Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

 On November 28th, Koami Shrine "Doburoku Festival".

It is believed that the Nigori sake "Doburoku" of offering was served to worshipers at "Niiname-no-Matsuri" to appreciate the rich harvest of five grains.

Niiname-no-Matsuri usually takes place on November 23, but it is said that the area is usually held on November 28 (29 for Sunday and 27 for Saturday) due to fewer holiday populations.

On the day of the event, a limited bottle of sake "Good luck", which is based on the benefit of this shrine, and "Mimizuku", which is a good luck eradication, will be distributed, so this day is also a long line early in the morning.

"Mimizuku" is based on "Susuki", a representative of the seven herbs in autumn, based on the Doburoku Festival in November, and the benefits of exorcism and business prosperity are the "mi" of their own "mi" (body) and their family. ) Is awarded because it is "Tsuku".

Doburoku is served by worshipers from 9:00 am to evening.

(Three types of paper cups of large, medium, small and medium, and different capacity are available.)

After the festival from 12:00, the nationally designated Intangible Folk Cultural Property "Sato Kagura Dance" is dedicated to Jinmae.

Koami Shrine was enshrined in the first year of Bunsei (1466) and is said to reach 550 years in 2016.

To celebrate this honorable celebration, the precincts have been maintained one after another since last year.

In 2013, amulet reception counter was relocated, and Zenrai no Ii was relocated.

I hear that there is a plan to replace the roof of shrine hall and Kagura Hall.

 In late November, the cold weather became even more severe, and it was as cold as Shiwasu.

Finally the end of autumn.

The rows of ginkgo trees on the Akashicho Green Road are completely colored yellow and are at their best.

By the way, on November 25, the Tokyo region "Ginkgo Yellow Leaves", one of the Japan Meteorological Agency's plant seasonal observation information, was announced.

It is said that it is five days later than normal and one day later than the previous year.

This time, we picked up the autumn leaves of "Momijibafu (also known as U.S. Fu)," which is also planted along the Akashicho Green Road.

A deciduous Takagi of the family Asteraceae, native to North America, Central and South America.

The bark is brownish, shallow and longitudinal. The flowering season is around April.

Fu is written as maple and leaves are also palm-shaped, alternate, with a collection of fruits (spherical shape) hanging, while the leaves of maple (collectively term for the maple family maple) are opposite and have a propeller-shaped wing fruit.

It is a neat tree shape and has a variety of autumn leaves, from green to yellow to yellow to orange to red, so it can be parabled as "seven colors of autumn leaves" and gorgeous.

The fruit of "Iga" with a long handle that remains on the branches after falling leaves is also impressive.

 On November 20 (17: 00-19: 00), at "Ginza NAGANO" (Ginza 5), entitled "How to find and enjoy my favorite sake", Kasuga, Saku-shi "Farmhouse Restaurant" "Family Craftsman Museum" Masakazu Kitazawa (1st Culinary Masters Bronze Award winner) and the 33rd National Kishi Sake Brewery Saku Sake Brewery Saku City Sake Brewery Saku City Sake Brewery Sakuho Championship Saku City Championship Saku City Championship Saku City Championship Saku City Sake Brewery Saku City Sake Brewerylocally brewed sake Sake Brewery Championship Saku City

A stand-up style with fresh seasonal ingredients from the mountain village lined up on the table.

　Menu of the day

　　・Hundred flower salad in Saku (blooming) field

　　・The blessings of pesticide-free rice and beans risotto

　　・Sake lees and free-range chicken eggs

　　・Serve the root vegetables of Sakuno in late autumn

　　・Mukago in the mountains and miso in the mountains

　Special dish

　　・Root vegetables and cheese of Sakuno <Laclet*>

　　　　Atsuatsu Torori's "Laclet" also appears in the anime "Alpine Girl Hygie".

　　　　Usually, cheese is heated with fire and melted over potatoes, but this time matching with root vegetables.

　　　　The combination with yamaburdock, red-core carrot, etc. is a novel taste!

　locally brewed sake of Saku

　　・Osawa Sake Brewery “Seki Junmai daiginjo”

　　・Kurosawa Sake Brewery "Junmai Ginjo Foundation Autumn Agari"

　　・Fuyo Sake Brewery “Junmai undiluted sake is good drunk”

　　・Tozuka Sake Brewery “Kantake Junmai Ginjo”

　　・Banno Sake Brewery “Junmai Ginjo SAKU13**”

　　　　Gathering of young managers of 13 stores in the Saku area (11 in Saku City / 1 in Komoro City / 1 in Sakuho Town) (Saku Wakabakai)

　　　　Joint brewing project product (started in 2013. In 2013, Banno Sake Brewery was on duty.

　　+13 brands in each warehouse

Saku is known as one of Japan's leading longevity villages.

We ask Masakazu Kitazawa's theory, "Fujichi", "Everyone meal", and "Unsatural food", and taste the 13 famous sakes while tasting powerful dishes with raw ingredients.

Each one has its own individuality, and a fertile world spreads.

  Autumn gradually deepens,

The sunset is getting faster, and it makes you feel that the coming winter is approaching soon.

The leaves of the trees are colorfully colored in the planting of Harumi Triton Square, but this time we will focus on autumn leaves.

Japanese dogwood, Yoshino cherry tree, Salsberg, Hasenoki and Nishikigi are dyed red.

Attention is paid to "Natsuta" (also known as Nishizukita) of the vine family.

Spring buds, lush greenery in summer, autumn leaves, winter vine patterns, and plants with many highlights throughout the year.

Stretch the beard and climb the rocks, trees, and walls with the suction cup at the tip.

It is said that when the trunk grows thicker, it sticks out and sticks.

It hides under the leaves and produces small fruits similar to grapes.

The birds come in and it's rugged.

The vivid red color is not enemies to gozenoki, etc., but the autumn color gradation that covers the entire wall of the Triton parking building creates a unique atmosphere and is worth seeing.

　　 Japanese dogwood　　　　 Salsberg　　　　　 Rose tree　　　　　Yoshino cherry tree　　　　　Squirrel　　　 

 Tokyo Square Garden is the second year of its opening.

From November 7th, "WINTER ILLUMINATION 2014-Twinkle Star Avenue-" started.

The concept this time is "Star Light".

The illuminations attached to the trees planted in the "Kyobashi no Oka" superimposed greening space from the road street trees are three-dimensionally constructed and are colored with sophisticated white & champagne high-quality sparkle.

The number of balls is about 170,000.

This year, a gazebo (gazebo)-shaped symbol decoration appears in the underground plaza.

Inside, a Christmas tree is decorated, benches are installed, and can be used as a photo spot and a resting place.

Lighting period: From November 7 to February 28, 2015

Lighting time: 16:00～24:00

 On November 14th (Fri), winter illuminations at Mitsui-related commercial facilities in the Nihonbashi area (Cored Nihonbashi / Coledo Muromachi 1 / Coledo Muromachi 2 / Coledo Muromachi 3 / Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower) are lit.

Cored Muromachi 2.3, which is celebrating its first Christmas, and the reopening Mitsui Tower Dining, a food and beverage zone on the first basement floor of Mitsui Tower, "Cored Muromachi Tower Dining" and a new face also appear.

The motif of this year's winter illumination is the Japanese tradition "Edo Kiriko".

Edo Kiriko has attracted people with various geometric patterns.

Traditional patterns such as "Kagome Bun (Cored Muromachi 1)", "Yakubun (Cored Muromachi 2" and "Hemp leaf Bun (Cored Muromachi 3)" are arranged in oriental lamp to create a night in Nihonbashi.

The title is "Modern EDO KIRIKO".

Lighting period: From November 14 to February 1, 2015

Lighting time: 16:00～24:00

Nihonbashi has prospered as a commercial and cultural center since the Edo period, and is a city where tradition and newness coexist.

With the traditional Edo Kiriko as a new expression, Japanese art will brilliantly color Nihonbashi during the Christmas season.

　　　　　　 Coredo Muromachi 1　　　　　　　　　　　 Coredo Muromachi 2　　　　　　　　　　　Coredo Muromachi 3