Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

I visited Hyatt St Rick Ginza Tokyo, which just opened this year in Ginza 6-chome. This place used to be the Asahi Shimbun from 1888 to 1927, Soseki Natsume was the main writer since 1907, and Takuboku Ishikawa has served as a proofreader since 1909. As you all know, there is poetry monument of Takuboku.

　

　At the entrance on the first floor, you will be greeted by a map of Ginza made using the type that was actually used in printing until 50 years ago. The red one is here. You can feel the grid-like appearance of Ginza, which inherits the town layout of the Edo period, with a three-dimensional effect.

　

　

The stairwell walls on the 3rd and 4th floors have contemporary art in print.

　

In 1872, a brick street was built with the prestige of the government, but it was not easily accepted by general stores, and newspaper companies gathered with an eye on the convenience of transportation and good information collection. For a while, Ginza became a city where about 200 affiliated companies such as newspaper companies and printing offices gathered.

　

Printing in that era involves engraving letters on metal, arranging prints side by side, writing, and printing them. Imagine while looking at the wall that made the top print of the time art.

　

　

　

　

There are letters art works everywhere, and the fun of searching is tickled, and it seems that this hotel aims to be a base for visitors to know, feel, and experience the charm of Ginza.

　

　

In the dining & bar on the 3rd floor, the paper that comes out of trial printing at the start of newspaper printing and the paper that is discarded are wallpapers.

　

　

　

In addition, you can spend a moment that is blocked from cars and traffic while being blown by the unusual outside wind in Ginza. The space with the opposite building of Namiki-dori St. is exactly the town layout space between Yokocho 7 from the Edo period. From now to the past, from the past to the present, and from the future. It is a valuable place to hit in Ginza, which is also indulge in fantasy trips of time. By all means, why don't you use it for accommodation in the middle of the silver bra?　

　

　

　

　

 

 

This is Edamame, a correspondent with children.

September 9 (Sun).

It was the last day of this year's Jabujabu Pond.

※It seems persistent, but what is "Jabjabu Pond"?

It is a place to play in the water for preschoolers.

There are several places in Chuo-ku, except for some parts.

Even a child before the diaper comes off can enter by wearing a "diaper for playing in the water".

↓For more information, please visit the following page.

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That's why before I went to bed last night to my daughter, Azuki (3 years old).

I said, "Let's play in the water tomorrow."

"I'd like to hear you."

Mom, Edamame, was in a hurry because I was planning to go to Hisamatsu Children's Park.

Maybe this summer is not only the Jabujabu Pond but also the pool where Arakawa Amusement Park flows.

I went out to the beach for a while

I think that I was fascinated by experiencing the "place where I can play big water".

After I was sleeping, I sat in front of my PC and looked for a pool that was still open in Tokyo ...

Most of them closed on August 31, and most of them are until last weekend (September 2).

(Jabjabu Pond in Chuo-ku, which will be held until September 9, I realized that it was quite conscience.)

In addition, I was planning to learn in the morning, so I can't choose to go out with care ...
　

That's right. "I'm satisfied if my eyes change, then what about other Jabujabu ponds in the city? I thought about it.

I found that Kachidoki's "marche of the Sun" was held on the 9th.

That's why after the lesson, I took the subway and got off at Kachidoki Station on the Oedo Line.
　

First of all, for dinner, "marche of the sun."

"marche of the Sun" has been introduced many times in this correspondent blog by senior correspondents.

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(For the time being, I would like to introduce two of the most recent ones.)

Aozora market held at Tsukishima Daini Children's Park on the second Saturday and Sunday of every month.

Farmers, wine shops, shops dealing with processed products such as pickles and jams are all eye-catching.

There are plenty of kitchen cars that fill the stomach of visitors on holidays.

Kebab and Indonesian cuisine, authentic pizza, roast chicken, gyoza, crepe ...

This is also a striking.

Edamame was full of full-fledged peargolen.
　

Well. If you fill your stomach...

It's time to play in the water after changing clothes of azuki!

Jabujabu Pond at Tsukishima Daini Children's Park, which I visited for the first time this time.

The water depth is so deep at Hisamatsu Children's Park just below an adult's knee.

Tsukishima Daini Children's Park is just a little above an adult ankle.

It's an impression that it's a little shallow.
　

However, what surprised me here was a shower-like device!

Let's enlarge a part of the picture above.

Water blows out from the pillar!

Moreover, this is where the water outlet moves on the left and right!

There was a mechanism that water spouts irregularly not only from these pillars but also from quite various places.

Azuki seemed to be very satisfied with the new stimulation.
　

Edamame said...

I was hit by the shower at an unexpected timing and wet my clothes quite a bit.

In Hisamatsu Children's Park, "bottoms with a length that does not get wet even when walking at the depth of the knees."

I wish I had just cared about that.

In the case of Tsukishima Daini Children's Park

"On the premise that there is a possibility that this shower will be hit decently.

Wear clothes that are easy to dry."

It might be better to be careful about that.

※It is a rule that adults are not allowed to swimwear.

Well, it's today's cheerful (maximum temperature: 32 degrees Celsius), so if you were in a few days, it dried.
　

Also, I thought I walked around the pond with Azuki.

Maybe the bottom of the pond is urethane processed or something?

It was a little soft to step on.

I think it would be nice for children not to hurt.

　

And it's the luggage storage area and the dressing area.

In addition to ordinary tents, there are places like resting places originally in the park.

Looking up at the ceiling, it looks like this.

It's quite a good sunshade

When you are here during the break time (the break time is about once an hour due to disinfection of the pond, etc.)

It felt quite cool, perhaps because of the hot sun.

It would be nice to have a stroller around here.

If you leave it in the sun, the seat surface will be so hot when you return ...

　
Jabujabu Pond at Tsukishima Daini Children's Park where I played plenty of things like this.

The usual Hisamatsu Children's Park is good, but I had a different and fun experience again.

And today, all the Jabujabu Pond in Chuo-ku this year will be finished.

I will be able to play next year.

Next year ... What about kindergarten children and azuki?

It looks scary.

For the time being, I would like to look forward to being able to play in the water again next year.

　

Tsukishima Daini Children's Park

1-9-8, Kachidoki, Chuo-ku

Exit A4 of Kachidoki Station on the Toei Oedo Line.

 

 

On August 19 (Sun), I went to "Summer Festival 2018" held at Hamacho Park.

　

On this day, it was a good summer-like nature, eating delicious food and eating.

It was a very fun day when I met a popular character and returned to my childhood.

I would like to leave it on my blog instead of the picture diary of summer vacation.

　

The first thing I visited was

Booth to publicize Chuo-ku sightseeing certification "Chuo-ku sightseeing certification challenge quiz!" (Hereinafter referred to as the following).

Greetings to the correspondent in charge.

Customers are constantly coming to challenge the mini quiz. It's a great success.

　

I am a correspondent who can afford and answer all the questions correctly and is natural (not strong).

I'm going to take on the challenge.

Well, all questions were answered correctly without giving any hints. I am not in my position.

I'm glad to receive a lot of prize Chuo-ku goods. Thank you very much.

　

Around the stall village. There was a long line in the hotel-made Tanshichu.

I see, it looks delicious.

　

In the meantime, eat freshly baked yakisoba next to the certification booth unconsciously.

It is absolutely a secret that you forgot to take a picture.

　

We lined up in another line. This is sumo wrestlers' hot pot in the Arashio room.

A chanko nabe provided by a sumo room to which the active wrestler belongs.

That's a genuine monophone sumo wrestlers' hot pot.

　

In the middle of the line, the number of people waiting for chanko is from the Chuo-ku Tourism Association, probably due to too many queues.

A certain Mr. Mura came to count.

I couldn't do "Toki soba", so I just greeted him and missed him.

　

I'm preparing now. I'm excited.

　

　

Wassa.

　

　

Yes, it's done.

　

　

No! The procession is also full of satisfaction.

　

　

　

　

Next, we visited the All Japan Tug of War Festival (Tuna Festival).

　

　

Everyone in the Arashio room where laughter spills after a serious expression.

　

　

In the midst of the fierce battle, there is such a peaceful scene at the rope festival.

　

　

On the outdoor stage, a quiz tournament for Chuo-ku sightseeing certification has started.

A fellow correspondent went up on the stage, and it was the Chuo-ku Tourism Test and the official text.

Introducing "Chuo-ku Monoshiri Encyclopedia that can be seen on foot". It's really nice.

　

Now, it's time for a quiz where you can finally get the luxurious prizes you've been waiting for.

Yes, I understand all the questions. He's a correspondent. ※I don't have any information leakage (laughs).

He shouted and applauded if the place was a little excited, and he would be a resident of the city.

And watched the little children vigorously raise their hands.

　

It is also the job of the correspondent to explain the quiz.

It was an interesting and helpful commentary that would say "Hey ~" unintentionally.

I have to follow you.

Thank you for your support!

　

　

In addition, entertainers from Yoshimoto Kogyo performed balloon art at the venue.

There are lots of content that will entertain visitors all day.

　

Oh! Mr. Pikachu. It's my first time to see you.

　

　

Even before the actual performance, it is a large service that offers cute poses.

All the good adults who were present were turned into smiles and left.

　

　

As expected, Pokemon. Please do your best for the "10 Great March" after this.

　

　

On the way back to Ningyocho with great satisfaction, I found a deep hall, Tokyo Miso Kaikan.

I would like to express my respect to Mr. George May, who is developing the series.

　

　

I don't know the location, so please look for it as well.

　

　

It was such a report, but even those who could not come to the certification booth.

We hope that you will be interested in the Chuo-ku Tourism Test and correspondent activities.

　

　

 

 

　It was hotter than ever this summer. On July 23 (Monday), last month, the temperature rose to 41.1 ° C in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture. It has been updated for the first time in five years.

As a person who is hotter than one person, I sometimes find out how to get stronger against the heat, but most often there are descriptions that assume "people who do not sweat well" such as "let's sweat" There are many, and it is not helpful to me who gets my clothes wet almost every day. Even in the middle of winter, I went to work with a single shirt and amazed by Tohoku and Hokuriku workers, "Isn't it cold with such thin clothes in winter?" 。

By the way, when the heat wave was 38 degrees and 39 degrees every day in the Tokai area and other places, I went to Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture (Shiga Highland). The biggest purpose is to avoid summer heat. The temperature is 15 degrees near Mt. Yokote on the prefectural border between Nagano and Gunma prefectures. In the midst of the drizzle and the wind was strong, I was able to recall the feeling that I had forgotten for a while with the natural strong air conditioning, saying, "Oh, this is cool ..." .

There is a trekking course in Yamanouchi Town (Shiga Highland), where you can choose various routes depending on your physical strength and interest. The signpost is also solid so that you don't get lost. In addition, there are a wide variety of hot springs, so you can refresh yourself with your favorite hot springs. I enjoyed the route centered on Onuma (https://www.shigakogen.gr.jp/daija/index.html), which is also famous for the legend of the Great Snake, and the road running on the rugged roads.

(In Onuma, you can meet the clear blue color unique to an acidic lake. The autumn leaves are very beautiful in autumn, but the contrast between the deep greenery of midsummer and the indigo color is also wonderful. There are rest houses and toilets near Onuma, making it ideal as a resting place.)

　

(In the 48 ponds near Onuma, you can observe vegetation unique to marshland while walking along wooden paths.)

At the rest house in Onuma, we were able to enjoy the bamboo shoot juice of the bent bamboo. This bent bamboo is a favorite of bears, and is a valuable ingredient that locals collect until they are at risk of encountering bears. It is also possible to have this root bent bamboo set meal at the drive-in of Yokoteyama, so we recommend that you taste it.

(I bought a bottle of bent bamboo at Kumanoyu Onsen because I was selling root bent bamboo.)

　

And if you talk about the charm of Shinshu and activities in Shiga Highland, there is no limit, but do you know that this information is actually taught by concierge of a trip at an antenna shop?

Shiga Highland, which was featured this time, was asked in detail on the second floor of the antenna shop in Nagano Prefecture, which has been featured several times in this blog, and since then I have come to visit it every year. （https://www.ginza-nagano.jp/）

　　

　　

It is also possible to ask for knowledge of mountain climbing, gourmet, accommodation, etc. unique to local people.

It goes without saying that you can buy some souvenirs you have forgotten to buy here.

　

 

 

This is rosemary sea, which decreates "gifts and I enjoy myself".

I visited the Nihonbashi Tourist Information Center for the first time in about a year.

From the center of Nihonbashi, we provide hot information about how to enjoy the city of Nihonbashi, such as ship information, long-established stores and famous stores, sightseeing spots, information on events and festivals.

This time, we also took care of Mr. Shiro Yamamoto, the operation manager of the Nihonbashi Tourist Information Center.

We also talked to the Nihonbashi Tourist Information Center Concierge Aya Saito.

There are always three staff members (called concierges).

(There may be 2 people during breaks.)

Based on English, Chinese, Korean, German, and Italian can be handled by shifting.

The yukata figure of the concierge people is also wonderful and very beautiful this time.

The far right is Mr. Saito.

　

First of all, the introduction is from the information center's original goods ...

Nihonbashi Bridge Tour Clear File 324 yen (tax included)

To commemorate the first anniversary of the opening of the information center, the information center original goods are produced and sold.

The name of the bridge is written on the front, and the back is "Nihonbashi Tourist Information Center".

It is said that commercialization was realized by receiving many voices requesting the sale of a map of the nearby bridge (upper right) posted in the information center.

If you are on a boat out of the Sojuro riverbank in front of the information center, it seems that you should take this and look at the bridge.

・・・ We also sell products at long-established stores and famous stores in Nihonbashi.

Old days Motohashi ¥1,404 (tax included)

Nihonbashikobunacho, founded in 1842 during the Tenpo era, is located: Kimono stores such as Edo Komon and yukata: This is the product of Chikusen.

Nihonbashi depicts the atmosphere of the time when there was a fish shore in Edo.

It is dyed with chusen's original fabric "Tokira" with dyeing. It's 100% cotton.

What is a staining?

A unique dyeing method of hand towel and yukata that pours dye.

In addition, the ancient characters written on the hand towel are written by Tenyu.

Tenyu is a leading figure in ancient characters and calligrapher.

Ancient character artist group: to convey the charm of letters and the joy of writing throughout the body: He presides over Tenyu-gumi.

It incorporates and transmits ancient characters with "awe" to the natural world, traditional Japanese culture and technology.

Hand towel today Motohashi ¥1,512 (tax included)

The old days are paired with Motohashi.

The current Nihonbashi symbolizing Showa and Heisei is depicted.

This is also made from Chikusen's original fabric "Tokira" and is 100% cotton.

Left: 195 yen (tax included) 4 pieces of 4 pieces of Yamamoto-noriten Ilgae Hyami salmon flavor 1 4 pieces

Right: 195 yen (tax included) with 4 pieces of 4 pieces of 1 algae Hyakumi Mentaiko flavor 4 pieces

Put it on, roll it, sandwich it, rice balls, tidbits.

Glue with ingredients that can be easily tasted.

Left: Eating Umami Chips Shiitake mushrooms 378 yen (tax included)

Shiitake mushrooms seasoned with soy sauce ingredients are finished in an easy-to-eat texture by freeze-dried method.

Right: Eating umami chips bonito flakes 378 yen (tax included)

The bonito flakes seasoned with soy sauce and sugar are finished to have an easy-to-eat texture.

Yamamotoyama Hojicha 500ml 151 yen (tax included)

This summer, when it's hot, it's sold well.

Yagicho Main Store Katsuo Senbei 162 yen (tax included)

This product of Mr. Yaginaga was featured in an introduction article of the shop itself.

Ozuwashi (53rd) Tokaido

This product can be purchased at Ozu Washi.

The key chain of "Nihonbashi Hospitality Dog" and "Tokiwan" was introduced last year. It's the most popular.

It is a mascot character named after Tokiwa Bridge, which is said to have connected Edo Castle Ote-mon gate and Nihonbashi.

Shiba Inu dogs are cute, aren't they? It's 972 yen (tax included).

It's a very popular product. We have been waiting for shipment, but we have it now.

Other: 1,620 yen (tax included), right: There is also 3,780 yen (tax included) of Tokiwan (middle).

Left: Tokiwan Clear File 324 yen (tax included)

It's popular with children because it's pop.

Right: Tokiwan sticky note 378 yen (tax included)

It's a stationery goods.

・・・ If you come to Nihonbashi, please drop in.

　

Nihonbashi Tourist Information Center

1-1-1, Nihonbashi land

Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hanzomon Line Mitsukoshimae Station and Tokyo Metro Tozai Line and Toei Asakusa Line Nihombashi Station are close to each other.

Under Nihonbashi, it is on the opposite bank from the Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Main Store.

Business hours 10:00 to 17:00

No holiday

　

Click here for the website of Nihonbashi Tourist Information Center.

⇒　http://www.nihonbashi-info.tokyo/tourism/

　

　

 

 

It's hot! It's hot! It's hot!

　

The heat expressed by the Japan Meteorological Agency as a disaster strikes Tokyo.

Just two years later, the Tokyo Olympics will be held, but there is concern that marathons and 50km races, which will be long outdoor competitions, will be held in this heat.

　

Did you know that thermal insulation pavement is being promoted to mitigate the heat island phenomenon, which is one of the causes of heat in Tokyo?