【福岡歴史の旅】明治時代の博多で起こった大惨劇！お琴・新兵衛事件の舞台を解き明かす

The incident recorded in Fukuoka City history is the "O-Koto and Shinbei Incident," which unfolded 145 years ago, in 1880 (Meiji 13), in Tsushima-koji, Hakata Ward. This famous event is recorded in the Meiji era section of the Fukuoka City History and is deeply etched in Hakata's history. This time, while tracing the entire sequence of events, we will focus on the historical context of the time and the locations where the incident occurred—Tsushima-koji, Naraya, Kamiya-machi, and Komon-do-machi—to unravel the rise and transformation of Hakata. In 1880 (Meiji 13), along the coast of Hakata Port, known as the land of white sand and green pines, residences and warehouses of the Tsushima Domain were built. This area became Tsushima-koji, and with the development of port operations in the Meiji era, it became a bustling area lined with shops, inns, brothels, and theaters catering to sailors. Let's understand the background of the incident while glimpsing the scenery, daily life, and scenes of rickshaws zipping through the city during the Meiji era. This was the era when the Fukuoka Nichinichi Shimbun, the predecessor of the Nishinippon Shimbun, was founded, and when bicycles began to become popular among the general public. It was also the birthplace of Kawakami Otojiro, the singer of the Oppekepe-bushi folk song, and Ishimura Manseido began manufacturing sweets. What exactly was the O-Koto Shinbei incident that occurred amidst the intersection of people's lives and cultures? Please watch this educational series that delves into the hidden side of Japanese history. #Fukuoka #History #Hakata You can watch the entire "History of Disasters and Incidents in Fukuoka" series here:    • 福岡の災害・事件史