Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

We provide seasonal topics while visiting temples and shrines in the city, and we write articles in a good manner with poor ginseng. This is the second time.

 

Takenawa Aki. The town of Ginza, sung by "Enjoy City, the City of Love ♪" and "Tokyo Rhapsody", now has a very sorrowful color and has an atmosphere like an "adult town".

There is a famous "Ginza Hatcho Shrine Tour" in Ginza. This course, which is enshrined here and there in the town of Ginza, visits Shinto and Buddha, is a recommended promenade where you can also enjoy a strict feeling as a silver bra. It is also introduced on the homepage of the Chuo-ku Tourism Association, so please take a look. Visit Ginza Hatcho Shrine

One day I walked on this course near the evening. Each spot is unique and attractive, but this time I would like to introduce [Ryuko fudoson] from among them. As you know, the statue of Acalanatha is located on the premises of the Matsuya Ginza store and has been handed down since the Kamakura period.
Acalanatha is said to be the incarnation of Dainichi Nyorai, the center of Esoteric Buddhism, and is a god of resentment derived from India, the birthplace of Buddhism. In addition, this Buddha has been told that it has benefited from "Ryuko" (favortex) due to the reading of its name, and it is said that the number of visitors to fashion-related people has increased. It's a story that makes sense in the town of Ginza.　[Photo 1: Ryuko fudoson]

Next, I would like to introduce [Successful guardian of children and travelers] on the Mitsukoshi Ginza store, which is the same line as Matsuya.
It was dug out in the early Meiji era from now being reclaimed [Sankuma Horikawa], and the name of "Successfulness" was dedicated to "Successfulness". It is believed that "If you do your best, you will always be able to communicate" and attract many religions. Jizo Bodhisattva is a Chinese translation of Sanskrit, which means "Buddha in the womb," and is said to save people as wrapping them in the womb. The image of everyday life is "Children's guardian angel".　[Photo 2: Success guardian of children and travelers]

Of course, there is also [Kagoya Inari Shrine] on the same department store Matsuzakaya. The Hatcho Shrine also includes seven Inari-sama companies. In the old days, "Edo specialty." Iseya, Inari had a somewhat dirty word of dog droppings.

As I learned from rakugo, it is exactly "Samurai, Bonito, Daimyokoji, Hirokoji, teahouse, purple, fire extinguishing, Nishiki-e." I'm in the middle of a fight with fire. Iseya, dog droppings in Inari. " I think it clearly expresses the hustle and bustle of Edo at that time. There was a company in the town here and there that contains Inari. By the way, it is said that the inclusion of "dog droppings" is a ridiculous for the "law of mercifulness".

In the Ginza area, the annual "Autumn Ginza 2012" will be held from 27th of this month to November 4th. As part of the event, "Good luck stamp rally" of "Ginza Hatcho Tour" will also be accepted from November 1 to 4. Why don't you go out in this refreshing season?
Autumn Ginza 2012 Event
[Photo 3: Autumn Ginza 2012 Brochure]

Now, as I walked in such a way, the dusk was approaching one day. Ginza Street is going to end.

In the past, there used to be a popular song called "Ginza of Tasore", but is Ginza a city that suits you at night?

When the passers-by to Twilight suddenly begins to show calm, I think that such urban scenery is also delicious.
[Photo 4: View the Shimbashi area from Ginza 4-chome]

The 27th of this weekend, when "Autumn Ginza 2012" begins, is "Thirteen Nights" (September 13, old calendar).
Since ancient times, Japanese have enjoyed watching the moon at this night, apart from the 15th night of August old calendar. It seems that "Thirteen Nights" is a custom unique to Japan that is not found in China. Isn't it a wind style to taste the moon just before the full moon as a "name moon"? It is probably the sensibility of the Japanese who have valued subtle "beauty".

 

"Autumn sun drops a fishing bottle" ... Please try "Gin Bra" while enjoying the change from sunset to night view. You will be able to meet the wonderful scenery.　
[Photo 5: Wako and Thirteen Nights Moon (Synthesis)]

Today's phrase...
Thirteen nights prepared in Ginza by Tundele　　　

 

 

I'm exploring the charm of Chuo-ku from various angles, but this time I focused on shrines and temples and decided to start a series that introduces mainly the topics of the neighborhood.

At the same time, since it is "autumn of culture", amateurs want to visit with "Ginyuki spirit". It's just a feeling, so please forgive me what you can't do.　

By the way, the first one was "Takarada Ebisu Shrine" (hereinafter referred to as "Takarada Ebisu").
On the next weekend (October 19th and 20th), the festival of this shrine, "Pebisu-ko", will be held, but rather the "Betara-shi" held on the approach to the shrine may be better known. May be.

The specialty "Bedarazuke" sold in "Bedara City" is radish koji pickles, but it is a slightly sweet and seasonal food. It is also designated as a recommended specialty product by the Chuo-ku Tourism Association.　

In the first place, Takarada Ebisu Shrine began when residents who had emigrated from the former Takarada Village celebrated their own guardian when the Edo Castle was expanded. It seems that the original Takarada Village was near the current Chiyoda-ku government office. At this time, a samurai named Kanmu Magome, who was Ieyasu's servant since Mikawa, laid Ebisu-sama from the Tokugawa family at a shrine.

Kanmu Magome did not only control the land around this area, but also served as Director of Mi Demma. The place name Otemmacho is derived from this position. Denma is the government office that governs transportation and documents at that time, and is located not only in Edo but also in important places in various places. There is an explanatory version describing its history near the shrine.　

On this day, we were preparing for the festival. From now on, the bustle of the festival comes to mind. After completing the worship, those who return to the specialty Betta pickles as souvenirs will overflow on the approach.

In my case, I'm looking forward to walking around Ningyocho or Muromachi after visiting and eating delicious food, and hooking a little bit. Well, I don't know which one is the purpose.

I will post the sunset view several years ago. You can relax in the refreshing breeze of autumn and the pale colors of the evening, and you can't return straight. But Chuo-ku has attractive towns everywhere, so it's inevitable to stop by.　

It is said that "Pabis-sama" benefits business prosperity, family prosperity, and sunshine. It is the only ancient god of Japan in Seven Lucky Gods. (Others came from India and China) There seems to be a theory that the beginning was the god of the sea, and that it was deified from the awe and respect for what comes from the other side of the sea.

In the upper part, the New Year's "Ebesan" is famous, but in Tokyo, the autumn "Ebisu-ko" is the busiest. Of course, the "Shimai Ebisu" in December and the "First Ebisu" in New Year are also important fair.　

Please go out, including the pleasure of returning home.

 

Well, one phrase.
 `The end of the waves of the city of Betara,'　

 

 

More Pilgrimage to temples and shrines in the ward-No. 1 "Takarada Ebiju Shrine"

 

 

Until now, we have captured the charm of [Tsukishima] from various perspectives, but this is the last one.

 

Finally, after all, I will pay attention to the scenery of the alley, which can be called the charm of this town.

In Tsukishima, nostalgic alleys run in parallel like combs on the main street at right angles. In the past, when forming a residential area, I think it was the ingenuity of the predecessor who could build more houses efficiently.

 

In 1918 (Daisho 7), the Ministry of Home Affairs at that time surveyed the housing situation of workers in Tokyo, and Tsukishima was selected as the target area. It is commonly called "Tsukishima Survey".

If you look at the map at that time, you can see that houses are densely packed in each alley. In the end, the figure was basically inherited after that and continues to the present day.　

 

Tsukishima miraculously escaped the war. Although the shipyard on Ishikawajima was damaged, the Tsukishima area surrounded by canals was able to escape the war, so the scenery of an old tenement house was left after the war.

 

Even now, if you walk on Tsukishima, you will be able to meet the scenery of the town as it was in the Showa 30s, so it will be somewhat nostalgic. Such a behavior will stimulate the nostalgic feelings of visitors. 　

 

 

 

 The following points are the characteristics of the alleys of Tsukishima.

（１） The old town split is left as it is. (Housings are being rebuilt, but the location and composition of alleys are often left as they are.)

（２） There is a ditch for draining rainwater in the middle of the alley. (It seems to be a low-water idea of the Edo period.)

（３） Many homes have planted trees at the entrance and have their own small gardening. (Natural Greening Campaign)

（４） In the alleys, there are not only houses but also restaurants in some places, supporting the local food network. (Fuse of food and housing)

In the alleys of Tsukishima, I sometimes meet acquaintances. In such a case, I'm very friendly because I speak very naturally. I still have a family relationship.　

 

 

 However, this town is gradually changing. 

 Many of the former tenement houses have been transformed into condominiums. The relationship between the three houses next to each other will also change.

 It is natural that a new community will be born in the new era, but I just hope that Tsukishima's rich local characteristics will be preserved.

 

 In the town of Tsukishima, posters called "Someone is watching" are posted here and there. Of course, I'm aiming for deterrence for crime prevention, but I actually think "I'm seeing someone." In other words, I think that a safety guard is working in which local residents are worried about each other's safety and be aware that there are suspicious things, and keep safety. Originally, it is a town that retains the power of crime prevention that the local community had taken for granted.　

 

In the coming era, shouldn't we review such local power again? Isn't it a "strong town" that can demonstrate the power of self-help and mutual help in the event of an emergency, not only crime prevention but also helping each other in the event of a disaster?

 

The town of Tsukishima, which has various charms, has inherited important things while gradually changing with the times. We will end this series for the time being, praying for the charm of this town to continue. Thank you very much for reading.　

 

 

More Tsukishima Seven Wonders-Episode 7 "Alley and downtown atmosphere" (final)

 

Now, I would like to introduce with my thoughts about Monjayaki, which has become a synonym for the area, "Speaking of Tsukishima Monja".

 

Monjayaki is a very simple dish, but the taste and texture change depending on how you make it, so you will never get out of your hands.

It can be said to be a "common gourmet" that grew up in the city. A lot of information has already been introduced through all kinds of media, so I would like to briefly look back on this history.　

 

 

As you know, "Monjayaki" is made by melting flour at a candy store in the first place and spreading it thinly on an iron plate, putting shavings and simple ingredients and stirring it around. . It is a common theory that it was mixed like writing letters, so it began to be called "character-yaki" from some time, and eventually became a distorted and became "monja-yaki".

 

 

In addition to Tsukishima, there seems to be similar food around Asakusa and Senju, but somehow Tsukishima became famous. Probably before and after the war, there were many factories, and the slightly darker sauce taste was familiar to the body tired from work. In addition, the fact that specialty stores started to open relatively early after the war may have raised Tsukishima's profile.　

 

 

[Yoshimi family] It is said that "the original" was opened in 1954, but even before that, "monjayaki" itself seems to have been offered at several stores. Founded in 1950, Chikado can be said to be one of the "original ancestors". [Joshu-ya], which inherits the appearance of the past as "100 yen Monja", is also an old shop.

However, after all, since the beginning of Heisei, there have been more opportunities to be introduced on TV and magazines, and their presence has increased at once. The number of specialty stores that used to be counted has increased significantly. Some people originally did other businesses change their clothes or opened a business in desara. People who come for the first time can't afford to be wondering which store to enter.　

 

I talked to my friend, Kazuhide Kataoka, who runs a Monja store. "Because it's a competitive business, I thought about how to get the characteristics. So I appealed to sell seafood and to provide fresh ingredients."

In addition, there is a common friend of mine who works for a patent office, and it was recommended to register the original menu "Ankomaki Shoo Ice" as a utility model, and it was actually approved. If you have a chance to visit, it will be posted in the store, so please take a look.　

 

In addition, each store is devising and competing for the originality of the store. In addition to the taste, it is fun to select a shop according to each taste, such as the design of the shop and the personality of the shop owner.

 

Maybe you can even think of a combination of new ingredients and suggest it to the store. In the autumn evening, be invited by the scent of the fragrant sauce, and come to Amazing Town in Tsukishima.　

 

More Tsukishima Seven Wonders-Episode 6 "In Monja no Machi"