KCP Fall Term’s Culture Class Visits Edo-Tokyo Museum

In mid-November, the KCP fall term’s culture class went to Edo-Tokyo Museum to catch a glimpse of Tokyo’s history through various artifacts and exhibits. The museum showcases Tokyo’s past, from its humble beginnings as a small fishing village called Edo, to the bustling mega-metropolis it is today.

Check out our photos of the excursion!

This Ford type A was used as a taxi in the early Showa period. Back then it was 1 yen per ride!  Of course, 1 yen’s value in Japan then was different from that of today. | KCP Flickr

You’ll need two people to carry you on this taxi. | KCP Flickr

The Edo-Tokyo Museum has tons of detailed mini-models of buildings and towns to show the life in Edo. Tiny plastic dolls in the town models are all unique and hand-painted. | KCP Flickr

Fire was a big deal—there were 48 groups of fire fighters in Edo. Each group had their own matoi, a symbol for a leader to carry and wave on a roof in case of nearby fire. It weighs about 15 kg. Fire fighting has always been a tough job! | KCP Flickr

KCP students get a close look at silver coins during the Edo era. | KCP Flickr

KCP students view a detailed model of the Echigoya shop in the Edo period. The business started in 1673 and became the famous Mitsukoshi department store that we all know today. | KCP Flickr

Read our previous post about KCP’s excursion to Edo-Tokyo Museum this February.