Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

I went to Cafe Bar KayGee's, a shop I've been interested in for a long time.

The location is between Minami Takahashi and Chuo-ohashi Bridge at Shinkawa 2-chome, and the arched entrance is a landmark on the first floor of an apartment on a narrow road slightly from the main street.

Just looking at the record jacket displayed on the show window, you can see that it is a shop that is particular about music.

Cafe Bar KayGee's, was one of the places I've been wanted to visit.

It is located between Minami-Takabashi (bridge) and Chuo-Ohashi (bridge), along the narrow street. It's arch shaped facade could be recognized as a mark.

By only looking at the records displayed at the window, you can easily tell that the place is for the music lovers.

　

When you enter, you will hear a pleasant sound as expected, and you will be greeted with a friendly smile. (Owner Mr. Hotta)

As expected, smooth music and a warm smile welcomes you at the entrance. (Mr. Hotta, owner of the cafe)

　

The visit date was Saturday, but the lunch set had the same price as weekdays, 950 yen (including tax) sora beans and Shirasu pasta lunch.

The texture of raw noodles is delicious! It also comes with soup and salad. There is also a rice plate, and the menu seems to change every day, and it seems that there are ginger grilled and omelet.

The lunch set menu costs JPY950- through Mon. to Sat. which includes main dish, salad, and soup.

I tried Pasta for main dish, which the noodle is not dry but raw before boiled and it was delicious. Other choices change daily. (Pork ginger, Omlet, etc.)

When I asked the owner, he told me that he was performing acoustic live such as Bosanoba and flute performances on an irregular basis.

The music charge is set for each performer, but the previous Bosanoba live was sold out immediately for 2,500 yen.

In the first place, the shop started by the owner's music lovers, and he wanted to create a healing space with high-quality music of various genres and delicious food.

Lunchtime on weekdays is crowded with people who work nearby, so if you want to spend a relaxing time, we recommend shifting lunch time or Saturday.

According to Mr. Hotta, the owner of the cafe, an acoustic live performances are scheduled non-regularly.  The music charge for the latest bosa nova performance was JPY2,500- which sold out at once, though the charge changes depending on the performer.  

The place is Mr. Hotta's dream come true project where people can spend relaxing time listening to nice music and enjoy good food.

If you wish to touch the essence of the comfortable atmosphere, visiting weekday lunch might not be the right choice because a lot of business people come in on that time.  Recommends visiting in the late afternoon during week days, or on Saturdays.

　

Other than that, world-class judoists, including Olympic medalists, come to the store from time to time.

For more information, why don't you ask the owner directly at the store?

Believe it or not, a worldwide famous Judo athletes sometimes walk in.

For further information, please go visit and have a chat with Mr. Hotta.

　

　

Cafe & Bar KayGee's

2-28-4, Shinkawa, Chuo-ku

2-28-4 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

（03） 5542-0335

http://kaygees.jimdo.com/

 

 

When I was walking along a narrow road near the police box at 6-chome to try tea at Tsukiji, suddenly found a mysterious apartment? !

As walking through narrow street somewhere around Tsukiji 6-chome, all the sudden, very strange looking appartment appeared!

I've seen it somewhere ... maybe Tsukiji Honganji's pacli?

I thought that the semi-cylindrical roof of Tsukiji Honganji was just coming out from behind the apartment.

I was surprised, so just one piece.

Although it looked very familiar, pretty much of partial mock-up of Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple. The mystery was easily solved.  The appartment itself was built on the other side of the temple and the arch type roof of the temple just happened to show up. Took a snap shot since it was quite an encounter.

　

　

And I headed to my destination, Tsukiji Chabo, but it closed in the 45th year of business! Why? I hope it's a lie.

Headed to "Tsukiji Sabo", a local cafe, but eventually, had to find and admit a sad news on the door. The cafe closed down!  This cafe has been serving locals since 1972 and god help us why now?

The coffee jelly here was exquisite. The price was also excellent at 200 yen, and on Saturday it was a price of 100 yen, half price! !

One of the best choices of this cafe was "coffee jelly with vanila ice cream on top" which only costed JPY200 and its high quality valued for money. On Saturdays, this masterpiece used to be discounted 50% and was served for JPY100.  Assume that this tragedy shocked all the local sweet tooth.

　

　

I was a little disappointed to lose the fine enjoyment of the weekend, but I revisited and went out to the main street, worshiped Tsukiji Honganji in front and headed to the next destination.　But I still want you to be a dream.

Who cannot be upset when one has lost one's weekend pleasure. Just unbelievable. Perhaps nothing sweet can last forever, poor me and my coffee jelly・・・ 

Walked to front side of Tsukiji Hogwanji Temple and took a good look to cheer oneself up and headed to the next destination.  

　

 

 

I went to a live house in Ginza on the weekend.

The location is "Kennedy House Ginza" on the first basement floor along Ginza Corridor Street.♪

The day was the stage of the house band Super Wonderland (SWL).

A Miracle band that plays because of this band, group sound, fork, new music, rock, etc.　And I'm very good at singing and playing.　I'm intoxicated with Chicago, Bee Gees, and off-course singing with leader Tsukasa Ueda's hasky and high tone voice.

And I was impressed by the song of MIO, a female vocalist with soulful and outstanding singing skills.

Usually, the music charge is ¥2,160 (+ service charge 15% excluding food and drink), but on this day it was ¥4,320 (additional fee for other performers) because of the leader's birthday special live.

 

If you are craving for good music and nice refreshment in the center of Tokyo, "Kennedy House" in Ginza might be the right spot. 

The main performer of this live music club is a band called "Super Wonderland" and this band can really play music.

Tsukasa Ueda, the leader of the band takes the audience away with his husky engrossing voice, singing Chicago, Bee Gees, Japanese pop music, and many more.

Mio, female vocalist of ｔhe band, touches everyone's heartstrings with her soulful voice, making breathtaking performance.

Music charge is normally JPY2,160(plus 15% service charge / food & beverage excluded), though it changes depending on the performance.  Ueda's special birthday live stage was JPY4,320.

I'd like MIO to sing Whitney Huston someday ...

 

Mio fascinates everyone with her soulful voice.

I was conscious of Julie (?) It fits into the base while singing by Ikuya Chiba.　　

 

Bassist Ikuya Chiba stomps and pumps up the crowd.　　　　　　　　　　And the young president of the live house, Yuki Kase, is a special appearance! (I'm handsome ♪)

 

A special performance by Tomotaka Kase, the President of the club house.

Mr. Kase is actually a son who inherits the DNA of Kunihiko Kase of Wild Ones.　As expected, the aura is amazing!　Along with SWL, he sang his father's famous song "Nagisa of Memories" with a 12-string guitar.

After the performance, when I found an elderly woman customer, Mr. Kase, who pulled her hand and guided her to the seat, was very smart and impressive.

There are times when you just say that it's a homely live house.　

 

There were three stages on this day, but the performers and the content seem to change from day to day, so I would like to try again.

Until now, I was interested in the live house, but I haven't visited it all over, but here it seems that I can drop in alone with peace of mind and take my friends and relatives who came to play from rural areas.　When I asked Ueda leader, he decided on a song from a lot of repertoires according to the customer on that day.

By the way, on weekdays and nights, the seats are filled with businessmen in suits.

 

Tomotaka Kase is the son of the late Kunihiko Kase, one of the most famous and successful musician in Japan.   He played one of his father's greatest hits in '60s with his 12 string guitar.

The stage performance is very exciting and the place is so comfortable, you can almost forget your everyday life.

Also, the location is so good and safe, you can casually stop by or bring your friends and family over.

 

 

KENNEDY HOUSE　

Tel 03-3572-8391

B1, Corridor Street, 7-2 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

 

B1, Corridor Street, 7-2 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

 

http://www.kennedyhouse-ginza.com/

Ueda Leader's birthday live was a great success.

 

Happy birthday Mr. Ueda!