Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

It's been a long time since it was called an ethnic boom. Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and other Southeast Asian cuisines, Africa, Brazil, Central and South America cuisines are so popular that it is difficult to choose. I think it's completely established. Many people may get sick of spices such as fragrant vegetables and lemongrass and spices such as namplers, gnokumam, peppers and coconut milk.

I was one of them, and today I came to Singapore seafood republic Ginza store, a Singapore food.

The one who introduced me was a friend who was a representative in Singapore, recommends that you can enjoy the atmosphere and taste of Singapore when you enter the store. This is a store that four famous Singapore stores jointly opened in Japan four years ago. I came last year at night, but at that time I heard that "I also have a buffet at lunch", but I didn't have a chance.

It is located on the 11th floor of Yurakucho Marronnier Gate.

The interior of the store is a clean, casual interior that is unified with white and has a high ceiling and an open space.

There is a buffet table in the center, and there are plenty of salad bars, Singapore Asian cuisine, rice menu, Asian noodle, and daily desserts.

A foreign couple stands out in the customer. The atmosphere is also like Singapore.

The noodle bar is made on the spot if you choose something like a stall. On this day, Laxa Noodle (spicy Sudle of Coconut soup) and Pork Noodle are staple food in Singapore. I ordered two kinds of half quantity. There are also a lot of familiar food stalls such as stewed tofu, fried bamisen and peargoren. I'm going to put various desserts for the photo and finally taste it! (Reflection)

　

　

 

SINGAPORE SEAFOOD REPUBLIC Ginza Store:

Marronnier Gate 11F, 2-2-14 Ginza, Chuo-ku TEL5524-7615

Lunch buffet (1500 yen) is from 11:00 to 14:30 (until 15:30 on holidays)

It is also recommended for popular women's associations and GW family lunch. http://singaporeseafood.jp

 

 

 

Yagenbori Current Higashi Nihonbashi 2-chome neighborhood

Part 1 The origin of Yagenbori

Yagenbori was a digging near Ryogokubashi west stuff, and was named because the shape of the moat resembles Yakken.

Yakken is a boat-shaped device that crushes medicinal species finely (from the Shinmei Dictionary).

2 Yagenbori and chili pepper

It was the beginning that the first Karashiya Tokuemon created Shichimi pepper here, and it has continued since the taste of Edokko at that time came true.

There is an explanation version on the right after going up the stairs of Yagenbori Fudoin. At present, there seems to be one "Oki Togarashi" facing Hamacho Riverside Street. If there is another, gomennasai!

When I asked Ogi Togarashi, it was said that the chili shop in the area of Asakusa sold it under the product name `` Yagenbori '' became very famous. From there, it was transported by boat and unloaded to Yagenbori.
I don't have anything to do now.

No. 3 Yagenbori Fudoin

Yagenbori Fudoin is said to have been built for 420 years this year, and Yagenbori Fudoin is stored in Kuzuro by the large Indian monk capital of Negoro-ji Temple, who met the fire of Hideyoshi Toyotomi in 1585 (1585), guarding the statue and storing it in Kuzuro. Beginning to the eastern country, the temple built on the side of the Sumida River.

Later, Fudoin head priest, who became the Tokyo branch of Hirama-ji in Kawasakidaishi in 1892 (1892), taught me interestingly. During the Edo period, it was very busy because it was adjacent to Ryogoku Hirokoji and also close to the Hanayanagi world of Yanagibashi. The transition from Negoro-ji to Mirokuji and Hirama-ji can't be written on this occasion, so it's not surprising.

By the way, Mr. head priest of Fudoin is actually Kawasakidaishi Hirama-ji head priest, and Mr. head priest Fudoin is said to be the manager of the Tokyo branch in an easy-to-understand manner.

In addition, there are monuments on the grounds of Fudoin Temple, such as the monument commemorating the birth of the monument of the birthplace of Juntendo University, and dedicated talks are held at Fudo-sama fair on the 28th of every month. Free of charge (from the Fudoin brochure)

4 Others

The opposite side of Yagenbori Fudoin used to be Yonezawacho, where many geisha who went to a restaurant street in the vicinity of Yanagibashi lived in the past, and it seems that it was a town with a fairly white powder smell.

　It seems that it was such a city roughly like this now, buildings are lined up and you can't sneak the old Edo, but when you enter a narrow alley in the middle, there are shops in some places, and I personally like it to take a walk .

This time, about this

 

 

Tsukiji Outer Market is lined with famous shops with professional origami.
Not only the finest ingredients and rarely available ingredients, but also most items related to "food", such as cooking utensils and tableware, is truly "food Wonderland".

Usually, there is little to say "Kan'an" or "Kan'an", but only this day is special.

The gem of each store's specialty will be a half price.

That's why it was very crowded on this day.
So, I will tell you some of the back tricks that I participated every time.

●First of all, get the "Flyer of Half Price Product List"!

It seems that it is undecided whether to distribute it in advance, but on the day, flyers with a list of half-value products at each store will be distributed at rest areas and in front of Lawson at intersections.
The half price market starts at 10 a.m., but most stores are open earlier.
Go early, get a flyer first, and check the items you want.
And I'll also check the location of the shop.
The important thing is to prioritize.
The most congestion is expected to be Terry Ito's home's egg-yaki "Marutake" and egg-yaki "Tsukipo Matsuro".
It's a long line in no time.
Most of the half price products are limited in number, so while you are shopping elsewhere, the items you are looking for may be sold out.
Depending on the limited number, first of all, let's go to the store where you absolutely want this.

●Stretch your legs for a break

There are free rest areas and shops where you can sit down, but it's very crowded.
If you want to calm down and take a rest, let's go to Ginza.
Even if you say Ginza, you can walk 5-6 minutes to Higashi Ginza Station.
"Mother Reef" at the end of "Iwate Ginga Plaza" is a tea and waffle shop, and all-you-can-eat waffle for lunch.
In front of Kabukiza, which is under construction, is Bunmeido, and beyond that is famous for omurice, "YOU".

If the weather is nice, go to Tsukiji River Park, which leads from the back of Honganji to Shintomicho.
Adjacent to the campus of St. Luke's College of Nursing, there are lots of greenery, lawns, and even birds singing, and the hustle and bustle of the market is a different world.
Therefore, while checking "today's results", the ultimate backwasher is to take a break with "Yonemoto Coffee" coffee that has been taken out.

A rare opportunity to get gem selected by food professionals at half prices.
Everyone, please go to "Spring Half Price Market" in Tsukiji Outer Market.

 

 

 

　　The name of Nihonbashihamacho is derived from the fact that it was a "hamabe town" facing the current Sumida River.

During the Edo period, along the Sumida River, warehouses of each clan were lined up, and it was known as a "craftsman" town.

　In front of Hamacho Park, we talked to Kinya Takahashi, the second generation of Takatora Shoten, who produces many products that make Edo sake drops in the festival half-wear, Tenugui, merchandise bags, and Kakemori.

　"Hamacho Takatora" had been working as a dyer in Ningyocho for generations before setting up a shop in Hamacho in 1948. According to those days, Kinya Takahashi is actually the sixth or seventh generation.

　However, he does not stick to the tradition that has been going on for generations and thinks that it is important to do his own work, so he seems to have worked without being particular about what generations are.

　There are six staff members of the shop, four of whom are craftsmen. There are many requests for demonstration sales in entertainment, such as department stores, so craftsmen take care of each business trip twice a week.

It seems that the creator is at the sales floor and receives orders, and it is possible to establish a trusting relationship even in the customer's preference.

This week, one craftsman is a department store in Hakata, and the other is a department store in Osaka. The store has a schedule for opening events for the month.

　In the past, kimono dyeing was mainly used, but due to the passage of the times, work has been reduced, and we have come to work on products such as today's towels.

The towels are designed and dyed in various ways, such as Kuniyoshi's cats and Hokusai's Fuji, and Kabuki's 18th, incorporating the playfulness of Edo.

There are a lot of things from affordable products to art-like things, and it's fun just to look around the store.

 

 

 

 

 

　Even though the cherry blossoms fall, the season of flowers lasts.

　At Tsukiji River Kameibashi Park near Chuo-ku government office, azaleas are beginning to bloom.

　A little congratulations with white and red on the petals (?) There was also an azalea.

　"Tsukiji River Kamei Bridge Park" has a Pele Near Garden, and it seems that about 75 kinds of flowers can be seen.

　Surrounded by tall buildings, it is a place where cars come and go on the Metropolitan Expressway, which was built by reclaiming the Tsukiji River.

I'm grateful that there is a park where you can relax.

　 　

 

As a whole, the azalea flowers are small and cute.

There was also a wisteria trellis in the park, but it seemed that the flowers bloomed.　　　　

 

 

 

I've heard about "East Japan Reconstruction Support Project from Ginza", but I didn't know that it is located in the same building as "Komon marche" and is working as such a big project.

I got a leaflet saying "Eat, buy and watch in Ginza and support East Japan!" Looking at the contents, Tokyu Land Co., Ltd. is a series of support activities conducted at the East Japan Reconstruction Support Plaza on the 1st and 2nd floors of the TS Building in Ginza, and as a place to continue supporting the reconstruction of Tohoku from Ginza, Tokyo in October 2011. It is said that it opened in　The theme of the reconstruction support plaza is two, the first is "In Tokyo, we sell special products of Tohoku, and support Tohoku in terms of product sales and distribution." The second is "a place for information dissemination."

 Here on the 1st and 2nd floors of the TS Building in Ginza, everyone "eat, buy, and watch" leads to "dispel reputational damage and negative image", and the money "return properly!" It's about connecting to the local people.　I was quite impressed by the silver.

 

This activity includes 1. Ginza Ikinari Market, 2. Ginza Connected Cafeteria, 3. Nippon Agricultural Market, 4. Komon marche-Ibaraki Farm, 5.Cafe Ibaraki Rose, 6.NEVER FORGET Tohoku, 7. Ginza Hirogae stage (exhibition and event space). Activities will continue until August 2012. Why don't you go to the next consecutive holiday and see it?　Usually, Monday is a regular holiday, and here for more information. http://www.ginza-fukkou.jp/