Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

On the 22nd day before the Tokyo Marathon, I participated in the walking of the Tokyo Marathon course, which Ginzo introduced on the correspondent blog.

 

From the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to the goal Tokyo Big Sight, the Tokyo Marathon course is divided into six and walked sequentially from Saturday, January 25 to February 22 (Sat), all courses It seems that those who participated will receive a completion prize.

 

I participated in the last course of "Tsukishima-Toyosu-Tokyo Big Sight".

At 12:50, waiting at the meeting place at Tsukishima Station Exit No. 3, people who walked "Ginza-Tsukuji-Tsukuda-Tsukishima" in the morning came and joined here.

It's start right away.

 

"In the morning course, there were Kabukiza, Honganji, Sumiyoshi-jinja Shirine and historic sites, but the course in the future is a new land, so I only walked until last year.

But this year, the Tokyo Olympics will be decided, and we plan to have many facilities in this area, so let's walk while imagining the future!"

In the quote of the guide, almost the first-time participants talked about memories of the old Olympics and had a friendly atmosphere.

 

First of all, from Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge, which can be said to be the biggest difficulty for runners, pass the up and down of Asashio Ohashi, cross the Harumi Bridge (not Harumi Bridge), and head to Toyosu.

From here, take a little off the course and go to the square in front of LaLaport, which faces Tokyo Bay.

Here, there was a crane and a huge ship screw to commemorate the once-built shipyard.

The weather was very good, so I took a break while watching Rainbow Bridge and Fuji TV over there.

　

Then, after returning to the course again, he went on a wide road.

When I walked on a vacant lot in the buildings, saying, "It seems that there will be a stadium for XX here," I arrived at Ariake in no time.

But at the last end, a considerable steep slope was waiting.

I haven't walked a lot of distance, but it's a bit! I think the runners are very hard because I thought it was enough.

 

And finally the goal!

Perhaps there was a security problem, there was a fence in front of the goal, and I could only go near the gate of 195m, but for the time being, everyone took a commemorative photo and broke up.

When I actually walked, I was able to feel the feeling of up and down, and it was a valuable experience.

 

By the way, after the walking, it was said that "Tokyo Marathon Expo" was being held at Big Site, so I stopped here.

 

At the entrance there is a head priest of Daikanonji Temple in Ningyocho, famous for the agile god "Skanda", and you will pray for your wishes to come true, a huge Ema appears!

I have been praying for my friends who are running.

　

 

At the venue, in addition to exhibiting the history of the Tokyo Marathon, booths such as official support companies, companies dealing with general sports-related goods and food, co-sponsored media and marathon-related organizations, Tokyo-related booths, etc. lined up and are surprised at the bustle!

At the booth in Chuo-ku, in addition to long-established stores such as Yamamoto-noriten, tourist associations also exhibited.

We sold original furoshiki, etc. with familiar stylish designs.

 

It was a very exciting day from the day before the start, but I'm surprised to be able to enjoy so much even if I don't actually run.

If you win all the courses, there is no doubt that the TV broadcast and watching eyes will be different again.

 

 

Recently, there was "truffle Sauce" in a family restaurant menu, but truffle is a high-class ingredient that is still unfamiliar to ordinary people like me.

However, as expected, a shop specializing in truffle opened last year.

　

 

The place is Kabukiza Ura, near the exit of Higashi-Ginza Station on the Toei Subway, and there are many fashionable Italian shops such as the famous Ochiai chef "La Bettla da Ochiai".

 

The restaurant's name "Muccini" is an Italian gastronomy brand and offers a variety of products that condenses the charm of high-quality truffle in the Marquee region near the Adriatic Sea, including dry truffle, truffle salt, truffle olive oil and truffle sauce.

 

There are 5 counter seats in the store, and you can eat these items like eat-in.

There is also lunch, pasta and risotto made with truffle, wine, bread from Asanoya, and dessert.

I went with my friends at this time, so I asked for "Black Summer truffle's Risotto" and "Black Summer truffle's Talia Telle" for better taste of truffle.

 

First of all, the bread served on the wine is accompanied by truffle salt and truffle olive oil.

The bread is usually eaten with butter, but when the flavor of truffle is added, it feels really plump and surprised.

　

 

Since risotto is boiled from raw rice, it takes a little time, so at first from the black summer truffle Taliatelle.

From the beginning, I shared it for two people and took it out, but surprisingly there was a lot.

What I know is "with truffle of XX" or "truffle sauce of XX", and it is the first time that Dawn and truffle are so luxurious.

Not only the scent, but also the slightly stiff texture is impressive.

Isn't it unique to this shop that truffle itself plays a leading role?

　

And the next risotto is the specialty menu of the shop.

It seems that they are simply using bouillon, but I feel that all the charms of truffle are blended in.

 

There was also the finest white truffle sent directly to Italy, and there was also a menu that was sauteed and served with fried eggs.

 

At the beginning of last year's opening, it was featured in various media such as television and magazines, partly due to the opening of the new Kabukiza Theater, but renowned critics have also been praised and visited many times It seems that the name has already been roared among gourmets.

 

There are also specialized books on truffle in the store, which is lined with various items such as truffle salt, truffle sauce and olive oil, and chefs and shops are very kind enough to teach you about the type of truffle and how to cook.

 

At the end of last year, many people seemed to be a little extravagant at home during Christmas and New Year's holidays, and they were very busy.

I also know Italian chef told me that only a little bit of truffle salt will make the taste of pasta completely different, so I would like to try it out.

My friend also thought so, and immediately after the meal he bought truffle sauce.

 

There is no doubt that your home cooking will be upgraded if you touch the charms of truffle at this store and purchase and use the items you like.

How about a little luxury?

　

 

Muccini

 

3-12-7, Ginza

Telephone (3542) 1086

Regular holidays Sunday and Monday

 http://www.muccini.jp/

In the case of meals, please make a reservation in advance as much as possible.