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The 15th Genji Firefly Watching Party, a firefly born in Ginza-Genkichoan Ginza Main Store-

[rosemary sea] June 5, 2018 14:00

It's rosemary sea, which exudes to "gifts and enjoy yourself".

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DSC01732b.jpgThe Genji Firefly Watching Party is also being held this year at Soke Minamoto Kichoan Ginza Main Store, a Japanese confectionery that opens a new frontier in the "Fruit Confectionery Nature Series".

Last year's viewing party was also introduced, but this year it will be from Monday, June 4 to 10 (Sun).

 

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

 The last day of the 10th 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, I was also taken care of by Watanabe Manager of Soke Genkichichoan Ginza Main Store.

 

This firefly viewing party has been held since 2004 and is the 15th 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.

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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.

An oversized insect cage is installed in the special venue where the lights are turned off.

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You can watch fireflies that glow up close.

About 600 of them are majestic.

Fireflies, the light of life for about two weeks is flashing.

I guess Ginza once had reached such early summer.

This year's firefly light was ephemeral, strict, and very beautiful.

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Last year, the number of visitors was about 1,000 in seven days.

Every year, it seems that there are many people returning from work on weekdays and couples and families on weekends.

Especially on weekends, there is a line outside the shop.

This year, it is expected to be so popular that visitors to the venue will be restricted.

 

 This firefly viewing party is a firefly, so the exhibition period cannot be held for a long time.

  Please enjoy it as soon as possible.

 

In line with this event, there are special events on each floor of this building.

There is a drink service here on the second floor.

We have a cold lemon drink.

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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 including tax, 1,080 yen for 5 pieces, limited-time product.

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At the 4th to 6th floors Japanese cuisine Ginza Shoto, Kaiseki cuisine "When fireflies dance", June limited menu, reservation required.

It is a dish related to fireflies and a surprise production.

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

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Click here for inquiries regarding reservations and cooking.

⇒ 03-3569-2361

 

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

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Soke Genkichichoan Ginza Main Store

7-8-9, Ginza

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.

03-5537-5457

Business hours Weekdays from 10:00 to 21:00

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

No holiday

Click here for the homepage of Soke Genkichichoan.

⇒ http://www.kitchoan.co.jp/