Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

You've been stagnant this year too.

In Yagenbori, both countries, the annual “Non-no-ichi” and “Year-end Ode-ko-shi” will be held from December 27 to 29, and this preparation is progressing greatly.

Lanterns were displayed around the immovable shrine.

In addition, posters and signboards have already been prepared around Fudoin Street.

`` Toshinoichi '' is a city that stands for the purpose of selling decorations for the New Year and Kadomatsu, etc. It is said to be the "Yonoichi City".
In addition, "Year-end Ode-koichi" is a city that provides clothing, bags, shoes, etc. cheaply, mainly by wholesalers and shops in the past Ryogoku, Yokoyamacho, Tachibanacho, etc. (currently Higashinihombashi, etc.).
 
Fifty years ago, when I was a child, "Hagoita" was held along with "Toshinoichi" and there were some markets selling Hagoita. Hagoita was decorated a lot, from expensive ones that imitated Kabuki actors to those that imitated celebrities who became the topic of the year.
Hagoita does not have a fixed price, negotiations begin between the customer and the seller, but rather the seller plays a large abacus and shows the price instead of saying the price verbally. I remember that it was unusual for children. Also, when the business negotiations were concluded, it was fun to borrow the hands of the customers around me and clapping with <Shan, Shan, Shan>.
I'm afraid I couldn't see any shops selling Hagoita.
 
If you have time, please take a look at Yagenbori's "Non-no-ichi" and "Year-end Ode-ko-shi".
This year, from December 27 (Sat) to 29 (Mon) from 11:00 to 20:00.

[December 27, 2014 (Sat)-29 (Mon)]
In the Higashinihombashi area, the year-end market will be held at the end of the year.
In addition, there are shops selling New Year's goods such as rendition decorations.
At the same time, the Depot Market offers clothing, shoes, handbags, daily necessities, etc.
Sold at a low price.
There are about 100 wholesalers.

In the past, Toshinoichi in Tokyo was once paid in Yagenbori fudoson, starting with Fukagawa Hachiman, visiting Asakusa and Kanda, etc.

[Last year]

This year will be over soon. The flow of the year is fast. Chuo-ku is a commercial town, so this season is exactly the time of writing, such as shops and department stores. It's full of shoppers to prepare for New Year's Day.

On the other hand, many shrines in the ward have a ritual called "great exorcism" on New Year's Eve. It has been practiced since ancient times as an important event to purify the filth of the year and pray for the well-being of the coming year. Even if it is not a religion, it will be a peace of mind for a moment in the sense that you reflect on your own failures and inadequate events of the year, forget what you do not like and think about the new year. Do you?

You can visit each local shrine, or visit a shrine that is concerned about going back and forth for shopping.

There are also routes in Chuo-ku where you can enjoy cultural and history and walking at the same time, such as "Nihonbashi Seven Lucky Gods" and "Ginza Hachisha Tour", so it is recommended that you visit as a stroll on holidays during the year-end and New Year holidays.

Then, if you come to Tsukiji Market to buy ingredients for New Year's cuisine, please drop in at [Namishi Inari Shrine]. From mid-month to January 10, "Chinowa" is installed in front of main hall. You can go through this ring to remove trouble. Why don't you make a New Year's pledge?

Even if you don't usually go to shrines, many people go to "new year worshipping" on New Year's Day. I asked a certain person, but it seems that it is not good to ask God for various things realistically. Rather, it seems meaningful to look back on his vows, reflections, and gratitude in front of God. Depending on that attitude, there is also God's protection. So it would be quite nice to look back on the year quietly in the precincts that are not so crowded at the end of the year.

I hope that next year will be a better year for you.

Thank you very much for your continued support this year.

In December, the National, Nanza, and this Kabukiza show this year. Perhaps because I watched it continuously in a short period of time, "I can't turn my neck" (may be due to poor pocket money ...) It is difficult to see the flower path. Shrimp with outstanding ability to attract customers, is still full today. This is the first time in Tokyo since the first performance at the theater in 2008. The taste changes a little, and a "mouth doll" like "Kanaemoto Chushingura" appears and makes me laugh. Kabuki's 18th "Start" and "Introduction" are centered on "drawn", "Narujin", and "Fudo", so you can understand the line well. The surrounding area of Suzakumon in "Ozume" is a great sight. Ebizo plays the five roles of "Kumeji Dansei", "Narujin Kamijin", "Saimo Oji", "Kiyoyuki Abe" and "Acalanatha", Ainosuke Bunya Toyohide is "Kunno Chizumahime" is Tamasaburo. It's a worrisome time of the New Year, but how about forgetting the busyness for a while and spending a moment at Kabukiza?

In the daytime section, "Yoshiken last term", "Genshin Musashi", "Twoman Oku" Senraku is 26th.

For inquiries, please contact Ticket Hon Shochiku 0570 - 999-489 (10:00 to 18:00).

 Christmas Art Festa is a major event by a famous gallery in Ginza, and I look forward to it every year.

This year is from December 12th to 20th.

Please click here for information on Christmas Art Festa.

　I will volunteer to visit the gallery on December 17th.

My route is to visit the monument of Ginkoi on the 1st floor of Yurakucho Kotsu Kaikan, and then chorus.

　⑭： Nichido Gallery, 13: Ginza Yanagi Gallery, 9: Shukado, 4: Yasuaki Gallery

　③： Gallery Hirota Art, 2: Eizendo Gallery, 5 Kobayashi Gallery, and 6 Yamashita Gallery

　⑦Ishikawa Gallery, 8 Ginza Kuroda Toen, 12 Shiminedo Gallery, 15 Sagamiya Art Store,
Seeing the "Mikimoto Walking with Ginza" exhibition.
①To Tokyo Gallery, and Bar Bordeaux, which has the longest history in Ginza 8-chome-10-7.

　After that, we plan to eat at Mikasa Kaikan on Namiki-dori St., and then enjoy a conversation with "white roses". .

During the Christmas season, enjoy a meal at the gallery and famous shops in Ginza.

Bar Bordeaux also went on the night of December 9th, and the Chivas Regal

It was delicious at scotch on the rocks.

 At present, the Christmas tree at Mikimoto Honten in Ginza 4-chome is entertaining people who enjoy silver bra.

Today, I went inside the store for a while.　I received an envelope for CHRISTMAS JEWELRY FAIR 2014 from the guide lady.
　In addition to information on wonderful pearl necklaces, earrings, and bracelets for Christmas gifts, the envelope also included information on the "Mikimoto Walking with Ginza" exhibition.

  In the guide text
In 1899 (Meiji 32), Mikimoto opened Japan's first pearl specialty store in Ginza, the center of Western culture. Since then, we have been walking with Ginza for 115 years and have continued to transmit the jewelry culture.
In this exhibition, we will explore the trajectory of Mikimoto Honten and the role played in the land of Ginza, as well as the charm of Ginza, which shows different expressions from time to time, as well as valuable materials from various famous stores. I will introduce it. "
Then, I went to Mikimoto Hall on the sixth floor.　

　Please take a look at the photos of the opening of the famous shops in Mikimoto and Ginza at the time when they are displayed on the other side of this hall entrance.
The event will be held from November 21 to December 30.　Admission is free. Please enjoy it with your shopping.