Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

        

 

 On July 25, Ginza's summer tradition "Sony Aquarium", which is celebrating its 47th anniversary this year, started.

This is an annual project in collaboration with "Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium", and this time, under the theme of the Kerama Islands in Okinawa, which was designated as a National Park this spring, reproduces the world of creatures living in the beautiful coral reef sea.

This year, a large 14t aquarium will appear in the Ginza Sony Building outdoor event space "Sony Square".

In old adult fish, the forehead part protrudes significantly and turns into a cob shape, and its shape resembles a hat covered with Napoleon, so it is more than 1m long known as "Napoleon fish", and a humorous expression Approximately 1,000 fish are scheduled to appear during the period, such as "Nise Goishi Utsubo", which is popular.

In the entrance hall on the 1st floor, a 2.5-meter-high and 5.1-meter-wide model that reproduces the tail fin of the humpback whale "Z (called Z due to the Z pattern on the tail fin)" observed in the Kerama Islands is exhibited.

At the 8F Communication Zone OPUS, 4K filming images that capture the charms of the Kerama Islands are shown on a large screen, such as "the vivid color of the sea called" Kerama Blue "," coral reefs and tropical fish shining in the light of the sun," and "humpback whale," which visits the northern sea in winter for childbirth and child care.

Date: July 25-August 31

Opening hours: 11：00~19：00

In addition, the outdoor aquarium at night, which is lit up and is different from daytime, can be viewed until 23:00.

While staying in Ginza, you can get in touch with the nature of Okinawa and enjoy the coolness.  

  

Eyeglass mochinoo	Fake Goishi Utsubo	Rat fugu	Irobudai♂	Yakotengugi
Squirrel	Hifukiaigo	Seabird	Citisenbera	Hanagoi

 

 

 

        

 

 The noren of Echigo-ya is drawn on Hiroshige Utagawa's "Hundred Views of Edo Surugacho", and the current building completed in 1935 is Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, which conveys the dignity of Renaissance architecture.

(In 1999, selected as the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Historic buildings)

The second Saturday of every month (11: 30-, 14: 30-) “In-store Guided Tour” is held, but this time we will introduce the state of July 12 (11: 30-).

The tour takes about 70 minutes, and the tour course includes a lion statue (1)-Mitsukoshimae Subway Station <designed at the time of opening> (2)-"Kidai Shoran" reproduction (3)-Seismic isolation device-marble wall fossil <ammonite (4)-Belem Night>-Tenjo Statue & Pipe Organ (5)-Ceiling decoration (6 Kimono Sales floor (7 Cafe & Cafe No.

We will listen to the guide in the earphone guide and go around the tour points while referring to historical images on the rented tablet. 

 

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Takatoshi Mitsui and Echigoya

　The origin of Echigo-ya is derived from a samurai named after Takatoshi Mitsui's grandfather named Echigo Mamoru, despite the appearance of Ise Matsuzaka.

　"Sold in front of the store", "No current silver price", "Sold with small rifts (cut selling)"

Japan's first three-piece set

　Escalators, sprinklers, heaters

Lion statue　

　Made of bronze, imitating a lion statue in Trafalgar Square in London, established in 1914.

Subway "Mitsukoshimae Station"

　Opened the Tokyo Metropolitan Subway, which had been struggling with funds while aiming to extend to Shimbashi.

A statue of a heavenly woman (a bird's-eye view from the 3rd floor is recommended)

　An image that symbolically expresses the basic philosophy of our customers "true heart"

　Established in 1960 as part of the 50th anniversary project of Mitsukoshi Co., Ltd.

　A 11-meter-high wooden sculpture made of cypress wood that is said to be 500 years old using steel frames.

Pipe organ

　Pipe organ for theaters manufactured by Ulitzzer, USA, which was established in 1935.

　Unlike a church-installed pipe organ, it can play music of a wide range of genres.

　The only surviving pipe organ in Japan in the early Showa period (Kumin Tangible Cultural Property)

Kimono sales floor　

　On the day of the event, the following lecture will be given on the "special floor" of carpet curtains.

　　・Important Intangible Cultural Property & UNESCO Intangible Cultural Property Registered "Jofu"

　　・"Maki glue" technique by Yuzen dyeing writer Osamu Sakai

Hajimeteno Cafe

　New opening this spring

　A concept shop that supports active living by arranging things and things that you meet for the first time, centered on cafes.

　

 

 

 

 

 

        

 

 On July 11th, "Art Aquarium 2014-Cool of Edo and Goldfish" finally started at Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall on the 5th floor of Coredo Muromachi.

Starting in 2011 as an event to color the cool summer of Nihonbashi, the underwater art exhibition that sublimates into contemporary art by combining aquariums designed with Japanese motifs with the latest production techniques such as light and video with goldfish that have been popular with Japanese since the Edo period.

The exhibition will be held from July 11 to September 23 (11:00 to 23:30).

In addition to the "Goldfish Bowl" that has become familiar, "Elegance dance and flower turbulence" that expresses the flow of the river with countless goldfish, "Andonrium" where goldfish swim in the oriental lamp, "Goldfish Collection" that shows various rare goldfish in a round aquarium, and "Interwater four seasons picture scrollcolored carp" where goldfish swim in the images projected by projection mapping.

From 19:00, the production of music and lighting changes, and you can enjoy the "Night Aquarium".

After 19:00 on Saturday and the day before the national holiday, special live performances by DJ performances and artists will be held.

During the same period, in the Nihonbashi area, a summer event "ECO EDO Nihonbashi 2014" will be held to enjoy the cool summer and experience the wisdom and ingenuity of the Edo period.

 

       

       

       

 

 

 

  This year's “Town Walking Tour” hosted by the Chuo-ku Tourism Association started last week.

This time, I would like to introduce "Long-established Course 2" held on July 10.

Due to the approach of Typhoon No. 8 and the front line, I was worried about stormy weather, but occasionally I was blessed with the weather that the sun showed up.

Before 10:00 on the scheduled time, 10 participants selected by lottery gathered, and immediately went around today's course "Eitaro Sohonpo", "Kuroeya" and "Yamamoto-noriten" We depart for a small tour of about 2 hours, listening to the story of products and touching the spirit of business that inherits tradition.

 

First store: Mr. Eitaro Sohonpo

On the right side of the entrance of the store, a large "Noren" with a white trademark dyed on a dark blue background.

After explaining everything such as "History", "Store-built and decorative various", and "Nayo Edo confectionery", we will introduce new products and seasonal limited products.

The recent trend of collaborative products, including the "Tokyo Renren Tour" (released in May this year), which was jointly developed with four long-established companies.

All eyes are nailed to the sweet potato bun named seasonal "Wamelon Manju".

It is also noteworthy that the old name "Izutsuya", which is worn by the store, is stylized.

 

Second store: Mr. Kuroeya

At the entrance of the building, there is an exhibition of giboshi in Nihonbashi, which is said to have purchased items brought in during the turmoil after the war, when dealing with miscellaneous items other than lacquerware.

After listening to lectures on the goodness of lacquerware, how to use it well, how to care, etc., "The texture and taste increase as the number of years increases, and you can feel the warmth", you can experience the difference by actually touching wooden and resin lacquer .

"The vermilion was originally used in shrines and temples, and vermilion is said to have a higher color position. In the case of a couple bowl, in the old days, vermilion was used for men and outer black inner vermilion was used for women. Was By the way, it is interesting to say that now black for men and vermilion for women are the mainstream.

 

3rd store: Mr. Yamamoto-noriten

The current headquarters building, completed in 1965, is designed with a school storehouse on the outer wall of the building, Shigaraki ware tiles that stylize the male cells of laver on the inner wall, and ceilings that image the bottom of a laver ship.

"Only baking, seaweed (you can enjoy its own deliciousness and flavor)" "How to preserve nori deliciously" "Source quality evaluation criteria such as color gloss, shape, aroma, taste, texture", "Seasoned seaweed" Development, "Japan's first drive-through" establishment, "Exclusive model contract years in the world (1967-) The history of Guin, etc., with actress Yoko Yamamoto, is also certified)

 

Full morning tour ends.

Participants also seemed to be full of back stories that they could not usually hear.

Mr. Inomata, Mr. Kuroeya Tanaka, Mr. Yamamoto-noriten Yamada, Mr. Yamada, thank you for your valuable story while you were busy.

 

　　　　　　Eitaro Sohonpo　　　　　　　　　　　Kuroeya　　　　　　　　　　　　Yamamoto-noriten

           

 

 

 

 

 

 July 7th was a little summer.

The Harumi Triton Square Garden, which consists of three terraces with the theme of flowers, greenery and water and two green spaces, North/South Triton Park, is a place for walks, rests, and relaxation for local residents and workers.

This season is colored with Tanabata decorations.

It is time when the heat is in full swing, but rooftop greening, shade of trees, and the babbling of water relieves the heat and gives moisture and peace to the heart.

The hop jet (polka dot fountain) of the "Water Terrace" where 28 polka dots jump out from the floor shows five rhythm exercises: "Kaiteten", "Issei Uchiage", "Oikakekko", "Midareuchi" "Nami". Show me and produce coolness. I hear that it also has the effect of generating negative air ion and lowering the surrounding temperature.

It is written that "more than 600 species of plants that show different expressions depending on the season are planted in the garden", but "see, touch, listen, and learn about the fun and how to enjoy the plants" and "Mini Garden Guide Tour" is also held.

This time, the theme of the "Mini Garden Guide Tour" held on July 3 <Flowers with attractive herbs and fragrances> I picked up "herb" along with it.

Herb is derived from Herba (herb) which means grass in Latin.

General term for medicinal herbs and herbs.

Wraps various scenes of daily life with a refreshing scent.

The upper right image is "Apple Mint" (also known as Marbahakka). White spike-shaped flower. When the leaves are rubbed, sweet fragrance like apples. It has a strong reproductive power, underground stem grows well, and the stock grows. )

 

　　　　Olegano　　　　　　　Lemon mint　　　　　   Mountain mint　 　 English lavender artichoke

       

　　　　Calaminsa　　　　　 Waistline gear　　　　　 Rosemary　　　　Monalda Punctor Tamonalda (Bergamot)

       

　　 Russian sage　　　　 Lavender sage　　　　 Cherry sage　　　    　Bock sage　　　　　 Meadowage