Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

 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 7th "correspondent's Shopping Street Visit" that introduces the shopping associations and shopping streets.

*******************************************************

◎Correspondent Visit to Shopping Street (7th)◎

We are working on creating a clean and safe "Ginza-like" city!

/ Ginza Street Federation

 

It has been two and a half years since I started eating and watching Ginza.
I love Ginza today, and that is also the chairman of the Ginza Street Federation.
I am excited to be able to listen to various stories.
I visited the Ginza Miwa Building, which is just behind Mitsubishi Tokyo UFJ on Matsuya Street.

 

★How many years have you been founded? When did you start the oldest shop?
Founded in 1919 (Daisho 8), it is the largest and oldest store association in Japan.
The predecessor was the Kyoshinrenkai, which was made to oppose the removal of willows on Ginza Street.
In 1930 (Showa 5), it was renamed "Ginza Dori Renaikai" and merged with Harumi-dori St. in 1950 (Showa 25), and continues to this day. It seems that it became a general incorporated association in June of this year.

The oldest shops around 1800 years ago include Ginza Echigoya, Ginza Kunoya, Ginza Daikokuya, etc., and when it comes to the old shops as the founding, there are Toraya and Hatoido.

 

★Where is the target of stores and offices of the Ginza Street Federation? What kind of shops do you have?
The shops and offices are located along Ginza Chuo-dori from Ginza 1-chome to 8-chome and along Harumi-dori St. from Sukiyabashi to Miharabashi.
Currently, about 230 companies are members, and there are many long-established shops that have been around for a long time.
Especially in these two streets, there are a lot of professional retail stores and overseas brand shops.

There are many shops in Ginza called XX No. 1 or Ginza Main Store.
There are many patterns in which shops that came in from overseas first open in Ginza, but there are many patterns.
Most of the shops have joined this federation.

★What kind of customers do you have?
This is based on a questionnaire we took during our sister tie-up with Singapore in 2001.
It seems that friends in their teens and 20s are parents and children in their 30s and 40s, and couples in their 50s and 60s often come. .
In addition, men are mainly shopping, and women are mainly gourmet.

When I was in Osaka, I was about 50 years old.
There was a clock I really wanted, and he said, "I dream to buy it someday at Tiffany in Ginza."
I've heard about it.
And I always have dinner in Ginza on birthdays and anniversaries, too.
Souvenirs for returning home often are "things bought side by side in Ginza".
I was quite sympathetic to the results of this survey.

And recently, it seems that the number of young people has increased due to the advancement of casual fashion.
In addition, there are many customers from overseas, especially from Asia.
At department stores in Ginza, you often see the display of product descriptions in Korean and Chinese.
In recent years, there have been a lot of copies of the brand, Mr.
I think there are many people who come to shop because "Ginza has real things."
I think the sense of security of buying in Ginza is also a proof that it is a world-famous brand called "Ginza".

 

★What's the appeal point?
I thought this was something that the President was really working hard.
First of all, Ginza must be beautiful, and customers who came to Ginza.
You have to be a city where you can shop and eat with peace of mind.
It seems that various activities are being carried out to create a clean and safe city.

Pick up garbage three times a day and clean up the entire Ginza twice a year.
It also seems that there are earthquake disaster drills and environmental beautification campaigns conducted with the police.

I thought it was natural, but Ginza is certainly beautiful.
Because the person who came to Ginza for the first time is Ginza like I longed for and imagined.
I felt that the members of the Federation were making various efforts where they could not see it.

Also, I would be happy if there was something like Ginza points that you can earn if you shop in Ginza.
That's my hope, I'll think about that in the future ...
It seems that you can boast to everyone just by holding a Ginza card (* ^^ *)

 

★Are there any PR items, festivals, sale information, or events that will be held soon?
The nearest place is the silver bura 2010 on the Yukata of August 1.
Of course, you can enjoy the event even if it is not a yukata, but you can enjoy the event.
For those who come in yukata, there are plenty of raffle and first-come-first-served gifts.
I'm glad that there is also a free dressing service!

I received such a cool pamphlet and a fan!
In this brochure, there is a map and a list of supporting shops!

Sunday, August 1, 2010 13-16:00
Please come in a yukata.

At the end of August, there is also an earthquake drill.
Local residents, offices, governments, public utilities, etc. work together.
This is also a wonderful event by people who love Ginza.

Also, the Ginza Festival, which is held from October to November, will be held from this year.
Autumn Ginza 2010-Silver Bra from the Future
It's changed to the title!

The main program is the Jazz Festival!
This festival is hosted by the Ginza Street Federation, the All Ginza Association, and GILC.
The GILC (Gilk) is the International Brand Committee.
There are 12 international brands with shops on Harumi-dori St. and Ginza Street.
It seems that it was established to cooperate to revitalize Ginza.

The fusion of long-established stores and trends, the fusion of Japanese tradition and overseas.
It is a wonderful event recommended by the president, which is typical of Ginza.

Oh, I also got another map of Ginza.
It is called GINZA MAP 2010.
The entrance of the Ginza subway is written.
The Ginza subway has a lot of exits, so this is convenient!
 

 

Finally, I would like to summarize today's interview.
The word I heard many times from the president was the word "Ginza-likeness".

We also talked about the Ginza 56-meter rule, but we also talked about the Ginza 56-meter rule.
This is also said to have been enacted because ultra-high-rises are not suitable in order to pass on the uniqueness of Ginza and the charm of Ginza to the next generation.

I'm a genuine Naniwa kid, but I love Ginza.
I ate in Ginza, bought it in Ginza, and it's worth it.
I think it's one of the brands of Ginza.

Mr. Chancellor was very pleased with this word.
So that you can always think so.
In order to continue to be such a Ginza
The Ginza Street Federation became the core of various street associations, town associations, and various organizations in Ginza.
He said passionately that he wanted to create a city.

And what impressed me was not to mention the name Ginza.
He said that he wanted to work hard to pass on the uniqueness of Ginza with a humble feeling.

Some people may feel that Ginza has a high threshold.
But for the past two and a half years, I've never felt the height of the threshold at any shop.
Whether it's an ultra-luxury brand restaurant or a long-established kashiko shop
When I went inside, I was friendly and friendly staff.
This also conveys the President's passion for Ginza throughout Ginza.
I thought it was because you had the same feeling.

I also like Ginza today, so I'm listening to the story.
It was just too hot to talk, and time passed quickly (^^;

 

Finally, I am the President in front of the office.
I took a picture of Toshiyuki Kosaka!
He was very dundy, but easy to talk to (*^^*)

   

 The mark of this Federation seems to have a weight design.
There are 8 Ginza, so it seems that there are just 8.
This is also a Ginza-like logo mark.★

 

Thank you very much for the fun and valuable story during your busy schedule.

 

 

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

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. This is the sixth installment of the correspondent's visit to the shopping district, which introduces the shopping association and shopping district in Chuo-ku.

*******************************************************

◎Correspondent Visit to Shopping Street (6th)◎

Create a store that can't lose to supermarkets with distinctive goods and services!

/ Hamacho Shopping Street Federation

 

From the Suitengumae intersection, walk east along Shin-ohashi Bridge Street slowly and 10 minutes. I visited Mr. Yaohide, a shop of Chairman Yukimasa Iwate, who has just been appointed chairman of the Hamacho Shopping Street Federation in June this year. .

Yaohide is a greengrocer who has been in business for more than 80 years (established in 1929). It is said that Mr. Iwate is the second generation. The main customers are "professionals" of food such as kappo restaurants. It is a shop that boasts an assortment of products that meet the harsh eyes of "professionals".

[About Hamacho Shopping Street Federation]

Ｑ． How many years have you been founded? Also, the oldest shop.

Ａ． (I don't know what is clear.) It is the second or third oldest shopping district association in Chuo-ku. Among them (Yaohide) was founded in 1929, but some shops have been running for more than 100 years since the Taisho era.

Ｑ． What are the characteristics of Hamacho Shopping Street?

Ａ． It is characterized by the fact that each store is not organized like other shopping streets, but that merchants are scattered around the Hamacho area.

Also, historically, since it was the area where the Hanayanagi world was located, there are still old-fashioned shops that used to work involving the Hanayanagi world. As with our company (Yaohide), there are other shops that are now working hard as a laundry shop, taking advantage of the experience of being undertaking geisha's kimono washing.

[Current Situation of Hamacho Shopping Street]

Ｑ． How many shops do you have? Also, what kind of shops are gathered?

Ａ． It's about 50 stores now. In the past, there were more than 100 stores, but the economy was not good, and there were supermarkets nearby, so many shops have stopped.

Condominiums are increasing, but residents of condominiums go to supermarkets and do not go to local shops. On the other hand, there are many old-fashioned customers in the shopping district, but unfortunately those people are decreasing.

Ｑ． What kind of shops are gathered here?

Ａ． There are various types of shops such as liquor stores, restaurants, greengrocers, bicycle shops, flower shops, Japanese sweets shops, etc.

(Each store is geographically separated.) We recognize that each store is working to create a store that takes advantage of its characteristics. (On the other hand) If there were no features that other stores did not have (before competition with supermarkets, etc.), they could not survive. We (Yaohide) also handle vegetables that are not available at other stores, such as "Moyashimitsuba", for example. Kappo cuisine, as well as older customers, are pleased.

[Events at the Hamacho Shopping Street Federation]

Ｑ． Do you have any plans for an event in the shopping street?

Ａ． Until last year, as a summer sale, we distributed lucky tickets at each store and held Fukubiki raffle in line with the Oedo Bon Dance Festival held at Hamacho Park.

However, the sales of the shop did not increase as expected, and there were also families who did not have a lottery ticket at the lottery venue set up at the festival venue, which made the children feel disappointing. This year, when I became chairman, I declared that I would not do this year because of the reflection that it would have had the opposite effect. We are convinced by the people of other shops to stop. Seasonals, there are events of each town council in summer, and each is busy.

We are currently considering an event to replace the summer sale. I would like to hold a fun event where people gather. Please look forward to it.

[Aspirations as New Chairman]

Ｑ． What kind of things will you work on to promote the shopping street in the future?

Ａ． First of all, I would like to put a mark on each store that shows that it is a member of the Shopping Street Federation. We hope that this will create communication between customers and shops.

   　And as a shopping district association, I would like to consider how to appeal the characteristics of individual stores.

Hamacho is a place where business is hard to do. However, that's not the case.

[Report]

As the story progressed, I was overwhelmed by Mr. Iwate, who was passionately speaking, and the interview time passed quickly. In particular, I was impressed by the fact that the words "creating a distinctive store is necessary for survival" were strongly repeated by looking directly at reality. I'm really looking forward to seeing what Hamacho Shopping Street will be under the new chairman. 

 

 

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.

*******************************************************

 

◎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.

 

 

The center of commerceChuo-kuThere 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-kuThis is the fourth installment of the correspondent's visit to the shopping district, which introduces the shopping association and shopping district.

*******************************************************

 

◎Correspondent Visit to Shopping Street (4th)◎

The town with warmth and taste remained in my heart.

/ Minato Union Shoeikai

 

Minato, a town that shows a calm appearance along the river of the Sumida River. ・・ ・ As you can see from the name, there were many docks from the Edo period to the early Meiji period. After that, the sea gradually moved offshore, and now there is no rough atmosphere where sailors walked around, but the nostalgic scent of the streets continue. This time, we visited Mr. Hiroshi Hibi (Representative Director of Asahi Shodo Co., Ltd.) of [Minato Union Shoeikai], whose business area is Minato 1-3 chome, and heard various stories.

 

 

What is the current situation of the store association?

Hibi (Chairman) "The number of member stores, which had 56,57 before the bubble, has now decreased to 11. Although it may not be called a "shopping street", we are still working to strengthen our bonds and contribute to the community. In summer and at the end of the year, we plan a "large sale" and tie up with a tourist association to hold a "planting and flower market" in autumn, and devise ways to enliven the area." 

A correspondent, "Is consumer purchasing behavior changed?" 

"That's right. I think the number of condominiums has increased, and the number of people shopping at large retail shops and convenience stores has increased. Now, in order to show the existence of a local store as much as possible, we are working to appeal by creating flyers with illustrations." 

Correspondent "It's a pretty illustration. Who was depicted?" 

Chairman: "Actually, my granddaughter who lives nearby drew me. On the contrary, I think it's better than a professional.'

Correspondent "I think it's a very friendly and wonderful picture. Isn't it perfect for this store association?"

 

 

Could you tell me about your work?

 

Chairman: "Our ancestors seem to have moved from Aichi Prefecture to Tokyo in the late Edo period. He quit the fisherman and became a ship carpenter, and eventually made use of his technology to manufacture tubs and barrels. It was delivered to a sugar factory in Tsukishima, but the demand eventually disappeared with the passage of the times, and the father, who was the owner at that time, started a confectionery shop in association with [things related to sugar] . After that, I changed the store name to [Meyur] based on the advice of a Western painter. It's up to the present. We used to manufacture bread, but now we specialize only in sales."

※Writer Note: Meilleur is English "good". The French word meaning "better".

Correspondent "It's a bread and Western confectionery shop closely related to the local area. When I was looking at the storefront earlier, side dish breads were lined up deliciously. What products are popular now?"

Chairman: "Of course, bread, I started selling lunch boxes a while ago, but now it is popular. It's not as cheap as a combination, but I'm confident in the taste because I'm handmade and carefully crafted from the morning."

Correspondent "Surely more and more people value health management and taste, and they began to seek "real taste." It will be a hint for the future of shopping streets. By the way, is the chairman standing in the store?"

Chairman: "I always go to the store every day, morning, noon, evening and busy hours."

Correspondent "There are surely many customers who come to the store to look forward to the unchanging smile of the chairman. I ask you to show me as much as possible."

 

Did you originally have a lot of shops around here?

 

Chairman: "In the past, goods such as sake, soy sauce and charcoal from the top were landed in this area by boat. So many people came from different countries. In addition, although the location is different from the current gunpowder Inari Shrine, there is a shrine near the waterside, and many visitors came from far away. Many merchants lined up on both sides of the road where such various people walked, and it was lively. (* The author's note photo shows the current state.) In addition, there were many private-owned shops and cottage industry houses in this area. In addition, there is a path called "Fun-dori" next to the current Chuo Elementary School, and stalls lined up several times a month. I was looking forward to it when I was a child."

Correspondent "Surely many people work, shop, stroll in this area, and it's a cozy town for a long time."

Chairman: "There were movie theaters and dance halls around Hatchobori, and it was a little downtown area. Also, we often saw the merchants who came along with the selling every season."

Correspondent "I would like you to pass on such a tasteful history to future generations."

"That's right. I would like to keep the history of the town. And I would like to continue to take care of the good atmosphere of the old days."

 

 

By the way, this house has a taste again.

 

  "I'm nearly 90 years old. It was made by my father with an elaborate design, so it should have been quite eye-catching at that time. Let me show you the second floor."

 

※After this, see the room in Shoin-zukuri Architecture on the second floor.

 

Correspondent "This is another fine Japanese-style room. You can see that the pillars, columns, and tokonoma are all made of good materials. The exterior also blends into this street. It's a valuable asset now, so I hope you value it. "

 

 

What are your goals for the future?

 

Chairman: "There is a plan for urban redevelopment near here. I would like to work hard on what to do for the development of the local community when it takes shape a few years ahead."

Correspondent "If possible, I hope that new shops will increase and contribute to the bustle of the town. I hope that the shopping association will play a central role in creating a new town by gathering the opinions of the younger generation."

 

 

Interview Postscript

 

Mr. Hibi, who said he was over 80 years old, was young in voice and attitude, and spoke with a rich story based on clear memories and experiences. I felt the pride cultivated through my long-term efforts and efforts as well as familiarity with the appearance of treating me carefully for the first time.

An old-fashioned shopping association that loves the local area and values the connection between people. I hope that it will continue to grow for a long time.

Thank you very much for your valuable opportunity.

 

 

 

Correspondents visit shopping streets｜ Tsukiji, Shintomi, Minato area
Page top▲

The center of commerceChuo-kuThere 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-kuThis is the third installment of the correspondent's visit to the shopping district, which introduces the shopping association and shopping district.

*******************************************************

 

◎Correspondent Visit to Shopping Street (3rd)◎

On the afternoon of the 365th, Hokoten / Ginza Suzuran Street Store Association

 

Ginza is one of Japan's leading downtown areas.

"Ginza Suzuran Street" is located on the west side of the 4th street intersection in Ginza.

This time, we will visit the Ginza Suzuran Street Store Association at 5-chome.

       

Although it is a compact shopping street of 100m, there are many unique industries ranging from shops dealing with traditional cultural arts and crafts to cutting-edge restaurants.

We spoke with Mr. Seiji Shimizu, the owner of Shimizu Pharmacy, the chairman.

Sho Shimizu Pharmacy was founded in 1924. It is a discerning pharmacy with the Satochan Museum.

 

   　

 

<Chairman Shimizu and Sato-chan Museum of Shimizu Pharmacy> 

 

Q： What is the foundation of the Ginza Suzuran Street Store Association? 

A： 1998. Apart from the activities of the town council, street shopkeepers gathered and started activities to take new measures for revitalization.

 

Q： What is the composition of the franchise?

A： 27 restaurants located in road surfaces and complex buildings, mainly on roadside retail stores.

 

Q： What's an old shop?

A： "Parizen Ginza Store" of long-established Kyoto kimono that was founded in 1584 (Ginza store was founded in 1957), Uchi (as mentioned above, Shimizu Pharmacy was founded in 1924), and "Kanoko" of handmade Japanese sweets such as "Ginza Kanoko" founded in 1946, and "Sagamiya" of a long-established art store founded in 1947. (There is also "Ginza Bunmeido Densho" of Bunmeido founded in Nagasaki in 1900 <Opened in 2009>)

 

Q： What's the difference?

A： There are many people who work in Ginza, of course, as well as visitors.

 

Q： What kind of activities are you doing?

A： Every year, festivals and events are held at the end of May and December. In addition, we carry out pedestrian paradise all day from 1:00 pm on 365 days a year.

 

Q： What is the outline of the 11th Suzuran Street Festival in 2010?

A： This year, it will be held from 13:00 to 19:00 on May 29 (Sat) and from 13:00 to 18:00 on May 30 (Sun).

★Event Hula dance performance by hula dance team (several times each day)

★Sale Original service provided by franchised stores

★Simulated store: Yakisoba, beer, etc.

★Gifts for visitors: Bowl of lily of the valley, asparagus, lily of the valley bag, etc.

※Part of the sales of the mock shop during the period will be donated to UNICEF, Japan Corporation and the Central Japan National Council of Social Welfare.

Every year, it was held as usual, but this year it happened to be able to use the planned construction site with the courtesy of a certain company, so the space is wider than usual, and visitors can enjoy it slowly I think you can do it. There are plenty of things to do. Please come to Ginza Suzuran Street after inviting your family and friends.

 

Q： Direction to be pursued

A： We adopted a pedestrian paradise all day from 1:00 pm on the 365th so that everyone can enjoy shopping slowly with peace of mind. If the shopping street is fine, the city is fine! We will continue to promote the creation of a bustling city with the "Ginza Suzuran Street Festival" as a pillar.

 

 

Added:

According to the materials of the Tokyo Suzuran Street Federation, which celebrates its 10th anniversary, there are 20 Suzuran Street Shopping Streets in Tokyo, of which eight are affiliated with the Tokyo Suzuran Street Federation.

The Ginza Suzuran Street Store Association is one of them.

The street on the west side of the 4-chome intersection where "Ginza Suzuran Street" is located is called "Ginza Gaslight Street" from 1-chome to 4-chome, and "Kinharu Street" from 8-chome.

 

*******************************************************

Chairman Shimizu of the Ginza Suzuran Street Store Association

Thank you very much for your busy visit.

 

 

More ◎Correspondents visit the shopping street (3rd) ◎ On the afternoon of 365th, Hokoten / Ginza Suzuran Street Shopping Association

 

It is news from Chuo-ku Tourism Association secretariat.

 

As you may have noticed, a new member has been added to the correspondent of the Chuo-ku Tourism Association from April!

In 2010, 35 people, including new members, will be active for one year this year as correspondents of the Chuo-ku Tourism Association! Thank you very much for your cooperation.

And thank you very much for your cooperation to everyone who worked last year.

 

 

Well, what are your activities this year?

A new serialization called "Corresist Visit to Shopping Streets" has started on this blog!

 

This means that a correspondent conducts an assault interview interviews with the chairman of the store association in the city.

　Chuo-ku, the center of commerce, has many lively and lively shopping streets.

Correspondents visit, see, and hear the shopping streets that are loved by the locals, prospered with the residents, and familiar to them. We will cover the lively charm and vitality, special information, etc., and tell them on our blog.

 

We will introduce you to 2-3 shopping streets a month.

I would like to introduce this article.

Check right now

　The 1st "Special items are available with professional interests / Tsukiji Outer Market Shopping Street Promotion Association"-Sharaku Sai correspondent

　The 2nd "West Entrance of Daiginza / Nishi Ginza Street Association"- Correspondent, Atsushi Kotobuki

 

Of course, "Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent" I love! " "Chuo-ku," too.