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Is it an island? Is it an island?

[wienerhorn] December 6, 2018 12:00

Matsushima Shrine and Matsushima Shrine. jpgMatsushima Shrine, one of Nihonbashi Seven Lucky Gods, is located in Nihonbashi Ningyocho, where great power gods are enshrined. According to Monoshiri Encyclopedia in Chuo-ku, "At the time of its foundation, the surrounding area was Kojima in the inlet, and the pine was overgrown in Shimauchi, so it was named."
However, the torii gate says "Matsushima Shrine", which is the correct one of "island" or "shima"? I don't think it is.
When I looked for a material using "Shima", I found it! The "Kanpo gu ticket map" created in 1744 (Kanbo 4) is published in the Chuo-ku Board of Education, Tokyo, "Chuo-ku Historical Map (Nihonbashi Edition)" and the place name of "Matsushima-cho" is written. Was.
In terms of origin, it is an "island", but "shima" was sometimes used, so should you understand it?
It's fun to see old maps.

 

 

North Europe is hot in winter! 4 North Europe to enjoy in Chuo-ku

[Hanes] December 6, 2018 09:00


Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
It was December in a flash, but are you all having fun even when it is cold?
Winter is called...
・Hot food such as pots and odens
・Things related to snow such as skis and snowmen
・Events such as Christmas and New Year
I think there are many people who think about it.

Meanwhile, what I associate is North Europe, known for its Nordic pattern and Santa's hometown!
Therefore, this time, we will introduce Scandinavian spots that can only be enjoyed in winter by country.
(※ It is intended for five Scandinavia countries in a narrow sense.)

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In Chuo Ward, there is a coffee shop named after the capital of Norway.
Its name is OSLO COFFEE (Oslo Coffee) Ginza Core Store
Here's a dish using Norwegian salmon and Danish cheese.
You can have Scandinavian desserts and cakes.
I'm particular about tableware, so you may feel like you're in North Europe while staying in Ginza.Airplane

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■OSLO COFFEE
Address: Ginza Core 1F, 5-8-20 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Business hours 11:00~22:00
Official site: http://www.oslo-coffee.com/

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At the National Film Archive (formerly the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo Film Center)
On November 27 (Tuesday), a special screening titled "Invitation to Swedish Films 150th Anniversary of the Establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Sweden" began.

I've been looking forward to this event for a long time, so I watched Miss Aprile (original title: Fröken April) (1958), which was screened on the first night.
It turns from the beginning that reminds me of the cold winter in Northern Europe.
Due to the cheerfulness of spring, the whole story has been mistaken for a good tempo development!
What is the story of a unique combination of a firm bank head and a young dancer?
Even though it is a movie more than half a century ago, it is a recommended work that provides universal laughter.

Other movies to be screened are also interesting!
Why don't you watch Swedish movies in a warm room when it's cold?

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■The 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Sweden.
Period November 27 (Tuesday)-December 13 (Thursday), 15 (Sat)-23 (Sunday, holiday), 2018
Venue: National Film Archive Nagase Memorial Hall OZU (2nd floor)
Official Website: http://www.nfaj.go.jp/exhibition/sweden201810/

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From November 28 (Wednesday), "Mumin STORY-The Secret of Little Mii-" has started in Matsuya Ginza.
Here, in addition to Mumin goods, including original products, we also have a look at them.
There are plenty of photo spots where you can take pictures with Mii.

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You can wear Mii's trademark onion-shaped dumpling head, or you can get into Mii's trademark.

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When you become Mii, you can take a picture like an illustration!
I've been bothering Mumin Mom like this

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It's an opportunity for Mumin lovers to miss.

■Mumin STORY ~ Little Mii's Secret ~
Period From November 28 (Wednesday) to December 10 (Monday), 2018
Venue: Matsuya Ginza 8F Event Square
Business hours 10:00~20:00
(* Closed until 19:30 on December 2nd and 9th and 17:00 on the last day.)
Admission fee: Free of charge
Official Website: Click here (link to Matsuya Ginza Exhibition & Gallery page)

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At Canon Gallery Ginza, a photo exhibition "Earth Creation" by Kazuka Nomachi will begin on the 6th.
At this exhibition, you can enjoy the scenery of Iceland where you can feel the greatness and beauty of nature.
Iceland, which is far away and has no chance to go....
That's why it might be possible to get to know a little on this occasion.

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■Canon Gallery EOS R SYSTEM Special Exhibition Kazuyoshi Nomachi Photo Exhibition: Global Creation
Period From December 6 (Thu) to December 12 (Wed), 2018
Venue: Canon Gallery Ginza
   (1F, Torrance Ginza Building 1F, Ginza 3-9-7, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Business hours From 10:30 to 18:30 (until 15:00 on the last day)
Closed days: Day/holiday
Official Website: https://cweb.canon.jp/eos/special/eos-r/event/nomachi.html

So far, we have introduced four Scandinavian-related spots that can be enjoyed in Chuo-ku.
Have you ever been worried about it?
Chuo-ku is home to Scandinavian-related events and dishes that can be enjoyed indoors.
Even if it's cold, you will surely have a good day.
Why don't you come in contact with such Scandinavian culture when you come near?

 

 

There are still many introductions 2 ~ Come on Yamaguchikan ~

[rosemary sea] December 5, 2018 18:00

It is rosemary sea, which organizes "gifts and enjoys myself" and covers it.

 

Oidema Yamaguchikan is an antenna shop in a spacious space located in the center of Nihonbashi Business District.

It is a collection of gems that are difficult to obtain in Kanto. The delicious food and the lineup are amazing.

Click here for the last time. Last time, I introduced the items of Suo-Oshima-cho.

⇒ /archive/2018/11/post-5851.html

 

This time, I also took care of Mr. Akio Yanai, director of Yamaguchikan Yamaguchi Prefectural Products Association Tokyo Branch.

『』 The comments inside are the words of Director Yanai.

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

 All images can be enlarged by clicks.

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1,275 yen San-in-do Yamaguchi City

It is a Japanese confectionery made by wrapping an elegant sweet white bean with a soft fertilizer.

It seems that it will be sold out as soon as it arrives.

Originally, it was called "taku", but Prime Minister Masaki Terauchi (from Yamaguchi City) of the Taisho era said, "If it is such a delicious confectionery, it would be better to change it to" famous confectionery "." Was praised. From there, it is called "Famous Cafe Tami".

 

Actually, I was trying to introduce this product four months ago, but the introduction was not possible due to the manufacturer's policy of "not shipping it during the hot summer months."

After that, it was sold out, and finally I was able to introduce it this time.

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Left: Brandy Cake (Standard M) 1,296 yen Royal

Royal Suntory VSOP is soaked in plenty.

It's a brandy cake with an adult taste.

Central: Brandy Cake (Premium) 2,482 yen Royal

This is included in Cruboange VSOP.

Right: Brandy Cake (Hennessy) 4,104 yen Royal

The finest Hennessy X.O. is used.

"The rank of brandy you are using is different. It smells like a brandy.'

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Left: Oran Jet White Chocolate 540 yen Takenaka

White chocolate is added to the skin of summer oranges.

It is another version of summer tangerine confectionery fragrance and Aogiri that I introduced last time.

Right: Oran Jet Chocolate 540 yen Takenaka

Cocoa and cacao trout are added to the skin of summer oranges.

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Oran Jet Cocoa 380 yen Takenaka

Cocoa powder is sprinkled on the skin of summer oranges.

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Summer orange cheesecake 540 yen Fukagawa Poultry Farming Agricultural Cooperative

Summer orange cheesecake with a cheesecake that uses plenty of fresh sperm eggs and a summer orange peel from Yamaguchi Prefecture.

It is a cake that is soft and moist and exquisitely matches the richness of cheese and the refreshing feeling of summer oranges.

"It's not an ordinary broiler, but a chicken close to Shamo. It's not a mass production.

It's made by the place where eggs are produced, but it's still cheap at this price."

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IMG_20181122_133207 (2)a.jpgBoth upper and right images are right: Iwadora 200 yen Sakuraan Mikiya

"Iwakuni's specialty does not have dorayaki" ... It's a start from there.

This red bean paste is made of brown sugar and honey.

"It's a classic popular product.

Left: Iwadora (bamboo charcoal, Tamba black beans) 260 yen Sakuraan Mikiya

As the name suggests, it uses bamboo charcoal and Tamba black beans.

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Left: Toritama Baum 216 yen Izumo Farm

Using boasting eggs, gluten-free (no flour) and Yamaguchi rice flour.

Baumkuchen, a cut-out size.

"It's very popular when you take it to an event. It's delicious because I use plenty of eggs.

This is said to be the best. I'm poised to advertise more.

Because it is gluten-free, it can be eaten by people who are allergic to flour.

It is Yamaguchi City, but it is made in a place rich in nature called Tokuchi. ]

Right: Toritama Baum Matcha 216 yen Izumo Farm

It tastes matcha.

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Chicken egg cracker (18 pieces) 288 yen Fukagawa Poultry Farming Agricultural Cooperative

Simple taste using spermized egg honey. It's a castella-flavored rice cracker.

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Chicken eggs and rice crackers 350 yen Fukagawa Poultry Farming Cooperative

It is a popular chicken egg cracker. It's good.

I hear it will not stop. Please be careful.

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Turtle shell rice cracker Edo gold

Left in the left image: 540 yen for 6 sheets Right: 756 yen in cans, 8 sheets

Right image: 1,080 yen for 12 sheets

With crisp texture and soft flavor that melts in trolley. I'm famous confectionery representative of Yamaguchi Prefecture.

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Left: 1,200 yen for 4 meals of Fuku ramen, 300 yen for 1 meal Fuku no Sato

Fugu is called "Fuku" in Shimonoseki. This is the use of Torafugu.

It is an instant ramen with a special fugu soup made with a lot of effort.

"This time, it was introduced in the magazine anan."

Right: Bone Senbei 540 yen Hidaka Foods

Senbei-type baked confectionery made by unglazed blowfish bones. A lot of calcium.

Since it is non-fry that is not fried in oil, it is not persistent and you can enjoy the blowfish bone as it is.

"Bone Senbei was introduced in the magazine anan after Fuku Ramen."

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Dassai Sake Cake 1,620 yen Asahi Sake Brewery 

Sake cake made with plenty of world-class sake Dassai Junmai daiginjo.

The "Dassai Cake" introduced in August is a small item of 216 yen, this time it is a big one.

"I'm made with sake lees, and it's 7% alcohol."

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Dassai Senbei 756 yen (30 pieces) Asahi Sake Brewery

Up to 2 boxes per person.

Made from crushed rice produced at Yamada Nishiki's sake rice. It does not include alcohol.

"This is also delicious."

IMG_20181122_141610 (2)a.jpgHere is the appearance of the rozumari food lipo corps.

"The dense texture and taste left an impression." Mr. K Hara No. 2.

"It's a rice cracker that comes out with the deliciousness of the back." Mr. Y.

"The good salty taste and chewy texture are delicious." Mr. Tsan, 3.

"It was my favorite hardness. It's very good to know that it's made with delicious rice." Mr. N.

"The salty and polypoly feel were delicious." Mr. F Yu.

"You can feel the taste just by the brand Dassai." O.

"Dassai feeling that you get out of your nose! It's tasty that just the right amount of salt makes your hands move forward." Mr. S Yama.

"The chewy and salty taste are delicious." Mr. Si.

"The salty taste was moderate and delicious." Mr. T. 2.

 

・・・ Continue with the next time. I'm looking forward to it.

 

IMG_20181122_131255a.jpgCome on Yamaguchikan

2-3-4 Nihonbashi Plaza Building 1F

Nihombashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line and Ginza Line is close to each other.

It is located on the opposite side of Nihonbashi Takashimaya across Chuo-dori.

03-3231-1863

Business hours 10:30 to 19:00

Open all year round

 Excludes from December 31 to January 3.

Click here for the homepage of Mr. Yamaguchikan.

⇒  http://www.oidemase-t.jp/

 

 

 

Inari, Kasama Shrine

[wienerhorn] December 5, 2018 14:00

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Photo: Kasama Inari Shrine (Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture)

Nihonbashi Shichifukujin is located in the vicinity of Tokyo Metro's Suitengumae Station, Ningyocho Station, Kodemmacho Station, and Hamacho Station on the Toei Subway, and if you do your best, you can tour Seven Lucky Gods in an hour. Among them is Kasama Inari Shrine Tokyo Bessha. If you have studied the Chuo-ku Tourism Certification, you know well. It's impressive because it's a long name with 10 characters. It was built at its current location in 1859 in the late Edo period as a branch of Kasama Inari Shrine (Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture).
The other day, when I happened to drive in Ibaraki Prefecture, "Kasama Inari Shrine" was displayed on the car navigation system, so this is that! I stopped by in a hurry. It was founded in 651 and is one of the three largest Inari shrines in Japan. It was a very impressive space with a solemn atmosphere, a large shrine, and Nakamise. new year worshipping is coming soon, but many worshiper will come.

 

 

Keiko Matsuda Works Exhibition [Ginza Gallery Musashi]

[Dimini ☆ Cricket] December 5, 2018 12:00

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Keiko Matsuda's exhibition "Love Countryside" is being held at "Ginza Gallery Musashi" on the 1st floor of the KI Building, Ginza 1-9-1.

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The period is from Monday, December 3 to 8 (Sat).

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The time is from 11:00 to 18:00, but the last day is until 16:00.

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Mr. Matsuda is a calligraphy artist.

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On display are works that combine calligraphy, the so-called "Western Japanese calligraphy," with beautiful watercolor paintings.Art

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The letters of calligraphy are so elaborate that they can't seem to be handwritten, and there is warmth that they are handwritten.

My photography technology can't always convey this splendor, so I recommend that you check it with your own eyes.

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The watercolor paintings drawn with transparent watercolor paints seem to capture the atmosphere of the refreshing season of Europe.

The work on which the wreath was drawn in the photo above matched very much during this season near Christmas.

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In addition, we received your consent for photography at the gallery, and the person himself explained the production method of the work.

Thank you very much

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Click here for a blog post that introduces Mr. Matsuda's work exhibition held at Gallery Yaesu in Yaesu Underground Shopping Center last March. ⇒

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Yamaha Ginza Store Christmas Tree 2018

[Silver] 09:00 on December 5, 2018

 Christmas tree at the Yamaha Ginza store in Ginza 7-chome

I felt like a warm warmth was transmitted somehow, and I approached it.

It is a Christmas tree that uses wood scraps that make pianos.

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 I also saw the explanation.

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 Respect for sustainable initiatives that value the blessings of nature. The sound of the piano will also have a gentle warmth.

By all means, please visit the shop and see the real thing.

Click here for the website of the Yamaha Ginza store. https://www.yamahamusic.jp/shop/ginza.html