Lecture: "Fires and Disaster Prevention in Edo – Focusing on the Taito Ward Area"

Taito Ward is holding "Getting to Know Edo," a series of events that invite people to enjoy the Edo culture that lives on in the ward. As part of the series, a lecture titled "Fires and Disaster Prevention in Edo – Focusing on the Taito Ward Area" will be held.

The town of Edo suffered frequent fires, and the Taito Ward area, home to famous sites such as shrines, temples and entertainment districts, was no exception. The lecture will explore the fires that struck Edo and the history of the disaster prevention that people built up, citing examples from the Taito Ward area.

Event Details

• Date & Time: Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 14:00 (approx. 90 minutes)
• Venue: Taito 1-chome Kuminkan, Multipurpose Hall (inside Taito Complex Facility / Ikiiki Plaza; 1-25-5 Taito, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
• Application Deadline: Must be received by Monday, November 16, 2026

For details and how to apply, please see the Taito Ward information page. For inquiries, contact the Cultural Promotion Division, Partnership Section (03-5246-1153).