Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Hot days continue, but please enjoy the "cool" that seeks the taste in Nihonbashi.

　

At Takashimaya in Nihonbashi, you can see a goldfish aquarium as soon as you enter from the front entrance.

These are 12 and 18 polyhedron aquariums with a refraction effect brings magical visuals.

　

In the aquarium, three types of Broadtail Ryukin, Shorttail Ryukin, and Demonstration, which grew 10cm to 15cm, are elegantly operated with silky tail fins against the backdrop of a building designated as the only important cultural property in Japan. I am dancing.

　

It was impressive that many customers were watching closely because it was a moment to forget everyday life.

　

　

It will be on display until July 30, so why not enjoy "cool"?

 

 

Also, on the 5th floor of Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall, Art Aquarium 2013 is being held until September 23.

 

 

Admission fee is 1,000 yen for adults at an underwater art exhibition designed with a Japanese motif.

 

 

In the rainy season, the hot summer came all at once.

The rooftop of Nihonbashi Takashimaya, which was designated as a national important cultural property for the first time in a department store four years ago.

 

How about a moment while looking at the garden in a spacious space?

The Starlight Garden has opened.

There are no holidays until August 27th (Tuesday).

From 4:00 to 9:00 in the evening (last order is 8:30), with friends under the tent.

You can enjoy wine, beer, cocktails, etc.

 

Also, on the 8th floor, a gift center for middle roses opened.

 

The stage where you enter the front entrance is a masterpiece.

 

The banner of the sunflower drawn by rock painter Hideki Kimura

After the exhibition

Aratani at the workshop of Shinsaburo Ichisawa Hanpu in Kyoto

It will be reborn as a bag of 24 points.

 

It is a lottery sale by application from July 31 to August 6.

 

There is only one thing in a world where the design part is different individually.

 

The price is expected to be 15,000 yen.

 

 

 

An oversized Kyoto fan on display at the end of the stage.

 

It conveys the tradition of the Imperial Palace fan that began in 1689

"Kyo fan,"

 

Gion Bayashi, upper left (84,000 yen),

 

No, upper right (6,3000 yen)

 

Insect sound, foreground (84,000 yen)

 

 

 

The arrival of spring is introduced on the front stage of the Takashimaya Nihonbashi store. Starting with the Ohara Ryu, which uses spring-like weeping cherry tree and Rengyo, the ikebana installation by Sennei Ikenobo, the 45th-generation flower artist of Ikenobo, which has a history of 550 years, was exhibited.

Next, "Sogetsuryu" Akane Teshigahara's "Flower goes, Become a People" was based on fresh plants such as Yae-zakura, camellia, Shakunage, and bamboo. Finally, humble as "Flowers are in the field" (right photo).

"Yamamura Goryu" that touches the elegant appearance of flowers and their hearts

You can enjoy the Ikebana exhibition in the 8th floor hall for free from April 18 to April 23. You may be able to enjoy a relaxing time.

 

 

 

Nihonbashi Takashimaya was completed on March 20, 1933 (Showa 8), and the first department store-wide air-conditioning and ventilation system was introduced.

 

 

It's been 80 years since then. In the meantime, the building was expanded in 1952, 29, 38, and 40 years, and was designated as the first national important cultural property in department stores in 2009 (21).

 

 This is a diorama created by diorama writer Takaki Yamamoto, the building at the time of its opening. This building was designed by Sadataro Takahashi, incorporating Orient-like elements into the solid Western history style. At that time, there was a streetcar running, and there was no red tent like it is now.

 

 At that time, this eight-story building could be seen well from a distance, so TAKASHIMAYA's illumination signboard would not have been needed.

 

The poet Akiko Yosano wrote, "Takashimaya Overlay the towers that add the area of the shining capital."

 

It seems that he claimed the hard work "ro" and the tower of the tower.

 

 

 

 

 

The center of commerce Chuo-ku There are many lively shopping streets in Japan.

Correspondents visit, see, and hear the shopping streets that are loved by the locals, prospered with the residents, and familiar to them. It conveys the lively charm and vitality, special information, etc. Chuo-ku This is the fifth installment of the correspondent's visit to the shopping district, which introduces the shopping association and shopping district.

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◎Correspondent Visit to Shopping Street (5th)◎

Make a further leap with tradition and innovation!

/ Tokyo Chuo Odorikai, located in the center of Chuo-ku

 

I visited the off-chair of the Matsuoka Building, one step from Chuo-dori, on the Tokyo Station side.
Hajime Matsuoka, chairman of the Tokyo Chuo Odorikai, asked for an interview.

I heard that you are 80 years old, but the chairman in front of you is still in your 60s and is so energetic that it is not strange!

 

Before I got into the subject, I asked you about the secrets of maintaining health.

"Walking" Move the station used for commuting by one station and get on and off. Walk more than 10,000 steps a day.

"Eat" a suitable meal for the year, for example, reduce meat to fish. They eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. Reduce the amount of eating and increase the number of chewing (mastication).

"Exciting, thrilling" Always keep your feelings young and imagine a pounding.

 

It's something that anyone can do, but I thought the way to keep healthy is to have a young mental strength, a constant ambition, and an indomitable soul to move forward.　　　　　　　　　　　　

 

(In the garden in the president's office on the 8th floor)

 

 

Finally it's the main subject!

Question 1 When was the establishment of the Tokyo Chuo Odorikai?

　In order to rebuild and rebuild the Nihonbashi and Kyobashi areas, the name was changed to "Nikyo Federation" in December 1946 and was established with 153 members. The following year, in September 1947, Yaesu Odori was added, and the name was changed to "Tokyo Chuo Odorikai" with the renewal of the administration of Chuo Ward, and it is also a venerable association that has continued and commercial activities to this day.
　There are 31 shopping streets (associations) that are members of the Chuo-ku Shopping Association Federation (as of April 2010), large and small, but this association is a particularly top-class association with scale and vitality .

　After the war, there were many customers who came to shop at department stores such as Takashimaya, Shirakiya, and Mitsukoshi from Tokyo Station through Yaesu. For customers who were impressed by the joy of buying things, I also felt a lot of appeal to the specialty stores lined up on both sides of the road on the way back and forth of the department store. Retail stores such as Senbikiya, Inoue bag store, Ito shoe store, veneer, Matsuoka clothing store, etc. in Kyobashi were lined up. There were many shops based on daily life, such as baths, butchers, fish shops, etc. However, large buildings began to be built, and the number of retail stores was gradually decreasing, and the vigor of the past was disappearing.
　In order for this city to regain vitality and further develop, it is necessary to further strengthen cooperation among members and promote commerce.

Question 2 Where and where does the Tokyo Chuo Odorikai say?

　A company that has a store or office on the first floor in principle facing Chuo Odori (from Nihonbashi 1-chome to Kyobashi 3-chome, Chuo-ku) and Yaesu Odori (from Yaesu 1-chome to Nihonbashi 3-chome and Showa-dori at Kyobashi 1-chome). It is a place facing the "streak" (road) with characters, but this is considered as a "face" from Eitai-dori St. to Sotobori-dori St. to Kajibashi Street, and revitalizing the whole 5 years ago I have been singing as chairman.

Question 3 What are the events that the Tokyo Chuo Odori Association cooperates?

① Cooperation with Tokyo Hakone Roundtrip University Ekiden Race (Hakone Ekiden)

As a catalyst for regional revitalization, it was realized in 1999 as a result of working with many organizations on a campaign to make the Hakone Ekiden course via Nihonbashi.

 

② Participation and cooperation in the Nihonbashi Festival

"Nihonbashi" is held every Sunday at noon, near April 3, around Nihonbashi Hashizume Square.
We participate in and cooperate with the festival. In normal years, stamp rally, wagon sales, stalls and lotteries are the main events.
Next year, April 3 will be the 100th anniversary of the bridge, so we will fully participate in and cooperate with various events in order to increase the ability to attract local customers in the commemorative event that will be held grandly.

③ Participation and cooperation in the Tourism and Commerce Festival

The Chuo-ku Tourism and Commerce Festival is held for one month in October every year. The main event of the association will be held on Sunday, October 31 at the Nihonbashi Kyobashi Festival 'Tokyo Nihonbashi Parade', which is held every year jointly with Muromachi Odorikai. Other events include a sale with speed lottery, a sightseeing ambassador for Chuo-ku, and a Miss Central Contest.

 

④ Contribution to Local Communities

Cooperation in flower bed planting activities promoted by the NPO Hana Kaido, sponsorship of the Tokyo Bay Fireworks Festival in August, a summer tradition, and support flags in line with the Tokyo Marathon hosted by Tokyo since 2006. Posting.

 

Question 4 Please tell the President's passion for the Tokyo Chuo Odori Association.

　In the Nihonbashi and Kyobashi areas, where many of the world's leading department stores and specialty stores are gathered, at that time, from the wife of the mountain to the young lady of the downtown area, they came to shop wearing kimono.
　 At present, however, there are no places to wear kimonos such as Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Ikebukuro.
　Now is the time to revive the old joy of wearing kimonos in this Nihonbashi / Kyobashi area. Even though it is an old city, I would like to continue our activities to cherish the traditional culture of Japan and surely preserve it for future generations. To that end, I would like to consider measures not only for each company but also for the entire region, and create a city that suits the kimono.

The following:

I asked you to cover the prospect of about 30 minutes, but I was impressed by one of the gem words of the chairman, such as old hardship stories, successful stories, etc., just over an hour.
In a sense, I strongly felt the obligation we had to pass on the old story as the chairman's narrator to future generations. Thank you very much for the wonderful story.

 

 

(On the photo)　The Takashimaya Tokyo store opened in 1933 (Showa 8) was designated as an Important Cultural Property in June this year.

　　　"Western history style with Japanese elements added to the Japanese style" and "Use modern architecture techniques"

　　　It consists of an extension, and the entire building is an inseparable architectural work.

　　　It is highly important as one of the representative department store construction in Japan. It is said that there is no problem.

　　　　　　　

(in the photo)　In 1933 (Showa 8), Shichifukuden was built on the roof. All the fortunes that humans desire.　　　

　　　It is said that if you go around it, you will benefit. Fukurokuju, Vaisravana, Fukuroson, Benzaiten

　　　The gods of Daikokuten, Kotobuki Oigami and Ebisu are enshrined. The inside is closed.

 

(Lower photo)　In 1950 (Showa 25), he received a small elephant of one and a half years from Thailand. By boat to Shimonoseki

　　　　Carry and transport by truck. We carried it to the rooftop by crane from the front entrance of Ginza Street.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

          The little elephant "Takako" put his child on his back and was very pleased. In 1954

　　　　I went to Ueno Zoo and later lived in Tama Zoo. There was Takako-chan on the roof

　　　　The motif remains.