Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

We escalate "gifts, and enjoy yourself" and cover rosemary sea.

　

From December 6 (Thursday) to January 7 (Monday), 2019, we are holding a sale entitled "Yeharu Nihonbashi Kiya" at the long-established knife shop Nihonbashi Kiya Honten, inside the store, and the attached gallery izutuki.

In addition, "Hiromi Nagasawa's Hakata Mizuhiki", which was introduced last time, is also being sold at this corner.

Click here for an article on Hakata Mizuhiki.

⇒　　/archive/2018/11/izutuki.html

　

This time, we also took care of Mr. Kaneko, manager of Kiya Nihonbashi Honten Co., Ltd. The word "" is a comment from Mr. Kaneko.

Let me introduce you to you. All prices are tax-included. The image can be expanded by clicking.

First from inside the store...

Chinese zodiac chopsticks made in Japan Yoshino Hinoki (upper row: red goods) from child to boar 216 yen each　

Chinese zodiac chopsticks that contain the zodiac sign of the year of birth are lucky charms.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

The gold letters of Earthly Branches and Kotobuki are designed.

A total of 13 types of chopstick bags are available, with a design containing all Earthly Branches added to 12 types of chopstick bags for children to the boar.

　

Chinese zodiac chopsticks Domestically produced Motoyanagi (Mizuki) (lower row: green items) from child to boar 324 yen each　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

Willow is said to have sprouts first in a year.

Kiya-san made zodiac chopsticks using precious domestic Motoyanagi (Mizuki).

The vermilion ink line drawing, which is a symbol of the green lightness of young leaves, is drawn in a unique way of expression that is comparable to the material.

The design is by the painter Hiroko Kuwahara.

　

Chinese zodiac fukinhai 540 yen

Eight mosquito net fabrics made in Nara, which has long been famous for producing mosquito nets, have been layered, and the unique softness has been added to the durability.

　

Chirimen Crepe Fukuhai University 756 yen out of 972 yen Small 540 yen

　

Small items that call fortune

Other than Chirimen Crepe Fukuhai (large, medium and small), Suikoto Suzunetsukihai 540 yen Suikoto Suzunezuke beckoning cat 540 yen Chirimen Crepe Fukuyanetsuki 540 yen Wallet amulet 378 yen each

　

New Year's decorations from 3,800 yen

The shape of cranes, turtles, and lucky animals.

To enjoy the decorations...

・　Contrary to Ke (= everyday), a left rope (Z-shaped twist) is used in the place of Hare (= extraordinary).

・　In order to welcome "New Year's-sama", let's decorate the tools, animals and places that are always taken care of, including the entrance.

・　Decorate on December 28 and 30 to avoid the day when "9" is attached or the day of the day (decorating on the 31st).

・　Burn on January 15 (first full moon festival). Or decorate it for a year and replace it with a new one at the end of the next year.

　

Figurine-shaped ornaments from 2,500 yen to Michikusa-an

It is made using self-cultivated rice (Redkichicho, green rice).

The decoration is very popular. Please forgive me when it is out of stock.

　

KIYA Kurozume Kirigai Large quantity limited to 1,296 yen

KIYA Kurozumegiri Pig Limited quantity of 756 yen

"The end of Heisei, I dared to enter '2019'. (Even if you put letters and pictures, the price is the same.) "

　

Left: 2,376 yen Right: Chinese zodiac shamojihai 594 yen

　

The Chinese zodiac sho 1 gohai 648 yen

　

Next, Gallery izutuki...

There are 2 types of Chinese zodiac chopsticks and zodiac cloth here too. Moreover, the Chinese zodiac cloth is a set of auspicious twelve branches.

Hiromi Nagasawa's "Hakata Mizuhiki" (center) introduced in November is also on sale.

The products that are usually sold (left) are also on the shelf. Would you like to use it from New Year?

　

Chinese zodiac cloth set (Earthly Branches set) 6,480 yen

　

・・・This is the information of "Fukubukuro" at Nihonbashi Kiya Honten. Available from January 2, 2019 (Wednesday).

It's full of cooking utensils. There are three types.

1　10,800 yen Only 30 pieces

1　21,600 yen Only 30 pieces

1　Only 32,400 yen 10 pieces

For example, a lucky bag of 21,600 yen contains items worth 54,300 yen.

　

・・・Kiya's great sale, lucky bag. Don't miss it.

　

Nihonbashi Kiya

2-2-1 Nihonbashi COREDO Muromachi 1st floor

Exit A6 of Mitsukoshimae Station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line and Ginza Line

０３－３２４１－０１１０

Business hours 10:00 to 20:00

It is open without holidays except for New Year's Day.

Click here for Kiya's website

⇒　http://www.kiya-hamono.co.jp/

 

 

　The canal facing Harumi Island Triton Square is called the "Asashio Canal".

From the downstream, this canal includes Asashio Kobashi, (the morning sluice gate), Reimei Ohashi (Ring Route 2), Reimei Bridge, and Triton Bridge.　The Chuo-ku sightseeing guide map on your hand is followed by Haruzuki Bridge, Asashiobashi, and Asashio Ohashi. On this map, two narrow lines are drawn between Reimei Bridge and Harutsuki Bridge, but this is the Asashio Canal exclusive bridge (Asao / Ungasen Yobashi) was bridged in the early 1960s. It was done and is prohibited from entering the general public.

　Recently, when I took a walk, I learned that a new bridge was being bridged. It was written as Sakura Kobashi. It was built on October 1, 2017 between "Triton Bridge" and "Asashio Canal Bridge".

"Sakura Kobashi" is a pedestrian bridge connecting Kachidoki 2-chome and Harumi 1-chome, and is said to have been built to alleviate the congestion of pedestrians during the morning and evening commuting rush.

Also, next to Sakura Kobashi, there is an explanation board describing the history of the Asashio Canal, so please take a look.

 

 

　Shiwasu's annual Beethoven Ninth Concert. From 12:00 on December 15, at the Grand Lobby Special Venue on the 2nd floor of Harumi Triton Square, the 12th Triton Square performance of "Chuo-ku Ninth Meeting" conducted by Yuichi Sato was held this year.

The Chuo-ku Ninth Association is composed of the Chuo-ku Ninth Memorial Choir organized in 2007, and the Chuo-ku Symphony Orchestra established in 1994, mainly for residents and workers in Chuo-ku. All amateurs.

Part 1, the opening fanfare by the Chuo-ku Symphony Orchestra, chorus by the Chuo-ku Tsukishima Daiichi Elementary School Choir, chorus by the Chuo-ku Tsukuda Junior High School Volunteer Choir, chorus by the Chuo-ku Ninth Memorial Choir (Chuo-ku Ninth Anniversary Choir) Following the edition "Oedo Nihonbashi" and others), the performance of the 4th movement has finally started with the Beethoven Symphony No. 9 Ni Monotone Works No. 125 "With Chorus". Beethoven sang powerfully, entrusting the thought of peace that "all mankind will become brothers" in the ninth.

 

 

　If you stop by Nihonbashiningyocho, there is a coffee shop that you should definitely visit. This is "Coffee Daishoken" located on the street two north side of amazake Yokocho. A restaurant name that is not similar to a coffee shop. Speaking of Daishoken, tsukemen shops have become famous these days, but Ningyocho has a completely different lineage, but there was a head temple of "Chinese cuisine Daishoken", which has a long history.

　"Coffee Daishoken" often drops in after lunch with colleagues at the company for a long time. The reason I decided to listen to the story again this time was because there was too much uncertainty on the Internet, and the owner of the shop was confused.

　We talked to the current owner, Yutaro Watanabe (5th generation Daishoken) and his mother Chieko (4th generation).

On the wall on the right side of the store, a book with the name of "Daishoken" is hung. I'm surprised that it was written by the hero of the Russo-Japanese War, General Nogi (Maresuke Nogi). On the left of the book, there is "Mr. Tamewatabe" indicating that it is a gift to the first owner Watanabe, and certainly a sign of Maresuke Nogi. The store name "Daishoken" seems to have been named because it is an auspicious name in commemoration of the great victory in the Russo-Japanese War. It seems that the origin is unknown, but General Nogi often seemed to come to play around Yanagibashi, and at that time he was talking about something related.

▲His family name (written by Maresuke Nogi)

　　

In the first place, "China Cooking Daishoken" is Hannosuke Watanabe, the founder of Daishoken (born in 1858!) However, it starts with meeting Rin Ninken, a Chinese man who was doing business at a stall. Mr. Hayashi was a young man who came to Japan from Guangdong when he was 20 in 1905, and he said he was doing business at a stall. At that time, Hannosuke, who was working as an oil wholesaler, decided to hire Hayashi as the chef to open a Chinese restaurant, probably because the intuition of the merchant worked. However, Hannosuke died in the middle of opening a business. Mr. Matsuzo, who had been adopted, changed his name to the second generation Hannosuke, took over the first will, and in 1913 (1913), finally opened the `` Chinese cuisine Daishoken '' in Naniwacho (currently Ningyocho) It was opened.

▲Left: 1986 Main Store, Medium: April 1933 Asakusa Branch, right: At the time of 1928

　From the Taisho era to the Showa era, this neighborhood is full of vaudeville seats such as Suehiro, Meijiza, dance halls, movie theaters, Suitengu, and Ryotei, and Daishoken is also thriving. From the 1950s to the 1950s, it expanded to 3 branches and 17 goodwill stores. Currently, there are four active businesses (Nihoncho store, Nihonbashi Yokoyamacho store, Asakusabashi store, Shinkawa store).

▲An event held in Mitsukoshi in the 1950s.

It is said that the order for dishes was delivered at a shop in Ningyocho to Mitsukoshi.

Why is the main store Ningyocho now changing its business style to become a coffee shop?

　Her mother (Chieko Watanabe) lost her husband early and became a widow in her 30s. I thought about closing the store when I decided to rebuild the store and house. It takes about a year and a half to build, and even if you find a temporary store, it will be borrowed for a short period of time ..., what should employees do? Since various problems overlapped, we talked with Yutaro, the fifth generation, and decided to relocate.

　Both his deceased husband and Yutaro loved coffee. The mother and child went to a coffee class to study, and in 1988, changed the business format to a coffee shop and opened. The name of the store is decided to leave the name of "Oshoken" for successive owners who have protected the main store, and for each store that has been allowed to split goodwill and has been operating according to tradition until now. It seems that My mother says. "I am grateful to the people who have been taking over the" Daishoken " for generations and the customers who have been taking over this coffee shop for 30 years in Heisei."

▲Mother (Chieko Watanabe)

I was able to hear the story while showing valuable materials.

　　　

　By the way, the current “Coffee Daishoken”. Customer service is in charge of a cheerful mother (Chieko) who turns 90 years old. "I want to do my best until the Tokyo Olympics." No, no, my legs and legs are still strong, and my teeth are all my mother, so I don't say the Olympics, but I think Osaka Expo is also a tea child Saisai!

　　　

The history of Chinese restaurants and the name of the restaurant are discussed, but in fact, there are things I would like to tell you more about this restaurant. That means the coffee is very delicious. The owner, Yutaro, will make a cup of coffee with a paper filter drip after receiving the order.

　The menu includes blends, Americans, 5 regular straight coffees (Kilimanjaro, Mandelin, Guatemala, Mochamatari, Colombia), and recommended beans (now Ethiopia). Other drinks only, such as milk, tea, cocoa and juices.

　
　First of all, we recommend a blend of 400 yen. If you drink a blend, you can see the strength of the shop. The coffee cup design is also nice.

　
　When it was opened, the first thing I prepared was a rattan chair. That means it has been used for 30 years. And it seems that he arranged tables etc. according to the chair.

▲The rattan chair (left) from the opening of the coffee shop

Stained glass that has been watching the restaurant since the Chinese restaurant era.

　You can also purchase "coffee ticket" at Daishoken (11 sheets spelling 4000 yen). It is a very advantageous ticket for me who likes coffee, so I always use it.

▲A great coffee ticket

　
　When you come to Ningyocho, please drop in at "Coffee Daishoken". Why don't you refresh your mind with a cup of coffee? If you are lucky, you may be able to hear the story of this neighborhood and the history of Daishoken.　

　　

This time, they talked not only about the shops, but also about the celebrities who were regular during the Chinese restaurant era and the story of this neighborhood in the past, and became more and more interested in the history of Ningyocho. Was. And I also liked Ningyocho.

But where does the calm air and this sense of comfort come from? Perhaps it is not only in the location of Ningyocho, but also in the life of Mr. Watanabe's mother and child, who has carried the history of a famous Chinese restaurant called Daishoken. This was the interview that made me feel like that.

　　

Coffee Daishoken

2-22-4, Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

TEL： 03-3668-8600

Business hours 11:00～15:00

Closed: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays

 

 

This is a "pyramid" where you can eat delicious curry at lunchtime at a German restaurant I introduced before.

It is located on the first basement floor of the JFA Tsukiji Building, Tsukiji 2-chome.

It is a building on the corner along Heisei-dori, facing Kyobashi Tsukiji Elementary School across the road.

On the day, I entered after 11:30, so I was able to sit without any problems, but because it is a popular shop, I often wait in line after 12:00.

I ordered a sausage curry. Toppings that can be selected for free are fried eggs.

There are many people who choose sauerkraut.

A big sausage was in a cup of curry

There is a fried egg on the rice, and mashed potatoes are sandwiched between rice and fried egg.

The feature of this shop, the curry boiled with beer, is bitter and unique and delicious.

I'll come again.

Click here for a blog post when introducing beef curry　⇒

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Click here for a blog post when introducing Asian Shrimp Curry　⇒

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At the gate of Ensho-ji Temple located on the Tsukiji Outer Market

White camellia is in bloom. Is it white wabisuke?

　

It is counted as one of the seven best flowers in Rikyu and is used for tea ceremony seats.

Because when it hits frost, the flowers can stain,

Cut the branches of the buds and make them bloom indoors.

Like Wabisuke's name, it does not claim beauty compared to other camellias.

It makes you feel the atmosphere of a half-open flower.

　

Unpretentiously modest beauty and flower language are also "modest".

It is a corner with a quiet atmosphere in the hustle and bustle of the market.

◆Tengozan Ensho-ji Temple
　4-12-9, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo