Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

The other day, I was introduced on a correspondent blog.

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The event "Nihonbashi Sakura Menu Walk" in the Nihonbashi Sakura Festival.

(It was an event until April 9)

I'm looking at the pamphlet and there are a lot of nice menus.

I was looking at it.

From a point of view, it's okay for a one-year-old daughter, Azuki, to go.

I wonder if there are any shopping and dining spots.

So I found the character of "Furoshiki specialty store Karakusaya".

Photographs of furoshiki with cherry blossom pattern are also gorgeous and wonderful!

And it's not so far from my home!

That's why I decided to go.

There is a shop just a little from the Ningyocho intersection.

When you enter the shop...

You will be greeted by a plastic bottle that you have made in the furoshiki.

I'm surprised to be able to wrap it so cute.

And then

It was presented to those who passed the Chuo-ku Tourism Test.

"Chuo-ku Senshafuroshiki" was also placed.

The old town name and the things related to it are illustrated like a thousand-shafu bill.

It's fun just to look at it.

When I received a notice of acceptance in March, I got it for the first time.

I remembered that I was a little impressed.

Click here for the "Sakura pattern furoshiki" on the pamphlet.

Even if you say cherry blossoms in a bite, there are various patterns and colors, so you are lost.

The pink is cute, but the cool colors will match the coming season ...

This is the place where you shop like this.

Furoshiki with cherry blossom pattern (100% cotton) and

This is a celebration bag made of furoshiki.

After using it as a celebration bag, you can use it as a furoshiki for a long time.

It's a product that is friendly to the global environment.

I'm going to use it for my friend's wedding soon.


Actually, this "arabesque shop".

With the support of the Japan Furoshiki Association, we also hold a wrapping class.

http://www.japan-furoshiki.jp/culture.html#kantou

I'm clumsy.

In the pamphlet explaining how to wrap it in at the time of purchase

I'm going to practice a little.

Karakusaya, a specialty store for furoshiki

Address: 1F, Morimoto Bldg., 7-2, Nihonbashi Tomizawa-machi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0006, Japan

3-minute walk from Exit A4 of Ningyocho Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Toei Asakusa Line.

Tel： 03-3661-3938
Fax： 03-5640-6284

http://www.karakusaya.co.jp/index.html

Business hours 11:00 to 18:00
Regular holidays: Fire, Sunday, Holidays, New Year's Holidays, Summer Holidays

　

 

 

I would like to introduce you to the Japanese restaurant.

　

I can't help it.

There are plenty of different types, and always delicious.

As expected, Tsukiji Fish Bank

　

It is said that he is the oldest fishery wholesaler in Tsukiji Market.

　

It is a shop founded in 1871, sticking to the traditional sun-dried and additive-free, and also sticking to seasonal fish (the year when Maejima Mitsu started the postal service).

　

"I'll never have a good thing. 。 It is said that "the representative string of Japanese food culture" is being transmitted not only in Japan but also in the world.

　

I like to buy strings such as saury, horse mackerel, mackerel, mackerel, etc. during the company lunch break and return home, and then drink at home with strings. The house turned to a party. It's also kind to your wallet.

　

The clerks were all kind and taught me how to eat unusual dried fish and sun-dried small sardines. If you have a chance, why don't you stop by?

(We photograph with permission from the clerk.)

　

 

 

Take a walk on the right bank of the Sumida River during the daytime on March holiday.

You can hear the birds singing from somewhere.

The place where the squeals are made is the Sumida River Terrace. It's the base of Eitai Bridge.

　

A bird was coming to suck the nectar of the cherry blossoms in full bloom.

The little bird tries to take pictures of Japanese white-eye.

It seems that it is impossible with a smartphone.

　

I don't think it's Yoshino cherry tree, but every year at this time.

It seemed to be in full bloom earlier than other cherry blossoms and attracted spring.

　

 

 

Saturday, February 18 was the ninth Chuo-ku sightseeing test. I'm looking forward to the results.

By the way, this time, from the privilege of those who passed the sightseeing certification "Chuo-ku original Senshafuroshiki".
　
As you know, this furoshiki is studded with "Sensha bills depicting all the town names of 37 towns in Chuo-ku and patterns related to the place". There are three colors: red, black, and Edo-purple.
Furoshiki is now very popular as an important item of "Cool JAPAN", which is multifunctional with a single piece of cloth, and there are many ways to use it. So I'm very happy to receive it.
　

After I got this Senshafuroshiki, I changed from the one I used to "wrapping" to a "watching" one.
There are also bills that are obvious at a glance like Tsukishima's Monjayaki Shop Japanese shop curtain, but Nihonbashikobunacho's bills that depict "dansen" associated with a fan wholesaler are very tasteful. The Y-shirts and ties from Nihonbashi Yokoyama-cho are also interesting.

Such Senshafuroshiki has become the "wall hanging" of my home, and colors the Japanese-style room side by side with the woodcut amount of Hasui Kawase.

I have become a fan of Sensha bills, but the other day, I found a new Sensha bills Furoshiki goods at the Chuo-ku Tourist Information Center in Kyobashi Edgran, and I was more and more excited.
Book covers, paperback covers, smartphone covers, etc. are all three colors, red, black, and Edo purple, just like furoshiki.

This time, I purchased the "Edo Town Greeting Card" of "Kachidoki" in the photo.
Why don't you look for your favorite Senshafuroshiki goods and draw the name of the town in Chuo-ku?

　

 

 

Ozu Washi is one of the oldest long-established stores in Nihonbashi.

It was opened for two years (1653). Starting from Matsuzaka in Ise, I came to the current Edo Dai Temmacho.

In addition to the store on the first floor, Ozu Washi has a historical museum with about 1,000 ancient document registered by Chuo Ward Tangible Cultural Property. A guide can also be requested), various cultural classes, Japanese paper galleries nationwide, and paper making classes that can be experienced with one coin, the facilities are so full that you can enjoy the day.

Paper making experience for 500 yen. Of course, you can take your own paper home.

I think some people are wondering what to buy because the souvenirs are great, but in such a situation! Perfect size and price for a small Nihonbashi souvenir! There is a product called "Oh".

That's right!

Do you know anything about it?

(By the way, the doll on the side is the zodiac do bell that you can visit around Ginza Hatcho Shrine.)

This is a lens wiping made of microfiber.

The product name is "Optical Lens Cloth Glasses", but of course, it is not just glasses that can be wiped. Oil stains on screens of smartphones and personal computers, camera lenses, and fingertips. Just wipe it quickly and it will be really beautiful. You can remove the fine dirt on the smartphone screen just by gently stroking it several times. Moreover, once you wipe it, you can use it repeatedly until it breaks instead of poi.

Unwoven fabric made of micro fiber developed by a long-established Japanese paper company. Do you feel the fineness of your eyes?

Even in a box, there is a small pocket type that costs several hundred yen.

This is the first time you use it....!, So I think it is a product suitable for practical and souvenirs.

In stores, it is often placed next to the cash register, but it may be a bit difficult to find it, so I think it would be better to ask the clerk.

If you would like to know more about Ozu Washi's historical museum and hands-on classroom, please check out the site. There are clerks who are fluent in English, so it is safe for foreigners!

Ozu Washi homepage ← Click here.

 

 

Every year, Christmas charity is held in Matsuya Ginza.

Pin badges and candles are on sale at the front entrance information on the first floor.

　

All of these revenues will be donated to Room-to-Leed, an international NGO.

　※"Room to Reed,"

　　　NGOs that support literacy education and women's education for children in Asia and Africa. 　

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Christmas charity pin badge

This year's work was designed by Swedish ceramic artist Risa Larson.

"Nissei (fairy)" (left), "My Key (cat)" (right).

300 yen each.

It is until December 25 (Sun), but it will end as soon as it runs out, so as soon as possible.

(I purchased it on December 3, but it was said that Nissei was getting much less.)

　

Charity of Ginza beeswax candle

"Ginza Bee Project" aims to coexist with cities and nature.

It is made of rare beeswax from the bee nest in Ginza.

1000 yen per bottle. Limited 100 bottles!

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Each has a cute design and a solid quality.

The feeling of buying charity goods "I'm a little excited today"

Happiness that can be experienced from 300 yen

Each one, of course, for myself

I think you will be happy if you buy it as a gift or souvenir.