The power to revitalize a city is born through learning from the past and borrowing from the wisdom of those who have lived before us. With an emphasis on coexistence with people and nature, we are working to revive the scenery, functions, and liveliness of Nihonbashi, which has been lost along with the development of economy and transportation.
Current initiatives
Numerous efforts to revive the landscape and liveliness of the city
Local organizations working to revitalize Nihonbashi
The Famed Nihonbashi Bridge Preservation Society
Established in 1968. The organization works to revitalize Nihonbashi and the surrounding area through the preservation of the famous Nihonbashi Bridge and the revitalization of the Nihonbashi River.
Main activities
Bridge cleaning, commemorative events, etc.
Nihonbashi Renaissance 100th Anniversary Planning Committee
Established in 1999. Advocates a vision for the revitalization of the Nihonbashi area and the Nihonbashi River, and disseminates urban development measures for the 21st century.
(Related organizations: NPO Hanakaido, Metrolink Nihonbashi, Nihonbashi OL Club)
Main activities
Research and recommendations for area revitalization. Recommendations for river restoration methods.
Nihonbashi Restoration Promotion Council
Established in 2006. In cooperation with Chuo Ward, the committee will study issues such as the restoration of the Nihonbashi River and the removal of the Metropolitan Expressway.
Eco Edo Nihonbashi
Established in 2008. Learning from the recycling-oriented society of the Edo period and transmitting the spirit of symbiosis and compassion from Nihonbashi.
Main activities
Nihonbashi Uchimizu Daisakusen, yukata event