Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

It is the Hamarikyu Garden at the end of the year.

The park is closed from the end of the year and the beginning of the year, from December 29 to January 1.

The opening hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We were preparing to welcome New Year's visitors.

Every year on New Year's Day, an event suitable for the New Year is held in this garden.

Demonstration of hawk surgery, feathering and spinning at the fun square, commemorative photo at "Tsubame no Ochiya", garden guide, special guide of "Matsuno Ochiya", provision of matcha at Ochiya in Nakajima, etc.

All of them will be held on January 2nd and 3rd.

It is a venue where demonstrations of hawk surgery are performed.

It is a winter tradition, "Yukizuri".

Frost protection

As expected, there are few flowers during this season.

Japanese allspice

Squirrel

Camellia

Narcissus

The bright red fruit of Manryo

Some canola flower, which was protected by the net, was beginning to bloom.

I think I come here every time, but even if there is such a quiet and relaxing space in Chuo-ku, it is very close to Tokyo Bay.

 

 

1 First

In Chuo-ku, a total of 98 routes, including 43 routes in the Kyobashi area, 45 routes in the Nihonbashi area, and 10 routes in the Tsukishima area, are nicknamed for roads that play an important role as living spaces for residents of the city. The route is set, but this time we focused on the north side of Showa-dori in the Ginza area. By the way, in Chuo-ku, it seems that it was in 1988 that officially named the road. At that time, the names that have been commonly used since ancient times were used as much as possible, and a new "Chuo-ku Road Nickname Setting Guidelines" was newly formulated and guidelines were established. The current outline was formulated in 2002. When we are going to give nickname, we submit to the mayor with documents and are discussed in selection committee, and the mayor will approve. As a criterion for selection, "We will respect widely and commonly used names." "The names of cultural properties, famous areas, slopes, bridges, public facilities, etc., which are generally easy to understand and familiar, use names related to them as much as possible." "In principle, names such as corporate names are not used. "

2 Ginza district road nickname map

The map is handwritten and I think it's unsightly, but please forgive me.

The origin of the 3 Names

(1)　Ginza Corridor Street: It was taken from Ginza Corridor Street under the expressway completed by reclaiming the outer moat in 1956. "Corido" means a French corridor, because it looks like a corridor on the west side of Ginza.

(2)　Yasuaki Street: It was derived from Yasuaki Elementary School along the roadside, and a request for naming "Yasuaki Koji" or "Yasuaki-dori" was issued by the local community and became "Yasuaki-dori".

(3)　Sukiya Street: It is based on the old town name "Sukiyabashi-cho".

(4)　Hanatsubaki Street: Shiseido invested in maintenance funds, etc., and named Shiseido's symbol "Hanatsubaki" as the street name.

(5)　Kojunsha Street: There is a Kojunsha building along the road.

(6)　Sony Street: There is a Sony Building along the road.

(7)　Namiki-dori St. : We planted a row of Western-style trees (Platanus) in Sojuro-cho, where village headman Sojuro Uchiyama lived in the early Edo period.

(8)　Street: As an office of a union consisting of restaurants, geisha, and Okiya in Shimbashi Hanayagikai in the Meiji, Taisho and Showa eras, "Miban" was on this street, and at that time played a central role in this area.

(9)　West Fifth Avenue Street: We added West Ginza's "West" to "Gobangai", which was popular in New York.

(10)　Ginza Brick Street: The familiarity of Ginza Brick Street, which was the source of Ginza's prosperity in 1877, and the memory of the warm brick street will be preserved for future generations.

(11)　Gomon Street: In 1710, there was the Shibakuchi Gomon, which was built in Shimbashi Kitazume as the gate of the Tokaido.

(12)　Kinharu Street: In the Edo period, there was a mansion of Noh's Kinharu style.

(13)　Ginza Suzuran Street: It was named after the appearance of many shops lined up in bells like a lily of the valley.

(14)　Ginza Gaslight Street: In 1874, the first gas lamp was turned on in Tokyo. The nickname of "Ginza Gaslight Street" was set in 1993.

(15)　Shinraku (Shiga Raki) Street: Facing the entrance at Shibakuchi Gomon in the Edo period, there was a resting place "Shinraku Chaya", and it was called "Shinraku Shinmichi".

(16)　Azuma Street: According to the name of the town association, "4-chome Higashi-cho". It is because of the private land of Mitsukoshi that there is no indication on the way.

(17)　Ginza Mihara-dori: In the past, the Sanjuken River flowed, and there was a bridge called Mihara Bridge.

(18)　Miyuki Street: Emperor Meiji went to Tsukiji's Naval School, Suikosha, and Naval Medical School.

(19)　Ginza Matsuya Street: Matsuya Department Store invested in the maintenance funds and named it.

(20)　Ginza Marronnier Street: There are many shops and buildings in the Ginza area that resemble Paris on the street, and Paris's representative Marronnier was named in the street name. Marronnier is still planted today.

(21)　Ginza Yanagi-dori St. : Willow trees are planted on the street trees.

(22)　Ginza Sakura-dori St. : Cherry blossoms are planted on the street trees.

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　Many of the streets with the nickname include the Ginza Hanatsubaki-dori Shopping Promotion Association, the Ginza Miyuki-dori Beautification Association, the Ginza Suzuran-dori Shopping Association, etc. We are making efforts to revitalize the region, such as holding events. I would like to enjoy the silver bra in one corner of my heart that the steady activities of these people are the source of the bustle of Ginza as a whole. 。

　

　

 

 

This is a rosemary sea, which covers "gifts and enjoy yourself" as a guideline.

　　

Nihonbashi Fukushimakan "MIDETTE", an antenna shop in Fukushima Prefecture, is sending out Fukushima's "now" and "attractive, energy, and vitality."

We would like to introduce items that could not be introduced in September and October, and newly added items this time. This is the final round of the three-part series.

　　

Fukushima Prefecture Tourism and Local Products Exchange Association Nihonbashi Fukushimakan "MIDETTE" Deputy Director Makoto Kobayashi was taken care of.

Then I would like to introduce some items. All prices are tax-included.

※　All images can be enlarged by clicks.

　

3 Japanese pepper pickles 864 yen (name) Takasagoya Shoten

Aizu tradition regional cuisine.

How to eat deliciously

・　As it is ...

　Please take this product by cutting the shin into bite-sized pieces.

・　Spray it lightly ...

　Please take this product by lightly spreading the shin with fire and cutting it into bite-sized pieces.

　In addition, you can enjoy a different taste even if you apply it with Shichimi pepper or powdered pepper.

　"It goes well with alcohol. It's an irresistible dish for sake lovers.'

　

Left: Kimoto Junmai daiginjo Sake lees 550g 756 yen Daichichi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.

Central: Yaemon Sake Kasu 500g 378 yen (shi) Yamato River Sake Brewery

Right: Daichichi specialty sake lees 300g 257 yen Daichichi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.

　

Daichichi (Daishichi) melting sake lees 300g Daichichi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.

Left: Pure US daiginjo 540 yen Right: Pure rice 360 yen

"Daishichi Mellow Sake Meal" is made from high-quality sake lees rubbed into a smooth paste that is easy to melt with a special stone mortar.

Moreover, it is packed in a stand pack with a cap that fits in the refrigerator door.

This can be used for cooking, and the flavor does not fall until the end.

Of course, you can do it in amazake. Please dissolve it in hot water and add sugar.

The melting sake lees Junmai daiginjo is the sake lees of pure rice daiginjo with 100% Yamada Nishiki, the king of sake rice. It's a luxurious dish.

"It can also be used for hot pot dishes. It's easy because it's like a tube. You don't need to dissolve it. Put only the amount you want to use and then put it in the refrigerator. It's quite useful.

These two are the difference between whether the sake lees used is pure rice sake or pure rice daiginjo. That's going to change. The pure rice daiginjo feels a bit smooth and the taste is mild.'

　

390 yen for one meal of Hamadori Ramen

A cup of bliss with thoughts on "chicken" and "Hamadori (eastern Fukushima Prefecture: Pacific Coastal Area)".

You can enjoy the taste of the shop in Tomioka-cho, Futaba-gun at home.

It is a double soup ramen that condenses the taste of chicken tightly and uses seafood as a little accent.

"Hama chicken ramen has become a hot topic. The shop is located in Fukushima, but it is a form where you can easily eat it.

　

Left: 540 yen for 2 meals of Tomato Ramen

It's light, but it's a ramen made with tomatoes with rich flavor.

"There is a place called Wonder Farm in Iwaki City that makes tomatoes, but it is ramen using tomatoes there. ]

　

Right: 540 yen for 2 meals of my father's littlegon miso ramen.

There is a sake called "My Father's Word". It's a ramen that uses the sake lees.

The creamy soup is a habit.

"It's a collaboration product that makes soup using Suzuki Sake Brewery sake lees."

　

Aizu Sanshio Ramen 800 yen

It is a popular ramen at the eat-in corner.

On the day of the interview (December 6), Chinese soba "Ende Shokudo" was coming. This is the last day of the event.

Please refer to the monthly event calendar on the homepage for the monthly schedule of the eat-in corner.

"Uende-san is a long-established place and is popular in the local area. It's easy to eat.

　

Curry (retort) corner

"There are quite a few kinds of curry. There are options where you can taste various forms.

　

Left: Aizu local chicken curry medium spicy (left) 566 yen spicy (right) 566 yen

"All of them are sold well."

Right: Flagar curry conut chicken flavor 500 yen Fire beef flavor 500 yen

"This is a collaboration product with Spa Resort Hawaiians in Iwaki City."

　

onigawara Curry Aizu sake lees prepared 700 yen per person

Aizu sake "Suehiro" sake lees and Aizu local chicken are finished in delicious sake lees curry.

"It's a new product."

　

Silk corner

　From the right of the image, Kawamata Silk Stole 5,400 Ensai Shu silk fabric (Yes)

　　　　　　　　Kawamata Silk Stole (Large) 8,640 Ensai Shu Silk Fabric (Yes)

　　　　　　　　Silk garment "Angel's underwear" Long underwear 5,400 yen

　　　　　　　　Silky UBU Corporation

　　　　　　　　Silk pack sheet "Kinu-mote" 1,080 yen per piece of silk

　　　　　　　　Silky UBU Corporation

　

About Kawamata Silk...

The area centered on Kawamata-cho, Date-gun. This climate is surrounded by the Ou Mountains and is the most suitable climate for growing mulberry, which feeds on silkworms. It is a silk village from about 1400 years ago.

Kawamata silk, light silk with pure white shine and luster, is said to be "the best silk in the East" or "fairy feathers".

Legend of Otehime ...

The princess of the 32nd Emperor Sushun, Otehime (also known as Oteko).

In search of a son who fled Kyoto, he arrived at Kawamata, a land similar to his hometown of Yamato.

It is reported that mulberry was planted and sericulture and weaving were taught.

A wide range of products from stoles, clothes, baby dresses and face packs.

"This dress will be made to order. It's a ceremony dress.

This is a sample. It's a form of making it according to the size.

　

Sake and other sake corner

"I think there are almost 500 kinds. In some cases, liquor stores come to our house to buy something they can't easily buy. ]

"Shochu is also in demand. There is also a liqueur.

　

Corners for Yuzu sake, plum wine, etc.

VR flyer

This event was held only for one day on December 6, the day of the interview.

It seems that you can watch the production process of sake by Eisen Sake Brewery in Bandaimachi live.

You can experience sake brewery, which is not usually open to the public.

"This is the first time this is my first attempt."

　

VR landscape

Many people were experiencing with VR (virtual reality) goggles.

"I have you experience the image of sake brewery. There is also a tasting corner.

　

Everyone who wears Eigawa Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.'s finest sake "Eigawa".

By the way, Eigawa Junmai daiginjo is 2,700 yen for 720ml.

　

"MIDETTE" Nihonbashi Fukushimakan

4-3-16 Nihonbashi Muromachi, 1st floor of Yanagiya Taiyo Building

A 3-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae Station and a 1-minute walk from JR Shin-Nihonbashi Station.

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Business hours Weekdays 10:30 to 20:00

　　　　　Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 11:00 to 18:00

※　January 2 (Wednesday), Thursday, January 3 10: 30-17: 30, 2019

Closed days Monday, December 31, 2018 and Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Click here for the homepage of "MIDETTE" Nihonbashi Fukushimakan.

⇒　http://midette.com/

　

 

 

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
This year was the end of the year in no time, but how are you all going?
I think you may be busy preparing for New Year's Day.
When it comes to buying Datemaki, Kazunoko, Kurikinton, etc., which are indispensable for New Year's cuisine, it's time to buy
"At the end of the year! It's Tsuiji.



So, on New Year's Eve, I greeted Tsukiji Honganji, where you can hit the bell of nighttime, and then gave a greeting.
(* Bell bell towers will distribute 350 numbered tickets (one shot per ticket) from 22:00 on New Year's Eve. Click here for more information.



Even after the relocation of Toyosu, I went to Tsukiji Outer Market, where the bustle did not decline.
You can try to line up in a large line of more than 50 people in front of a long-established egg-yaki shop.
In another famous egg-yaki shop, I saw many clerks busy packing boxes for shipping.
There were more crowds than usual, and I was able to enjoy the lively Tsukiji.



After that, we headed for Tsukiji Namishi Inari Shrine!
During the Manji period (1658-1661), landfill work in the Tsukiji area was not easy due to the waves, but as a result of worshiping the statue of Inari Myojin, which came out of the sea, the waves subsided.
This shrine was founded because it was able to proceed with construction.



The New Year's great exorcism ceremony is held until the 31st.



You can go through Chinowa.
Why don't you pray for sound health and others for the new year?



You can also visit the protection against misfortune ceiling large lion (wish skewers).





Put the wish skewer that wrote wish in the basket on the tongue of this large lion, and remember,
It is said that a large lion will swallow wish and fulfill it.



The large ceiling lion is male and has a corner at the top of the head, and the black lion is female and has a giboshi.
This shrine has cultural properties that we want to keep as a measure against the Chuo-ku sightseeing certification.
If you have a chance to come to visit, check the large lion and the water bowl.



And the Chinese zodiac sign in 2019 is also near the ceiling large lion.
Why don't you take a look at this as well?



Recently, I heard that there are towns in the Kanto region that have suddenly cooled down and recorded 60 cm of snow.
When you go out, wear it like a calf sparrow and warm it out!


Photographed in front of the Tsukiji Social Education Center.

 

 

From December 26 to 28 in the New Year, there was a year-old market around Yagenbori fudoson in Higashinihombashi. The year-on-ichi has continued since the Edo period, and it was once called the year-on-ichi that paid since Fukagawa Hachiman, Asakusa Kannon and Yushima Tenjin and ended in Yagenbori fudoson in December. Right next to it is Ryogoku Hirokoji Temple, which was one of the best places in Edo, and in the past it seems that stalls sold New Year's goods such as Hagoita and shime decorations, but now the location of the wholesale district and winter clothes are at a reasonable price.

　

　

　

There is also a monument of the old city in the precincts of fudoson.

　

There is also a monument commemorating the birth of the talk in the same place.

　

It is said that the talk originated from Tsuji Kosha at Ryogoku Hirokoji during the Edo period, and from such a connection, on the evening of the last day of the city on the evening of the last day of the city, many lecturers gathered at the memorial service of Zhang fans used in the talk. It was done in front of the monument. After homa was cooked and read, the participants wrote the wish on the fan-shaped paper and put them in the fire of homa for the best of next year.

　

Then, in front of the gate, under the name of Tsuji Kosha, the current lecturers showed the change of Honnoji Temple and a seat of Miyamoto Musashi.

　

It was cold because it was an outdoor event, but I bought alcohol and hot drinks at the stalls and enjoyed the warmth.

Now, the talk seems to be a boom, but it has a different taste from rakugo, and there are many things that deal with historical celebrities, so it is also a study. In Yagenbori fudoson, it seems that a meeting is held about once a month. Edo Nihonbashi-tei in Nihonbashi is located in a theater where you can easily go to Chuo-ku. From New Year's Day, he will have the first meeting of the Kodan Association. Why don't you visit the entertainment hall once because it is a traditional performing art originated in Chuo-ku?

 

 

　

Last week I saw the market in Tsukiji from the high floor of the building.

Two months after the market moved to Toyosu, I was watching the precious figure with regret.　

　

Looked at Tsukiji Inner Market from a building.　

It has been almost two months after Toyosu relocation, and just took a long look appreciating its precious appearance.