaidō road originating from Nihonbashi. The first post town on the Nakasendō was Itabashi-juku.
What is Nihonbashi historically recognized as in relation to Tokyo's development?
Answer: The core of Shitamachi, the original downtown center of Edo-Tokyo, predating newer hubs.
Nihonbashi is historically recognized as a core part of Shitamachi, the original downtown area of Edo-Tokyo, establishing its significance prior to the development of modern commercial centers.
When was the first Nihonbashi bridge constructed?
Answer: 1603
The first wooden bridge at Nihonbashi was completed in the year 1603.
What was the primary function of Nihonbashi during the Edo period?
Answer: A major mercantile center and the start of key national roads
Nihonbashi functioned as a significant mercantile center during the Edo period and served as the eastern terminus for major national roads, facilitating commerce and travel.
Which of these major historical roads originated from Nihonbashi during the Edo period?
Answer: The Tōkaidō and the Nakasendō
During the Edo period, Nihonbashi served as the eastern terminus for major national roads, including the Tōkaidō and the Nakasendō.
What historical market, located in Nihonbashi, is considered a predecessor to modern markets like Tsukiji and Toyosu?
Answer: The Edo-era fish market
The Edo-era fish market historically situated in Nihonbashi is recognized as a precursor to contemporary markets such as Tsukiji and Toyosu.
What is the significance of the Nihonbashi bridge being known as 'Edobashi' in the 17th century?
Answer: It reflected its importance as the 'Edo Bridge' on routes connecting to the capital.
During the 17th century, the bridge was known as 'Edobashi' ('Edo Bridge'), reflecting its crucial position on the routes connecting to the capital city of Edo.
Which of the following is NOT one of the five major roads originating from Nihonbashi during the Edo period mentioned in the source?
Answer: San'yōdō
The Tōkaidō, Nakasendō, Kōshū Kaidō, Ōshū Kaidō, and Nikkō Kaidō are the five major roads originating from Nihonbashi. San'yōdō is not among them.
Nihonbashi's historical significance is primarily attributed to its emergence as a major financial hub following World War II, surpassing older centers like Kyōbashi.
Answer: True
Following World War II, Nihonbashi evolved into Tokyo's and Japan's predominant financial district, housing major institutions and the Tokyo Stock Exchange, thereby eclipsing older centers.
The Nihonbashi area remained entirely undamaged by the major bombing raids on Tokyo in 1945.
Answer: False
The Nihonbashi area sustained significant damage during the massive bombing raids on Tokyo in March 1945, with evidence of incendiary bomb impacts still visible on the bridge.
Following World War II, Nihonbashi was administratively merged with the Shibuya ward to form a new district.
Answer: False
Post-World War II administrative reforms merged Nihonbashi with Kyōbashi ward to create the modern Chuo ward, not Shibuya.
The photograph labeled 'Nihonbashi in 1946' shows the district actively engaged in post-war reconstruction efforts.
Answer: False
The photograph 'Nihonbashi in 1946' likely depicts the immediate aftermath of the 1945 bombing raids, rather than active reconstruction.
Nihonbashi is classified as a suburban residential area with limited commercial significance.
Answer: False
Nihonbashi is classified as a central business district and a historically significant commercial and financial hub, not a suburban residential area.
The Mitsui family's contribution to Nihonbashi was limited to establishing a small textile wholesale business.
Answer: False
The Mitsui family played a pivotal role in Nihonbashi's development, establishing their wholesaling business and creating Japan's first department store, Mitsukoshi, significantly impacting the area's commercial landscape.
'Shitamachi' is a term used to describe the modern, high-rise commercial centers that have developed in Tokyo since the 1980s.
Answer: False
'Shitamachi' refers to the historic downtown area of Edo-Tokyo, characterized by traditional neighborhoods, in contrast to modern commercial centers like Shinjuku and Shibuya.
What significant event in 1945 caused widespread destruction in the Nihonbashi area?
Answer: The massive bombing raid on Tokyo
The Nihonbashi area suffered extensive damage during the massive bombing raid on Tokyo in March 1945.
Following World War II, Nihonbashi became part of which modern administrative ward?
Answer: Chuo Ward
As part of Tokyo's administrative reorganization in 1947, Nihonbashi ward was merged with Kyōbashi ward to form the current Chuo Ward.
What historical role did the Mitsui family play in Nihonbashi's development?
Answer: They established Japan's first department store, Mitsukoshi, in the area.
The Mitsui family significantly contributed to Nihonbashi's development by establishing their wholesaling business and creating Mitsukoshi, recognized as Japan's first department store.
Nihonbashi is considered the core of which historical area of Edo-Tokyo?
Answer: Shitamachi
Nihonbashi is recognized as a core component of Shitamachi, the historic downtown district of Edo-Tokyo.
An expressway was constructed over the Nihonbashi bridge specifically to enhance the view of Mount Fuji for tourists prior to the 1964 Olympics.
Answer: False
The expressway was built over Nihonbashi bridge before the 1964 Olympics, but its construction obscured the view of Mount Fuji, rather than enhancing it.
Local citizens have petitioned for the complete demolition of the expressway over Nihonbashi bridge, with no alternative plans for relocation.
Answer: False
While citizens have petitioned for the expressway's removal, the ongoing project involves relocating a section of it underground, not simply demolishing it without plans.
The project to move the Shuto Expressway underground in Nihonbashi is planned for completion by the end of the current decade.
Answer: False
The project to relocate the Shuto Expressway underground is scheduled for completion by fiscal year 2041, which extends beyond the current decade.
What was the impact of the expressway constructed over Nihonbashi bridge before the 1964 Olympics?
Answer: It obscured the traditional view of Mount Fuji from the bridge.
The construction of an expressway over the Nihonbashi bridge prior to the 1964 Olympics resulted in the obscuring of the traditional view of Mount Fuji from the bridge.
What is the primary goal of the ongoing project to move the Shuto Expressway underground near Nihonbashi bridge?
Answer: To restore the view from the bridge and improve the environment.
The primary objective of relocating the Shuto Expressway underground is to restore the historical view from the Nihonbashi bridge and enhance the surrounding urban environment.
The relocation of the Shuto Expressway underground near Nihonbashi bridge is scheduled for completion by which fiscal year?
Answer: FY 2041
The project to move a section of the Shuto Expressway underground in Nihonbashi is anticipated to be completed by fiscal year 2041.
The current Nihonbashi bridge, standing today, is constructed primarily of what materials?
Answer: Stone on a steel frame
The current Nihonbashi bridge is primarily constructed of stone on a steel frame.
What does the image captioned 'Nihonbashi in 1946' likely depict?
Answer: The aftermath of the 1945 bombing raids.
The photograph 'Nihonbashi in 1946' likely illustrates the state of the district in the immediate post-World War II period, reflecting the damage from the 1945 bombings.
What is the expected completion date for the project to move 1.8 kilometers of the Shuto Expressway underground in Nihonbashi?
Answer: Fiscal year 2041
The project to relocate 1.8 kilometers of the Shuto Expressway underground in Nihonbashi is anticipated to be completed by fiscal year 2041.
Highway signs across Japan indicating distance to Tokyo measure kilometers to the Imperial Palace, not the Nihonbashi bridge.
Answer: False
Highway signs across Japan indicating distance to Tokyo measure kilometers to the Nihonbashi bridge, which serves as the 'Kilometre Zero' of Japan's road network.
The Nihonbashi bridge is designated as 'Kilometre Zero' for Japan, signifying that all national highway distances originate from this point.
Answer: True
The Nihonbashi Bridge serves as the official 'Kilometre Zero' of Japan, meaning all national highway distances to Tokyo are measured from this location.
The ukiyo-e print by Keisai Eisen referenced in the source material depicts the Nihonbashi bridge during a snowstorm.
Answer: False
The source material references Keisai Eisen's ukiyo-e print of Nihonbashi as part of 'The Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kiso Kaidō,' but does not specify a depiction during a snowstorm.
Hiroshige's ukiyo-e print of Nihonbashi bridge is part of the 'The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō' series.
Answer: True
The source mentions Hiroshige's ukiyo-e print of the Nihonbashi bridge as being included in the renowned series 'The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō'.
The 'Kilometre Zero' marker in Japan is located at the base of the Tokyo Tower, symbolizing the nation's modern infrastructure.
Answer: False
The 'Kilometre Zero' marker for Japan is located on the Nihonbashi bridge, not at the Tokyo Tower.
The image titled 'Lion on the Nihonbashi Bridge' illustrates a modern sculpture placed near the bridge in the 21st century.
Answer: False
The image 'Lion on the Nihonbashi Bridge' depicts one of the lion statues that are integral architectural features of the Nihonbashi Bridge itself, not a modern addition.
Nihonbashi in Tokyo and Nipponbashi in Osaka share the same pronunciation despite having identical Kanji characters.
Answer: False
While both Nihonbashi (Tokyo) and Nipponbashi (Osaka) use the same Kanji (日本橋), their pronunciations differ significantly: Nihonbashi is pronounced [ni.hom.ba.si], whereas Nipponbashi is pronounced [nip.po(ɰ).m.ba.si].
The Nihonbashi bridge is famously known as the 'Kilometre Zero' of Japan. What does this signify?
Answer: It is the official starting point from which distances to Tokyo are measured on highway signs.
The designation of Nihonbashi Bridge as 'Kilometre Zero' signifies its role as the official reference point for measuring distances to Tokyo on national highway signage.
The ukiyo-e print by Hiroshige mentioned in the source belongs to which series?
Answer: The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō
Hiroshige's ukiyo-e print depicting the Nihonbashi bridge is part of his celebrated series, 'The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō'.
What is the difference in pronunciation between Nihonbashi (Tokyo) and Nipponbashi (Osaka)?
Answer: Nihonbashi is pronounced [ni.hom.ba.si], while Nipponbashi is pronounced [nip.po(ɰ).m.ba.si].
Despite sharing identical Kanji (日本橋), Nihonbashi in Tokyo is pronounced [ni.hom.ba.si], whereas Nipponbashi in Osaka is pronounced [nip.po(ɰ).m.ba.si].
What is the primary purpose of the 'Kilometre Zero' marker on Nihonbashi Bridge?
Answer: To indicate the starting point for measuring distances to Tokyo on national highways.
The 'Kilometre Zero' marker on Nihonbashi Bridge serves as the official starting point for measuring distances to Tokyo on national highways across Japan.
The Nihonbashi district is characterized primarily by its electronics stores and is situated south of Tokyo's historical downtown area.
Answer: False
Nihonbashi is a central business district originating around the Nihonbashi bridge. While the adjacent Akihabara district is renowned for electronics, Nihonbashi itself is not primarily defined by such establishments. Furthermore, Nihonbashi is considered part of Tokyo's original downtown (Shitamachi), not merely south of it.
Nihonbashi is home to the Bank of Japan and the Tokyo Stock Exchange, but it lacks major department stores.
Answer: False
Nihonbashi hosts significant financial institutions like the Bank of Japan and the Tokyo Stock Exchange, as well as major department stores such as Mitsukoshi and Takashimaya.
Major global financial institutions like HSBC Japan and Bank of America Merrill Lynch have established significant operations in Nihonbashi.
Answer: True
Nihonbashi hosts the Japanese operations of prominent international financial institutions, including HSBC Japan and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
The Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, a modern skyscraper, houses the historic Mitsukoshi department store.
Answer: False
While the Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower is a modern skyscraper, it houses the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo hotel. The historic Mitsukoshi department store is located in a separate, adjacent building.
Which of the following is a major department store located in Nihonbashi?
Answer: Takashimaya
Takashimaya is one of the major department stores situated within the Nihonbashi district.
Which of the following companies is NOT listed as having a significant presence or headquarters in Nihonbashi?
Answer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Nomura Holdings, Nissan Chemical Corporation, and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company are listed as having significant operations in Nihonbashi. Toyota Motor Corporation is not mentioned in this context.
The Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower is notable for housing which establishment?
Answer: The Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo hotel
The Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower is notable for housing the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo hotel.
The Nihonbashi area is primarily served by JR train lines, with minimal subway access.
Answer: False
The Nihonbashi area has extensive subway access, including Nihombashi Station and Mitsukoshimae Station, in addition to nearby JR stations like Bakurochō.
Which subway line serves Nihombashi Station along with the Tokyo Metro Ginza and Tōzai Lines?
Answer: Toei Asakusa Line
Nihombashi Station is served by the Toei Asakusa Line, in addition to the Tokyo Metro Ginza and Tōzai Lines.
Which of the following JR stations serves the Nihonbashi area?
Answer: Bakurochō Station
Bakurochō Station and Shin-Nihombashi Station, both on the JR Sōbu Line (Rapid), serve the Nihonbashi area.
Which of the following is a key subway station serving the Nihonbashi area, besides Nihombashi Station itself?
Answer: Mitsukoshimae Station
Mitsukoshimae Station is another key subway station serving the Nihonbashi area, alongside Nihombashi Station.
The Nihonbashi district's resident population is substantial, numbering in the tens of thousands according to recent data.
Answer: False
Recent data indicates that the resident population of the Nihonbashi district is very small, numbering only in the hundreds, not tens of thousands.
Which of the following is NOT a geographical boundary mentioned for the Nihonbashi district?
Answer: Shinjuku to the west
The Nihonbashi district extends north to Akihabara, east to the Sumida River, and south to Kyōbashi. Shinjuku is not mentioned as a boundary.
According to 2019 data, what was the approximate population of the Nihonbashi district?
Answer: 341 residents
In 2019, the recorded resident population for the Nihonbashi district was 341 individuals.