Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

"Rikishi seal" is a common name in the streets. The real thing is such a sticker (the place is affixed from the telephone box in front of Starbucks along Eitai-dori St., just outside Kayabacho Station Subway Exit 3).

It seems that the power is expanding not only in Chuo-ku, but also in Chiyoda-ku, Minato-ku, Shinjuku-ku, Shibuya-ku, etc. recently, but I noticed two or three years ago ... .

I saw it quite often in Ginza and Nihonbashi neighborhoods.

And they choose a place that is not so noticeable whether they want people to see it or just a mischief. For example, behind the phone in the telephone box as described above, behind the historical site display version, pillar of traffic sign, etc. ...

This is the back of the historical site explanation version in front of Hotel Villa Fontaine at Eitai-dori St., Shinkawa 1-chome intersection.)

What's more, rude but clear, it's a seal with two faces, "eerie" that I don't think it's cute or wonderful at all.

When, who, for what, and for me, I was wondering what ...

It seems that it has become a common topic in recent years.

When I searched variously on a personal computer, there were many people who were more interested than me, such as me, so it was very easy to understand and detailed, so I put an address.

“Ginza Spy Research Office”: http://ameblo.jp/ginza-spy/theme5-10010258982.html#main

 “Tongariyama” ... http://tongariyama.kyo2.jp/c7661.html

It seems that the author of the "Rikishi Seal" has also been narrowed down. I look forward to the future.

 

 

Well, I still left it unpublished "manuscript" ... It seems that it appeared on the place of publication on the 22nd without permission. It will overlap halfway, but please understand ... 

  We have participated in the Nihonbashi Long-established Relay Tour, which was included in Mr. shikichan's plan.

We participated in "Tours of famous shops in front and alleys" among many tours.

 What are the schedules announced on HP http://www.ninben.co.jp/meguri/...

Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store Lion Set Mikado Coffee Main Store Spelled Yashima Nekan Nihonbashi Kaishin Kappo cuisine Toyoda

 However, as a rule, it is a rule to match the convenience of the long-established store on that day, so there was a change on the day, but it was so fun and interesting that I thought it was better, from the set of 11:00 to 14:30 Until the dissolution, I felt in no time.

I'll give you a brief report right away.

In addition, since it is likely to be long, I would like to report it in several times ...

Also, when I visited, it would be rude to use a camera with a camera so flashy ... I brought only my mobile phone instead of a digital camera, so it is quite difficult to see the image ... ... ...

Please understand (Note Of course, when you take a picture on your mobile phone, you will be allowed to the shop).

 Set in front of Lion at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store

 

Mikado Coffee Main Store

 The taste of Karuizawa line is "Mocha Soft Cream" with all participants on the first floor standing seats (the second and third floors have table seats and terrace seats, and the price is cheaper for standing seats). Soft serve ice cream with plenty of Micad Coffee's original blended coffee is really delicious! !

It is said that Mikado Coffee Honten sold cheesecakes first in Japan.

Nihonbashi Nigatakan NICO Plaza & Nara Mahorobakan & Shimanekan

At Nihonbashi Nigatakan NICO Plaza, tastings such as hegi soba, Koshihikari, sake, persimmon seeds and bamboo dumplings were being held on this day.

There are five types of persimmon seeds: standard, curry flavor, spicy, plum flavor, and wasabi flavor, and it was popular with office workers who stopped by. Here, we purchased Hegi soba (dry noodles) from the tasting of Hegi soba and Koshi Hikari and the membership fee, and had them as souvenirs.

http://www.nico.or.jp/nihombashi/

Nara Mahoroba Hall

Until just the other day, the statue of Asura at Kofuku-ji Temple, which had been forming a long line every day in Ueno (recorded the third place, including Mona Lisa, etc.) and the topicality became popular and you were greeted by you ... !

A story ... The persimmon leaf sushi of "Hiramune-san" sold here is not available at Depa land prices in Tokyo or at product exhibitions. It seems to be a shop.

A reporter from a magazine said, "What was the persimmon leaf sushi you've eaten so far? And it's so beautiful that you can think of it!" 1 pack (3 mackerel, salmon, 3 small sea bream, ￥420)

 Shimane Pavilion

http://www.shimanekan.jp/

Here, we listened to the stories of the directors of Shimanekan and sampled various kinds of chin controlled burn.

In Shimane Prefecture, the recognition of where is it on the map of Japan ... seems to be the worst place in Japan, and last year, he conducted a campaign to raise awareness in collaboration with NHK.

I had a good time listening to such various episodes!

  At Shimanekan, products and marine products using shijimi and shijimi, dairy products, Japanese sweets like Fumai Matsudaira, etc. are also sold abundantly.

I found it there ...

It is sake from former Prime Minister Takeshita Shoten's parents' home "Takeshita Shoten", and it is a sake labeled by former Prime Minister Takeshita and grandson DAIGO!

 

There was a marriage bag in the souvenir from Shimanekan ... I felt very warm.

I would like to report on this continuation in "VOL.2", I would like to say this (no one expects it).

 

 

 

GUIMAUVE is known to Japanese people under the name "Marshmallow".

At the patisserie (confectionery shop) on the street corner of France, Demy Cec (half-raw confectionery), Fool Cec (baked confectionery), macarons, etc. are displayed on a refrigerated case that displays refrigerated sweets such as raw cakes and chocolates. It is arranged.

Most of them are popular candy that is piled up and sold in large glass bottles in that corner.

As for the gimove, "espressamente illy Marunouchi" that started sales around the year before last year and appeared in the media last year ... Among the many branches, they were sold only here, so there was still something sold out ...

However, our Chuo-ku has also been sold at "espressamente illy Nihonbashi" next to Nihonbashi Takashimaya.

 

 This gimov is a little gourmet gimov with cream and confitures of various flavors inside.　

You can choose two types, "Fluffy" and "Motchiri".

 In addition, the flavor like an Italian cafe is also very attractive, such as tomatoes, basils, espresso and cappuccino.

I chose all five "fluatt" types and enjoyed it with a fragrant cafe for ￥200 (excluding tax). http://www.espressamenteilly.jp/

 

 

Standing and drinking in a liquor store is called "Kakuuchi", but one where you can enjoy Tsunouchi Chi in the business district Kyobashi is the long-established liquor store "Masuhisa" that has a shop on Chuo-dori.

The interior of the store with a high ceiling and a large depth will be bustling with businessmen returning from work after 6 o'clock.

This is a self-style style in which you choose your favorite items from liquor, canned food, and dried foods lined up, take them to the cash register, and pay.

Everything is retail price, so it's easy for your wallet.

 Immediately, I had a glass of wine (260 yen) and canned food.

The wine is taken out of the refrigerator and poured into the glass. The counter and table were regulars (?), So I found space on the display shelf of the product and started drinking.

It seems that there are many groups of 2 to 3 people, but there are also customers who came alone.

In the center of the office district, there is Tsunouchi Chi shop where you can easily drop in is Ureshii.

For the second cup, take out the cup liquor (260 yen) from the refrigerator and put the chikama into the ate.

In "Kakuuchi", Nagai is Nogure ..., so today I was withdrawn.

 

"Masuhisa,"

2-7-19, Kyobashi, Chuo-ku

Business hours (Standing drinking time) 17 to 20:00

Closed on weekends and holidays

 

 

 

 

 

 I, Yanagi, previously introduced an article called "Taiyaki Showdown", but ... 

 

The other day, I went to the Kabukiza Theater for "June Daikabuki".

I've been visiting many times so far ...

Secretly on the third floor, I noticed for the first time that a fascinating item called Kabukiza limited "red and white rice cake" was sold.

Here, I can't help but introduce the gem that the people who know in our Chuo-ku! ! !

Immediately, purchase and tasting ...　

　　

The red and white rice cake was in hot anko and trouri ..., it was very delicious!

The price is ¥ 200 ⇒ At other stores, it is about ¥ 140, so it is about ¥ 60. ... Each red and white rice cake is ¥ 30, so it's 'ant' because it's delicious even if it is.

 

By the way, one of the objectives of our "June Daikabuki" was the grandson of Koshiro Matsumoto, the first stage of the eldest son of Somegoro, and Kintaro the fourth generation.

Very cute, and the venue is full of applause and smiles.

However, the person himself played a great role during the stage greetings by the grandfather, the lion sandwiched between his father, and the stage greetings by seniors.

The "Small Kintaro Matsumoto Exhibition" is set up in the hall, where you can see photos of Kintaro from generation to generation.

； http://www.kabuki-bito.jp/news/2009/06/__photo_5.html

Senakiraku (final day) of "June Daikabuki" is June 27.

 

 

 

At the end of May ★You are writing an article about "MACARONS".

Just the other day, Pierre Elme of "PIERRE HERME PARIS", ranked second, came to Japan for about five days to announce a new product to be released in June and a recipe book for "MACARONS", which will be released in Japanese translation.

No, I have participated in the party, so I would like to introduce it to everyone who is viewing the blog.

This new work includes "Macaron Amvi", which was newly added to the "Amvi" series of Cassis and Violet (Smile), and "Egju Belant", the most luxurious plate chocolate cake.

 

 By the way, as for the addition of macaron ... There are various types of macaron depending on each region of France, but the most popular in Japan today is officially "macaron de Paris".

In this Macaron de Paris, the younger brother of the founder of the "Ladule" said, "If you put a ganash (chocolate cream) on a macaron, which was originally a piece of cookie ... I've heard that it was the starting point (it seems that there are various theories ...).

Elleme (at that time, he came to Fochon) was selected as Chef de Patissier and Vice President for Ladule, and then he created a number of novel and delicious masterpieces such as "Ispahan" using macarons, roses, lychees, and framboises, and so on.

In other words, the macarons of "Ladule" and "PIERRE HERME PARIS" were brothers! !

By the way, if you look at the showcases of both "Ladule" and "PIERRE HERME PARIS" under Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi's depa, you will find cakes with the same face line up (both are very delicious!)

 When I talked to Elleme about this correspondent blog of the Chuo-ku Tourism Association, I was very pleased, and I was happy to cooperate with the photo posting, MERCI Mushoo.

HP of PIERRE HERME PARIS　：http://www.pierreherme.co.jp/topics/