Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

When I got off the elevator on the 8th floor, a long line and a placard called "Here's last" jumped into my eyes. "Yeah!" The line at the entrance of the Mumin exhibition venue on the first day of today is waiting for the cash register of the person who purchased Mumin goods. It's 12 o'clock now. It's open today at 10 o'clock, but this line!

This year, the 100th anniversary of the birth of Tove Janson (1914-2001), the original author of Mumin, who has been loved by people all over the world for generations, a large retrospective exhibition was held in Finland, where Mumin was first translated and published in Japan, and a commemorative exhibition was held. There are 200 original drawings, including 150 unpublished illustrations and sketches of Mumin fairy tales.

When you enter the opening, most of the visitors are young women (it's surprising to see only such young women). I'm going to eat one by one. Mumin Daddy and Mom, Snufkin, Sniff, Little Mii, Snowk's Miss, and Mrs. Mimura are all in good shape.

The diorama of Moominvalley, the statue of Mumin, and the exit are full of Mumin goods besides Mumin's fairy tale series. Mumin's fairy tale series has exceeded 10 million copies since it was first translated and published in 1964. The binding is the same as the old version, and when you turn it over, time trip to childhood at once. Why don't you go out to immerse yourself in the nostalgic world of Mumin and his friends?

Speaking of which, what is the next section manager who was called "Mumin Daddy" now?

Matsuya Ginza 8F Event Square

April 16 (Wednesday) - May 6 (Tuesday)

１０：００～２０； 0 (17:00 on the last day)

Admission fee: General 1,000 yen, high school students 700 yen, junior high school students 500 yen, free for elementary school students and younger

Kabukiza, which has been one year since its new opening, is still bustling. The topic of this month is "Goro Mitsu's Return". I came back to the Kabukiza Theater seven months after I fell ill. It's been since August Noryo Kabuki. The performance is "Senju Saru". When Goro Mitsu appears on the flower path, great applause from the crowded seats. When I heard this great applause with Goro Mitsu, who became a little thinner, I was surprised. The next seat is also taking out the handkerchief. The cuteness of the monkey played by the son, Minosuke, who became even more splendid, Magoro, the female daimyo, and the child role that applauds each time he moves. I'm really happy to be able to see the sharp and cheerful appearance of Goro Mitsu, one of the best dancers in the Kabuki world, who can not seem to be post-sick. This month, I took care of it only in the daytime and took a rest for a while. The other performances are a gorgeous dance newly created to commemorate the first anniversary of the opening of the festival, "Shushun Phoenix Festival", and the stage art is a luxurious version called Toshio Matsuo. Finally, "Shinnaka Sonezaki" where Tojuro Sakata works for "Ichisei Ichidai". I am deeply moved to think that this is the last time to see Fujijuro's first performance more than 1300 times on stage. Even so, what is the youth of 82-year-old Fujijuro? ・・・・

Shochiku started running Kabukiza in 1914 (1914), when it became the second Kabukiza Theater. The idea of the Phoenix Maru of the Zamon was Ouchi Fukuchi, the first lord of the first stage, but when he built a new mansion in Ikenohata, he liked the Phoenix Maru related to Horyuji Temple, which was used as a nail hide in the parlor ("Kabukiza 5th generation}").

The night part is "Ichijo Daizotan", "Women Date" and "Hairyu Shinzo".

It was also announced that Nizaemon's return to June. All you have to do is wait for the recovery of Fukusuke, whose name has been extended.

April Kabuki until the 26th　

For inquiries, please contact Ticket Hon Shochiku 0570-000-489 (10:00 to 18:00).

The evening show starts at 16:40.

"Traditional Performing Arts" and "Entertainment Appreciation" sound a little more threshold, but among the traditional Japanese performing arts that have been going on since the Edo period, "Kouta" may be relatively familiar.

Before the collapse of the bubble economy, the three types of office workers sacred treasure were golf, go (or mahjong) and Kouta. Many people have the experience of meeting the "Kouta" review party just started by acquaintances?

On Saturday, 5th, when this year's cherry blossoms are likely to be overlooked, I came to the Kouta appreciation party. The place is the Mitsukoshi Theater on the 6th floor of Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi, where the 23rd Classic Kouta Appreciation Party is being held. This party, which claims to be "the real pleasure of tradition-listening to the essence of Edo Kokagaku", is divided into two parts and 35 performers, and the teachers of the Japan Kouta Federation. "I will return even if I stop", "Kinugi Nuno", "Shinobu Nara", "Wait" This is an example of the theme of Kouta, "Emotion" and "Iki" that make you feel like a time trip to "Edo" Right. There are also themes reminiscent of plays such as "Kawasho" and "Lost". While talking with his neighbors about his own thoughts, such as "Nikori" and "Nyari" involuntarily, and the shouts of his favourite, "This voice is pleasant to his ears." End. "Eh! That's the time?" I'm getting better and better, so I'd like to be more soaked. ・・

After the performance, I was able to talk a little to my friend, Mr. Takumi in Hamacho, who also appeared at the "Chuo-ku Traditional Performing Arts Appreciation Party", so I introduced it specially.

①    Kouta was founded by Oyo Kiyomoto in the late Edo period. Developed as a parlor art where smart people gather.

②    This time, I picked up "Edo Kokagaku", so one song was short, so it was two songs, but it was not always two songs.

③    The shamisen uses a finger without using repellency. Kouta is the only one that does not use repellent among Joruri and song music that uses the shamisen.

④    The names of the performers are "Tate ・ ・", "Spring bamboo ・ ・ ・" and "Tago / ・". I heard that there are more than 70 schools at present.

⑤    The difference from "Hauta" is that "Hauta" plays the shamisen by repelling the shamisen, and for example, Hauta is "Femic Song" and "Kouta" is chanson.

Finally, for those who thought, "Let's start learning Kouta in the future."

There is no "age limit" to get started. When you start thinking, first look for a teacher. If you contact the Japan Kouta Federation or contact the Japan Kouta Federation at such a meeting, you will be introduced to a teacher near you. (It seems good to ask the shamisenya)

It seems that there is always something for rehearsal in the training hall even if you do not prepare the shamisen from the beginning. There are many teachers who live in Chuo-ku. Even if "inheritors of traditional performing arts" are impossible, how about starting a time to immerse yourself in" the style of Edo "a little away from the busy daily life?

(Public) Japan Kouta Federation 03-5641-0830

Although it is not Chuo-ku, a workshop for "first people" is also planned. Please feel free to contact us.

The cherry blossoms in full bloom came in the rain from a bad morning. When asked, "Is there any restaurant where you can have a casual and delicious lunch?", Two friends from Ningyocho residents recommended me here. CHEZ ANDRE DU SACRE-COEUR。 Arrived a little before 13:00 with the explanation that "I always know it because there is always a line." It's a house on the opposite side of "Tamahide". Because of the heavy rain, there were no people waiting in line. Lucky. In the bright store, you can see some pairs of families with children, giving a homey impression. What shall I do? "Kischelorine Lunch", "Crockmush Salad", "Gratin Lunch", etc. I chose "Today's Lunch" with my fellow friends. "Pork fin roast black pepper sauce" (salad, bread, 1,050 yen).

It comes with plenty of mashed potatoes. The dressing of Lome Inlettus is also delicious. A friend of the eating shinbo is thrilled, "I'm glad that this mashed potato is not an accessory, but rather a little." The neatly polished potatoes have a slight sweetness and have a nostalgic taste. What surprised me was the taste of French bread, and when I asked, "Is it homemade?", He said that what he made in Paris was airlifted by frozen and baked at a shop. The contents are sticky and the skin is crisp! It's an ideal style. The shop was a little proud of saying, "I'll give you a lot of praise," but I'd like you to divide it into souvenirs. I left the shop after having a lot of coffee. Next time, I would like to try a gratin lunch (this mashed potato gratin)

Andre, the name of the shop, was named after Madame's father's name, because the shop was near the Sacrekur temple in Montmartre. Founded in 2008.

Business hours 11:00-20:30 Lunch is closed until 14:30. Dayner is available only at cafes from 17:00.

TEL 6228-1053 2 minutes from the subway Ningyocho Station A2 Exit