Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

At the end of New Year's Kabuki, there is a performance by Ukon of Shimbashi Enbujo.

My son, Takeru, is also the name of two parents and children who will be the second generation Ukon, and three air rides with Sarunosuke are talked about.

The daytime part was performed for the first time in 23 years at "Futago Sumida River", which was revived in 1976 by the current Sarunosuke era for the first time in 260 years. It is the original source of the so-called Sumida River in the work of Monzaemon Chikamatsu. In front of the Yoshida family's house turmoil and the curse of the tengu, twin Umewaka, a mother's group woman who lost Matsuwaka and mad, `` Koi grab '' returning the carp to the `` One axis of Koi Fish '' of the carp that escaped the carp, etc. Customers are very satisfied with the great standing using this water for unrecoverable development and the air ride. A 6-year-old Shin Ukon, who plays the two roles of Umewaka and Matsuwaka, is so cute and a big beat occurs every time the dialogue is dialogue. It's funny that the car is holding a smile while waiting on the stage, and the audience also laughs. I feel that it is amazing to be passed on to the next generation in this way because the first and second generation Udanji were also good at roles.

Wasn't it "the fourth generation Udanji" that wrote so far and dedicated "Iwaine Shiri no Momodo Stone" in Shinkawa? I wondered and looked it up.

In conclusion, it seems to be "the second generation = the fourth generation". Among the published ones, the family tree of the Udanji family, the personal name encyclopedia, and the actor famous encyclopedia have only "first and second generations", but only one book in the section of "second generation Udanji" as "reference" There is a description of the fourth generation in the book "Ichikawa right next month" In other materials, many say, "The name of the second generation Udanji in January 1909 ..." ？ However, it seems that in 1914 when he dedicated it, he was called the "fourth generation". "Isn't the third generation, the fourth generation?" It is doubtful, but people in libraries and archives also say, "There are quite a few things that are not clear." It's fun to check it out.

Senakiraku is on the twenty-seventh.

After seeing a play at the Kabukiza Theater or theater, if you have a companion, you may want to talk about your impression of the play. At that time, the perfect shop was created. "Ginza Yamau" is lined up across Kabuki Inari Street and opened on January 2 this year. The main business is a pickle shop, and this is a cafe on the first and second floors. The sweetness comes with pickles and tea. On this day, I had soup powder. Pickled with pickles (900 yen). This soup flour is exquisite. The roof of the Kabukiza Theater is beyond the window. It is recommended for a blissful time to enjoy tea slowly while looking at the pamphlet of the play I just saw. The pickles were delicious, so I asked them on the way home. It's 700 yen. Pickles in a stylish package are available.

Ginza 4-13-13 Ginza Yamau Ginza TEL5148-1003

Business hours From 11:00 to 19:00 (Kabuki performance period is until 20:00 on the first floor)

Kabuki in early spring is being performed in four theaters this year in Tokyo, and it is very busy in January. Today's third seat. I came to the Kabukiza Theater. The hall is a gorgeous thing suitable for the New Year. I realized again that it was a theater that I could enjoy the feeling of New Year's mood most. In the daytime part, the 3rd generation simultaneous name was announced, "Resign from Shogun Edo", which was entitled "150 years of reign of the great government" (Do you think it is early), and Yoshinobu, who will be named the tenth generation Koshiro next year, Yoshinobu, Ainosuke plays Tetsutaro Yamaoka. The second act is "Otsu-e Dojo-ji Temple", where Ainosuke plays the five roles of Fujimusume, sitting head, boatman, falconer, and Otsu-e demon in an early stage, and Somegoro becomes Goro at the root of the arrow. The last is "Numazu" by Emon Yoshiemon and Utaroku, a luxurious performance that is happy in early spring. It is usually a lunch box for depa underground, but today I had a luxurious "New Year Feast" (including 4,000 yen) with a friend twice "Otori". Comes with kuzuri dessert.

Unfortunately, I was absorbed in chatting, and within the end of receiving the news "5 minutes before the opening" ・・ ・ I'll have a slow time next time. A friend who came to Tokyo for a theater from Nara also saw the night club on this day, the second day was theater day and night, and on the third day, the National and Asakusa Public Hall and forced troops. Thank you very much.

In the evening part, Koshiro-san and Tamasaburo-san's `` Ii Oro '' 5th Tomijuro Nakamura 7th anniversary pursuit Kyogen is danced by his son Takanoshi-kun, `` Echigo lion '' Tamasaburo's `` Shinjo '' `` Matsuura's `` Matsuura '' Taiko ".

For inquiries on the 26th, please contact Ticket Hon Shochiku at 0570-000-489 (10-18:00)

At the end of the year, when I came to buy tea for New Year's Day, I received a flyer saying "4 kinds of lucky bags commemorating the 20th anniversary, opening at 10:00 on the 5th in the New Year." I haven't bought a "Fukubukuro" yet, so I came to "let's experience the first sale once." 20 minutes before opening. According to the media report, "I lined up from the previous day, 500 people before the opening of the store" is imprinted, so this number is enough to pass through, but according to the story of the person lined up in front, "Ginza store, head office is a great procession, so this is a secret place ". This person comes every year and says, "I want to get 3 pieces because I have some gifts to my friends." Of the 4 types, 2 types in tea boxes (10,888 yen and 5,400 yen) have already been sold out only by reservation. I got it in a round ball with a tote bag "Nate" (3,888 yen), "Tea cha cha cha" "Thank you very much for being lined up early in the morning. I'll give you a break on the second floor. " A lot of matcha has come out with Omikuji cookies. Unfortunately, Omikuji is "Nakayoshi" and temporary "great blessing". Well, at the beginning of the year, it's better not to be greedy. ・・・

I was surprised when I came home and opened it. In the round ball, there are 20 colorful teas (packs for each roast) containing four colorful Tetra Pak. I am convinced again that everyone will want to line up in this case. The mini furoshiki used is also cute with different colors of teapots and teacup patterns. I feel like I've got it. It was the first purchase of this year, which made a firm decision to "come again next year."

This is good luck from spring!

Uogashi Meicha Tsukiji New Store 2-11-12 Tsukiji

Telephone 3542-2336

The phenomenon that could be called the "Masako Shirasu" boom occurred just after the beginning of the 21st century, and I think many people remember it. Masako Shirasu, who had talked about Japanese culture with his own aesthetic sense, was very fresh and accepted and created new fans. This is an exhibition that introduces the charms of what Masako Shirasu loves.

"Every luxurious costume would be worn perfectly and looked like everyday clothes. Masako Shirasu, who wrote that kind of thing [wearing]" (Kimono Beauty), started a dyeing and weaving craft shop "Kogei" in Ginza at the age of 46, interacting with weaving and dyeing creators and spreading kimonos that he felt beautiful. (From Matsuya's pamphlet)

There are 150 items on display, including costumes when standing on the Noh stage, seasonal kimonos, kimono accessories, and items used in the study. There are a variety of famous writers such as weaving Takao Tajima and dyeing Manchiko Furusawa. Please take a look at the many things that have been selected as "connoisseurs of beauty".

Held at Matsuya Ginza 8F Event Square until January 16, 2017 From 10:00 to 20:00 January 1 Closed on January 2 from 9:30 to 19:30 on the last day closes at 17:00 on the last day.

Admission fee 1,000 yen