The Yanaka's Himalayan Cedar Tree
Tokyo Prefecture · Japan
It is a 100-year-old cyder tree and the symbol in Yanaka.
Contents
6 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to one of Tokyo's most unlikely and beloved landmarks: the Yanaka Himalayan Cedar Tree. As you stand beneath its sprawling branches, you are witnessing a miracle of both botany and community spirit. …
Listen in the app2From Potted Plant to Neighborhood Giant
The origin story of the Yanaka Himalayan Cedar is the stuff of local legend. In the 1930s, the owner of a small bakery called Mikado Pan received a young Himalayan cedar in a pot. …
Listen in the app3The 2019 Typhoon and the Spirit of Pruning
Nature, even when celebrated, poses challenges in a dense urban environment. One of the most significant moments in the tree's recent history occurred in 2019. …
Listen in the app4A Community's Shield — The Action Committees
The Yanaka Himalayan Cedar doesn't just stand on its own; it is upheld by a network of people. On more than one occasion, developers have cast their eyes on this corner of Yanaka with plans to build modern apartment complexes…
Listen in the app5The Symbiosis of Mikado Pan and the Cedar
No discussion of the Himalayan Cedar is complete without mentioning Mikado Pan, the bakery that stands in its literal and historical shadow. This shop has been a fixture of Yanaka for generations, and its history is inextricably…
Listen in the app6Closing
As we conclude our time at the Yanaka Himalayan Cedar, take a final moment to look up through its needles toward the Tokyo sky. This tree is a rare witness to a century of transformation. …
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What is The Yanaka's Himalayan Cedar Tree?
The Yanaka's Himalayan Cedar Tree is a place in Tokyo Prefecture · Japan with 6 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Tokyo Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 6 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.7215, 139.7675 |
| Last updated |
