Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

　For 10 days from December 7th to 16th, FANCL Ginza Square (Ginza 5) will open the salon space "Royal Room" with a 10th floor terrace to the public and hold a "White Christmas Garden" to dye the garden fantastic white. 16:00～19:00

It is one of the "seasonal garden events" currently held eight times a year, and this year's theme is "White Eco Christmas" that is environmentally friendly.

A Christmas tree is expressed in a plastic bottle, milky white poinsettia is arranged, and wrapped in the white light of LED bulbs.

Two times from 17:00 to 18:00 during the period, "Christmas Daily Live" where you can enjoy live performances such as violin, piano, chromatic harmonica, violin percussion harp, violin contrabass, and Haldanger violin etc. Is assembled.

 

 

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
If you say, "There has been a billionaire living on the grounds of the Catholic Tsukiji Church," do you believe?
When I heard this story for the first time, I couldn't believe it.



That person is not a believer, but a story before the Great Kanto Earthquake.
There was no material about the person in the church, and "Isn't there any such fact?...At that time, I thought
At a museum in Ibaraki Prefecture, I happened to know that it was a fact.
This time, through such a true story like a lie,
Here is a scene of the history of Tsukiji, which has been rarely known until now.

Time is after the war. In Japan, there were three billionaires called the "Third Leaders after World War II."
Yonetaro Otani, former sumo wrestler and founder of Hotel New Otani
Shunji Minami, President of Osaka Shipbuilding Company
And it is Hiromi Kikuchi, a coal mine manager who will be the main character this time.

In the neighboring Minato-ku, there is the Hiromi Kikuchi Memorial Museum of Art.
Some people may have heard of his name.



Born in Batomachi, Tochigi Prefecture, he relied on his uncle Fujitaro Yamazaki, who was successful in the coal mine, to go to Tokyo.
At Yamazaki Shoten, located on the canal in Irifune-cho, it was an apprentice to unload coal on the Sumida River.
At that time, there were few houses with indoor bath, so there was a public bath in one town.
He seems to have gone to a public bath to wash away the dirt from coal and pulverized coal.


(Maybe it's about Irifuneyu!)

He eventually got married and started living in Akasaka Reinanzaka, near the American Embassy and Hotel Okura.
After that, I will move to Tsukiji Akashicho.

"In 1921, the family moved from the house of Reinanzaka to Tsukiji Akashicho. This house was a building attached to a church adjacent to the Catholic Church in the middle of an old settlement, owned by the Pope. It was built before 1877, it was an old but brick-built Western-style building. The second floor was a residence and the lower floor was used for the office of Tatsunokuchi Coal Mine. It was more dignified than worthy of a newly-built house. "
Hiromi Kikuchi Den (Daishinjuku, 1979), p. 180． ※Not for sale


(Shooted at Kikuchi Hiromi Memorial Takahagi Coal Mine Museum (Takahagi City, Ibaraki Prefecture).)

"In 1921, when the wave of the recession after the recession came in, Kanmi relocated. It was the fifth year of newly married life. Moved from Akasaka Reinanzaka to Tsukiji Akashicho. The new house was not a new building, but a Western-style building attached to the Catholic Church, a house owned by the Pope. It is old because it is 45 years old, but it is a red brick Western-style building that is still rare at that time. Why did you get this house? According to his daughter's wisdom, Hiromi seems to have taken over as the Archbishop of the Pope moved to Reinanzaka. Of the two Western-style buildings, one was used by the company and the other was home. This Akashicho is close to the mouth of the Sumida River, and the view is not bad along the river. Until a few decades ago, there was quite a sense of taste, such as a restaurant overlooking the river. Originally, only after the so-called Tsukiji settlement in the early Meiji era, and in the Taisho era, the remnants of the settlement were still known as the new Tokyo landscape. "
Mitsugu Saotome, "Like a Thousand: The Life of Hiromi Kikuchi" (2008, Hara Shobo), p. 119．


(Shooted at Kikuchi Hiromi Memorial Takahagi Coal Mine Museum (Takahagi City, Ibaraki Prefecture).)

Hiromi decided to move after the house was destroyed by the Great Kanto Earthquake.
The state of the church at that time is recorded as follows.

"With the power of the Rome cloistered Emperor Office, the luxurious Western architecture, there was no way to resist before the earthquake. The earthquake caused the fire, the fire called the wind, and the intense wind fueled the fire and burned up Tokyo. （...On the third day of aftershock, as early as possible, he struck a stake on the site of the burnt ruins of Irifune-cho and set up a ballack. （...Hiromi re-started his work at the ballack as early as possible, and then built a ballack again at the old residence in Akashicho. Since the site is large, open space can be used as a coal storage area. When the church was in a majestic atmosphere, I couldn't say very much about it, and it could be said that the earthquake caused me. Who can imagine that the site where the church was located will be a coal storage area? This Akashicho is surrounded by the Sumida River and digging, so the convenience of water transportation was the best for transporting coal. " (Saotome, pp. 124-126)


(Shooted at Kikuchi Hiromi Memorial Takahagi Coal Mine Museum (Takahagi City, Ibaraki Prefecture).)

You may not be able to believe it, but the building on the church premises, which was introduced by correspondent Minato-chan the other day.
It was once used as a coal mining office and once became a coal storage area.
It is also a place where you can see the young days of Hiromi Kikuchi, who will later become a billionaire.


(remain of Takahagi Coal Mine Office)

One time at Tsukiji, a man who supported Japan's development with black diamonds, was there.
There is little left in the existing literature and it is being forgotten.
However, in Tsukiji Akashicho, which has a strong impression as a foreign settlement, it is also on the grounds of the church.
Isn't it a very surprising and interesting story that such a person lived?

In this way, interesting biography is still sleeping in Chuo-ku.
In the future, I would like to "mine" the biography as I dig coal.

 

 

This is a rosemary sea, covering "gifts and I enjoy myself" all-mighty.

I would like to introduce you to the long-established Japanese paper shop in Nihonbashi, Haibara.

　

Mr. Haibara has been in business for more than 200 years since 1806 (3 years of culture).

We handle a wide range of paper products from Japanese paper and Japanese paper accessories to stationery and letter sets.

From the Imperial Family to successive ministers, British rockstars and Queen's Freddie Mercury, we have responded to the needs of everyone.

　

I have a lot of friends in the production.

Yumeji Takehisa, Kyosai Kawanabe (Kyosai Kawanabe), Hoitsu Sakai (Itsuho), Shibata Zeshin, etc.

The history was mentioned in the February manuscript, so I will do so.

　

　

This time, I would like to introduce Japanese paper accessories and pochibukuro. So from Japanese paper accessories...

Haibara's original Chiyogami is made into small items.

While using traditional motifs, it has a unique color and composition, and still has the same taste.

Items that are easy to incorporate into modern life are carefully selected, and products such as small boxes, small items, and notebooks using Japanese paper are arranged.

Chiyogami Box

There are boxes that suit the purpose, such as a business card size Chiyogami small box and a Chiyogami postcard box for postcards.

Hexagonal brush tube

This is a foldable brush box.

In addition to brushes and pens, it can be used to organize small items such as glasses and remote controls.

It is an easy-to-carry item because it is sold in a flat fold.

Would you like to make a souvenir overseas?

Haibara Note

This is a notebook with Chiyogami on the cover.

The middle paper is carefully finished with a smooth writing high-quality paper and a thread that opens 180 degrees.

Red seal

It is a Goshuincho that has been carefully tailored with Chiyogami on the cover.

The middle paper is made of a book paper with good brush touch and is finished like a bellow.

Please come along with a tour of shrines and temples.

Haibara Chiyogami Calendar

The monthly pattern is selected from the Haibara Chiyo Paper Painting Book, which has been handed down since the Meiji era, and the arrangement has been added to conform to the present age.

It has a flower pattern that matches the season with each season.

We have a wall-mounted calendar and a tabletop calendar.

Wall-mounted calendar (image below) 597 mm long x 420 mm wide 1,890 yen

Table top calendar (image above) 150 mm long x 180 mm wide 1,080 yen

　

From here, I would like to introduce you.

Reprinted design

The design handed down to Haibara Judama Bunko has been reprinted in a peti bag.

Adorable and humorous designs are available.

Shibata Zeshinpochibukuro

We have three kinds of rabbit, Seven Lucky Gods and sea bream.

This bag is rich in taste.

In addition, the pattern dyed pattern pouch bag will be on sale from October.

We use the design of "Ise Katagami" handed down to Mr. Haibara.

The foundation of the design is the pattern that has been stored by Mr. Haibara since the Edo period.

"Plum in running water" tells early spring

"River play" where adorable crabs play

One of the seven herbs in autumn, "Kikyo"

"Wave Rabbit" running on the surface of the water

The symbol of fortune, "Fukura Sparrow"

A lovely "flower bridge" that stands out like a pattern.

We have a total of 6 patterns.

We also have a variety of other items.

Why don't you find your favorite bag with Mr. Haibara?

　

Haibara

Nihonbashi 2-7-1 Tokyo Nihonbashi Tower

Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Tozai Line / Toei Asakusa Line Nihombashi Station Exit 6.

It's in front of COREDO Nihonbashi on the station.

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Business hours Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:30

　　　　　　Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 17:30

Holidays and New Year holidays

※　For more information, please visit the website.

Click here for Mr. Haibara's website.

⇒　https://www.haibara.co.jp/

 

 

　The annual Christmas Art Festa is being held from December 7th to 15th.

　I've been there on the first day of December 7, so I'll report it.

①At the Ginza Yanagi Gallery, the Kitao Bontan Reiko exhibition was being held. It was a familiar customer and the gallery had a peaceful atmosphere.

　Kitao Bontan Reiko is said to have been married to a Frenchman, obtained permission to copy it at the Louvre Museum, attended for three years, and studied painting such as Rembrandt. Since I was a child, I've always loved the story of Isop.　In the picture on display this time, animals such as foxes and lions appearing in the Isop story are depicted in a still life painting.

I was able to purchase a tote bag for my work.

②At the Shiminedo Gallery Ginza store, a wonderful botanical art was exhibited, entitled "The World of Plant Painting".

　Three works of the artist "Laguna Tama" were exhibited. Otama was born in Shiba, Minato-ku, married an Italian Vinchengzo, and after that, when her husband opened a craft school in Palermo, Otama was a painting teacher. It's a wonderful plant painting.

③At the Nichido Gallery, the 57th Mini-Yon Exhibition was held, and many works were posted on the wall.

　

　I enjoyed watching the work with the wine.

④At Yasushiyama Gallery, there were many works by young artists.　The desire to grow up has been conveyed. There were many affordable works with a price of less than 100,000 yen.

⑤At the Etsuko Shibata Gallery, the exhibition of Miki Tateo was held, and a picture showing the white texture of baby powder using rock paint was exhibited. It was a fantastic painting.

　Everyone, please go out.

http://www.ginza-galleries.com/xmasartfes.html

 

 

In 1878, we started in Kojimachi-ku, where the Imperial Palace is located.

Like writing the word "no" clockwise

Kojimachi, Kanda, Nihonbashi, Kyobashi, Shiba, Azabu, Akasaka, Yotsuya,
Ushigome, Koishikawa, Hongo, Shitaya, Asakusa, Honjo, Fukagawa and 15 wards were established.

Nihonbashi Ward and Kyobashi Ward merged on March 15, 1947, and there is the current Chuo-ku.

　The name of the station at Kyobashi Tsukishima Post Office is a remnant of Kyobashi-ku, Tokyo.

The scenery mark is "Tsukishima Nishinaka-dori Shopping Street and Monjayaki spatula".

　<Landscape seal: Photographed in August 2018＞

While a lot of Showa architecture remains in the city from the Taisho era, there is also one aspect where skyscrapers stand like bamboo shoots after rain. Take a leisurely stroll through the Tsukishima area, which has a lot of fun other than Monja.

How about? Try looking for an easy flow.

◆Kyobashi Tsukishima Post Office
　4-1-14, Tsukishima, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

◆Other landscape seals
・Chuo-Tsukiji Post Office　※Relocated to Toyosu
・Ginza Miyuki Tori Post Office

 

 

　We took a walk at Harumi Wharf in a sunny autumn evening. During the day, the hustle and bustle flows during the construction of Olympic-related facilities, but from the evening, a wonderful night view spreads all over. 　 　 From October this year, Toyosu Market Toyomi Ohashi has also been added. Especially in the Toyosu Market, the entire building is illuminated, making it even more beautiful. 　・・... to get to Harumi Wharf. ・・・・・ 　It takes about 20 minutes by bus bound for Harumi Wharf from Tokyo Station and is a zero-minute walk. 　It is about a 20-minute walk from the Toei Subway Kachidoki Station.




*** In the picture of Rainbow Bridge***

The light glows brightly on the tower in the foreground

(F)This is a free navigation system.

(O)In other words, the priority of the ship that comes out ...

(I)It's the meaning of the ship's priority. ・・・