Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
Before Christmas, you can enjoy illuminations everywhere in the town!
Meanwhile, at Ginza Maison Hermes and Ginza Sony Park (Ginza Sony Park)
Did you know that you could have a different experience?



As you can see in the photo above, HERM GUS JINGLE GAMES! is being held for a limited time only.
On the special stage set up at Ginza Sony Park, we have a special stage.
The glass block of Ginza Maison Hermes was replaced as a screen.
You can try games unique to Christmas.
The sound unique to the game resonated, and many people stopped with interest.


(Playing on a special stage)

Looking at the people playing in pairs, everyone is quite good at the game, and they are all very good.
Characters such as GREAT! or PERFECT! were displayed.
I'm worried, "Is it okay for me to play as an inexperienced game?"
This is the glass block of Ginza Maison Hermes designed by world-renowned architect Renzo Piano.
I don't think there are many opportunities to play boldly!



In that sense, both those who are good at playing games and those who are not, should have a valuable experience.
The game starts when it gets dark, but
During the day, you can take pictures with the objects of Kelly bags (one of the icons of Hermes) installed in various places in Ginza Sony Park.
It is a space that can be enjoyed day and night, regardless of men and women of all ages.
When you drop in near you, let's play here!



■HERMÈS JINGLE GAMES!
Period From December 7 (Fri) to December 25 (Tue), 2018
Time Weekdays and Saturday from 18:00 to 22:00
　　　Sunday and public holidays from 18:00 to 21:00
Location: Ginza Sony Park (5-4-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Website: https://noel.maisonhermes.jp/ja/event/

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
The other day, I went to see "Shinku no Hikarimachi-Nihonbashi-" (until December 28) introduced by senior correspondent Sam!
The Edo Sakura-dori St. and surrounding buildings are dyed in warm colors.
Even in winter with a strong image of cold colors such as snow and ice, it is lit up that makes you feel strangely warm.

■Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store
The Renaissance-style building shows a different look than during the day.
Is it only me who feels the warmth unique to Japan like Kotatsu?



■Mitsui Main Building
This building, which has been designated as a national important cultural property, is also lit up in red when viewed from the front. (* The side is shown.)
Photographed together with Edo Sakura Illumination 2018.
It shines with the contrast between the white of the building and the red of the illuminations.



■COREDO Muromachi 1
The embroidered light with the theme of Edo Komon is shown.



■Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower
Similarly, even if it is lit up with crimson, the way it attracts is different!
The warm atmosphere is transmitted.



■YUITO
Each part of the building is lit up in a different way.



■OVOL Nihonbashi Building
It's a cool finish when viewed from a distance, but if you look closely, the details are unique to Edo.



The illuminations are coordinated throughout the area.
Wouldn't it be fun to look around various buildings?



■ECO EDO Nihonbashi Warm Goods Gift Campaign
And a happy project linked to Instagram is also being held!
It's easy to participate.
Just take a picture of Edo Sakura Illumination 2018 and post it on Instagram with "#ecoedo Nihonbashi".
Present the posting screen at the Nihonbashi Information Center located on the first basement floor of Coredo Muromachi.
You can get one of your favorite goods from warm drinks and bath essences.
Since the number is limited, we may not be able to meet your request.
It will end as soon as it runs out, so please join us as soon as possible.


(I had a high-quality Honkuzuyu "Yuzu / Ginger" (Nara Mahorobakan) using "Yoshino Honkuzu" from Nara Prefecture!)

It's just two birds with one stone that you can take Instagram-worthy photos and get warm goods carefully selected by the antenna shop in Nihonbashi Muromachi!
Instagram users need to check it.

■Warm fair
In addition, a fair where you can enjoy original hot food and hot drinks is also being held!
Since we have tied up with a popular Nihonbashi store, the menu is only worrisome.
For more information, please refer to the following URL.

※This article has been approved by the person in charge of the event.

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.)

Norway & Denmark
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.



■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/

Sweden
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?



■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/

Finland
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.



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



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



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)

Iceland
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.



■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?

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
More than a month has passed since the reopening of the antenna shop IBARAKI sense in Ibaraki Prefecture, and Ibaraki sense.
Have you gone to a new shop yet?
On the day of the reopening, tape cuts were made by actress Miho Shiraishi and actor Gota Watanabe from Ibaraki Prefecture, and it became a hot topic!
I'm also from Ibaraki Prefecture, so I stopped by with my colleagues on the day of the opening.


(State of stores under renovation)

It has been reborn as a fashionable space that has a sense of openness than before.
I hope that the impression of Ibaraki Prefecture will be better enough to recover at once in the attractiveness ranking.


(The state of the store in early November)
　
Well, what did Hanes buy at an antenna shop in Ibaraki Prefecture?...
　
■Saza Coffee (Saza Coffee)
The answer is the Saza Coffee of BARA cafe attached to IBARAKI sense.
Some people may think, "Why is coffee?"
Actually, this is a slightly luxurious self-roasted coffee loved by citizens of the prefecture, which has a reputation for being delicious in the prefecture.



This coffee shop was founded in 1969 by the operating company of the movie theater "Katsuta Takarazuka Theater".
In 1997, we opened a directly managed farm in Colombia, South America.
In 2017, we won the first championship at the FNC Colombia Cauca District Fair.
　
It's also appreciated in coffee beans producing areas, so you can't miss the coffee street!
You can eat only a few kinds in this cafe, but you can enjoy it.
At the Saza Coffee store, there is a "Tokugawa Shogun Coffee" created in collaboration with Yoshitomo Tokugawa, the fourth generation of the Yoshinobu Tokugawa family.
This is where Yoshinobu hired a French chef during the negotiations on the opening of the port in 1867.
We investigated and reproduced the literature at the time of offering hospitality coffee to Western ministers.
It is a modern version of late Tokugawa shogunate's French-style coffee.
Not only coffee lovers, but also history lovers, don't you worry about the flavor?
　
In this way, Ibaraki Prefecture, which is closely related to Edo and Tokyo due to the connection of the Tokugawa family....
From here, we will introduce spots related to Ibaraki Prefecture in the city every time!
　
Edo period
■Samurai residence
Samurai residence in Ibaraki Prefecture (part of Hitachi and Shimousa) was relatively large in the ward.
Kamiyashiki: Hitachi Aso Domain Shinjo Sun Komori Naotake (3-chome, Nihonbashihama-cho)
Nakayashiki: Hitachi Kasama Domain Makino Bingo Mamoru Sadanao (around Meijiza)
　　　　Shimousa Furukawa Clan Doi Daikanto Toshinori (Nihonbashihakozakicho, around IBM Hakozaki Building)
　
■Kasama Inari Shrine Tokyo Betsusha
Kasama Inari Shrine Tokyo Betsusha, a company in Nihonbashi Seven Lucky Gods, Nihonbashi located in Nihonbashihamacho.
It was a shrine that was separated from Kasama Inari Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture, one of Japan's three major Inari shrines in the middle of the Edo period.


(Kasama Inari Shrine, the head office. Photographed in 2017.
　
The Chrysanthemum Festival is held every November and is full of many people.
It is relatively easy to access from Tokyo.



■Ishikawajima Museum
In 1853, when Perry arrived.
The Mito clan Nariaki Tokugawa founded the "Ishikawajima Shipyard" to enhance Japan's military power.
Here, the construction of Japan's first Western-style sailing warship "Xuri Maru" was started, and modern shipbuilding began.
Today, at this museum in Tsukuda, you can learn about the history and culture of Tsukuda Island and shipyards.



[Meiji period]
■Nihonbashi
Nihonbashi was built for the first time in 1603 and became the center of Japan the following year as the starting point of the Gokaido.
The stone double arch bridge we are currently crossing is completed in 1911.
The bronze sculpture of the kirin and lion, designed by architect Yorinaka Tsumaki, is impressive.
Surprisingly, this bridge also has an Ibaraki element!
More than 40,000 Inada stones cut out from Inada (Kasama City) in Ibaraki Prefecture are used for the pavement and arch.



Inada stone, which is said to be the "white granite in Japan", is also used in the Supreme Court and Hibiya Dai-ichi Seimei Building, and has recently been used for cobblestones in the square inside the JR Tokyo Station Maru completed in December last year. It is attracting attention again.
It is also used as a wall of IBARAKI sense.


(One of the Inada stone quarrys in Kasama City. Photographed in 2017. It looks great on Instagram.

◼️ Pharmaceutical ancestor patron
Do you know this shrine right next to the forest of Fukutoku?
As you can imagine from the name of the shrine, it enshrines the pharmaceutical ancestor patron Nikami, and is said to have the benefit of disease-free health and illness healing.



At first glance, it doesn't seem to have anything to do with Ibaraki Prefecture, but in fact, in the medicine industry in Nihonbashi Honmachi, it seems that it has nothing to do with Ibaraki Prefecture.
It is said that he has visited the Oarai Isomae Shrine and the Sakatsurai Sosaki Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture, whose Nikami is the enshrined deity, and has shown a sense of reverence.


(Oarai Isosaki-jinja Shrine is located at the end of the long stairs. Photographed in 2017.

There is a torii gate of Kamiiso in the sea nearby.
This was also introduced on a poster affixed to the glass during the IBARAKI sense renewal work.


(Shooted in 2017.)
　
So far, I've introduced some of the Ibaraki elements found in Chuo-ku since the Edo period, how was it?
As typified by Nihonbashi, some people may first know that there is an Ibaraki element in a surprisingly familiar and familiar place.
There are many charms of Ibaraki Prefecture just because it is not known yet!
While walking around the city in Chuo-ku, be sure to find a shining spot of IBARAKI sense.
　
■IBARAKI sense
Address: Konya Building 1F, 1-2-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Business hours Shop Café 10:30-20:00
　　　　　Restaurant 11:00-23:00 (21:00 on Sundays and holidays)
Official Website: https://ibaraki-sense.com/
※This article has been approved by the manager of IBARAKI sense.
　
[References]
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Kanto Regional Development Bureau Tokyo National Land Office “Nihonbashi decorations” http://www.ktr.mlit.go.jp/toukoku/panf/nihonbashi100/pdf/rekishi-03-04.pdf
Kota Kodama (supervised) "Restore / Edo Information Map" (Asahi Shimbun, 1994).
　

Hello! This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
This time, we will take up the order of the two bridges (each river) in the continuation of [Chuo-ku Tourism Certification Measures] River / Bridge (1).

If you learn the order of the bridge that spans each river at the stage where the name of the bridge has come to mind to some extent
After all, it's recommended to have fun.
How to remember the Hanes style is as follows:

■Sumida River (from upstream/north → south)
"Parents at the end of today, carry Nakatsukuda (boiled)."
Ryogoku Bridge (Ryo), Shinohashi Bridge (Shin), Kiyosu Bridge (Kiyo), Sumida River Ohashi (Su), Eitai Bridge (E), Chuo-ohashi Bridge (Chu), Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge (Tsukuda), Kachidokibashi (Ka), Tsukiji Ohashi (Tsuki)
※The Sumida River Road Bridge, which spans Ryogoku Bridge and Shinohashi, is omitted.

Even if you are a little overdoing it, you will win what you have learned
Isn't it easy to remember if you imagine such a situation?



As expected, my parents don't come back with Tsukudani, but
This may have happened in the past.

■Nihonbashi (from downstream/east to west)
"Wealth, go! At one time in Japan!"
Toyomi Bridge (To), Minato Bridge (Mi), Kayaba Bridge (Kaka), Armor Bridge (Yo), Edobashi (E), Nihonbashi (Nihon), Nishikawabashi (Ni), Ichiishibashi (I / How to read "Ichikokubashi"), Tokiwa Bridge (To), Former Joban Bridge (Ki), New Tokiwa Bridge (Ni / New Tokiwa Bridge (Ni / New)

Is this an image like this?



The wording of the Sumida River was an image of traditional culture, but it was also an image of traditional culture.
Nihonbashi seems to be the current Japan where the inbound spirit is growing.

You can remember the order of the bridge over the two rivers....However, the Chuo-ku Tourism Certification cannot be beaten by this alone.
Where do the Sumida River and Nihonbashi River join, and what is the first bridge to be built after joining?...You need to keep it down to that point!
This will be carried over to the next article.

Last but not least!
■Kamejima River (from upstream / north to south) that I want to keep if I can afford it
The Kamejima River begins at the upstream Nihonbashi sluice gate and ends at the downstream Kamejima River sluice gate.
In the meantime, there are five bridges, and those who aim for a high score should also remember.
The word matching is "Evolution of Reigan! It's expensive!"
Reigishi Bridge, Shin Kameshima Bridge, Kameshima Bridge, Takahashi (Taka), Minami Takahashi (Na) / South = "Nan" / How to read "Minami Takabashi")

There is quite a sense of force, but Reigishi Island is due to landfills and land uplifts.
Please remember along with the history that the sea level was higher than the Edo period.

※In this article, we will introduce some of the reasons for this.
　If you remember the contents written here, you won't be able to pass.
　Please include it in advance.

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
It's been more than 4 months, but in mid-July, I started appearing on Chuo FM for the first time.
"Instagram is inevitable! In addition to the back story of ROAR COFFEE, which groans both power and concentric.
I talked about the charm of Chuo-ku and how to study the Chuo-ku sightseeing certification for about 15 minutes.
I was just biting it because it was my first appearance.
Thank you to everyone who listened!



The application for the Chuo-ku Tourism Certification started on October 1st.
This time, JUMI, a central FM personality, also introduced me.
I would like to write a little about Hanes-ryu Chuo-ku sightseeing certification measures.
　
Before that, it was the most important Chuo-ku sightseeing test, but mainly about history and culture since the Edo period.
You will be asked about 100 questions with different difficulty levels.
Among them, the following two things I felt particularly good at.
・River and bridge problems (where rivers and capital heights intersect, where and how many bridges are built, etc.)
・Route problem (which station and which line goes through? If there are multiple routes, the year of opening can be used as a hint for the answer....）
　
It was less than a year since I started living in Chuo-ku when I applied for the certification.
The scope of action was very limited, and for some time I was commuting on foot.
I didn't have any knowledge of rivers, bridges and routes.
Some of the examinees who are not from Tokyo like me are.
I think there are some people who have similar weaknesses!
This time, we will focus on rivers and bridges, and introduce Hanes-style verification measures to be used as a reference for testing measures.
　
First of all, I would like to remember the following five things about rivers and bridges.
①Bridge location
②The order of bridges (by river)
③The confluence of the river and the bridge before and after
④It is said to be a feature of the bridge.
⑤Reclamation of rivers
　
In this article, we will introduce the points of one bridge location (which bridge is (place name) and where (place name) and where (place name)).
　
■Bridge where the place name is a hint

・Ryogokubashi (2-chome Higashi Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku and 1-chome Ryogoku, Sumida-ku)
This name was given because it connected Musashi and Shimousa across the Sumida River.
・Kiyosu Bridge
At the time of construction, it was named after the connection between Nakasucho, Nihonbashi-ku and Kiyozumi-cho, Fukagawa-ku (currently Nihonbashinakasu and 1-chome, Kiyosumi, Koto-ku), which were on both banks.
　
■Bridge over the island
I think there are individual differences, but the bridge in the southeast area of Chuo-ku tends to be a pitfall (especially for test takers who are not from Tokyo).
・Bridges span from the Minato, Akashicho, and Tsukiji areas to the Tsukuda, Tsukishima, Kachidoki, and Toyomicho areas
・Bridges spanning the Harumi area from Tsukuda, Tsukishima, Kachidoki, and Toyomicho areas

Like Asashio Ohashi, Asashiobashi, Asashio Kobashi, Reimeibashi, Reimeibashi and Reimei Ohashi
Even if the name is similar, the location and size of connecting are different.



Therefore, we recommend that you keep such information referring to the official text p.196 of the certification released this year!
In particular, the following three items that pass through Ring Route 2, which opened in early November, must be checked.
・Tsukiji Ohashi (Sumida River / between Tsukiji and Kachidoki)
・Reimei Ohashi (Asashio Canal / between Kachidoki and Harumi)
・Toyosu Ohashi (Harumi Canal / between Harumi and Toyosu)
However, Chuo-ku, which has many rivers and bridges!
Don't forget to check the bridge locations in other areas.
　
I've briefly introduced the points of the bridge so far, but since the study method is for each person, the method that suits you best is the best!
You can put a map on the bathroom and remember it with your eyes, copy the map and remember it by hand.
You can actually walk around the town and learn it with your body.
You can remember your own way of remembering repeatedly with your mouth and ears!
If there are people who can go to the Hanes style, which will be introduced more than once in the future, please refer to it.
　
※In this article, we will introduce some of the reasons for this.
　If you learn the contents written here, you will not be able to pass it.
　Please include it in advance.