Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

The specialty of the Mihara Domoto store, "Shiosenbei", is located diagonally opposite the Suitengu Shrine.

It is a very delicious dish that is seasoned with soy sauce and specialty salt on the thin baked dough that retains the texture of rice.

I found this salt rice cracker coated with chocolate at the store, so I purchased it.

It seems that it is a limited-time product from Valentine's Day to White Day.

During Valentine's Day season, you can see chocolate-coated rice crackers here and there.

I love chocolate and rice crackers, but I thought every time I tried this combination, but it was a product of Mihara-do, which handles both Japanese and Western sweets, so it was great expectations .

First of all, the exterior.

Both sides are coated with chocolate up to about 2/3 of the familiar salt rice crackers.

In addition, two types, black and white, 3 sheets each, contain a total of 6 sheets.

And finally tasted.

"This is delicious!"

The usual salty taste of salt rice crackers enhances the sweetness of chocolate, and the sweetness of chocolate enhances the salty taste of salt rice crackers ...

I quickly completed the exquisite combination that allows me to enjoy both tastes well.

The package, the senbei bag, and the senbei don't have special designs, but I felt it would be the best gift for him (her), who loves delicious things. Of course, it's also a great reward for yourself!

Please enjoy it once.

Mihara Domoto Store 1-14-10 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku (diagonally in front of Suitengu)

Speaking of tug-of-war, it is a standard event of the athletic meet, but few people know the tug-of-war as a sport with official rules.

A national convention for such a tug-of-war competition was held at Chuo-ku Sports Center on August 19 (Sun).

Because it is a tug-of-war tournament, when I enter the venue that "Oes" would be loud and friendly and excited ...

Eight players in each team hold the rope silently, and everyone stops at the same posture = a sharp angle just falling down. What are you doing? ？

However, if you look closely, it sometimes moves little by little ...

What! In the middle of the competition! This was a classic attitude to pull the rope, and every team was dressed in the same way.

A game development that can not be imagined from the athletic meet tug of war, power Osako! I was very excited.

In addition, the tournament has not only championships, but also general teams and elementary school students, and this is a standard tug-of-war game, but everyone was serious, probably influenced by the next championship.

In the general section, those who are usually proud of their strength also participated, and it was a fun battle to watch, such as uniforms of cat marks and fire precautions.

In the elementary school section, in addition to the Kendo Boys and Fire Boys in Chuo-ku, teams from Kesennuma also participated. Moreover, the Kesennuma team won the championship! It was a great success for the Great East Japan Earthquake Reconstruction Support Competition.

In addition, at the exhibition, "Miss Chuo" and wrestlers in the local sumo room compete with children, and outside the venue, there is also a stall village with Tohoku specialty products, etc. Was full of people.

This tug-of-war festival is scheduled to be held next year.

By all means, why don't you visit the venue next year and enjoy a slightly different tug of war?

On July 22nd (Sun), a cleaning party was held to wash Nihonbashi, an event once a year.

In this event, as the name implies, everyone cleans Nihonbashi.

For the Nihonbashi fire brigade, which "discharges water" water for cleaning

The children flock.

Whether the purpose is to wash the bridge or to bathe ...

It was a chilly day that I couldn't imagine in July, but the children were very fine.

The participants wanted to wash the "Japan Road Mark" and the center of the bridge where the plate was embedded was always full of people.

Participants bring their own deck brushes, one of them.  I found a prominent jumbo-sized deck brush!

Its size is about 5 times larger than a regular deck brush (right photo, upper left)!

The owner of this brush, which reads, "Let's prevent furniture from falling, falling, and moving in preparation for an earthquake!" Was the Nihonbashi Fire Boys.

Finally, the Nihonbashi fire brigade discharged water on the signboard of "Nihonbashi" attached to the highway, and the road cleaning truck finished and washed the road surface, and the event ended successfully.

Please come to Nihonbashi, which has been polished shiny by the hands of local people.

On June 24 (Sun), a review committee for the training of the Nihonbashi fire brigade was held at Hamacho Grand. .　　　　　　

A large number of people wearing matching uniforms gathered, and several portable water discharge pump trucks lined up, and I was excited to see what will begin in the future.　　　

　At the judging committee, representatives of each region will use a portable pump to check the time and movement from preparing for water discharge to water discharge.

Each team started the water discharge when they thought that the hose was extended quickly with loud voices and quick movements, and I didn't know exactly who was doing what, but I was overwhelmed by the speed and coolness I'm done.

Next, first aid training began ...

Oh, I was wearing the same uniform, but aren't everyone a woman?

There are women in the fire brigade.

In order to do such a reliable activity, the recruitment standards of the fire brigade were very strict, and I thought that I was training all day ...

Anyone with a healthy and enthusiasm can become a fire brigade member!

I'm training at night or on holidays when I don't have my work!　That's right. 。 。

The fire brigade is not a job, isn't it?

In addition to local tofu shops and greengrocers, the Nihonbashi fire brigade also has employees of companies with offices in the Nihonbashi area.

While doing their own work, they also pay attention to the security of the community and spend their days training between work.

And if a fire or earthquake occurs, stop work and go to help quickly!

If you think that the town of Nihonbashi is protected by such reliable people, you can live with peace of mind every day.

Regarding the judging committee, the points and rankings of each team were announced, but everyone was so active that I didn't know what was wrong.

Fire brigade, please do your best in the future!

　Today, when I went near Harumi Wharf, a fire boat was releasing clean water.

　There were many fire departments, and when I thought what kind of event would be, I was rehearsaling for the "Water Fire Fighting Pageant" to be held on May 13 (Sun).

　I've seen it for a while, but I heard the explosion, the helicopter flew, and I was overwhelmed by the power that I couldn't think of a rehearsal.

　This is worth a look!

　On the day, the performance of fire and rescue of ships, the march of fire boats and fire helicopters (navigation?) In addition, the children of the Fire Boy Scouts and the members of the Tokyo Fire Department Music Band also come, and it seems to be a very fun event.

At Harumi Wharf, the Tokyo Minato Festival is also held on May 12 and 13, and there are various boats (tours) besides fire boats and various corners, so this is also I think you can enjoy it.

　I'm looking forward to the weekend!

Tokyo Fire Department “Firefighting Pageant of Water”

Sunday, May 13 10: 30-11: 30

Harumi Wharf (in front of Harumi Passenger Terminal)

Free tour (of course free)

　Invited by cherry blossoms in full bloom and warm weather, I went to an event in front of Nihonbashi Plaza Building during lunch break.

　In this open space, we often hold various events such as product exhibitions all over the country, and you can enjoy it quite well.

　The event on this day was the "Traffic Safety Fair" at the Central Police Station.

　A car that experienced a traffic accident came and publicized the importance of seat belts.

　If you look around the venue, you will see the Nihonbashi Fire Station earthquake experience car on the opposite side.

　Why isn't it a traffic safety fair? When I asked him ...

　"I'm working hard together with my friends who keep the safety of the local people!"

　What a reliable word!  

　I am convinced that Chuo-ku, where many people come and go every day, is a safe and secure town.

　At the venue, police and fire mascots also experienced the earthquake of "seismic intensity 7" and played a major role in PR! !

　I asked each person in charge about the safety points.

　<Traffic accidents>

　☆When you get in the car, don't forget your seat belt!

　☆Pedestrians should check the safety on the left and right when crossing!

　<Earthquake>

　☆In the event of an earthquake, the top priority is to protect yourself!

　☆In preparation for an earthquake, furniture is made with fall prevention equipment.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Let's fix it!

　Let's practice Chuo-ku so that it becomes a safer and more secure town.