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[Chuo-ku to enjoy with children] #19: "Awesome Chopsticks" for children (Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store)

[Dye] January 29, 2018 16:00

In 2018, the winter general is relentless.

My home Chibi (4 years old) likes udon, but recently he seems to want to eat with chopsticks and often shows a challenge spirit.

    
The other day, when I was wandering around the 5th floor of the main building of Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, it was just a coincidence, but chopsticks for children were sold.

     

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The lion of Mitsukoshi is fashionable. This is the chopsticks section on the 5th floor of the main building.

    

      

It says "Awesome chopsticks." 。 。

     

     

There is a konjac in the store, so that you can actually use and compare "ordinary chopsticks" and "great chopsticks".

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Chibi of my home, who has been struggling to grab udon recently, tried it, and how easy it grabbed konjac with "great chopsticks"! ! !
(By the way, I couldn't grasp it at all with "ordinary chopsticks" and it was the usual figure, so it was not that the child grew up suddenly.)

      

        

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I'll give you a free name on the spot, so it looks good as a gift.
And the price is reasonable.

         

      
It seems that this shop "Nizu" is sold around department stores, and it is said that Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi is visited about once every three months.
This time it is scheduled until Tuesday, January 30 and the next time it is scheduled from April 11 (Wednesday).

        

In this case, you can replace it as your child grows up.

         

       
By the way, I bought matching chopsticks with my child and chopsticks.

The chopsticks I always use were frustrated with noodles, etc., but this chopstick has a square tip and easy to catch! I was released from stress~ (' ▽ `*)

      

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Even though I didn't need it, I got my name included (laughs).

    

    
Chibi liked My chopsticks with his name, and ate curry for dinner that day with chopsticks (laughs).
Of course, udon was also eaten well with chopsticks like a lie that had been struggling until now.

    

      

I feel that chopsticks training is not a good chopsticks.

This sales will end soon, but sometimes take a look at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi.

    

     

◆Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store

HP: http://mitsukoshi.mistore.jp/store/nihombashi/index.html

Address: 1-4-1, Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo-ku

     

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At the time of accounting, he said, "I usually use it," but perhaps because Chibi was so pleased, the cash register only gifted children's chopsticks. The hospitality of Mitsukoshi is truly amazing. Thank you very much.

     

 

 

What is the origin of the pseudonym of Toya Kitamura from Sukiyabashi?

[Shubo's Ten Hands] January 26, 2018 12:00

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I'm a graduate of Yasuaki Elementary School.

 

Toya Kitamura, a modern romantic literature, graduated in 1882. The stone monument in the photo is placed in front of the school gate. (You can see it from public roads)

 

Toruya's pen name is

 

Change the number of Sukiyabashi to "To" by reading aloud, and change the shop to "Tani".

There is a story that the sound was called "Koku".

 

Can you help me?

It's a true story.

 

There is Sukiyabashi right next to Yasuaki Elementary School. But ...

Why don't you take a look at your shopping in Ginza?...

 

 

 

Students must read! Do you expect to be included in the "Tourism Test"?

[De Niro] January 25, 2018 09:00

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  Last year, I feel that there was a topic called Kotara how a project that allowed AI (artificial intelligence) to take the University of Tokyo entrance exam, but the Chuo-ku Tourism Association apparently introduced artificial intelligence and responded to the shortage of correspondents It seems that he has embarked on measures.

 

 The other day, if you were walking around Kyobashi, why is Pepper to Edo Grand! ?

 

 How long do you like this? Did the budget increase after the tourist association was incorporated?

 

 If you look closely, this is surprisingly cute. It's serious (>_<)

 

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 I felt a heartfelt hospitality force in multilingual support.

 

 Since the contents of the tourist guide are relatively one pattern, there is no need for a huge amount of big data, and the content within the test range of the Chuo-ku Tourism Certification is sufficient.

 

 Maybe Pepper could pass by (rude) easy victory.

 

 The only story here, Atakushi, also took the 10th anniversary test approaching this weekend, and is studying hard to get a special limited pass goods. (← absolutely secret)

 

 Last year, I took the exam and passed it, so it's OK if I don't take it strictly, but from a senior correspondent,

 

"That's useless to take the exam every year," he said from the top (>_<)

 

 Well, that's the tenth anniversary, so I applied for a light glue at the end of the year with a light glue to commemorate it.

 

 This blog seems to have been read by many correspondents, but I think some readers will take the exam for the first time this time.

 

Without permission from the Chuo-ku Tourism Association

 

 I would like to introduce you to the outlook for Atakushi's own initiative here. Is there any problem?

 

 This year's theme problem is "70 years of Chuo-ku".

 

 Therefore, it is a good idea to check the items from 1947 on page 184 in the chronological table at the end of the official text "Chuo-ku Monoshiri Encyclopedia" (latest edition published in 2017).

 

 For example, when was the Chuo-ku Tourism Association established? Questions like (1959) are expected.

 

 Of course, you have to know the year of Zubari because it is a four choice, but the knowledge that "Nihonbashi Ward and Kyobashi Ward have been merged into the current Chuo-ku" (birth of the new "Chuo-ku" on Text P. 126 ~ The present) will also be asked.

 

・・Well, that's so far 

 

Whoever thinks about it?

 

This is a low-level forecast (>_<)

 

 In the seventh installment, Yoshida Shoin's resignation phrase was presented in connection with NHK Taiga drama series's "Hana Moeyu," which was broadcast at the time.

 

 So, this time, "Saigo Don" story is expected. This is what I say for myself, but it is quite advanced, and I don't think artificial intelligence or Pepper can predict (probably)

 

 The ruins of the Saigo Takamori mansion in Text p.90 have not been asked in the past, and an explanation board for the remains of the mansion has been installed right next to "Yoshiume Yoshicho-tei", which appeared as a new item in the newly renovated text since last year. Did you know?

 

 So, it seems that this is a question of walking around the city.

 

By the way, Yoshiume Yoshicho-tei (P. 132) is the only new item that has not been submitted as a national registered Tangible Cultural Property, and is likely to be aimed at high establishment.

 

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 Although it is difficult to understand with black-and-white photographs in the text, it may be presented as a "photo problem" using beautiful color photographs. All the Tangible Cultural Property on this page is questioned about photo issues!

 

 (*Recently, only photos are printed in color on this test question paper.)

 

 The beginning of "Monoshiri Encyclopedia", which was newly released last year (?) Then, please note that two pages, "The Past and Present of Chuo-ku Seen in Photos," have been added! It seems that the question will be asked from a plain viewpoint that is not mentioned in the text. For example, in the Olympic story, a new photo of the relay point of the torch relay in 1964 has been added, but it is a question like "What is the bridge behind it?"

 

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 Then, as you can see from examining the past questions from the first session, the questioners seem to like Kabuki. Kabuki stands out in questions related to traditional performing arts such as Edo Sanza and Kabukiza Neta. Atakushi is assigned to items that have been submitted in the same category when the past question is executed. ★Since it is checked with a mark, if you try the past 9 times, the same item will inevitably be checked more than 3 times. So ★Those with three marks are called "three-star class" (without permission)

 

 
[Edo Customs Twelve Months in November, Saruwaka-cho, Fighted Musume Figure] EdoHuzoku-12months_Kaomise.jpg In photography, Nishiki-e is often asked.

 

 In addition, there are some items that have been submitted four or five times after slightly changing their viewpoints and approaches, so it is worth keeping the 3-star class as the most important item.

 

 I don't know if the subject is the same person every year, but if you were the same person, I guess this person really likes sushi. (I also love Atakushi!)

 

↑ Well, usually I like most people.

 

 In Chapter 4 of the text ("Monoshiri Encyclopedia"), sushi, soba, and tempura are frequent in the corner to learn about food culture, but sushi ingredients are delicious in a 5-star class (No, it's not Share)

 

 And the recent trend is the item related to "old town name". In the new version of the text, the commentary on "Old Town Name" (P.175) has been doubled and renewed, and the content has been enhanced, and it is interesting to read. Here's a check.

 

 Also, what the atakushi personally recommends is "Chuo-ku Machikado Exhibition Hall". This is also a recent trend every year, but for some reason there is no question from the Ningyocho area at the moment. All of them, such as Tsukuda and Ishikawajima, came out. The "Yukata Museum" is likely to be targeted this time. High-level hooks are expected, such as arranging the names of living national treasures, Kotaro Shimizu in the options.

 

 We are about to enter the 100 years of life. It's a waste not to study without the exam. I'm embarrassing to say self-development, but I want to use the test as a tool to hone myself and find the treasure of life that can be seen behind the question and on the other side of passing (>_<).

 

 Even if you say Tokanandoka, you don't want to be deceptive to study hard because of the exam (>_<) (>_<) (>_<) (>_<)

 

 I hope everyone who takes the examination test will pass!

 

 There is an era in which AI makes decisions on autonomous driving and personnel changes. The role of the tourist guide may change gradually, but I would like to work on correspondent activities again this year while exploring the appearance of stylish guidance and hospitality that cannot be imitated by artificial intelligence, full of humanity. I think

 

 

 

 

HYATT CENTRIC opens in Ginza on Jan.22,2018

[Silver] January 19, 2018 16:00

The Asahi Building on Namiki-dori St. has been completed. We have already opened stores such as Sun Motoyama and ROLEX.

With fullness, Hyatt Centric will open in Ginza 6-6-7 on January 22. It is said that the restaurant bar "NAMIKI 667" will open on the third floor using the hotel's third floor and above, with the number of the hotel address. There is a front desk on the 4th floor. I would like to enjoy a meal at a newly opened hotel full of luxury.

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 Click here for the hotel's website. For your information.

https://ginzatokyo.centric.hyatt.com/ja/hotel/home.html

 

 

Times Car PLUS Mobi:mo ~ Ultra Small Product Experience ~

[Tokyo Dumbo] January 15, 2018 14:00

Ha: Do you know mo?

 

Toyota is committed to creating a next-generation transportation system that optimally connects personal vehicles and public transportation, and supports seamless and comfortable transportation and solving local traffic issues.

 

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You can easily register for use from your smartphone, get on right when you want to ride, ride as much as you need, pay for that amount, and pay for parking lots and fuel.

 

Currently, demonstration experiments are being conducted in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Tokyo, Okinawa, Okayama City, and Bangkok, Thailand. In Tokyo, in collaboration with Times Car PLUS, Chiyoda-ku, Chuo-ku, Minato-ku, Bunkyo-ku, Taito-ku, Sumida-ku, Koto-ku, and Edogawa-ku are located in about 100 stations.

 

Like the usual Times Car PLUS, it costs 206 yen in 15 minutes, but the biggest difference is that it is possible to drop off at other stations.

 

Chuo-ku has 18 stations, second to 32 locations in Koto-ku.

Tokyo Dumbo is located at Kyobashi 1-chome to Shintomi 2-chome station.

Ginza → I've been driving through the Imperial Palace.

 

Open a zipper into a single-seater EV vehicle called COMS at a dedicated station and board it.

 

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Hold your smartphone over the right side of the seat to start the announcement and start using it.

 

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Although it is a very small vehicle, the speed rises smoothly to 60 km / h, and there is no problem with driving in urban areas. Please note that you will not be able to enter the highway.

In addition, there is a trunk in the rear, and it seems that it can be fitted with a small carry bag.

 

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I think there are still some improvements, but I would like you to continue the demonstration experiment as a new foot for business and tourism in Tokyo.

 

Click here for information about Ha:mo http://www.toyota.co.jp/enn/hamo/

https://plus.timescar.jp/tcph/ For more information about Times Car PLUS, please click here.

 

 

 

Enforcement of the Revised Interpreter Guide Law

[CAM] January 10, 2018 18:00

 

Today, the Japan Tourism Agency has received the following notice and training information by e-mail. The revised law came into effect on January 4th.

 

 Finally, the Tokyo Olympic mood will be excited.

 

 Although it is currently inbound boom, tourists from China, Taiwan, and Korea seem to be overwhelming in number, and Chinese is heard everywhere in Ginza, Tokyo. However, recently, I feel that the number of buses carrying tourists from China has stopped has decreased since its peak. Will there be a large number of tourists from China even at the Olympics?




Revised Interpreter Guide Law Enforcement Guide

1. Background

In order to improve the environment for accepting foreign tourists visiting Japan, we will review the regulations on interpreter guide qualifications and register so-called land operators who plan and arrange travel in order to ensure travel safety and fair trade. The "Act on Partial Revision of the Interpretation Guide Law and the Travel Business Law" (Act No. 50 of 2017), which takes measures such as the establishment of the system, was promulgated on June 1, last year.

 

2. Major amendments to the Interpreter Guide Act

(1) Abolition of Business Exclusive Regulations and Name Exclusive

(2) Expand the Regional Interpreter Guide System nationwide

(3) Review of examination subjects of the National Interpreter Guide Examination

(4) Nationwide interpreters are required to attend training conducted by registered training institutions.

 

The business monopoly regulation has been abolished, and in the future, even those who do not have qualifications can perform paid interpreting guidance services. In addition, since the name exclusive regulation will survive, unqualified persons cannot claim "national interpreter guide", "local interpreter guide" or similar names.

 

(* Please see the Japan Tourism Agency website for information on the interpreter guide system after the enforcement of the revised law.)