Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

The Tsukiji Lion Festival, a summer festival in the Tsukiji area, was held on the 14th (Sun), the first weekend after entering Tokyo.

This festival is originally held once every three years, and last year was that year.

This year, as a commemoration of the 350th anniversary of Tsukiji, a large lion head, which is a specialty of Namiki Inari Shrine, was turned into portable shrine, and a tour of the town was held.

A lot of people gathered, and a lively lion went around the area.

It is a time to revisit the depth of the culture of Chuo-ku cultivated in history and tradition, reminding that this land started as a new Edo town 350 years ago, when there was no Tokugawa Edo entrance.

Various summer festivals and events continue in other regions. There are still plenty of attractions in the city. The fun will spread further.

　On the 16th of the last day, a pair of male and female lion heads of portable shrine paraded through the city of Tsukiji.

　For an hour from the start to the crossing of Harumi-dori St., why the upper and lower movements are more active than moving forward, and the bearers are replaced one after another, mixed with men and women of all ages, and combined with the musicians, the spirit rises above and above.

　By spending nearly seven hours around the Tsukiji area with this heat, Tsukiji may be sparse and shake off the dark clouds that cover Japan.

　On holidays, brave shouts echoed in the quiet streets.

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The other day, I went to Kabukiza for "June Great Kabuki".

I’ve been visiting many times before...

On the third floor secretly, I realized for the first time that a fascinating product called Kabukiza limited "Medetaiyaki with red and white mochi" was being sold.

Here, I can't help but introduce the gem that everyone knows in my Chuo-ku! !

Quickly buy and taste...　

The red and white rice cake was very delicious in the hot anko and trooli ...!

The price is ¥200 per person ⇒ At other stores, it is about ¥140, so it is about ¥60 expensive ... ... Each red and white rice cake is ¥30 per person, so it is "anti" because it is delicious.

By the way, one of the objectives of our "June Great Kabuki" was the grandson of Koshiro Matsumoto, the first stage of Kintaro, the eldest son of Somegoro, Kintaro, the fourth generation.

Very cute, the venue is full of applause and smiles

However, the person himself played a great role during the stage greetings by his grandfather, the ren lion sandwiched between his father, and the stage greetings by his seniors.

The "Small Kintaro Matsumoto Exhibition" is set up in the hall, where you can see photos of Kintaro from generation to generation.

； http://www.kabuki-bito.jp/news/2009/06/__photo_5.html

Senshuraku (last day) of "June Great Kabuki" is June 27th.

　If you go a little along the street next to Maruzen Nihonbashi store, you will be able to meet "Jill" on the Petit Terrace of Nihonbashi Plaza Building.

"Jill" This is a sculpture created by Kyoko Asakura.

Fumio Asakura, who was called "Rodin of the East", was his father, and Setsu Asakura, a stage artist and painter, was his sister.

You can see 5 works in the city.

"Nichola" is installed in front of the ward office, and "NIKE" and "SUMMER" are installed in the courtyard of Sumitomo Twin Building in Shinkawa.

In addition, a miniature of "Nichola" is displayed at the front entrance of Tsukishima Kumin Center.

Around the open-air bronze statue "Jill", a light scent always blows, and sophisticated and elegant poses make you feel refreshed every time you meet.

Hikoko Asakura is a wind sculptor.

On the morning of June 11, the Italian luxury passenger ship Costa*Clasica (52,926t) entered the port.
Total length is 220M and capacity is 1,680 passengers.

Due to the regulations of the Maritime Safety Convention, entry into the shore wall is not possible, but this elegant cruise ship in the white hull is too great to look up close and cannot be seen.

I looked at it from Harumi Ohashi.

Toyosu Ohashi (unopened) is in the way, but you can enjoy it somehow.

After the sightseeing, why don't you feel magnificent and stroll around Harumi-dori St.?

Recently, Spanish Bar has been popular, and this is also a restaurant that must be booked on Monday when flamenco live is held.

The exterior is a warehouse, but the inside gives the impression that it brings the atmosphere of Spain as it is.

Not only Spain's famous Paeliya, but also Hammon Iberico (Ham of Iberian pig) in the photo is exquisite.

Spanish Portugal cuisine uses a lot of seafood, so it feels familiar to Japanese people in Western cuisine.

Flamenco Live is also worth a look.

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