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The purchase-type crowdfunding site "Miraitsubo" is opened-Kokubun Group Headquarters- 

[rosemary sea] May 30, 2018 14:00

This is the rosemary sea, covering "gifts and I enjoy myself" in ultra-modern.

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Kokubun Group Headquarters Co., Ltd., headquartered in Chuo-ku, and Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Inc. (hereinafter Nikkei) developed in cooperation with Mirai Shopping, a purchase-type crowdfunding site “Food and Sake Future Kansho (Miraitsubo) was opened on May 22 (Tuesday).

It is said that the project of food and alcoholic beverages will be published.

In other words, we plan projects such as carefully selected foods, alcoholic beverages, and hands-on services from all over the country and around the world, and seek support from Nikkei ID holders such as "Nikkei Electronic Version" and "NIKKEI STYLE" through "Future Shopping".

In the future, a project related to alcoholic beverage sales in "Future Shopping" will be drafted through the "Future Bank of Food and Sake".

This means that new market opportunities have been opened.

Click here for the "Future of Food and Sake" website.

⇒ https://kokubu.en-jine.com/

 

What is Crowdfunding?

The origin of the word is the crowd + funding.

A method in which a drafter with ideas or projects such as "I want to create or sell such things or services" or "I want to do something like this" calls through a dedicated Internet site and raises funds.

It was first launched by a private company in the United States in 2009, and it was launched in Japan in 2011.

However, in the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake that happened that year, it spread rapidly in the form of financing for reconstruction projects in the affected areas.

The market is expected to expand further in the future.

 

In fact, even before the Kamakura period in Japan, there seems to have been a foundation for collecting donations from volunteers for the restoration and reconstruction of temples in the form of "Kanjin".

After the repair, the name of the donor is listed on the temple, is this one return?

 

There are two types of crowdfunding: "donation type", "investment type", "financing type", and "purchase type".

In particular, "purchase-type" has been growing rapidly.

This time, Mr. Kokubu's crowdfunding is "purchase type".

In addition, it is said that the project types are "goal achievement type (all-or-anashi type)" and "execution type (direct challenge type)".

 

What is the target achievement type?

It will be established when the funding reaches the target amount.

If the target amount is not reached, the project will not be established and the funding will be cancelled.

It's a good way to make it widely known to those who are interested.

 

The execution achievement type is ...

It is established when it is posted on this site.

In other words, even if the target amount is not reached, transactions made by the deadline are still established.

As a limited quantity product sales channel, I think it is the best means for both sellers and buyers.

 

“Future Shopping”...

A purchase-type crowdfunding site operated by Nikkei.

This service was launched on November 24, 2016.

We support a variety of projects that utilize test marketing of major companies, innovation of venture companies, excellent technologies scattered in rural areas, and traditional industrial technologies that should be passed on to the next generation.

Click here for the "Future Shopping" site.

⇒ https://style.nikkei.com/shopping

 

By the way, the project drafted on May 22 in the “Future of Food and Sake” is ...

① Harmony of Nature and Passion Single Mort Whiskey "TOMATIN" 6 products including 4 limited items.

② Dublin-born Irish whiskey "The Dubriner" & "The Dublin Liberty's" limited items, 5 items including 2 items and 1 new item.

③ Four new products are the fruit liqueur "Amule" packed with girls' "love".

①The project owner of the second project is Mr. Kokubu, and the third is Mr. Phantom Sake Co., Ltd.

 

③Introducing the fruit liqueur "Amule (Amule)".

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In 1751, we launched four types of liqueurs jointly developed with Hakuro Sake Brewery in sake brewery, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, and Genno Sake Co., Ltd. in Niigata City.

Ume, peach, white grape (shardonne), and yuzu. It looks beautiful. It looks great on Instagram.

It is said that "sake that loves sake" that both women and those who are not good at sake can enjoy and drink.

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Regarding future drafts ...

He said he would like to come up with highly rare products such as limited items, targeting malt and wine locally brewed sake barrel sales, Western liquor seminars at restaurants in Tokyo, and developing products by Mr. Kokubu's Area Company.

 

・・・ In the future, attractive products and services will be lined up here. It's great.

   Why don't you take a look at this site?

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Kokubun Group Headquarters, Ltd.

1-1-1, Nihonbashi

03-3276-4121 (Public Relations Section, Corporate Planning Department)

Reception hours 9:00 to 17:30 ※Excluding weekends and holidays

Click here for the website of Kokubun Group Headquarters

⇒ http://www.kokubu.co.jp/

 

 

Dyeing technology that conveys the essence of Edo

[Shitamachi Tom] May 29, 2018 14:00

A number of “Machikado Exhibition Halls” have been established in Chuo-ku, one of which, “Yukata Museum,” is located in an alley close to Ningyocho Station. One day, I made a reservation in advance by telephone before visiting.

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This facility has a part of the building of Sankatsu Co., Ltd. as an exhibition hall. The director, Keisaburo Shimizu, was a very calm narrative and carefully talked about the history and traditional techniques of dyeing in Edo. I was allowed to shoot specially.

 

Yukata Mitsukatsu_20180518(1)_R.jpgSome of the yukata fabrics that are decorated are wonderful items that make use of the old techniques of the Meiji era. It was Kotaro Shimizu, an exclusive craftsman of Sankatsu, who left the very time-consuming technique of "medium-type dyeing" with certain skills. He later became a living national treasure, but he is the father of the current director.
 
When I asked the director about the origin of the name "Sankatsu", it was said that the founder's name was Hanichi Amano, so he named it "Sankatsu Hanichichi" in Joruri. This work was tailored to Joruri's work based on a suicide incident in Osaka during the Edo period, and until Meiji period it was a popular kyogen that everyone knew.
"Glossy women's clothing" is sometimes performed in Bunraku even today. There is a famous line that appears in the stage of a liquor store. "Where are you going to do this now?"
In the neighborhood of Ningyocho, which has long prospered as a city of puppet ballad drama and Kabuki, it was also a day to feel the taste of such a name.

 

 

 

Easy-to-wear blue shoes found at Yamatoya

[Mapo ★] May 22, 2018 18:00

Yamato-ya is located near Mitsukoshi and along Harumi-dori St.
I found a cute vinyl umbrella quite a long time ago and bought it.
I've never bought footwear.

 

I had a little time to meet my friend.
I happened to pass by the other day.
The pumps that have jumped into my eyes
The image is perfect for the denim-like shoes you were looking for.

 

When you come to Ginza, come a dress with fashion.
I want to wear cute pumps that go well with them.
I always walk quite a lot in Ginza.
So I'm glad if it's a stylish shoe that's easy to walk!

 

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It's made in Japan!
"Japanese-made" appeal to foreign tourists.
I'm pleased!

 

When you wear it, the size is just right and easy to walk (*^^*)

 

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I had them take the price tag and put the shoes they had put in the bag.
After that, when I met a friend, it's cute~, made in Japan! Where?
I was happy to hear that.

 

Yamato shop footwear shop
4-6-11, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
03-3561-0795

 

 

 

Crystal Collection youdou

[Silver] May 8, 2018 14:00

  The quartz collection Yodo faces Sakura-dori St. in Ginza 1-chome.

When you enter the entrance, amethyst welcomes you like a large gatepost.

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 Madame with a gentle smile, a man greeted me with a smile.

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 In the past, there was a shop on the first floor of Ginza Five, but it seems that he has moved here.

When you enter the store, a lot of crystal stones (amethyst) are displayed.

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I felt as if they were giving me power.

 Meteorite gemstones (meteorites) were displayed along with gemstone appraisals.

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 In the explanation, "I recommend it to managers and leaders!" It has a very powerful energy. It has the power to connect the power to the universe and energy to the earth firmly. Yeah.' It is described as "See". If you are interested, why don't you come to the store and listen to the story?

 The main store is located in Kamakura, so he recommended me to visit here.

The address of this shop is 1-6-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku and Ginza Sakura-dori St. For more information, please visit our website. https://www.youdou-crystals.com/

 

 

The additive-free Tsukudani of "Tsukuda Treasure", which can be purchased only when the Kabukiza Theater is held, is delicious!

[Sakura is good] May 7, 2018 14:00

I would like to introduce my favorite Tsukudani restaurant which is sold in Kabukiza. It is "Tsukuda Treasure SHOP". Moreover, in Chuo-ku, it is usually sold only in Kabukiza. We started opening a store in Kabukiza in 1983, so it has been almost 35 years now. Among popular products, products that can only be purchased in Kabukiza are particularly attractive. Moreover, not only can you buy it when you watch Kabuki, but you can also put it inside for purchase from outside during intermission hours. However, depending on the month, intermission time varies depending on the performance. Please contact the following for details.

 "Tsukuda Treasure SHOP" Ginza 4-12-15 ☎080-3345-2940 1st floor "Kabukiza Special Street" Kabukiza business hours

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"Kumatori Can" They are sold only at the Kabukiza Theater. Since the container is "Kumatori", it can be used as a Kabuki goods in a small box even after having delicious Tsukudani.

Even before the busy opening, break time, and after the closing, I was happy to respond to the clerk who handles the order with Tekipaki. It is said that there are many customers who buy many boxes as souvenirs. You can also deliver the items you purchase.

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"Treasure Tsukuda" It is said that the late husband Yutaka Mizutani (received the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Prize Food Meister) of the predecessor, Hideko Mizutani, was founded in 1957. The pre-existing habit is "What customers say must be safe and secure", sticking to additive-free, and "I want people who eat from children to the elderly to be pleased." We have always followed the tastes that customers want, handmade with one hand, and continued to pursue the real taste that makes use of the ingredients. At present, the craftsmen who have taken over that will make it with all their heart.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government's “Regional Special Products Certified Food E Mark” was the first certified in the Tsukudani industry.

The most popular items are "Three kinds of sacred treasure Clams, Ami and Kombu" and "Fukima", and Kabukiza's No.1 popular products give you a sense of sweetness. There are more than 35 kinds, but my favorite is "chestnuts", which I love. Without using any additives, moderate light taste is not irresistible.

I have another recommended information. If you want to enjoy a variety of flavors little by little, you can enjoy the assortment of 5 kinds of Tsukudani "clams, fine kelp, offshore shrimp, small girls, tuna kakuni".

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I also visited the main store. We heard from President Hideko Mizutani.

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With the motto "I love people", "I take care of people", and "Employees are treasures" in my heart, I am active brightly and cheerfully every day. When you ask your age, you will be 80 years old. I'm surprised. I have been attending various meetings as well as sales activities, and have been busy every day. He also stands in the kitchen and works well, he is good at cooking, and he wants customers and employees to eat delicious foods with scrutinized ingredients that are good for the body. You can eat Takara Tsukuda's goods with peace of mind.

When I heard my dream, I was passionate about wearing a kimono with Shimada's hairstyle at the Tokyo Olympics and "hospitality" people from all over the world. At that time, I was 82 years old, but I asked you to report again two years later.

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Lunch boxes sold from Monday to Saturday are popular. It will be sold from 11:00, but it will disappear in no time.

If you go by 11:30, you can buy your desired lunch.

I heard from Mr. Kazuhiro Iida, Manager of Foreign Trade Section. "In addition to the events in Chuo-ku" Tokyo Marathon and "Summer Festival", we also participate in city walking tours, so there is a chance to buy them outside Kabukiza in Chuo-ku. We also have an online shop, and I would be happy if you could visit the main store where you can come from Chuo-ku with one Harumi-dori St. " It seems that Iida was from Tsukuda, and he had a deep connection with Chuo-ku and Tsukudani.

 

Main Store Business hours Monday through Saturday 10:00-19:00 Sunday/holiday 10:00-18:00

A 5-minute walk from Shinonome Station on the Rinkai Line along Harumi-dori St.

Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Toyosu Station Bus 5 minutes, Yurikamome 5 minutes

Homepage online shop [email protected]

Head office and factory 2-2-8 Higashizumi, Koto-ku, ☎03-3529-2940FAX03-3529-2941

 

By all means, please stop by not only Kabukiza, but also the main store.

(We have obtained permission from President Takara Mizutani Tsukuda.)

 

 

Kyohashi Tsugane

[Silver] May 3, 2018 12:00

 "Kyohashiman Tsugane" is selling something called "Shifuku's Surimono".

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 The contents of Shifuku are Ichifuku's red seal book / delivery book, Nifuku's print business card / copper plate business card, Sanpuku's Edo tool, and Shifuku's Edomachi fire extinguisher Nishiki-e.

I also saw a red stamp book for Nihonbashi Seven Lucky Gods. (The upper one is before use, the lower one is after the seal of vermilion seal stamp)

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 It seems that the fire extinguishing in the Kyobashi district is "Segumi". I've heard a lot of stories about fire extinguishing.

On the fire extinguisher, there is a mark drawn with the meaning of "turn off".

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 I also heard such a story.

In the symbol on the map, the seal of the bank is weights. It seems that it was determined from the design of the weight (: weight) used in the scale, which was the mark of the exchange merchant (Ryo Gaesho), which was the old bank. Weights are a good symbol because they represent fairness and accuracy.

 For the story of Edogu and Edo, visit the shop and hear a fun story. For more information, please visit our website.

http://www.kin-yosha.co.jp/