Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

The renewal of Echizenbori Children's Park in Shinkawa has recently been completed and has been neatly maintained. It is popular not only as a playground for children, but also as a place for local residents to relax. It is also loved as an oasis for people working in nearby offices to take a break during lunch breaks. The local event, the Children's Center Festival, was also held here just before.

　

This area was dug in the Edo period, and it was called "Echizenbori" because there was a Nakayashiki of the Fukui clan, Matsudaira Echizen Mamoru. It is interesting that the name still remains in the name of the park.

In addition, the name "Shinkawa" was established by Edo shogunate in the early Edo period, which was called "Edo Nakajima" and then divided into two areas. The north side was called "Hakozaki Island" and the south side was called "Rei Iwao Island". The newly excavated canal is called "Shinkawa" and is connected to the current town name.

　

In a corner of Echizenbori Children's Park, there is a stone monument indicating the connection of "Rei Iwao Island". It is explained that it is related to Rei Iwao-ji Temple, which was once in this area. The temple itself later moved to Fukagawa, but the name remained in the place name.
Rei Iwao Island appears in the "Kaibori no Okei" held in Shotaro Ikenami's popular work "Onihei Crime Book" Vol. 7. If you follow that description ...
"Shinkawa is a river that splits the original Rei Iwao Island into two north and south, and sake wholesalers were lined up on both banks. There are three bridges in Shinkawa from west to east, from Ichinobashi to Sannobashi. "
There are few remnants at that time now, but you can feel the scent of the past in the atmosphere of the nearby Kamejima River.

Wouldn't it be a good idea to take a walk while enjoying the scent of history? Please drop in.

 

 

Hello, my name is Saru.

　

May 28 I went to Tokyo Minato matsuri, which was held at Harumi's passenger ship terminal.

　

Take the Edo bus and get off at Harumi 3-chome and walk while watching the construction site of the Olympic Athlete Village in 12 or 3 minutes to the venue.

At 10:30, we arrived at 9:40 as early as possible to watch the “Firefighting Pageant of Water” by the Tokyo Fire Department, which started at 10:30, but quite a few customers have already received it....。 But I was able to keep this position.

　

The curtain of the pageant has risen from the parade of the little children of the boy fire brigade in Kyobashi, Nihonbashi, and harbor in Chuo-ku.

And the protagonist of this event is the appearance of eight fire boats and three helicopters.

The simultaneous water discharge of the fire boat was very beautiful and powerful like a fountain blowing up from the sea.

In the exhibition training, there was a rescue from the helicopter, and the explosive sound that went up close was impressive.

　

It seems that Japan's water firefighting began with the donation of a fire boat to the Kyobashi Fire Station Tsukiji Branch Office in 1936, and Chuo-ku is closely related to the water firefighting. By the way, the nickname of the fire boat at this time, "Miyakodori", has been handed down to the name of the largest fire boat to which I belong now.

　

On the stage of the venue, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency Music Band performed, stalls lined up, and it was an event that both adults and children could enjoy by opening escort ships and dredging boats.

 

 

I went to Tsukiji. Tsukiji is the one that cannot be removed is Namiwa Inari Shrine.

"Tsukiji Lion Festival" is still a little early, but I went through Chinowa.

In the precincts, the fresh green of weeping ginkgo is very vivid.

The water bowls and lion heads of Namishi Inari Shrine are privately owned folk cultural properties.

　

`` The religion of the Shinto and Buddha among the people is very popular, and on the anniversary of the Yuran Bonkai, Higan, Nibutsu, Nirvanakai, and Soso, you can see the crowds of visiting temples everywhere, and the opening of the Shinto Buddha and the opening of the niche. did. -Omitted-The wind of organizing a religious group called a lecture, worshiping shrines and temples, offering prayer theology, or dedicating torii, lanterns, banner stones, water tanks, etc. in front of the shrine is also very popular, and this is also a merchant. It also became a publicity. From "History of Chuo-ku"

Tensui bowl of Namishi Inari Shrine is also described in "Chuo-ku History" as an example.

The predecessors of Edo may have faith, appearance and spirit of Shinto and Buddha, which we do not have today.

　

Then, the stone monument of "Hagiyama", the birthplace of the Japanese Navy on the site of Yuonen, and the back of the stone monument is the fish riverbank water shrine.

Of course, I checked the main pillars of Umiyuki Bridge, but I forgot to take a picture.

　

I still had a little time for lunch, but since I came to Tsukiji, I wanted to eat seafood and went to the Tsukiji Fish Bank Odawarabashi Building in the Tsukiji Outer Market.

There is a retail store on the first floor, where you can get the ingredients you purchased at the food court table on the third floor.

　

By the way, tuna red meat ￥800 fan shrimp sashimi ￥700 octopus fish ￥300, which was a very reasonable price. Draft beer is 500 for medium jokki. It's a perfect place for those who drink during the day. If you come to Tsukiji, please try using it. But be careful not to drink too much!

　

 

 

It's rosemary sea, zoom in to "Gift and Enjoy yourself".

　

The "Genji Firefly Watching Party" is also being held this year at Soke Minamoto Kichoan Ginza Main Store.

　

The subtitle is -Hotaru's feet -

　

This year is from Monday, June 5 to 11 (Sun).

You can watch from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

※　The last day of the 11th is until 8 p.m.

It is held at the special venue on the second floor of Ginza Main Store. Admission is free.

This time, we also talked to Nakahara Manager of Soke Genkichichoan Ginza Main Store.

This firefly viewing party has been held since 2004, and this is the 14th time this year.

Genyoshi Soke raised the fireflies eggs born during last year's viewing party in the nature of Okayama by himself.

One year later, this time, it is a genuine "Ginza-born fireflies" who have returned to their hometown Ginza as an adult.

Before the opening to the public on the first day of the event, we specially interviewed the venue.

Cross in front of the showcase on the first floor of the shop, take the elevator on the back left to the second floor.

　

The staff can guide you to the venue where the lighting is turned off with a penlight. There are fireflies on the top and side.

The number is about 600 to 800, majestic. Fireflies, the light of life for about two weeks is flashing.

　

I guess Ginza once had reached such early summer.

The light of fireflies was ephemeral, strict, and very beautiful.

This firefly viewing party cannot be held for a long time. Please enjoy it as soon as possible.

　

During this exhibition, there are special events on each floor of this building.

On the second floor, there is a plum wine service called "Plum Hotaru".

On the first floor, Soke Genkichichoan will sell a limited product of Japanese sweets, "Ginza Fireflies". In the red bean yokan that represents the dark night, it is a candy inspired by fireflies that faintly glow with white red beans.

194 yen per tax including tax, 1,080 yen for 5 pieces.

　

At the 3rd floor Ginza Shoto Iki, a creative dessert "Aotake Natsugoori" is a creative dessert.

Shaved ice of natural water with a cool green bamboo container. Toppings such as matcha ice cream, matcha jelly, melon, mango, papaya and amanatto are very colorful.

In the ice, zenzai bean paste is also hidden as an accent.

1,296 yen including tax.

　

On the 4th to 6th floors Ginza Shoto, Kaiseki cuisine "When fireflies dance", seasonal menu, reservation required.

It is a dish and production related to fireflies.

It's 5400 yen including lunch tax and 17700 yen including dinner service tax.

　

On the night of Ginza in early summer when you enjoy fireflies, there is something that always resonates with your heart.

　

Soke Genkichichoan Ginza Main Store

7-8-9, Ginza

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A 5-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Station A2 Exit to Shiodome / Hakuhinkan on the right side of Chuo-dori Street in front of Shiseido.

Business hours Weekdays from 10:00 to 21:00

　　　　　Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00 to 19:00

No holiday

Click here for Soke Genkichichoan's homepage ⇒ http://www.kitchoan.co.jp/

 

 

Did you know that mackerel sandwiches are becoming a secret boom in fashionably boulangeries, bakeries, cafes, cookpads, etc.

　

What? What? If you think about it, please try an online search with "Saba Sand".

　

To put it quickly, baked mackerel is sandwiched in bread, it is a B-class gourmet of Istanbul, Turkey, and in this area, fish bread = "Balque Execk".

　

In the same way, I think that it is very easy to accept for our Japanese people, who love mackerel.
"The image of the absolute standard" Saba salt grilled set meal "is too strong, and at first it was difficult to accept it...."It's no exaggeration to say that it's the spark of this mackerel sandwich boom, Mr. Kadoi of Tsukiji Naka Wholesale "Kyotomi".

　

It was about 10 years ago that the phantom mackerel sand was born!
In the Tsukiji area, there are many small events closely related to the local area, so Mr. Kadoi, who also trained in Japanese cuisine, took advantage of Turkish mackerel sandwiches to the uniqueness of Japan, Tsukiji, and wholesalers It was created over the will of.

　

That commitment is reflected everywhere.
Saba is baked carefully with charcoal fire, one or one with affection. If you burn the skin, you will soon become poroporo, so he says, "I will not let anyone other than yourself, your son and your child."
Bread is a trade secret. He ordered directly to the bread department of a high-end grocery store, so he said, "I can only get the number of bakers receive."
Other ingredients are quickly heat-treated tomatoes and sliced onions. Lemon in the shape of a comb to squeeze.
The taste that has been studied and evolved in 10 years is definitely Japan's best!

　

Well, why is it a phantom?

　

"Kyotomi"'s retail store is located in the Tsukiji Fish Bank Kaisaibashi Building.

Saba Sand is only an event-friendly product, so you can't buy it at the store.

　

Well, then, you can eat it!
I think you can hear your cry. (￣▽￣)

　

I was told about the schedule of the event in the future.

　
August Tsukiji Honganji Bon Odori
September Kachidokibashi Riverside Autumn Festa
October Tsukiji Autumn Festival, Akatsuki Park Health and Welfare Festival

Note) It is not confirmed because it depends on the situation of purchase and manpower.

In addition, since the quantity is limited and it is now very popular, it is a long queue at the time of the event.

Unfortunately, there is a possibility that GET may not be possible, so please be aware in advance.

　

Well, please take care of it and embody the phantom mackerel sand.

 

 

It is a 2-minute walk from Tsukiji Station and a 6-minute walk from Higashiginza. CAVATAPPI (Cavatappi) is a restaurant that has a reputation for "Taste of Sicily's Mama". There was a line at noon, so I've been worried for a long time. In addition to a limited menu of only 10 meals, there are 4 types of pasta lunch (salad, pasta, drink set). There are 5 counter seats and 7 table seats, but the arrangement is quite spacious. While wondering what to do, add to the "Asari Toshimeji zucchini tomato sauce" (including 1050 yen tax) set. I had plenty of salad, and finally the pasta came. A great amount! Even though I am impressed that I eat well, I can't afford it.

When you visit the shop, the amount of pasta is 120g. Normally, it is 70-80g that is served as a person, so even those who eat it quite a bit will be satisfied. Recently, the number of places where there is no drink for lunch is increasing, but I'm glad that this is included in the set. Next to the counter, I ordered a glass wine after beer. The wine that arrived was overflowing from Nami and glass.

I couldn't help but say, "It's amazing." He answered, "I'm always coming." Well, if you become a regular, you will have more joy. I received a member card as recommended at the cash register. In addition to fresh seafood purchased at Tsukiji Market, meat dishes using short-horned beef and Iberico pork are also popular course menus ranging from all-you-can-drink 4,800 yen, so it seems to be good for gatherings such as women's associations. Cavatappi is a wine opener in Italian. I remembered that I had a pasta called Cavatappi in the shape of a stopper.

　

CAVATAPPI 2-12-14 Phoenix Higashiginza No. 3 Building 2F 2 minutes from Tsukiji Station Exit 2

　　TEL 6228-4773　

Business hours Lunch 11:30~14:30 Dinner 17:30~22:00