Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

　"madras", a luxury shoe store in Ginza 5-chome　

The other day, when I passed in front of the store, I got a leaflet called "The Origin of the madras name".

It's not clear whether this shop or Washington shoe store was the first time I bought shoes in Ginza.

For more than 30 years, the name of this store has been questioning "Why is it the same as the name of the region in India?"

　According to the explanation of the leaflet we received,

"The origin of the madras name:

　　The history of Madras' name goes back to 1946, when Italian Valentino Picolott founded the company alone.

His company has grown to be rewarded for many years of effort and to be recognized as one of the prominent shoe companies in the home of Italy.　

The shoes that were produced in the early days were hand-sewn mochasin using high-quality kids.　This high-quality material is tanned in Italy, but the raw material was available in the Madras region of India.　It is said that the company name was given with respect and appreciation to Madras, the place where this high-quality leather is produced."

　My long-standing question was resolved and I was refreshed.　I wish you all the best for Mr. Madras.

 

 

It's rosemary sea, which links "gifts and I enjoy myself."

　

GINZA HAKKO Kinoka saw the advertisement published in the April issue of Ginza's information magazine "Ginza Hundred Points" and asked.

We spoke with Mr. Kato and Mr. Motsuka, a designer.

Kinoka sells various wood crafts and miscellaneous goods, such as tools and Shiraki materials necessary for wood burning (described later), and Matryoshka from Russia.

※What is Wood Burning?...

　A technique that uses an electric pen to burn trees and draw pictures, patterns, and letters.

The first floor is an event space for exhibiting and selling wooden crafts, and the first basement floor is an event space for special exhibitions and classrooms.

In fact, it is a part of Hakuko Co., Ltd., whose headquarters is located in Naniwa-ku, Osaka, a soldering iron manufacturer, is located.

It seems that this shop was opened about 10 years ago to spread wood burning techniques as a company.

Initially, it was opened in a corner of Chiba Sogo, and then moved to Ginza for the fourth year.

At first, wood burning machines and works were sold, but it seems that Matryoshka was sold because of some concept and interesting things.

Then I'll explain the product.

Matryoshka

It is said that the product lineup of matryoshka is the largest in Japan.

For weddings and birthdays, lucky items. This staff is designed and manufactured in Russia.

This item is not a single item, but is always on sale. Paintings are handwritten, so the face is slightly different.

The handmade feeling seems to suit the taste of the person being collected.

I wonder if it's perfect for a gift.

Matryoshka

A slightly different species of matryoshka. The folk costumes of each country are depicted.

It is the second from the left of the four lower, the front is a Japanese doll.

Do you feel a little uncomfortable with the Russian people? That's also one of the things.

Walnut doll

It's a German corner.

Wooden toy (Kikkoro)

This is the work of a Japanese artist.

There is also a free service for anniversaries and names for celebrations. It's handwritten with an electric pen.

For details, please check with the store.

Kokeshi doll

It is mainly from Fukushima and Yamagata.

Usaburo Kokeshi doll

Since it is from Gunma, it seems that there is also a work at the nearby Gunma antenna shop "Gunma-chan family (Chi)".

In addition to Ultraman, the character kokeshi is also cute. It was also listed in the April issue of "Ginza Hundred Points".

Accessories

It was made in Russia.

The cat in the center of the top is painted with paint, and the lame painted on it is painted on it.

It will also be a gift of Russian taste.

The classroom and event space on the first basement floor will be introduced in a later draft.

GINZA HAKKO tree incense

Ginza 7-10-5 Lan Dick No. 3 Ginza Building 1F and B1F

I will explain how to get there from the entrance of GINZA SIX (open on April 20), which is now talked about.

Take Chuo-dori (Ginza-dori) toward Shimbashi. Turn left between GINZA SIX and Bearhole Lion.

Turn right at the corner of GINZA SIX and Nikon Ginza Plaza, and you will find a sign on your right.

If you stop by GINZA SIX, it's close to a few minutes on foot, so why don't you take a look at the shop together?

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Business hours 11:00 to 20:00 irregular holidays

Click here for the homepage of GINZA HAKKO Kinoka ⇒ https://kinoka.woodburning.jp/

　

 

 

　On April 20th, "GINZA SIX" in Ginza 6-chome opened.

On April 23 (Sun), I took a walk from Ginza 8-chome and entered Ginza Six.　The order in which you ride the escalator was not as crowded as the day of opening.

However, when I arrived on the 6th floor and wanted to change to the elevator, I said, "The elevator coming down from the rooftop is waiting for 30 minutes," so I abandoned going to the rooftop.

I went around the art book & cafe/restaurant on the 6th floor.　Yayoi Kusama's red and white balloon decorated on the atrium between the 3rd and 4th floors.

It is said that the logo of "LOVE FOREVER" is drawn on the bottom. It was very nice.　I also looked around the store on the first floor.　I would like to revisit on weekdays after the major holidays in May.

A catch phrase posted on the wall of Mitsukoshi in Ginza 4-chome. "Let's love at 4-chome" is fashionable.

　

In the window around the building, lions are also drawn, ...

　It is a sophisticated catch phrase and window decoration. The young daughters also took pictures of "kawaii".

　When I came to Ginza 3-chome, the girls said, "Take a picture of walking in Ginza." From behind it.　When I hear the words of my hometown in Ginza, I sometimes feel relieved. It's cute.

　If you want to enjoy the pedestrian paradise slowly, it's Ginza 2 and 1-chome for a while.　

In the future, "Let's love in Ginza"

 

 

Speaking of ties, Taya

　

Introducing Mr. Taya, which has been operating at Ginza 4-chome since 1905 (1905). He seems to be involved in everything from design to manufacturing and sales to make original ties. The design of the design is very nice, and it is finely woven with ultrafine silk thread. Makes your necktie soft when you tighten it. As expected, Japanese textiles. It seems that Arnold Schwarzenegger also purchased it. The clerk will respond very kindly and politely.

　

Perfect as a gift for your boyfriend. If you come to Ginza, why don't you stop by?

(I photographed with the permission of the store manager.)

 

 

This is rosemary sea, which covers "gifts and enjoy yourself" as the main title.

　

Shiseido Parlour celebrates its 115th anniversary this year.

As I mentioned before, in 1902, Shiseido Parlour was born in Ginza as the "Soda Mountain", which manufactures and sells Japan's first soda water and ice cream that was still rare.

We hope you can spin a "good edge (115)" with our customers, and here we will release the 115th anniversary product.

　

That's ...

◎　24 Hanatsubaki Biscuits 115th anniversary can

◎　Seasonal cheesecake 115th anniversary package starts with lemon flavor.

◎　Seasonal hand-baked cheesecake 115th Anniversary Package This is also started with lemon flavor.

That's right.

　

This time, we also took care of Mr. Kotsugai, a public relations group of Shiseido Co., Ltd.

◎　24 Hanatsubaki Biscuits 115th anniversary can

1,620 yen (tax included).

Flower camellia biscuits both biscuits and cans are Shiseido Hanatsubaki mark itself.

Biscuits with simple recipes, like the prototype of Western confectionery, are sweets representing Shiseido Parlour, who have been proud of making it since the early Showa era.

The simple and gentle taste, like snacks made by mothers, is loved by customers of all ages.

The color of this commemorative can is champagne gold, a color that continues to shine forever.

Gold has a gorgeous shine since ancient times and has attracted people as a gift to loved ones.

Among them, champagne gold, which is indispensable for celebration seats, will be sold as a commemorative can for the founding.

Hanatsubaki biscuit cans sell limited color cans unique to that year for a limited time every year, but those who collect cans, enthusiasts, this time they are coveted. The long-awaited color is now available.

The release period is from April 25 to March next year, but will end as soon as the limited quantity is reached.

Please buy it as soon as possible.

　

◎　Summer cheesecake (lemon flavor)

918 yen (tax included) for 3 pieces / 1,836 yen (tax included) for 6 pieces.

Lemon Peel and Danish rich cream cheese are added to biscue dough using Hokkaido flour to create a rich and rich cheesecake with lemon flavor.

It tastes even more delicious when chilled.

This package is an illustration of the inside of the store at the time of the opening of the restaurant (early Showa era). The cafe scene at that time is exactly a picture.

The stylishly dressed Moga (modern girl) drinks lemon ice cream soda that has been served since then.

Enjoy a refreshing summer cheesecake with a package where you can hear a fun conversation.

It will be released from April 25th. Sales will end as soon as the limited quantity is reached.

　

◎　Summer hand-baked cheesecake (lemon flavor)

It's just one. 2,700 yen (tax included).

This product is limited to Ginza Main Store Shops and other dealers.

It is the king of cheesecake that you can enjoy the whole piece, baked by hand.

In addition, enjoy rich and luxurious seasonal cheesecake.

This package is also a cafe scene of Moga, just like the summer cheesecake.

This will also be released from April 25, and will end as soon as the limited quantity is reached.

Seasonal cheesecakes and seasonal hand-baked cheesecake 115th anniversary package will appear after summer, autumn, winter and spring. Please look forward to what kind of picture package you can see.

　

Contact

Shiseido Parlour Toll Free Number 0120-4710-04

From Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 17:00

Excludes public holidays, summer vacations, and year-end and New Year holidays.

　

Shiseido Parlour Ginza Main Store Shop

Ginza 8-8-3 1st floor of Tokyo Ginza Shiseido Building

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Business hours 11:00 to 21:00

No holiday

In addition, there are holidays during the year-end and New Year holidays.

Click here for Shiseido Parlour's website ⇒ http://parlour.shiseido.co.jp/

 

 

　I got off at Hamacho Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line, and I'm looking for it today.

I visited "Yumeji Takehisa Special Gallery Minatoya Ekusa Paper Store".

When you open the glass door, you will hear a quiet voice and say "Welcome."　It's a calm and elegant voice of Kyoto language.　Mr. Takako Ohira, my wife, responded.

　Does the shop have a connection with Yumeji Takehisa? I asked, but my husband was a big fan of Yumeji Takehisa and started this shop.

Here in Hamacho, it has been more than 20 years since the store opened.

With permission, I photographed Yumeji's work in the store.　The original color printing work is very nice. Indeed, it's a Taisho Roman.

Small items such as postcards are also sold, and it is also friendly to your wallet.

It is said that a calendar of Yumeji works is released every year.

This time, it's not Yumeji's work, but I bought "Gauze Muffler".

It is similar to the pattern of a kimono that looks like a woman in the picture is wearing. How about "Gauze Muffler" that is gentle to your skin?

　The introduction of the shop can also be found in the monthly Nihonbashi, January 2017 issue, and the Free Paper Nihonbashi Goyomi April issue.

　The address of the shop is 2-18-5, Nihonbashi-Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo (Meijiza-mae), telephone 03-5640-5978.