Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

One day I didn't have time to eat lunch while I was traveling, I bought an egg sandwich at a convenience store and rushed into my mouth on a bench and put my cheeks.
"Ah, I want to eat egg sandwiches!"

I thought about it.
You may think you can always eat as much egg sandwiches as you like, but ordinary egg sandwiches have a rough amount of eggs.
Do you have any thoughts about such a timing?

In such a case, I happened to be a special feature of all evening news on Nippon Television.
What a huge volume of sandwiches were introduced.

The egg sand is also reflected there.
I saw it from the middle, so I only knew Ginza, but apparently I knew it was behind the Kabukiza Theater, and this would have no choice but to go.

On that day, I was late to go to the shop due to a sudden thunderstorm and it was at two o'clock.
I was worried that the shop was doing this time, but I was doing it.
The take-out sandwich has already been sold out. Anyway, when I opened the door to enter, I entered the shop.
There are only a few customers. After the peak has passed, go to the 4-person table guided.
A cushion (?) on the chair The cushions are laid all over the seats and can be relaxed.
The atmosphere gives a greater sense of expectation. I did it slowly.
Is your husband from Saga, and posters on the walls and ceilings are full of Saga Prefecture's high school baseball and Saganoka.

I don't know the closing time, but I'm not sure if it's just the day I went.
"It's until three o'clock, is that okay? And now, the beef stew is over."
(It's good in my heart, I've been aiming for egg sand today, so beef stew is again.)
It's an hour.
I ordered milk tea for the egg sandwich you want. I came here for a while!

Volume more than you can imagine. There will be two ordinary cups of tea, too. Because it's bread, it's nice to have plenty of drinks.
Salad, corn soup, sandwich, tea

The cold drinks from the other seats were as good as they were.

I came very little in the morning for this day with very little stomach, so I first held my ends with both hands and felt how large I opened my mouth.

The eggs inside are just spilled as you can see in the picture, and eggs full of mouth! The bread is fluffy, and even the mimi is soft.
Salad is very popular again. It is straddled on the potato salad, and the potato salad contains apples and is delicious. Salad alone is enough.

On TV, a woman commented, "Eating doesn't reduce it."
I thought it wouldn't decrease even if I eat it ...
But I was licking it.
Yes, that's right. It's definitely decreasing, but it's not decreasing much because of the feeling of eating. This may have been eaten for 20 minutes.
I didn't leave much to leave, and I thought about taking out for a moment, but no, the long-awaited sandwich of American.

For the rest, peel off the top bread, eat only mimi first, or attach it to a corn soup to add bread.
I enjoyed the fluffy bread by adding the ingredients to the peeled bread, and I got the bread with plenty of the remaining ingredients in a canappe style. I did it well with a bisco like this, is it only me?

I enjoyed it deliciously.

And finished food
I was satisfied and somehow a sense of accomplishment.
It was really delicious! I'm satisfied! Your husband's spirit is wonderful. Thank you for your dinner.
It seems to be open only on weekdays (morning time: 7: 30-11: 00), is the closing time earlier?
When I went around 4 o'clock the other day, there was a sign that it closed today.

I'm thinking of finding a chance and going back again. I'm looking forward to it.

Cafe "American"
The back of Kabukiza Theater
Address: 4-11-7, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

　Love is the secret of the human world, love and the later human world ...

　Montaro Toruya Kitamura, a pioneer in modern Japanese literature, was born in Odawara in 1868, and moved to Shichi-cho, Yazaemon-cho, Kyobashi-ku in 1881 with his parents and brothers. My father goes to the Ministry of Finance and my mother starts a tobacco retailer. After moving into Yasuaki Elementary School, he was recognized for his outstanding talent by Principal Kazutaka Taniguchi. After graduating from the following year in 1882, he became a politician and joined the Liberal Rights Movement, but eventually left there, entered Christianity, proceeded to the path of literature, and published poems and criticisms that surprised the world. In May 1894, the premature genius ended himself in a short life of 25 years and 4 months.

　Yazaemon-cho Shichi is the current Ginza 4-3. It was a two-story building with a corner lot on the middle left from Sukiyabashi toward Owaricho intersection. (The name of Toruya comes from Sukiya Bridge.)　Toruya moves many times after that, but he returns here after a while.
Of course, I went to Yasuaki Elementary School from here, and my marriage with Minako Ishizaka also published "Shu Prison Poetry" at my own expense. The year before his death, it was the clothesline in this house that committed suicide by piercing his throat.
Toson Shimazaki, who was impressed by Tokoya's text and had a friendship, said that he often went to play on the second floor of that tobacco shop. (Fujimura also learned from Yasuaki Elementary School, but his friendship with Tokoya began long ago in 1892 with the introduction of Yoshiharu Iwamoto.)

　At the entrance of Yasuaki Elementary School, there is a familiar monument called "Learn here at Toson Shimazaki Kitamura Toya Young Children". This seems to be the only thing in Toruya that remains in Chuo-ku.
(One snake leg. Although it is the above monument, I think that the order of name is the opposite even if you think about various things such as birth order, transfer order, literary relations, etc. ...)

(At the same time, one more snake foot. In Odawara, Toruya's fabric, "Kitamura Toriya Birthplace" monument (Hamacho 3-chome), "Toruya Kitamura Montaro Tomb" (Shiroyama 1-chome, Kochoji), and "Kitamura Toriya Monument" (Minamicho 2-chome, Odawara Literature Museum site. It was made by Fujimura's rush. It is engraved with Fujimura brush as "Dedicated to Kitamura Toya." )　In addition, you can see a lot of related materials at Odawara Literature Museum. If you are interested in Toruya, this is a must-see.

[Photo]　From the top

　◎Around 7-chome, former Yazaemon-cho (currently Ginza 4-3)

　◎Monument at the entrance of Yasuaki Elementary School

　◎Toruya Birthplace Monument (3-chome, Hamacho, Odawara City)

　◎Tomb of Kitamura Toya (1-chome, Shiroyama, Odawara-shi, Kochoji)

Sunday, May 27 is "Clean Day" in Chuo-ku. Cleaning activities were carried out in each town for the purpose of beautification of the area.

This day was blessed with refreshing early summer weather, and I think that many people participated in the activities in each area.
I also participated in the local activities. This feels a bit shy, but it's nice to be clean in my town.

What I think about participating in activities every year is that "Chuo-ku is a pretty beautiful town."

It doesn't mean that other towns are not, but I have never seen a sight of garbage scattered in any town in Chuo-ku. Probably, in each area, there are many people in their homes, businesses and shops, who are careful about the beautification around them. In addition, Nihonbashi, Kyobashi, Ginza, Tsukiji, Tsukishima ... each region has the pride of each region, and it seems that such an atmosphere is naturally created.

For those who come from outside, it will surely lead to a good impression that Chuo-ku is a beautiful and pleasant town.
If the appeal of urban design is added in addition to beautification, it will truly lead to the competitiveness of the city. In order for Chuo-ku to continue to be a wonderful town comparable to international cities in the world, I would like to continue creating a clean and wonderful town.

Let's cherish the beautiful town "Chuo-ku".

More Beautiful town "Chuo-ku" (^-^v)

About 30 years ago, before I came to Tokyo for my first transfer, I knew that there was a hospital with a strange name called "Seiroca". After a while, the English name of the hospital was St. Knowing as Luke's International Hospital, I was out of Mission School and had a good point. "St. Luke" was "St. Luke".

This hospital was established by a missionary in 1874, and after many twists and turns, Ludolf Trister, a missionary of the St. Luke's Hospital purchased it in 1902. Furthermore, in 1933, it became "St. Luke International Hospital".
The area around Akashicho, where the hospital is located, is on my walking route and passes near the hospital, but as far as the outside, there was a large hospital atmosphere and there was an image that many medical professionals seemed to be difficult to approach. I had to stop by the next St. Luke's Tower to enjoy tea and snacks.
But a few years ago, my family fell on a trip to Tohoku, causing severe wounds in my eyes. I had an emergency operation at a local university hospital, but I did not go to Tohoku as it was, but I got a letter of introduction and returned to Tokyo. Eventually, my acquaintance worked at St. Luke's, so I asked him to follow up at St. Luke's. After going to the hospital several times, he was hospitalized and had surgery again, and he was hospitalized for about a week.
What I found when I entered the hospital was that, except in the case of emergency such as critical care, the treatment of patients with referrals from other medical facilities was given priority. There is almost no hospital odor in the hospital like a general hospital. In addition, nurse stations are also paperless, and there are very few documents and it is refreshing. It is close to the image of hospitals in Europe and the United States.
There are about 500 sick rooms, all of which are private rooms. Each room has a bath and toilet, so you can feel comfortable like a hotel. At present, about half is a difference bed, conversely half can be used for insurance. There seems to be no choice among patients. In the hospital, there is a Christian chapel only in the Christian hospital, so you can feel somewhat relaxed. There are also convenience stores and dining rooms, making it a modern facility.

In addition, various volunteers are working in the hospital, providing assistance not only to inpatients but also to outpatients. Speaking of "St. Luke's," many people think of the subway sarin attack. It seems that he is also focusing on emergency medical care, and ambulances are always in and out. It is encouraging that there is such a general hospital nearby.

Finally, "St. Luke's" is famous by Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara, the president of 10 years old and who is still engaged in medical care. I'm just happy to see and hear that St. Luke's walking advertising tower is still active today.

Did you know that luxury cruise ships and ships from Japan and abroad are berthed at Harumi Wharf in Harumi, Chuo-ku? It is said that this "Harumi Wharf" is used when an overseas sailing ship pays a courtesy call to Japan, or when the Antarctic observation ship "Shirase" departs or returns to the port.

When I went for a walk at Harumi Wharf on May 20, a luxury cruise ship was parked.
According to the seafarer, this ship leaves Kobe Port, goes around Japan around the left, stops at ports at key points, and as a major event, the `` Annular solar eclipse '' on May 21 It was to see from off the Pacific Ocean.

 
Here at Harumi Wharf, besides watching these when luxury cruise ships and ships are anchored, you can also go up to the Harumi Passenger Terminal Observation Deck or have a barbecue at Harumi Wharf Park. In addition, events such as the Tokyo Bay Fireworks Festival will be held at the Tokyo Minato matsuri and Harumi Wharf Park off the coast of Harumi Wharf.

Rainbow Bridge from observation deck　　　　　　To Tokyo Tower from observation deck　　　　　　　　　　　　Barbecue at Harumi Wharf Park

Harumi Wharf Park has a fountain and observation deck, and in the center of the park there is a monument to the New York New Jersey Garden, where trees were planted to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the sister port partnership between Tokyo Port and New Jersey Port in New York (↓).

Click the image ↓ to enlarge the display.

 Access to Harumi Wharf
Tokyo Metropolitan Transportation Bureau Official Website http://www.tobusdeiko.jp/spot/park/harumi.html

 
Chuo-ku Tourism Association website:
"Night View of Tokyo Bay" from Harumi Wharf has been selected as one of the Eight Night Views in Chuo-ku.
http://www.chuo-kanko.or.jp/ohako/

Harumi Passenger Terminal (Harumi Wharf)
http://www.chuo-kanko.or.jp/spot/night_view/night_view03.html