Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

The first light in Japan was on November 1, 1882, in Ginza, Japan.

It was just 135 years ago ().

At that time, many people gathered to see this "arc lamp" at a glance at the brightness, and it seems that it became a famous place in Ginza.

In commemoration of "Japan's first electric streetlight construction site", the Ginza Memorial Light was built on October 1, 1956 by people involved.

After that, this commemorative light was rebuilt several times, and the current one was restored last September.

The place is at the Ginza 2-chome intersection where Chuo-dori and Ginza Marronnier Street intersect (red place in the map above).

The four stores that make up this intersection are the top four brands of Bulgarian, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Cartier.

The wall facing Ginza Marronnier Street of Cartier's shop is fitted with an "Electrical Light Pole Monument".

 

 

dogwood on Matsuya Street has bright red fruits.

dogwood (Hanamizu tree) is a deciduous Takagi of the Japanese dogwood subgenus, and is a representative flowering tree in the United States.

In 1912, Tokyo City at that time presented cherry blossoms to the United States, and in return, white flowers were donated by the United States in 1915, when dogwood came to Japan.

Because it is durable and easy to grow, it is now widely used in house symbol trees and street trees.

As a street tree in Chuo-ku, 434 trees are managed in dogwood (as of May 8, 2017).

Flowers bloom from late April to early May, but what looks like these petals is exactly "leaf" called bracts (ho).

In this season, shiny small elliptical fruits (complete fruits) ripen red and are very beautiful.

After this, the leaves turn red in late autumn and fall in winter.

Click here for a blog about dogwood on Matsuya Street in May this year.　⇒

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It's rosemary sea, which shapes up "gifts and enjoy yourself".

　

Hakutsuru Ginza Style (HAKUTSURU GINZA STYLE), which is a repetitive explanation, was set up for the purpose of transmitting a lifestyle with sake from Ginza here.

Since 2006, various seminars on sake have been held mainly.

Click here for past articles, "Seminar classrooms are like this" that can be imagined of classrooms.

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This time, I would like to introduce four seminars from mid-November to December, which are currently being recruited.

This time, we also took care of Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. Hakutsuru Ginza Style Fukumoto.

　

Then...

<Two times to select the date of participation>

The deep world of hot sake learned in Ginza!

November 16 (Thursday)

November 30 (Thursday)

　Lecturer: Shiratsuru Sake Brewery Laboratory

[16th] Mariko Oka, Ms.

[30 days] Mr. Kosho Daito

　Participation fee: 4,000 yen (with lunch and souvenir)

　Time １８：４５～２０：１５

　Application deadline: Wednesday, November 1

　※　It's close to the deadline. Please be careful.

Warm sake in hot water, and you can enjoy the taste and aroma that changes depending on the temperature, such as lukewarm and hot sake, along with seasonal lunches.

You can enjoy the depth of sake.

This seminar, which is very popular every year, is held twice this time where you can select the date of participation.

Why don't you find a new way to enjoy Japanese sake?

　

　

Enjoy the "National young sake Appraisal" Gold Prize

Held on December 7 (Thursday)

　Lecturer: Shiratsuru Sake Brewery Laboratory Ryo Nishimoto (Haruka Nishimoto)

　Participation fee: 4,000 yen (with lunch and souvenir)

　Time １８：４５～２０：１５

　Application deadline: Thursday, November 23

This is a very popular seminar every year where you can taste sake that won the gold prize at the 2017 National young sake Appraisal.

You can enjoy elegant and deep sake along with seasonal lunch boxes.

Please enjoy a luxurious time.

　

　

Know the food and sake culture of the Edo period!

December 13 (Wednesday)

　Lecturer: Edo Cuisine and Culture Researcher / Period novelist

　　　　Dr. Kuruma Ukiyo

　Participation fee: 5,000 yen (with meals and souvenirs)

　Time １８：４５～２０：１５

　Application deadline: Wednesday, November 29

We invite Dr. Ukiyo, an Edo cuisine and culture researcher and era novelist, as a lecturer, and hold a seminar on the theme of "Edo cuisine and Nada sake".

Learn the wisdom of Edo cuisine unique to the era when there are no refrigerators, and the history of Nada sake popular in Edo.

It is a luxurious content that allows you to enjoy Edo cuisine that reproduces the recipes of the time and Edomae sushi that craftsmen hold in front of you while having Nada sake.

　　

　　

Flower Arrangement Course that colors New Year's sake gorgeously

November 30 (Thursday)

　Lecturer: Principal of Royal Flower School

　　　　Dr. Mami Koizumi

　Participation fee: 5,000 yen

　　　　　(Including lunch boxes, souvenirs and flower materials costs)

　Time １８：４５～２０：１５

　Application deadline: Wednesday, December 6

We invite Mr. Mami Koizumi, the principal of the royal flower school, as a lecturer, and hold a "Flower Arrangement Seminar to Meet the New Year's Day".

You can learn flower arrangement of "Japanese x Modern Style" that expresses the world view of "Hakuzuru daiginjo".

The completed work can be taken home and displayed on the New Year.

Even beginners can participate with confidence.

Would you like to have a nice New Year with daiginjo and gorgeous flowers?

　

※　Some changes may be made to the content.

※　In the case of a large number of applicants, a lottery will be held.

　　(Every seminar is popular. There is a high probability of a lottery.

For more information, please refer to the following website.

　

Hakutsuru Ginza Style (HAKUTSURU GINZA STYLE)

Ginza 5-12-5 Hakutsuru Building 7th floor

It's a building opposite the traffic light corner of Kabukiza.

Contact

Telephone 03-3543-0776

９：００～１２：００ ・ １３：００～１７：００

(excluding weekends and holidays)

Click here for details.

⇒ http://www.hakutsuru.co.jp/g-style/

 

 

At Time Dome Akashi (Chuo Ward Local Tenmonkan) on the 6th floor of a complex such as Akashicho and Chuo-ku Public Health Center, the 18th special exhibition is holding "Ayumi in Chuo-ku, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the enforcement of the ward system: post-war development and changes in towns."

The place faces St. Luke Street, and across the street is St. Luke International Hospital. It's the red spot on the map above.

The event will be held from Saturday, October 21 to December 10 (Sun).

Closed every Monday.

The time is from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm from Tuesday to Friday, and from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Please enter at least 30 minutes before closing.

Admission is free.

Chuo-ku will be the 70th anniversary () of the ward system this year.

In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the enforcement of the ward system, this exhibition traces the development and change of Chuo-ku, focusing on photographic materials, and explores events and backgrounds that caused major changes in the town, It looks back on Ayumi in Chuo-ku.

The items on display are

Materials showing the state of reclamation of rivers after the war.

Materials related to Toden running in Chuo-ku, and

Somethings related to the opening of the subway

Materials and materials that reaffirm Chuo-ku as a financial district and

This is a document about the previous Tokyo Olympics (1964).

In addition, there are many exhibits such as Ginza Reconstruction Picture scrolls, photos of various places in the city, city planning maps, water users-related materials, subway commemorative tickets, etc., so you can truly feel "Ayumi in Chuo-ku" .

As a related lecture, a lecture entitled "Reconstruction of Postwar Tokyo and Chuo-ku" will be given by Kanari Hatsuda, Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, on November 4 (Sat).

In addition, as a related project, the Chuo Kumin College Open College Symposium will be held on November 18 (Saturday), and a discussion will be held on the theme of "History and Town Development in Nihonbashi, Kyobashi, and Tsukishima Areas" .

Both venues are the Education Center Audiovisual Hall.

For more information, please visit the following website.

In addition, we received special consent from the venue where photography is prohibited.

Thank you very much

Click here for the HP introducing the "Ayumi in Chuo-ku" exhibition.　⇒

http://www.city.chuo.lg.jp/event/culture/_user_tobun_time_201710141723.html

 

 

At the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo Film Center, which stands on Kyobashi 3-chome, Kajibashi Street, as a special feature of "2015-2016 in memory of the deceased filmmaker" held from July to September of this year, "Setsuko Hara" will be selected from November 9th (Thursday), a collection of works performed by actress Setsuko Hara will be held.

The exhibition will be held on November 9 (Thu), 10 (Fri), 14 (Tue)-17 (Fri), 21 (Tue)-23 (Thu).

Speaking of Setsuko Hara, he was a former female actor who appeared in the work of Yasujiro Ozu, and the name "Gin Maku no Dai Star" was perfect.

"Late Spring", "Wheat Autumn", "Tokyo Monogatari" were good.

At the same time as Ozu's death, he was virtually retired, and after that he was quietly sent his later years, and died in 2015.

In this special exhibition, there are 11 books (9 programs) that allow you to see Mr. Hara's youthful appearance from the age of 15 to about 10 years when he made his silver curtain debut.

Except for "I don't regret my early spring", all of them are rarely screened at theaters, of which six are said to be newly created new prints.

I also saw 10 of the 11 books from "Throw the soul" in 1935 (Director of Nikkatsu Tama River, Tetsu Taguchi) to "No regret for my young spring" in 1946 (Director of Toho and Akira Kurosawa).

I think it's a very valuable opportunity.

Please check the screening schedule on the website of this film center before coming to Kyobashi.

In addition, with the cooperation of this film center, we provided images for the creation of this blog.

Thank you very much

The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, Japan.　⇒

http://www.momat.go.jp/fc/

 

 

There is a free tour bus for "Metrolink Nihonbashi / E Line". In Chuo-ku, there is another ward-operated "Edo Bus" 100 yen. Chuo-ku is very blessed with many free bus stops in Tokyo. You can easily enjoy sightseeing and shopping in the Nihonbashi, Tokyo Station, Kyobashi (Ginza / Yurakucho) and Ningyocho areas.

　

Nihonbashi Line

Nihonbashi E Line Yellow Bus

　

There are two routes, but the course (one-way) traveling around Tokyo Station, Nihonbashi and Kyobashi districts is every 10 to 15 minutes. The E course that travels around Tokyo Station, Nihonbashi, and Ningyocho is (one-way) every 22 minutes. There are five common stops: Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit, Subway Mitsukoshimae Station, Nihonbashi 1-chome, Nihonbashi 2-chome, Yaesu Underground Shopping Center. Weekdays 8:00-18:00 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00-20:00

　

First of all, while comparing the Chuo-ku map with the route map (get the course table in the bus), I left two courses from Tokyo Station to check the location of the bus stop and went around. I wrote the location of the stop on the Chuo-ku map. (The stop on the road side is easy to understand, but the display on the building side is difficult to understand. Some stops may be changed due to construction work.)

　

When I knew the location of the bus stop, I got off and walked from one section until I could walk, and I repeatedly took the bus if I was tired. I couldn't find the bus stop that I should have confirmed from the bus.

　

Here are some places that are conveniently used at the stop. Tokyo Yaesu Exit-Tokyo Station is mainly used by those who use Tokyo Station. From Tokyo Station, walk along the Sotobori-dori St. in the direction of Nihonbashi. It was difficult to understand because it was far from Tokyo Station in front of the Iron and Steel Hall. Personally, I think the Yaesu subway street in front of the station is convenient. Underground Mitsukoshimae Station 1-chome Nihonbashi Muromachi - Kanda Station can also be reached. You can go to Hamacho 2-chome Meijiza-mae-Hamacho Park / Higashi Nihonbashi Station. It's in front of Suitengu-mae Subway-Royal Park Hotel, so you can walk to Ginza on Suitengu-Tokyo City Air Terminal Nihonbashi 2-chome Takashimaya Kyobashi 2-chome-Chuo-dori. If you walk as it is, you can also reach Yurakucho Station and Shimbashi Station. I go through Harumi-dori St. to Higashiginza, Tsukiji, Kachidokibashi, and walk to Tsukishima.

　

The bus stop of the Edo bus is also difficult to understand, so you can see it when you go around. If you are tired of walking, you can take a walk freely in Chuo-ku by repeating the bus.

　

It is also recommended to combine the metro rings with Edo buses. Since the Metroling does not run at the end of Chuo-ku, the Edo bus runs to the end of Chuo-ku.

　

The Edo bus is also divided into two courses. First of all, pay 100 yen, and the ward office (get the Edo bus MAP in the ward office book) is the departure / end point, so let's go around Ningyocho, Horidomecho, Higashinihombashi, Bakurocho, Nihonbashi courses. When you get off the bus at the ward office, if you get a transfer ticket, you can also go around the Tsukishima, Kachidoki, Harumi and Toyomi courses for 100 yen. However, if you get off once, it is only effective at the transfer station, so if you want to get on and off many times. 300 yen per day ticket is a great deal. Every 20 minutes. Weekdays 7: 00-18:40 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 18:40 (from ward office)

　

Here are some of my recommended courses. If you index "Free Tour Bus TOP" on your smartphone, it is convenient to tap Metrolink Nihonbashi to move the bus position in the operation status. The position of the bus is moving properly, so you can check when you will arrive at your stop.

　

Tokyo Station-Tokyo Yaesu Exit / Yaesu Underground Shopping Center (both courses are OK) Get off at Nihonbashi Muromachi 1-chome / Shin-Nihonbashi Station [Antenna Shop Nihonbashi Fukushimakan ⇒ Senbikiya ⇒ Mie Terrace ⇒ Bridge Niigata ⇒ Narakan Mahoroba ⇒ Shimanekan (currently closed) ⇒ Mitsukoshi Main Store ⇒ Nihonbashi Toyamakan ⇒ Yamanashi Prefectural Museum ⇒ Yamanashi Prefectural Museum ⇒ Nihonbashi "Shigakan" will open on October 29.

　

As a recommended resting place, the event on the 2nd floor of Mie Terrace is wonderful. On days when there is no event, Mie Prefecture information is displayed on the screen, so you can collect information on Mie Prefecture while taking a break. There are many events, flyers can be provided, and you can apply immediately.

I have been able to participate in many events so far. That's because I often take a break on Mie Terrace. Relaxing in a spacious space is the joy of wearing clothes.

　

"Fukutoku no Mori" can also enjoy greenery and flowers slowly on a sunny and warm day.

There are many people who enjoy lunchtime and tea time. I often read at restrooms.

　

The lounges on the 3rd and 4th floors of the Mitsukoshi Main Store have coffee makers. The chair is also spacious, so you can get tired when you want to take a break during shopping or strolling.

　

It was 3 o'clock when I was taking a break in the lounge in Mitsukoshi while the rain continued every day. Then, the pipe organ performance began, and the space from the first floor to the roof was large, so the performance and sound effects were wonderful, and this time healed and improved. On the way home, my heart was bounced, my mood was bright, and my feet were light on my way home.

Also, I wanted to come to listen to the pipe organ performance. This time, it was a coincidence, but next time I decided to check the Mitsukoshi event schedule in advance and come to listen to the performance.

　

From here, go to the Kyobashi 2-chome bus stop Ginza, silver bra on Chuo-dori from Ginza 1-chome to Ginza.

　

We will take a break at Ginza Six. My favorite is the rooftop garden.

Ginza is large, so if you walk from 1-chome, it is just 6-chome, so it is a perfect resting place. During the hot season, you can feel a cool feeling on the surface of the water.

The spacious space, greenery, window glass full of openness, and location overlooking downstairs are wonderful. I am surprised at my proximity to the sky. It's my best favorite now.

　

According to the antenna shop guide in Chuo-ku, we won 26 "Atenna Shop stamp rally in Chuo-ku" using "MetroLink". I was able to go around earlier than walking, so I would like to try again next year.

　

At the Tokyo Olympics, we hope that people around the world will know that sightseeing and shopping can be done using a free metro bus unique to Chuo-ku. We will continue to send out how to use the free metro bus so that many people will be pleased.