Reliving the Edo Period Through Minato Ward’s Cultural Properties: Exploring the Spirit and Systems That Sustained 260 Years of Peace Using cultural properties still alive in Edo as our guide, we will explore the spirit and systems of the Edo period through five themes.

The theme of the fifth installment is “Incidents.” Based on the “Ako Incident,” which occurred during the peaceful Edo period, the play *Chūsō* conveys to this day the samurai spirit of unwavering loyalty to one’s lord. At times it brings tears to the eyes, at times it makes one tremble with anger, and in the end, it instills a sense of joy in being alive today. We will provide an easy-to-understand explanation of the profound world of *Chūsaburō*, incorporating historical sites and cultural properties associated with Minato Ward.

~Seminar Details~
Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM (Registration opens at 1:30 PM)
*A 15–30-minute session for completing a survey and asking questions will follow the lecture. Please allow extra time when registering.
Application Period: Thursday, November 5, 2026, 9:30 AM – Friday, November 20, 2026, 6:00 PM
Venue: KHD Tokyo Building (Shinbashi), 2nd Floor, Seminar Room
Venue Address: 2nd Floor, KHD Tokyo Building, 3-3-9 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0004
Access: 5-minute walk from Exit A1 of Uchisaiwaicho Station on the Toei Mita Line / 6-minute walk from the Karasumori Exit of Shimbashi Station on various JR lines
Capacity: 100 people
Admission: Free

● Regarding Registration
Registration for the 5th Minato Ward Cultural Properties Seminar is currently open; however, due to system maintenance related to security measures, online registration has been temporarily suspended.
During the maintenance period, we are accepting registrations by phone or email.
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We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

[Inquiries and Registration]
Phone: 03-6745-1866
Email: edo-minatokubunkazai@hei.hankyu.co.jp
Business Hours: Weekdays 9:30 AM–6:00 PM (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)