This is a movie set in Kagawa Prefecture! Introducing its sacred places
2023-08-08
Kagawa Prefecture retains the warm and mild climate and historical background of the Seto Inland Sea region, and the works that are set in Kagawa Prefecture also reflect the regional characteristics of the prefecture. In this issue, we will introduce several works set in Kagawa Prefecture.
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- 2-1.Mitsuyo Kakuta's feature-length work about a mother and daughter who lived under extreme conditions.2-2.2-3.2-4.2-5.
twenty-fourth of the sexagenary cycle
A masterpiece that has been filmed many times, conveying the horrors of war.
The first work set in Kagawa Prefecture is the novel "Twenty-Four Eyes "by Sakae Tsuboi, published in 1952.
"Twenty-Four Eyes "Sakae Tsuboi, the original author
This work is the story of Mr. Oishi and his 12 students who were assigned to a branch school on an island, living in the period from the early Showa Period (early Showa era) to shortly after the war, when the shadow of war was still strong. The story is set in "a cold village on the Seto Inland Sea ", and although the specific location is not stated, it is strongly believed to be Shodoshima, the birthplace of the author, Sakae Tsuboi.
""The children's strong bonds with Mr. Oishi and his students, and the tragedy of the children with pure eyes whose lives were turned upside down as they were caught up in a world that was moving toward war, are all worth seeing again. How do we perceive the tragedy of children with pure eyes whose lives are turned upside down as they are caught up in a world that is moving toward war?
This work has now (October 2022) been adapted into numerous films: two movies, eight TV dramas, and one anime.
Here is an introduction to the film version.
①Made in 1954
The first film adaptation in Japan, only two years after its original author, Sakae Tsuboi, published it
In 1954, the first film was made. The film was made by a cast and producer who had all actually lived through the war, which made the film more realistic in terms of its feelings and realism. Directed and written by Keisuke Kinoshita, with Hideko Takamine as Dr. Oishi.
This film was ranked first in "the 28th Kinema Junpo Best Ten "announced the same year. Incidentally, the second place went to "Woman's Garden ", also directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, and the third place went to "Seven Samurai ", directed by Akira Kurosawa. You can see how much it struck a chord with the Japanese people.
And with this work, the image of "24 Eyes = Shodo Island "was created.
(2) 1987 remake
Keisuke Kinoshita, who wrote the screenplay for the 1954 version, adapted the script again. The film was directed by Yoshitaka Asama and starred Yuko Tanaka. Shigeaki Saegusa composed the music, which won the 11th Japan Academy Prize for Best Music.
Incidentally, as the husband of Dr. Oishi, who dies in battle in the middle of the film, is Tetsuya Takeda, who four years later appeared in "101st Proposal "and became the talk of the town....
24 Eyes Film Village, where you can feel the world of the film
This facility is located on Shodoshima Island and utilizes the same sets from the 1987 version of the movie.
The schools and houses from before and during the war depicted in the works are reproduced.
You can wear a kasuri kimono and go around the movie village.
Classrooms at the Cape Branch School
"Taura Branch School, the setting of 24 Eyes "
Located in the facility "Sakae Tsuboi Literature Museum "
Exhibition featuring the works of Sakae Tsuboi
Soy Sauce Barrel Bus Stop
"Spot Information "
Spot Name: Twenty-Four Eyes Film Village
Address: Taura, Shodoshima-cho, Shodo-gun, Kagawa
Phone number: 0879-82-2455
Business hours: 9:00-17:00
Regular holidays: Variable
Budget: 24 Eyes Film Village Adults (junior high school students and older) 890 yen Elementary school students 450 yen
Misaki no Branch Church Adults (junior high school students and older) 350yen Elementary school students 180yen
Twenty-Four Eyes Film Village Cape Branch School Set Ticket Adults (junior high school students and older) 1,000 yen Elementary school students 500 yen
URL：https://www.24hitomi.or.jp/
eighth of the sexagenary cycle
Mitsuyo Kakuta's feature-length work about a mother and daughter who lived under extreme conditions.
The following movie is released in 2011: "The Eight-Day Cicada "
The film is an adaptation of a full-length novel by Mitsuyo Kakuta. It was also made into a TV drama in 2010, a year before the movie was released.
It consists of the story of Kiwako, a woman who kidnapped her lover's baby daughter, from her escape to her arrest, and the story of her daughter, Erina, after she grew up.
The theme is "motherhood ". Although it is in the suspense genre, it is mainly a portrayal of family. That is what makes it different and novel.
Kiwako huddled and worked at "Somen-ya "Somen-ya
Soumenya is a manufacturer and distributor of hand-pulled somen noodles located near Daishido, the 15th of 88 sacred places on Shodoshima.
On Shodoshima, the production of hand-pulled somen noodles is a traditional industry that has continued for more than 400 years. The noodles are made by repeating a very careful and delicate process.
Visitors can observe the manufacturing process and experience the chopstick-sorting process that Kiwako used to do.
They offer not only somen noodles, but also udon and soba noodles.
"Spot Information "
Spot Name: Soumenya Co.
Address: 226-226 Kijo Kou, Shodoshima-cho, Shodo-gun, Kagawa Prefecture
Phone number: 0879-82-5790
Business hours: 8:00-18:00
Closed: Sunday
URL：http://www.soumenya.jp/
Kankakei Gorge visited by young Erina and Kiwako
Kankakei Gorge is located on Shodoshima Island and is considered one of the three most beautiful gorges in Japan, along with Yabakei Gorge in Oita Prefecture and Myogi Mountain in Gunma Prefecture. It is also included in "Setonaikai National Park ", the first national park designated in Japan along with Kirishima and Unzen.
After the volcanic activity that occurred 13 million years ago, tectonic movements and erosion over a long period of time created the complex valley that you see today. The scenery of trees growing wild in each season is truly spectacular.
To get to Kanzha Gorge, you can take the "Kanzha Gorge Ropeway ( "). Buses and cabs also run to "Kouun Station ( "), the station at the foot of the ropeway, for your convenience.
"Spot Information "
Spot Name: Kankakei Gorge
Address: 168 Kamigakedori Otsu, Shodoshima-cho, Shodo-gun, Kagawa
Phone number: 0879-82-2171 (Kankekei Ropeway Summit Station)
Insect repellent at Senmaida rice field in Nakayama area
Mushifuri is an annual event in which people walk around terraced rice fields holding torches and calling out "tomose, tomose ". The purpose is to pray for a good harvest by preventing insects from catching on the rice plants. This event has been held annually for 300 years, but was discontinued for several years due to the decrease in the number of people. However, it was revived after it became known through the movie "The Cicada of the Eighth Day ".
Shocking scene where Kiwako was found Fukuda Port Ferry Terminal
Kiwako had been on the run from the police and other authorities for a long time, but after fleeing to Shodoshima, she was arrested here at Fukuda Port.
There are several ports on Shodoshima, from each of which ferries to various destinations depart. Fukuda Port is located at the northeastern tip of Shodoshima and is connected to Himeji Port only by a ferry route (7 services per day). There are not that many passengers, and the atmosphere is quiet. The ticket office is located next to the port and is clean. The autographs of the actors of the movie are displayed there.
If you are a fan, this is a spot you can't miss.
"Spot Information "
Spot Name: Fukuda Port Ferry Terminal
Address: Fukuda, Shodoshima-cho, Shodo-gun, Kagawa
Phone number: 0879-84-2220
Hours: Departure from Fukuda Port (first) 7:50 Arrival at Fukuda Port (last) 21:10
Regular holidays: Variable
Store where Kiwako bought bread for Erina Souvenir Nakagawa Shoten
This store is located just outside of Fukuda Port. In the film, it appeared as the store used to buy bread for Erina just before Kiwako's arrest.
"Spot Information "
Spot Name: Nakagawa Shoten
Address: 1196-59, Fukuda-ko, Shodoshima-cho, Shodo-gun, Kagawa
Phone number: 0879-84-2141
summary
Here we have introduced two films set in Kagawa Prefecture. A place of mild climate and character. We chose Shodoshima Island as the setting for both of them, but despite its serenity, the main characters in these films live harsh lives there. Such a gap may be exactly what our lives are also like. If you have a chance to visit this island or Kagawa Prefecture, why not spend some time relaxing and thinking about the patterns of life and the human world as portrayed by the people? The more you think about such sadness, the more beautiful the scenery you will see.
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