Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Nowadays, there are Chuo-ku everywhere in Japan, but in the middle of Tokyo, our Chuo-ku was born together in 1947 with Nihonbashi-ku and Kyobashi-ku.

In the past, public facilities in Kyobashi Ward continue to play a role almost, but even if the name changes to "Chuo-ku", you can see quite a few things with the name "Kyobashi" as it is.

For example, "Kyobashi Plaza" has a house on a ward hall or community hall.

My address is Ginza 1-chome.

In the past, there was "Kyobashi Elementary School" in this place, but it was integrated with Tsukiji Elementary School to become "Kyobashi Tsukiji Elementary School", and the school building uses the former Tsukiji Elementary School.

"Kyobashi Park", which is adjacent to Kyobashi Plaza, was from the time of elementary school.

Speaking of Tsukiji 1-1-1, the ward office is located there, and the Kyobashi Library is attached to it.

There are many valuable materials about Chuo-ku in the underground regional archives here, so you can easily browse them, and in some cases you can borrow them.

The reference is really familiar with the history of Chuo-ku and is always taken care of.

The Kyobashi Post Office is also located near the out-of-market market in Tsukiji.

Due to the privatization of the postal service, the postal business will be "Harumi Post Office Kyobashi Branch Office", but the building is "Kyobashi Post Office".

Old residents say "Kyobashi's headquarters".

And in Shintomi, "Kyobashi Tax Office".

There used to be Shintomiza here, and its explanation board was built.

I grew up locally, but it was strange that there was a building with "Kyobashi XX" even though it was not in Kyobashi, but looking at the history, there was a proper reason I knew it, it was very interesting.

We have reached the equinoctial week in autumn. It's finally the arrival of a refreshing season.

Here, Tsukiji Honganji is a major base in Tokyo for the Jodo Shinshu Honganji school, and at the same time it is also a famous architecture and tourist spot known for its unique form designed by Chuta Ito.

The number of worshipers does not stop on a regular basis, but many people visit during the equinoctial week. There was also a line in main hall for burning incense and worship. Although the hall is majestic, is it the atmosphere that has long been rooted in the downtown area that makes you feel familiar?

Many people know Tsukiji Honganji well, and it has been featured many times in this sightseeing correspondent blog, so this time the report of the temple itself is around here and the gourmet of the precincts I will introduce you.

As a local resident, I often take care of Shisui, a Japanese restaurant on the first floor of the Daiichi Empire Hall on the precincts.

The dishes here are solid seasoning and elegant servings, and there are many fans. "Monzen soba" is a popular dish, and it seems that many customers visit for this purpose. There is also a set menu of soba and rice, so it is a useful place for lunch.

In addition, the morning set in the morning is a popular menu, with standard items set one by one. There are plenty of rooms and banquet halls, which are often used in Buddhist memorial service and parties.

There is also a "tee lounge" near the entrance, where you can often see local elderly people chatting while drinking tea here. I think the salon-like atmosphere where you can calm down and talk is a space you want to take care of.

In fact, "Katsu Sand" is overwhelmingly supported by me and local young people in this "Shimizu". It is not on a general lunch menu, but you can make it by ordering individually at banquets etc. This is a comprehensive taste work that is soft and juicy tonkatsu into bread and moist scissors and seasoned with a unique sauce. I'll carry a few of them to my mouth. It can be said that it is "a masterpiece". If you have a chance, please enjoy it.

There is no flashy publicity or no special eyeball project, but I guess these solid and productive stores are "famous stores". From now on, I would like to make it an important place to go.

 Today (September 2) is the second of the 2013 “Town Walking” tour <Industrial Course> Long-established Course 2 around long-established and historic sites.

Although it was not a hot day, the sun shining slowly at a maximum temperature of 33 ° C is dazzling on this day.

At 10:00 am on time, the participants selected by lottery will gather in front of "Ninben" on the 1st floor of Chored Muromachi.

A small tour of the three long-established stores "Ninben", "Eitaro Sohonpo", and "Yamamotoyama", which were founded in the Edo period, started a small tour of about 2 hours to listen to the history of the shop and the story behind the products.

First store: "Ninben,"

The first founder of Ise, Ihei Takatsu, named the store's name "Iseya Ibei", took the Iseya and Ibei's i (Ninben) on the Japanese shop curtain seal, and made money (the shape of a key) to solidify business. The townspeople of Edo came to be called "Kane Ninben". In the past, there was a store in the company building behind the scenes, but when "Cored Muromachi" was created, the store opened. It is said that the headquarters building is currently being rebuilt, but we are planning a restaurant there. It is said that Japan's first gift certificate (silver thin plate dressed in bonito) was issued, and its replica is on display in the store.

Second store: "Eitaro Sohonpo"

It was the first time that Yasubee Hosoda, the third generation, folded a confectionery stall called Izutsuya until his father's generation, opened an independent store, and later changed the name to Eitaro due to his childhood name, `` Arihei Sugar '', `` Umeboshi candy '', `` Amana sugar '', `` Tamadare '', etc. were created and inherited from generation to generation. Next, in addition to the explanations of "Noren", "Akatamaishi", "Gokage paving stone", "Brass joint", and "Japanese confectionery shop Eitaro main store factory sketch" that are left in the store, representative products are introduced. In addition, "Takadono" and "Tamadare" (however, Tuesday Thursday only) and "Amana sugar" are handled only at the head office.

3rd store: Mr. Yamamoto, Mr.

It is said that the first Kahei Yamamoto opened an Edo store and sold tea and paper. The name Yamamotoyama is derived from the product name of Uji Sencha, which was released in the Edo period and was popular, and when it was reorganized into a corporate organization in 1941, it was officially adopted as the company name.

The sale of seaweed began in 1947. In addition, I heard that the famous phrase "Yamamotoyama even if you read from the top, Yamamotoyama even if you read from below" has been decided by the current chairman.

Inside the store, there is a signboard of Taro Okamoto's grandfather and calligrapher Katei Okamoto.

Before noon, the small tour ended safely.

Thank you very much for your participation.

Thank you to everyone in charge of each store, while you were busy, valuable stories.

(The photo on the upper right is a souvenir that I received on the day.)

　　　　　　　　Ninben　　　　　　　　　　Eitaro Sohonpo　　　　　　　　　　　Yamamotoyama