Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

This is Ginza Honjin Fusa, located on the first basement floor of the 27th Central Building, Ginza 2-chome.

It's just halfway between Chuo-ku government office and Showa-dori.

This is a convenient soba restaurant that can be used for various purposes, with banquets OK and seafood OK, but I often use it for lunch.

The inside of the store is quiet and relaxed, so you can have a calm lunch.

I ordered today's recommendation, daily rice bowl and stone milled soba

Today's daily rice bowl is "pork sukiyaki bowl".

I chose the soba and the one I wanted to fill, so I ordered the warm one.

Despite the set menu, Sukiyaki-don has a solid amount of volume and stone milled soba, and there is a lot of condiment green onions.

Fullness, fullness

From Monday to Friday, lunch time is from 11:30 to 14:30 and dinner time is from 17:30 to 22:00.

Saturday, Sunday and public holidays are closed.

Naturally, there are plenty of single soba items, and shrimp tempura soba and Kamo Nanban soba are also delicious.

 

 

This is Edamame, a correspondent with children.

On February 3 (Sun), the 11th Chuo-ku Tourism Certification was held.

Although I applied for it, I realized that there was an extreme lack of preparation.

"Isn't it better to stop receiving it?"

I felt like I heard the devil's whisper

"It's meaningful to participate!" He inspired himself, saying, "It's meaningful to participate!", And the day before he violently solved the past questions and challenged it.

And now it's over.

I don't think it's good if I finish it with "I'm over, okay?"

What you care about from the lost or wrong problems?

I would like to focus on some of them.

That's why please associate with the "Edamame One Remorse Meeting" series for a while.

First of all, it is a question from this year's theme problem "Heisei no Chuo-ku".

Question 5 Of the following buildings in Chuo-ku, they were designated as important national cultural properties.

　　　Which of the following is not Heisei?

A. Kachidokibashi A. Nihonbashi U.S. Mitsui Main Building E. Main Building of the Bank of Japan


・・To be honest, I wonder if there is such a point! It was a big sweat.

It is true that the historical value of modern buildings has been recognized as a matter of recent years.

In this way, all of them have the impression that they have been certified in Heisei (sweat like a waterfall).

That's why I removed it in the actual production.

I'll check it out.

A. Kachidokibashi

This Kachidokibashi is often used for the certification.

It was called "the best movable bridge in the Orient" and originally jumped five times a day.

Currently, opening and closing is suspended due to a decrease in the volume of ship operations.

Yeah.

Based on evaluation of "highly technically completed structure with the largest movable branch in Japan", etc.

It was designated as a national important cultural property in June 2007! ! !

So this is not the answer.

B. Nihonbashi

Nihonbashi, where the current bridge was built in 1911 (Meiji 44).

It's a place where there's no shortage of topics.

There are squares, docks and docks in the four Hashizume.

There's also a tourist information center.

However, the bridge itself that has exceeded the 100th anniversary of the bridge is also a frequent problem and must be checked.

The lion in the photo symbolizes "protection of Tokyo City" (frequency problem).

So Nihonbashi was designated as an Important Cultural Property in May 1999! !

That's why this is not the answer.

C. Mitsui Main Building

As you can see from the photo, the order column of "Colint type (which is frequent here)" is the order column.

The Mitsui Main Building is impressive.

The building was completed in 1929 as an office building for major Mitsui companies.

It seems that there is a large safe with a circular door weighing 50 tons underground.

(This is also questioned in the past.)

So, the Mitsui Main Building was designated as an Important Cultural Property in December 1998! !

So this is not the answer.

D. Main Building of the Bank of Japan

・・・ Don't say, "E is answered by the erasure method!"

In 1882, the Bank of Japan began its operations as a central bank in Japan.

I used the building of the Hokkaido Pioneering Envoy Tokyo branch office located under the Eitai Bridge.

Your design is Josaiah Condor. I'm a foreigner who was in charge of the design of Kanarukan.

(This is also a point that has been frequently asked for a long time.)

However, the facilities were narrow and the transportation was poor.

In Meiji 29 (1896), a new building was built and relocated.

This is the current main building of the Bank of Japan head office in Nihonbashi Honishi-cho, where "Koza" was located in the Edo period.

Kingo Tatsuno was in charge of the design. He's a disciple of Condor.

The model was the Belgian central bank (this has also been questioned in the past).

The design style is "Neo Baroque architecture" that combines the Baroque style and the Renaissance style.

About half of the building was burned down by the Great Kanto Earthquake, but repairs were made three years later.

An extension was made in the early Showa period, and it continues to this day.

And ... It was designated as an important cultural property in 1974! ! ！！

Surprisingly, it was a long time before the other three.

So the correct answer was "E. The main building of the Bank of Japan Main Store"!


There are also many interesting exhibits at the "Mont Museum" right opposite the main building of the Bank of Japan.

After reviewing the test, why don't you take a walk around here? ？

"Edo Sakura-dori St.", where senior correspondent "CAM" was used the other day.

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It is a road that passes from the main building of the Bank of Japan to Choredo Muromachi.

This also includes "Depa Underground" at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store.

It's also perfect for a walk while looking for something delicious.

It is especially recommended because the row of cherry blossom trees is beautiful as the name suggests.

 

 

　In February, spring has passed, and spring is just around there.

Many of the window shopping in Ginza have created a fun spring.

Ginza U.K.'s show window is entertaining us every year as the four seasons change.

This time, they showed off the bees that danced in the show window.　I am trying to collect honey from cherry blossoms that seem to be Yoshino cherry tree.

　The lower right of the show window is shown.

The message is "Ginza Honey Bee Project Ginza U.K. is supporting the Ginza Bee Project."

 

 

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
In no time, the first month of 2019, and Setsubun passed, and it was spring.
In the Hokuriku region, the first spring has blown quite early, and the footsteps of spring may have begun to be heard in Chuo-ku.

Over the years, senior correspondent Gimini the other day ☆I think that the number of people who are aware of twenty-four season old calendar that Mr. Cricket introduced is decreasing.
Did you know that about 18 days before the beginning of spring are also called "Doyo"?
I tend to think, "Eel's ox day is summer, so isn't it summer?"
In fact, it refers to the period that can be said to be the turning point of the season that goes around four times a year before spring, summer, fall, and winter.
During those periods, as you all know, there is a day of the ox, like eel, udon, and dried plums.
There is a custom of eating something with "U" to get nutrition, and to be careful about your physical condition.



Nevertheless, it is a food with a strong summer image on earth, the day of the Ox, and the food with "U".
The flu is just prevalent now
It also includes the meaning that if you are sick, you can get a little better.
This time, I would like to make the theme of eel from a different perspective than modern Japanese people.

Time is 1885...Three years after Japan's first electric light turned on in Ginza....
Later, Eliza R. Sidmore, an American woman known as a person who realized the row of cherry blossom trees in Washington, stepped on the Japanese soil.
(Click your name to go to the National Geographic site.)
There is a description of eel cuisine (pp. 129-130) in "Sidmore Japan Journey", which includes the experiences of visiting Chuo-ku, and it is written as follows.

"The luncheon with an elaborate shoulders that is not suitable for the lookout is an eel dish party. Japanese hosts will entertain foreign friends as well as fellow luncheons. Sir Edwin Arnold, a British poet, also praised the deliciousness of eel at the restaurant "Golden Koi". Such delicious eel dishes are also entertained at other teahouses. When you enter the restaurant, all guests are guided to the aquarium, check that eels are slapping in the clean water, and seriously instruct your favorite prey. It looks as uncertain as if it was a lottery, but the board-mae, who watches with a long kitchen knife in his hand, quickly understands the selection of the customer, grasps the sacrifices of the sacrifices, and heads up the kitchen [chopping board] I'm sorry. "

From here, the eel was feasted about 100 years ago, but you can see that it was more casual than it is now.
In the first place, "Unagi Meshi", the predecessor of Unadon, was born around the cultural period (1804-1818) by the ingenuity of Nakamuraza's Kinshu Okubo Imasuke.
It is said that when Onoya in Fukiya-cho sold it, it became a popular dish of Edo in an instant.

"The luncheon for eel dishes begins with eel soup [Kir-sucking], and black eel and white eel are alternately served, and you can order as much as you want. The eel is split flat, cut into short fragments, and baked over charcoal fire. The substitute called black eel is originally dark brown, but since it is soaked in soy sauce before it is baked, it becomes such a color, and white eels are baked without soy sauce. Snow-like rice and eat eel bowls are the best delicious foods offered to people. A large number of foreigners, especially English poets who recognize their true value, are willing to compliment this outstanding taste. At the teahouse on the banks of the river [Oguro-ya in Reigishijima, Kyobashi (center)-ku], while waiting for the eel cooking course, the delightful performances by magicians and Maiko will excite the hospitality of Japan as much as possible."



From here, you can see that liver sink has been served since then, and that eel was a popular dish for overseas people.
It is also mentioned in Oguroya on Reigishima Island, which senior correspondent CAM introduced earlier.
(It is said that Reigishi Island is commonly called "Konjac Island". It sounds delicious, but if you are worried about the origin, please see CAM's article.)
Unfortunately, this eel shop doesn't remain now, but at that time, hospitality to overseas people seemed to be wonderful.

It is said that in the early 19th century, the habit of eating eels became widespread on the day of the ox.
It seems that eel was delicious not only for Japanese but also for overseas people.
And now over time, eel is loved as a slightly luxurious food for us living in the 21st century.
So, as the title suggests, it can be said that eel crosses the times and borders.

In Chuo-ku, there is a long-established eel shop that has been around since the Edo period, like Nodaiwa, the fifth generation.
It's still early for summer soil use, but I guess it's a good idea to look for a specialty eel shop from now on.

[References]
Eliza R. Sidmore (author) / Katsuhisa Tonosaki (translation) "Sidmore Japan Journey" (Kodansha, 2002).

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This is a rosemary sea, covering "gifts and I enjoy myself" dramatick.

Shiseido Parlour Ginza Main Store Salon de Cafe, "Valentine Parfait" is available for a limited time from February 1st (Fri) to 14th (Thu).

Every year, the drink manager of the Ginza Main Store elaborates and devises a parfait unique to Valentine.

Shiseido Parlour's "Valentine Collection 2019", the theme is "Give a lucky chocolate."

It is decorated with heart-shaped chocolates inspired by lucky items and strawberry jelly with pearl powder, and is made into an adorable parfait.

It is now available in a tailoring that you can enjoy the taste of tiramisu.

　

This time, we also took care of Kotsugai, a spokesman for Perlor of Shiseido Co., Ltd.

Then I would like to introduce some items.

Valentine's parfait

1,980 yen (tax included)

Period February 1 (Fri)-14 (Thu)

In the image of Valentine, heart chocolate, meringue, brownies, etc. are cutely arranged, and strawberry jelly with pearl powder inspired by jewels is displayed as lucky charm.

It is a coffee chocolate ice cream and coffee jelly mascarpone cream made by extracting original blended coffee from Ginza Main Store Salon de Cafe, and has a taste like tiramisu.

The balance between the accent strawberry sauce and chocolate is also exquisite.

It is a limited parfait that contains walnuts and chocolate flakes, and is particular about the fun of the texture.

　

※　The image is an image. The items provided may differ from the image.

　

・・・ A little adult Valentine's parfait with him in Ginza.♪

Shiseido Parlour Ginza Main Store Salon de Cafe

Ginza 8-8-3 3rd floor of Tokyo Ginza Shiseido Building

03-5537-6231 (reservation is not possible.)

Business hours from Tuesday to Saturday from 11:30 to 21:00 (last order 20:30)

　　　　　　Sunday and public holidays 11:30 to 20:00 (last order 19:30)

Regular holiday Monday (Open on holidays)

Click here for Shiseido Parlour's website.

⇒　https://parlour.shiseido.co.jp/

　

 

 

　On the night of February 4, old calendar's New Year's Eve in China, Tokyo Tower lights up "old calendar New Year's Red Light Up" to promote friendship between Japan and China.

From 18:30 to 6:00 the next morning

From the Sumida River Terrace in Kachidoki, you can see a bright red framing using searchlights.

Lunar New Year is the Chinese New Year and is the most important traditional holiday for Chinese people all over the world.

This year, 7 consecutive holidays from February 4 to February 10.

Every part of the city is decorated, firecrackers rang, and wrapped in a celebration mood.

During the period, in addition to large transfers such as returning home, the demand for visitors to Japan is also at the time of writing as overseas travel continues.

In 2019, we will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of a friendly city relationship between Tokyo and Beijing.