Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
Following the company meal of the Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway Co., Ltd. Shintomi Branch, which was introduced the other day, the Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway Co., Ltd.
This time, we will deliver it from the 1st floor grill of Chuo-ku government office.



This is not a staff cafeteria, but it has relatively long business hours.
It is a space where those who come to the ward office or library can easily eat from morning to evening.
In addition, you can have pasta that will probably not be offered at the 11th floor staff cafeteria!
That's why I bought a weekly pasta meal ticket and went to the store.



It's not a self-service for staff, so the order is a restaurant style!
I sit in my favorite seat and give the waiter a meal ticket.



A few minutes to wait while looking out from the window...The ordered asparagus and bacon peperoncino were brought.
It's nice to be able to eat vegetables in salads and to have your favorite amount of Parmesan cheese.



And above all, the noodles that were more sticky than expected, and the asparagus and thick bacon that were generously entered.
It was a quality that overturned the concept of rice at the government office in a good way.

Perhaps because it was past noon, it was not too crowded and I was able to relax.
In addition to firm rice, from sandwiches that can be picked up when you are hungry.
We also have desserts that can be eaten by children!



Lunch that you can enjoy at a reasonable price in Tokyo is very valuable!
If you are near you, lunch at the government office....How about it?

As an aside, this is the November menu of the staff cafeteria on the 11th floor.
Calorie and salt are detailed in detail, and from a sticky value lunch
Information that is good for those who care about health, up to healthy lunch with a total calorie of 650kcal or less, using 100g or more vegetables, and a salt content of 3.0g or less.
In addition, there is a menu with plenty of vegetables using more than 120g of vegetables, and a low-salt menu with no miso soup and a salt content of less than 2.5g.



There are a lot of menus, so it's easy to see!
The staff cafeteria will be reported here when you use it, so please wait for a while.

■Chuo-ku government office 1F grill
Address: 1-1-1, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Business hours 10：00～17：00
　Lunch: 11：15～14：30
　Limited menu: 14：30～16：00
　Cafe: 10：00～16：40

※This article has been approved by the person in charge of the grill operating company and the person in charge of the general affairs department of Chuo-ku government office.

 

 

Ring Route 2, which was partially opened this month, many market officials will pass from the morning.

On the way to Toyosu Market, I looked at the Asashio Canal and found a large vacant lot.

　

　

Until recently, it was a warehouse group, but it was completely demolished and became flat.

This vacant lot This is the site of the redevelopment of the Kachidoki Higashi area promoted by Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

The Tokyo Olympics will be held in 2020.

A few years later, ultra-high-rise condominiums were lined up, and ship departure and arrival points were set up.

A bus terminal will also be available.

　

From now on, the Kachidoki area will change day by day.

　

Route 2, used to be called the MacArthur Road.

The construction area is located in Kachidoki.

It's hard to see from the street surrounded by fences, but it's hard to see.

It takes about a 7-minute walk from Kachidoki Station on the Toei Oedo Line.

 

 

　 I went to GINZA SIX (Ginza SIX). An elephant was flying. ！ Present "Hikaru Elephant" from the summer kingdom and ice machine from the winter kingdom. It seems that peace came with each other's gifts.

　

　　 　

The interior of the store is full of excitement with Nikorabuffe's art. Please enjoy Buff's world view at GINZA SIX.

ＧＩＮＺＡ ＳＩＸ Address 2-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Station 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061. There is also a bicycle parking lot.

 

 

The New Year was approaching, and it was the season of Tori-no-ichi Fair. This year there is up to the third rooster.

There are several famous shrines in Tori-no-ichi Fair in Tokyo, but in fact there is a wonderful Tori-no-ichi Fair in Nihonbashi, the city center!

It is Matsushima Shrine in Ningyocho.

Click here for the night.

Matsushima Shrine is a corner of Nihonbashi Seven Lucky Gods and enshrines Okuninushi. >

It was founded in the Kamakura period. At that time, this area was a cove and there was Kojima, and when the sun went down, ships and people were coming and going relying on the lights lit on Matsushima Inari. In the Edo period, many engineers moved from all over the country to reclaim land and build samurai residences, enshrining the hometown of guardian god, so Matsushima Inari had an unparalleled number of enshrined deity as 14 pillars!

Inari Ogami, Iyo Nagi Oga, Iyonami Okami, Himae Oga (Amaterasu Omikami), Kitano Oga (Sugawara no Michizane), Teoki Honaijin, Hikosa Tomojin, Awashima Oga, Hachiman Okami, Saru Tabiko, Kotohira Okami, Sunnyuri Okami (Okuninushi Otori) and Omiya No.
That's right. I think I can meet many gods at once....。

By the way, the famous Matsushima Shrine is "Ryomufuda". Draw the dream you want to fulfill on your bill, put it under the pillow, and sleep, and if you can dream it, your dream will come true! That's what it is. Everyone, please try it.

At Matsushima Shrine Tori-no-ichi Fair, there is Kanzashi kumade because Ningyocho was once a stylish city where geisha and actors came and went. A little rare kumade with a turtle and very cute. There is also a vermilion seal stamp limited to Tori-no-ichi Fair. And above all, it is vacant compared to the large-scale, inevitable Tori-no-ichi Fair in Tokyo! It is highly recommended because you can visit quickly and comfortably without stress. There are many delicious shops and famous shops around the area, so you can enjoy shopping on the way home.

Matsushima Shrine has recently been a location for the drama "dele" starring Takayuki Yamada and Masaki Sugata, so it is definitely recommended for those who want to enjoy the atmosphere of the drama.

Next is the third rooster, November 25th.

2-15, Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

It is about a 2-minute walk from Ningyocho Station and Suitengumae Station.

 

 

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
Until now, we have introduced Chuo-ku from various viewpoints, such as the morning activity series and excursion series, but a new series will be added from this time!
Under the title of "From the company window in Chuo-ku", we will introduce corporate food that can be enjoyed mainly by the general public in Chuo-ku.

The first memorable event will be featured in the Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway Co., Ltd. Shintomi Branch Office!
It is located in the middle of Takaracho Station and Hatchobori Station.



If you know that you can eat company food here because it doesn't face the main street
I think it's really a few, including those who live in the neighborhood.
Lunch information is available outside the building, so you can check the menu.
It's mainly Japanese food, and it's a lineup that relaxes you to think about the taste of home.



As you can see in the guide, tell us that you will use the cafeteria at the reception and receive a badge.
Take the elevator to the 6th floor and head to the 7th floor restaurant "Bufe" by stairs.



There are people who cook in the back, and welcome you very easily as if you had come to your favorite set meal shop.



The inside of the cafeteria has a government office style that can be said to be "This is a company food!"
Being able to check the morning information program on TV is also a nice point for those who work for the company.



And this time, I would like to introduce a breakfast set that is not included in the outside guide.
This is limited from 8:00 to 10:30, and it is a set known to those who know it.
It's a very normal menu, but it's only 350 yen.
Don't you think the service is incredibly good in Tokyo?
(If you are not good at natto, you can also choose seaweed instead.)
And most of all, handmade in the kitchen is attractive.



Here's the breakfast set I ordered (the fried egg, natto).
I betrayed my expectations in a good way, and there are two fried eggs that came out!
It's a great surprise for those who want to eat well in the morning.



But that's not the only surprise!
A cup that has been warmed in advance with a cup warmer.



I'll have some coffee.
The cup is hot, so it is recommended for the coming season!
This is a free service only for breakfast, and it costs 100 yen at lunchtime.



At the end of the window glass, where I moved my line of sight with a slow cup of coffee.
The Metropolitan Expressway (Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway) stretched between high buildings.
I don't think there are many places where you can see the Metropolitan Expressway while eating and drinking indoors.
It seems that there are many employees and neighbors here.
Neighboring workers, those who use the room without meals Plan (no breakfast) at a nearby hotel.
Children who like cars can enjoy rice and scenery.



It's reasonable and more than expected!
Why don't you try such a secret place company meal in Chuo-ku once?

■Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway Co., Ltd. Shintomi Branch
Address: 1-1-3, Shintomi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 7th floor
Business hours Breakfast 8:00-10:30/Lunch 11:30-14:00

※This article has been approved by the cafeteria.
※When using company food, please follow the manners, such as not taking pictures of the company (outside the cafeteria) unnecessarily or not entering places where entry is prohibited.

 

 

In the Tsukuda, Tsukishima, Kachidoki and Harumi areas, there are five sluice gates to protect the town from floods. The sluice gate is set at the border between the outer waters separated by the external dike and the inner waters. If the water level in the outer waters rises due to storm surges, the sluice will be closed to prevent the water level from rising in the inner waters. The area is protected by 5 gates: 1 Sumiyoshi Suimon, 2 Tsukuda Suimon, 3 Asashio Suimon, 4 Hamamae Suimon, and 5 Tsukishima River Suimon. Each of the five sluice gates was different in shape and interesting, so I will introduce them.

　

①Sumiyoshi Sluice Gate

It is a sluice gate that protects the Tsukuda area from floods such as storm surges. It is a single-leaf roller gate format, with a diameter of 4m x 1 series. It was completed in 1965.

②Tsukuda Sluice Gate

It is a sluice gate at the entrance to the Asashio Canal from the Harumi Canal. It is a double-leaf roller gate format with a diameter of 11.4m x 2 series. It was completed in 1963.

③Morning tide gate

It is a sluice gate at the entrance connecting the Asashio Canal and Tokyo Port. The effective width of 11.4m x 2 double Kannon opening has been adopted in a swing gate format with no height restrictions so that large ships can enter. It was completed in 1964. At present, after crossing Tsukiji Ohashi from the Tsukiji River, the dawn Ohashi of Loop Route 2 from the Kachidoki side to the Harumi side has been completed, so high boats cannot pass.

④Hamamae (Hamasaki) Sluice Gate

It is a sluice gate that prevents flood damage from Shinzuki Shimakawa. It is a single-leaf roller gate with a diameter of 8.4m x 1 line, but it is a sluice gate with no operation room at the top of the roller gate. It was completed in 1964.

⑤Tsukishima River Suimon

It is a sluice gate that prevents flood damage from the Tsukishima River, and is a single-leaf roller gate with a diameter of 11m x 1 series. It was completed in 1964.

　

①Sumiyoshi Sluice Gate　　 　 　　②Tsukuda Sluice Gate　　　　　　③Morning tide gate

　　

④Hamamae Sluice Gate　　　　　 　 ⑤Tsukishima River Suimon

　

The Tsukishima River and the Shinzuki Shimakawa River both connect the Sumida River and the Asashio Canal, but the Tsukishima River is a river and the Shinzuki Shimakawa is a canal. Therefore, Tsukuda Suimon, Asashio Suimon and Hamamae Suimon are managed by the Tokyo Port and Harbor Bureau, which is the canal manager, and Sumiyoshi Suimon and Tsukishima River Suimon are managed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Construction, which is the river manager. I am. I felt a little uncomfortable in the situation where the managers of the sluice gates in the same area were different.