Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
This time, "[3rd excursion series] Follow the roots of Ginza....Continuing on from
I would like to focus on the relationship between Shizuoka and Chuo-ku (especially Ginza)!

On a rainy day in September, this willow happened to be seen at Sunpu Castle Park.
If you look closely at the information board...There is Yanagi Nisei in Ginza!



I was worried, so when I read the details, this was written in addition to the story of Ginza that I introduced last time.

"In 1884, the street trees in Ginza were unified to willows, but despite the damage of the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and the Great Tokyo Air Raid in 1945, the citizens' enthusiasm for preserving them grew, and the splendid trees revived. However, from around 1967, during the period of high growth, willows in Ginza disappeared. Local volunteers who were hurt by this have poured their heart and soul into the preservation movement, cultivated seedlings with cuttings, and donated not only to Ginza but also to the whole country. Motoichi also planted Ginza's Yanagi II in one corner of Sunpu Castle toes due to the relationship of Ginza, and passed on to future generations. "



In other words, Yanagi Nisei in Ginza is planted in various places throughout the country.
In Ginza, which is important, two Ginza Yanagi Nisei are planted near Ginza Nine.



And next to one willow is the "Ginza willow Monument".
The lyrics and music of "Ginza Yanagi no Uta" (lyrics: 80 Saijo, composed: Shinpei Nakayama) are engraved.



♪The willows in Ginza that are nice to plant.
　　The remnants of Edo
　　Let's blow a spring breeze parasol
　　Today's busy street
　
　　Willow from Marronnier Ginza in Mari
　　West and East Love Inn
　　Who will wait for that child's shoulder
　　Itoyagi
　
　　The willow that doesn't give love is green
　　Spring pattern of the capital to be dyed
　　Ginza Ureshi and willows invite you
　　The streets of the Showa era
　
This song may also be given at the Chuo-ku Tourism Test, which has been lifted the other day!
It's a great deal, so please take this opportunity to remember the number one.
When Ginza's Yanagi Nisei finds a unique edge, I will introduce it again on my blog.

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
This time, in the excursion series for the first time in May, we will focus on Shizuoka, which is closely related to Ginza.

...However, I don't think the relationship between Ginza and Shizuoka immediately comes to mind.
But what about trying to replace Shizuoka with Sunpu?
There may be some people who suddenly get a pin.


(Shooted at the north exit of Shizuoka Station in September 2018)

As shown in the panel in the photo above, Ieyasu Tokugawa is the key to this relationship.
And he spends about a third of his life in Sunpu.
・Age 8 to 19: Imagawa's childhood as a hostage
(This scene was also seen in the previous Taiga drama series "Onna castle owner Naotora".)
・45-49 years old: Until the relocation of the Kanto region
・66-75 years old: Gosho era returned from Edo after the opening of the prefecture

With these things in mind, when you actually walk around the city of Shizuoka City, you can see them.
A monument with the Aoi crest jumps into my eyes
This is a monument that shows the "Place of Sunpu Ginza".



On the side of the monument is that Ginza was moved from Sunpu to Edo in 1612 (by Ieyasu).
It is engraved that the roots of today's Tokyo Ginza are in Shizuoka.
This is the official text of the Chuo-ku Tourism Certification "Chuo-ku Monoshiri Encyclopedia that can be walked on foot"
It is also published. (The latest version is scheduled to be released on October 15, 2018 (Monday))

When you come to the place that actually becomes the roots of Ginza and enjoy the atmosphere of the castle town of Sunpu Castle with your five senses.
There was something more emotional than I thought.



On the other hand, today's Ginza has a strong presence as well as brand stores.
There is a monument called "Ginza Birthplace" (Place: in front of Tiffany & Co.)

This monument is engraved as follows.
"In 1612 (2272 AD, 1612 AD), Tokugawa shogunate established the Ginza Office here.
At that time, the name of the town was called Shin-Ryogaecho, but it was commonly called Ginza-cho, and it was announced in 1869 that Ginza was finally the name of the town."



When I moved from Sunpu, it was also called "Shin Ryogaecho" instead of Ginza.
This is the point I want to keep as a lover of Chuo-ku!

Through this excursion, the origin of Ginza has a remnants of the Edo period.
I was able to reconfirm that Ieyasu was in the key Shizuoka.
In the fourth excursion series, we will focus on Shizuoka and introduce our relationship with Chuo-ku.

[Reference Materials]
Learn Ieyasu, commemorating the 400th anniversary of the Imperial Palace: https://www.visit-shizuoka.com/t/oogosho400/index.htm
TOKYO GINZA OFFICIAL： http://www.ginza.jp/

[Past Excursion Series]
[First Excursion Series] Ako Gishi learning from wooden statues and Japanese sweets
[Second Excursion Series] It was in Kyobashi! Japan's first street payphone

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
The start date of applying for volunteers at the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games is
September 21 (Fri), which is less than a week....
We have participated in the "Lecture on the 1st Olympic and Paralympic Games 2018-Let's reduce the distance behind Japan and Brazil with an understanding" held at Chuo-ku Office! .
　
Chuo-ku signed a memorandum of understanding with the Brazilian Olympic Committee in June last year.
A Family and Friends Lounge (a place where players and others can interact with family and friends) will be set up at Toyomi Elementary School.
Chuo-ku is the only ward where an athlete village can be formed, and among them, especially those in Brazil.
Isn't it going to deepen exchanges more and more?



In order to deepen our understanding of Brazil from now on, we will continue to do so.
This time, Mr. Chisuko Iizumi, a public relations department of Meiji Co., Ltd., who also has a license for a dietitian, and has a license.
Moema Ramos of the Brazilian Olympic Committee came.
　
In the first half, Iiizumi introduced Brazil!
Find commonalities and differences between Japan and Brazil from topics such as food and drink, education system, sports and industry.
After that, I learned about the cacao production area in Tomeas, Brazil, which is also used in chocolate in the Meiji era.
Here, we conduct agriculture that creates forests called agroforestry agriculture (agriculture + forestry).
They say they are pursuing the restoration and sustainability of Amazon.



In fact, you can smell the scent of cacao beans and cacaonib that came into the Meiji factory from Brazil.
You can get 2 kinds of meiji THE Chocolate as souvenirs.
I was able to feel chocolate with all five senses and eventually Brazil.
Brazil located on the other side of the earth...
Although it is far away, I also found that there is a surprisingly familiar connection.
　
In the second half, we will discuss the efforts of the Brazilian Olympic Committee at the Rio Olympics.
Mr. Ramos introduced me with a video.
We have set up seven base camps in Rio that are easy for players to access the venue and have solid security.
Athletes' families and friends (not allowed to enter the athlete village) can watch the game and set up a family lounge where they can relax.
It seems that they had given sufficient consideration to the players and their stakeholders.
　
Listening to these stories, we learned about our efforts in Rio and prepared for 2020.
As a correspondent working in Chuo-ku, I was also very inspired!
As you can see from Tsukiji Reservoir and modern Ginza, Chuo-ku is a very international ward.
How will Chuo-ku evolve toward 2020?...I'm really looking forward to it.
　
※This article has been approved by the person in charge of this lecture.

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
Due to the fall of appetite, there have been more opportunities to go to work after buying Chuo-ku gourmet (laughs).

The other day, when I went to see the Tsukiji market in the morning, I purchased it on the way back.
Asunaro, a senior correspondent who was with me on the radio recording, was also introduced.
Tsukiji Sanokiya's tunayaki



Currently, the following two types of tuna oysters are on sale.
・The crispy fabric + Kokura Ann's "hon tuna"
・Mochimochi fabric + apricot + Kokura Ann's "Nakatoro"

I chose "Nakatoro" with apricot and Kokura Ann in the mochi mochi dough!
I was able to see the process of making it from the storefront.



I ordered it almost at the same time as the opening of the store, so it was fresh and hot.
In addition, I was able to get the contents of the stuffy, just like the middle toro.
Also, at first glance it looks like taiyaki, but it looks like taiyaki.
Do you know that the characteristics of tuna, which is more sturdy than sea bream, are faithfully reproduced?



This item has a very chewy finish than it looks.
We recommend that you put it in a pack instead of a paper bag.

The official website of Tsukiji Outer Market is open from 7:00 to 15:00.
Please note that it is from 8:00 to 15:00 (finished as soon as it disappears) now.
(*Sunday, all day, and market holidays are closed.)



I don't think it's anywhere....
This fall, please enjoy the sweets unique to Tsukiji.

※This article has been approved by Tsukiji Sanokiya.

 

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
This month is a happy month with three consecutive holidays!
Isn't there many people who come to Chuo-ku, such as Ginza and Tsukiji on this occasion?
　
Last month, I reported on the "Honey Festa 2018" on my blog.
I introduced that beekeeping is also being carried out in Ginza.



[Related Articles]
I want to go every year! “Honey Festa 2018” (Part 1)
I want to go every year! “Honey Festa 2018” (Part 2)

This festival is held once a year.
There is a nice news for those who say "I missed this year"!
From September 20 (Thursday) to October 2 (Tuesday), at the target cafes and restaurants of Marronnier Gate Ginza 1.2
The "Ginza Honey Fair" will be held where you can enjoy an original menu using honey from the rooftop of Marronnier Gate Ginza.


(* It is not Ginza's honeybee. Photographed when visiting beekeeping facilities overseas.
　
Here's honey-based dishes (from tidbits to the main) and sweets.
Drinks (non-alcohol, alcohol) are available.
Please click here for more details.
　
This fair is one of locally grown and consumed's unusual initiatives in Ginza.
It seems that honey harvested from seasonal flowers is used in the menu provided!
Why don't you take this opportunity to taste the honey of Ginza?

Hello! This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
The other day, when I passed in front of Nara Prefecture's antenna shop "Nara Mahoroba-kan" in Nihonbashi, I visited Japan.
I saw a sticker that was so worrisome that I looked back even after passing.
It is a persimmon ice that is not shaved ice.



Go to the back of the shop for detailed information and discover the explanation of persimmon ice!
Summer (persimmon!) It is a limited persimmon shaved ice, and it seems to be characterized by persimmon puree and kuzumochi.
When I talked to the shop, this persimmon ice appeared for the first time this year.
It is said that you can eat it on the afternoon of Saturdays and Sundays until the end of September.
It ends as soon as it runs out, and it sometimes ends around 16:00 on hot days.
It seems that there are many repeaters because the aftertaste is refreshing.



And there was also a reason for being a persimmon.
That is, persimmons are a specialty product of Nara Prefecture, which boasts the second largest shipment volume in Japan.
It is said that Shiki Masaoka wrote it at Horyuji Temple, where he stopped on his way to Tokyo.
"If you eat persimmons, the bell rings and Horyuji Temple" is exactly a phrase that connects autumn, persimmons, Horyuji Temple, and Nara.



This time, I ate persimmon ice, which was the best of summer and autumn, and anticipating the autumn when persimmons were in season.



It came out shortly after ordering!
The color is orange, close to the shaved ice of mango.
It has a thick feeling that reminds me of a melting persimmon.
And anyway, the ice is fluffy!
It is different from the crunchy shaved ice that you buy and eat food stalls.
(As an aside, Nara-like bons with deer drawn are also cute.)



However, rarity and Nara-likeness are not the only!
The mochi mochi kuzumochi in persimmon ice is also a good accent.
Persimmon is a fruit with a high sugar content, but it has a moderate sweetness that makes full use of the natural sweetness.
Excellent compatibility with condensed milk that you can wear as you like.



Persimmon ice, which is elegant and full of Nara, was a very satisfying dish that is not an exaggeration to say that it is the best shaved ice I have eaten so far.
There is a limited time to eat.
If you are worried, be sure to check it out before the persimmons are lined up in the store.
　
■Nara Mahoroba Hall
Address: 1F and 2F, Nihonbashi Muromachi 1-6-2, Nihonbashi Muromachi 162 Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Opening hours: 10：30～19：00
Closed days: From December 31 to January 3
Website: https://www.mahoroba-kan.jp/
　
※This article has been approved by the person in charge of Nara Mahorobakan.