Minami-Senju, Residential district in Arakawa-ku, Japan
Minami-Senju is a densely populated residential area in Arakawa-ku featuring apartment buildings and wide roads situated across the Sumida River from Kita-Senju. The district is served by three railway stations under one name, connecting to the JR Joban Line, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, and Tsukuba Express.
The area served as a major northern gateway to Tokyo during the Edo period and housed the Kozukappara Execution Grounds, where a significant number of people were executed during that time. This difficult history continues to shape the local memory and character of the district.
The Kubikiri Jizo statue at Enmeiji Temple serves as a focal point for local remembrance and reflection on the area's difficult past. Visitors and residents regularly pay their respects at this sacred site.
The area is easily accessible thanks to multiple railway stations offering connections to different parts of the city. The wide streets make it comfortable for walking and exploring the neighborhood on foot.
During the 1700s, medical students used bodies from the execution grounds to conduct anatomical studies, making an early contribution to Japanese medical science. This practice represented an important step in the development of modern medical education in Japan.
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