Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Don't you get lost with souvenirs? I also have some "standard souvenirs", but I always get tired of myself, so I sometimes look at the corner of the department store's local famous confectionery. Today I came to "famous confectionery Gem" on the first basement floor of Matsuya Ginza. The products vary depending on the day, such as "standard confectionery", "daily specialty", and "monthly specialty". Today's aim is "Middie Apremidi"'s "Sablele 4 tatami mats and a half flower". The only rare ones available in Tokyo with arrival on Monday and Friday are here in Matsuya only. Certainly, it was introduced in a magazine around last summer, but it was originally a shop where Yoko Tsuda was opened in Kyoto. It is produced by Kurosawa Real Estate (I used to handle stationery in Ginza before.) 。 I was worried, but I was able to meet without a chance. The naming is "4 and a half tatami mats", but if you look at the photo, you can see it at a glance. It is packed in a square box like a tatami eye. It's a lot of fun.

There are seven types of chocolate, apricot, and raspberry, which are cut into flower shapes on sesame boards, marbles, orande (almonds and chocolates), and bread Ozamand (cinnamon-flavored almonds). There is no doubt that the scent that foresees the deliciousness that rises as soon as you open the can is "a big hit". When I gave it, the faces of acquaintances who seemed to be happy came up one after another. "The expiration date is short for baked goods, so please eat it as soon as possible," said the clerk. "Standard souvenirs" have increased.

Ginza Matsuya B1 "famous confectionery Gem" from 10:00 to 20:00

3,659 yen (tax included) per month and gold only for "Sablele 4 tatami mats and half flowers".

For the first time in 37 years, the performance of the third generation of parents and descendants has started on the 2nd. It was announced more than a year ago, and there were many media reports, so as you may know well, Koshiro is the second generation white parrot, Somegoro is the tenth generation Koshiro, and Kintaro is the eighth generation Somegoro. In front of the Kabukiza Theater, guests of Makumi, staff wearing Koraiya's half-wear came across, and when you enter one step, New Year's decorations are overflowing as appropriate for the first play, and the name of the third generation and early spring Kabuki overlap, I feel like I'm happy.

I was surprised again when I entered the audience. I first noticed the celebration of the name of the attack, but when I looked at it, all seats on the first floor of the east and west (40 seats in total) are full of beautiful places with black crests. When I ask the staff, it is said that "the general view of Tokyo Gohanamachi". It's spectacular. The five flower districts in Tokyo are currently Shimbashi, Kagurazaka, Akasaka, Mukaijima, and Asakusa. The general view of the flower district of the face-to-face in Minamiza in Kyoto is well known, but this is the first time I have met in Tokyo. It was just one day today, and the staff told me, "Today's customers are lucky."

The lobby of the intermission is even more gorgeous, and the audience is more sunny, giving the impression that it is a performance in early spring. I was able to take a picture of my work and feel comfortable if I was used to it.

By the way, as for the play, the daytime part is "Hakone Gongen Avenge", "Seven Lucky Gods", "Sugawara Densetsu Hands Study Book" and "Terakoya". Sarunosuke, who was scheduled to appear in "Hakone Gongen" and the night section "Sou Butterfly Curved Circle Diary", was replaced by an injury at the "One Piece" performance in October, and appeared only in Yotaro Kuri, the coveted of "Terakoya". In a conversation with Mr. Tozo, he was asked, "I'm desperately rehabilitating to enter the attack." It was the first time in 60 years that "Seven Lucky Gods" danced together. The Shoomaru of "Kurubiki" will be played by Shin Koshiro, and the Shoomaru of "Terakoya" will be played by Shin White Parrot.

The night section is "Sou Butterfly Wind Circle Diary", "Kougami", "Kanjincho", "Aioi Lion", and "Three-person".

The attacking performance lasts for two months, and this month is until the 26th.

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

The January performance of the Kanzekai regular Noh begins with Okina, who lives at the beginning of the year. As you know, "Okina" is also called "Shikisanban" and has strong elements of prayer and ritual, which are the roots of Noh, and is often performed in a changed place such as New Year's Day or the opening of a theater. Okina, Chitose, and Sanbaso pray for Taihei Tenka, peace of the country, and rich harvest. Noh-like friends say that this little tension and freshness can't be said. Next, "Kureha" was performed, so it was quite lying for 2 hours and 40 minutes. Next, after Kyogen "Treasure Hammer", Taro Kanjin is a little relaxed with a story that is deceived as a hammer with drums and sold, nine songs such as dance "Yashima", "Takasago" and "Hagoromo" are Yaemon Yamashina. The heavyweights of the Kanzekai, such as the gate, Tetsunojo Kanze, and Gensho Umewaka, dance. When he said to the neighbor, "There are many dances," he said, "This is a replacement for New Year's greetings at the Tokyo Kanzekai." It's good.

Finally, the congratulatory Noh "Iwafune" ended at 5:40. The break was 20 minutes, so I continued to sit for 4 hours and 20 minutes. The neighbors can be seen from Sendai and come to Tokyo for theaters and concerts 40 times a year, or "It's really convenient to go from Shoto to Ginza." I'm 80 years old. "The effect of the dance or the spine stretched, and I thought I had to do my best.

The Noh Theater regularly holds Kanzekai Noh Lectures.

The second session will be held from 18:30 on February 6 (Tuesday).

Part of the charm of "Obasute", demonstration by the Nibe Kanze sect. Lecturer: Kiyokazu Kanze, Shinpei Matsuoka, guest is Mr. Uchida. Admission fee 1500 yen　

Kanze Araiso Noh Preliminary Course Thursday, January 25 18:00-Admission fee 500 yen

Contact Application Kanze Noh Theater 6274-6579

Happy New Year. This year, I would like to tell you about the delicious and fun topics of Chuo-ku. Immediately from today, I came to OPEN's coffee stand Hibariya for a limited time.

You may be the first time you hear the name "coffee stand", but according to Hibariya's pamphlet, it is not a so-called coffee shop in the building, but according to Hibariya's pamphlet, "A deep spot in one from Kokusai Street Develop an open space like a secret flower garden ", and it is a coffee shop that operates outdoors.

"Hibariya" is a popular restaurant that appears most of Okinawa's gourmet guides. I have visited the store before the relocation twice. It was a deep spot that I couldn't easily reach, and I remembered the cafe in Saigon when I first visited in the mysterious space that seemed to have entered another world despite the road right on the right side, the sun and wind of Okinawa in the shade of trees. I remember And it's a bit dark coffee. I couldn't go last year, so I'm glad I could meet you in Tokyo at the beginning of the year.

Unfortunately, it's only the counter, so I can't taste the atmosphere of the stall space in Okinawa, but the taste of the selected coffee and the smile of my husband Tsuji remain the same. We also sell coffee beans and sweets that are roasted in-house. Why don't you go out to Hibariya's original "First Love Ore" and "Soyokaze Ore" to feel the Okinawan wind? There is also "pure brown sugar aule" limited to LOFT.

Coffee stand Hibariya　

Limited-time OPEN January 6 to 24 from 11:30 to 20:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays until 19:00 (11,17 are closed)

Ginza 2-4-6 Ginza Bellvia Building 4F