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Lunch at Omi Champon specialty store "Champontei Sohonke"!

[JRT Felt] March 5, 2019 12:00

It's been raining for a long time in Tokyo, where Karakara has been dry all the time.
The temperature drops and I want to eat something warm!
Would you like ramen? Well, I want to eat vegetables, thinking about my body....
While thinking, I passed in front of Ins along Sotobori-dori St. (Nishi Ginza Street), and a signboard jumped into my eyes.


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Warm, can you eat vegetables and improve your girl's power? I have to try this! That's why I went straight to the shop!


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This shop is a system where you buy a meal ticket at a ticket vending machine after entering the store and then arrive at your seat.
This time, I ordered a few noodles of "Vegetable Plenty Champon". It's 830 yen.

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When I went to the back of the store with a meal ticket, the clerk guided me around the seat, "Please come here."
Inside the store, there seemed to be about 30 people, including counters and table seats, and there was a quite wide open feeling.

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This is an Omi-chanpon specialty store that originated in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture in 1963!
I would like you to enjoy the carefully cooked golden soup and locally grown vegetables.
It is Shiga's soul food that was born from the thought of it.

I've been carrying a little to wait!
A lot of vegetables (cabbage, green onions, carrots, sprouts) and meat. I ordered less noodles, but it's enough.

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According to the information of the shop, the soup is based on "golden dashi", which is made by slowly boiling six kinds of fishbushi and kelp in the Ohagama in the store, and uses not only vegetables but also products from Shiga Prefecture and domestic products. is.
The specialty of the shop "Golden Dashi" is delicious with the umami of seafood!
I love eating Champon with "vinegar", and I had plenty of it this time too.
The noodles are made from whole wheat flour (wheat skin) popular among women who are sensitive to beauty and health.
It seems to be blended, and it is certainly not false on the signboard of improving women's power (laughs).

In the store, various information about Omi-chanpon and shops was posted.


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I thought Champon would be suitable for men, just like ramen, but I am convinced that there were many female customers.
I want to eat noodles! But it's perfect for women who are not good at ramen.


About the shop~
Location Ginza Nishi 2-chome 2-2 Ginza Ins 2nd floor, Chuo-ku
Open from 11:00 to 23:00 (Open)
http://chanpontei.com

 

 

I encountered the first day festival of Ko Inari Shrine!

[JRT Felt] March 2, 2019 12:00

As I walked around Ginza 1-chome, I saw a flag set up.
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On February 14th, when I thought there was something, I came across the "Hatsuno Matsuri" held at Ko Inari Shrine in Ginza 1-chome, so I will introduce it.


Hatsuma is the first noon day in February, and the first noon festival is the first day of February 711, when Inari Oga was first enshrined at Mikamine of Mt. Inari. It is a festival that prays for Oga's vast and unbearable deity.

On the day of the event, I was asked to come to chief priest from Hie-jinja Shrine to give me felicitation, so I was nervously watching Shinto ritual, which I rarely see in front of me.
After chief priest gave the congratulatory words, people who seemed to be local officials came one after another with Sakaki.


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The general public also asked me to come freely, and I also visited.

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In the cold weather, it was worth seeing until the end.
It is said that worshiping Inari Shrine at the first noon will benefit you.

When you come to Ginza 1-chome, please come and visit "Ko Inari Shrine".

~ About Ko Inari Shrine ~
The shrine has been enshrined in Ginza 1-chome since the Edo period. (1-5-13 Ginza, Chuo-ku)
enshrined deity is the god of the soul of Ukano. It is Mikogami of Susanoogami, the same god as Kura Inatama no Mikoto.
The detailed origin is unknown, but it is said that it was recommended by Fushimiinari in Kyoto and worshiped here.
In the Edo period, there was a time when it was called "Tachiuri Inari" because of the city of swords and Wakizashi.
It is also known for its benefits for marriage, thriving business, and security at home, and was rebuilt by the people living in the city after the Great Fire of the Meiji era, the Great Kanto Earthquake, and the war.

 

 

A delicious fish lunch at Tsukiji's Osori Ginza store

[JRT Felt] February 4, 2019 12:00

Around noon, when I was walking around Ginza 1-chome, I suddenly found a shop with a mysterious store name.

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The signboard says "Tsukisuso", but is it Tsukuso? Do you think? ? ?
Looking at the menu, it looks like a shop centered on fish, but I was curious and saw it immediately.


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When you open the door of the entrance, you will find the stairs leading to the basement. It's a little steep, but there's no problem with the railings.


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There was a handwritten menu on the wall. Expectations are increasing.
"Welcome," he said in a cheerful voice. Both the kitchen and the service are men only.


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Inside the store, there are counter seats around the kitchen, and 13 to 14 people can sit.


There was also a small digging gotatsu-style private room depending on the location. This is large enough to accommodate up to 10 people.


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From today's lunch menu, we chose "Silver stewed set meal" (1,000 yen including tax).
I've been prepared and brought to the table neatly!


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In addition to the main stew, small bowls, tuna fillets, fried tofu and chikuwa stew, pickles and miso soup.
The simmering is exquisite and very delicious!


This shop is based on Toyosu Naka Wholesale "Oshin Shoten", which was founded in 1868, and just opened in late October 2018.
The signboard "Tsukisoso" came from the store name "Tsukiji no Osonori".

As expected, it was a taste that conveys the quality of fish.


The lunch menu includes not only fish dishes such as sashimi set meal, mackerel dried fish set meal, and Bansuke Hokke dried fish set meal, but also Sakurahime Tori Tang set meal.
Lunch rice is OK instead, and you can hear the customer's voice saying "Please replace me."


It's also nice that the store's Facebook has posted information about purchasing letters and menus.
https://www.facebook.com/ Tsukisso Ginza Store-2183838465223309/


There were some vacant seats when I entered the store, but it was full by the end of eating!
I'm convinced that it's a popular shop.


When you come to Ginza 1-chome, please enjoy delicious fish.


[About shops] 
Store name; Tsukiji's Osori Ginza store
Address: 1-4-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku Daiichi Nasda Building B1F
Place; 1-minute walk from Exit 3 of Ginza 1-chome Station on the Yurakucho Line, 3-minute walk from Kyobashi Exit of JR Yurakucho Station.
Phone: 03-6263-0278
Sales; Mon-Sat, the day before the holiday from 11:00 to 14:00, 16:00 to 22:00 
https://www.facebook.com/ Tsukisso Ginza Store-2183838465223309/

 

 

Illumination-Ginza-dori 1~

[JRT Felt] 12:00 on December 2, 2018

Finally, in December, the city is full of Christmas mood!
Even in Ginza, one of Japan's leading commercial areas, illuminations have begun at various facilities.

Tiffany Ginza Main Store (Ginza 2-7-17) https://m.tiffany.co.jp/jewelry-stores/tiffany-flagship-store?tfr=1
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Bulgari Ginza Tower (Ginza 2-7-12)
https://ginbura.info/bvlgari/
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Louis Vuitton Ginza Matsuya store (Ginza 3-6-1)
https://jp.louisvuitton.com/jpn-jp/point-of-sale/japan/louis-vuitton-tokyo-matsuya-ginza
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4°C Bridal Ginza Main Store (Ginza 2-6-4)
https://www.fdcp.co.jp/4c/shop/10100/
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Ginza Trecious (Ginza 2-6-5)
https://mitsui-shopping-park.com/urban/trecious/
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At this time when nature and the heart are gorgeous, it is also recommended to silver while watching wonderful illuminations!

 

 

"Ginza Hatcho Shrine Tour 2018" will be held for 3 days from November 1 (Thursday) to 3 (Saturday / holiday)!

[JRT Felt] November 1, 2018 12:00

As I walked around Ginza 1-chome, I saw a red flag.

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This year, a tour of Ginza Hatcho Shrine will be held at Autumn Ginza 2018 as follows.

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Period : November 1st (Thu)-3rd (Sat/holiday)

Pilgrimage time : From 12:00 to 16:00 each day

Kaicho Shrine : 11 shrines (1 Ko Inari Shrine, 2 Ginza Inari Shrine, 3 Ryuko fudoson, 4 Asahi Inari Shrine, 5 Hodo Inari Shrine, 6 Ginza Izumi guardian of children and travelers, 7 Kabuki Inari Shrine, 8 Azuma Inari Shrine, 9 Kakugo Inari Shrine, 10 Success Inari Shrine, 11 Toyo Iwaine Shiri Shrine

This time, we will introduce 1 Ko Inari Shrine at 1-chome from the 11 companies that open the book.

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[Place] 1-5-13 Ginza, Chuo-ku (Namiki-dori St. 1-chome)

[Engi] guardian angel of Ginza 1-chome, which has been worshiped since the Edo period.
It is said that it was recommended by Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto. A long time ago, there was a sword market here, so it was sometimes called Tachiuri Inari. It is also known for its prosperity of business, home security, and marriage.

※From Chuo-ku Fureai Town Walking Map Ginza edition


This year, all 11 companies will be pilgrimages, and those who have stamped all shrines on the stamp book will receive a souvenir for the first 2,000 people!

How about visiting Ginza Hatcho Shrine for three days when it seems to be blessed with the weather?


[Ginza Official Ginza Hatcho Ginza Tour 2018]

http://www.ginza.jp/event/10855


In addition, in Chuo-ku, other autumn events are being held!

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⭐"Chuo-ku Tourism and Commerce Festival"

http://www.city.chuo.lg.jp/event/matsuri/kankousyougyoumaturi.html

⭐"Chuo-ku Industrial Culture Exhibition" Navel Exhibition ""

http://www.city.chuo.lg.jp/bunka/event/hesoten20.html

 

 

Lunch at the bistro "MK Farmers & Grill" in front of Suitengu!

[JRT Felt] 09:00 on October 2, 2018

On the last Sunday of September, we took a walk in Hamacho with an acquaintance, and at the bistro "MK Farmers & Grill".
We had lunch.
The place is on the right hand of Shin-ohashi-dori St., about 100 meters from Suitengu to Shinohashi.

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The lunch menu is displayed in a fashionable way outside the shop.
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I received a curry lunch with stewed tomatoes in September only.
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"Harami steak" limited to 15 meals a day.
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I increased my steak, my acquaintance ordered an additional onsen tamago.


The lunch menu comes with vegetable juice and vegetable chips.


This shop offers organic vegetables from a contract farmer in Karuizawa.
Italian with delicious vegetables
Because it's just a bistro, not only the main but also all vegetables are delicious!


The inside of the store has a warm atmosphere made of wood precious.
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The pear jelly, which was on the lunch, was also refreshing.
It was perfect after the meal.
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Next time, I would like to try Lazania with plenty of vegetables harvested in the morning!


Address: 2-14-4, Nihonbashikakigaracho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-3527-2239
[Business] 11:30~14:30,17:00~23:00
[Holiday] Sunday