Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Speaking of the neighborhoods of Yokoyamacho and Bakurocho in Chuo-ku, it is a well-known wholesale district in Tokyo.

Even now, when I visit during the day, the liveliness flows from various shops, and I feel that it is a "business town".

As soon as you get out of [Bakuro Yokoyama] station on the Toei Shinjuku Line, it is the entrance to Yokoyamacho's wholesaler.

[Bakurocho] The name is also used as the station name of the JR Sobu Express Line, but according to a book of history, Ieyasu Tokugawa placed Makata (Hakuro) around here when he entered Edo.

In addition, [Yokoyamacho] is said to come from the name of Yokoyama, a family member who had a place of knowledge in this area during the Edo period.

 

Mainly cash wholesale stores are mainly used, but recently there are many stores that sell them to the general public, so it's fun to enjoy the atmosphere while walking around.

However, it's just a businessman's town.

I think it is the manners of customers to go in and out while watching the situation so as not to disturb the shop.

 

You can buy a little towel or towel at once, get out-of-home jacket cheaply, and enjoy it at your own discretion.

If possible, we recommend that you take a leisurely stroll in the afternoon on weekdays.

 

 

 

[Suitengu Taian] When I opened it, I introduced it on this blog.

"Suitengu Taian," OPEN

If you come in after a long time ... it's very popular, and customers are constantly coming.

There are several chairs in front of the shop, and some people are cheering on the freshly baked "Koho Blooming Taiyaki" on the spot.

I'd like some tea for free!

The owner gave me new information, so we will inform you as soon as possible!

 

From June 23 (Thu) to June 29 (Wed)

It seems that OPEN will be held for a limited time at "Shibuya Tokyu Toyoko Store".

It is said that it will handle demonstration sales of "Tayayaki" and "Tayanage Manju".

(Unfortunately, there seems to be no available this time because of the refrigeration facilities that are delicious to melt.)

If you live outside of Chuo-ku and couldn't easily go to Suitengu ..., please don't miss this opportunity.

 

[Suitengu Taian] What is the reason why I can't keep an eye on it?

Every time I look into the shop, there are new products ...

"Burdock Confectionery": It uses "Kinpira" instead of simply making "burdock" karinto, so it tastes and delicious.

Various versions of "Koho Blooming Taiyaki" also appeared, such as "No peanuts", "No bean paste (only skin)" and "Chocolate".

It is also a crisp and savory "Taian fried bun" like "Karinto" ...

"Chiyoko," =There was chocolate flavor (reservation sale)!

With unique ideas, it's fun to make various proposals not only for new customers but also for those who visit many times!

Finally ... super-extra, NEW information ... (We have received permission from the owner properly).
A new product for summer will be available soon.

That's ... "Tayaki Parfait" (tentative name) ...
A willow that has no eyes on sweet things.

I'll report it again.

 

 

  The Tokyo Grain Commodity Exchange, which was built in 1874 and has been rebuilt several times since then.　

We will be born in a 13-story apartment house scheduled to be completed on February 28, 2013.

The place is located at 1-chome, Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, and the building is now being demolished.

 

   

　

I'm sorry that it was a fine building.

 

 

An explanation board stands in the planting on the left front of "Hisamatsu Elementary School" in Nihonbashihisamatsucho.

It seems to have been built on the occasion of the 135th anniversary of the opening of the school.

 

 I would like to introduce it.

 

Michizo Tachihara Learn here

　Michizo Tachihara (Michizo Tachihara), one of Japan's leading lyric poets, graduated from our school in 1927 His birthplace manufactures wooden boxes for packing in Tachibana-cho (currently Higashi Nihonbashi 3-chome).

　He lost his father when he was young, but he spent his childhood full of compassion with his mother, climbing, and his two-year-old younger brother, Tatsuo (graduated from our school), and spent six years in elementary school.

　Eventually, interest in a wide range of fields, such as painting, music, tanka poetry, and astronomy, began to flourish as he progressed to the prefectural Minaka, Ichitaka, and the University of Tokyo.

　At university, he entered the Department of Architecture and received the Shingo Tatsuno Award (*), which was given to top performers, three times during his enrollment.　On the other hand, he deepened exchanges with Saisei Muro and Tatsuo Hori, and built a unique world in the form of a sonet (14 poems) set in the literary magazine "Shiki".

　Although it was a short life of only 24 years, delicate brushes spread to grass, trees, birds and clouds, and still capture the hearts of many people.

＊　Kingo Tatsuno is known for the design of the Tokyo station building and the Bank of Japan.

　　November 17, 2007

　　　　To celebrate the 135th anniversary of the opening of my alma mater

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Hisamatsu Elementary School Alumni Association

                                        　Hisamatsu Elementary School Matsuyukai

Yes, it is.

　He also wrote his poems.

　I'll introduce you.

　　　　　　

　　　　　What I dreamed of ...

 

　　　What I dreamed is one happiness

　　　It is a love.

　　　There is a quiet village over the mountain.

　　　There is a blue sky on a bright Sunday

 

　　　The girls in the countryside with parasols

　　　I'm singing a song with my wear.

　　　Make a big round ring

　　　The daughters of the country are dancing

 

　　　What you are saying

　　　A little bird with blue wings

　　　Sings with low branches

 

　　　What I dreamed is a love

　　　One happy thing is one happiness

　　　All of them are here

 

　By the way, the "Michizo Tachihara Memorial Hall" in Hongo closed at the end of September last year.

The materials are said to have been entrusted to Shinano Drawing Museum in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture.

 

　Hisamatsu Elementary School is a historic school that opened in 1873.

At the time of opening the school, there is an episode that a large amount of money was donated by former Matsuyama feudal lord and Sadakata Hisamatsu.

It is said that they are interacting with Bancho Elementary School in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture.

As mentioned in the novel, "Clouds on the Hill", I am taking care of the former feudal lord in Hamacho, such as the Akiyama brothers and Shiki Masaoka.

If you come nearby, please look for it.

 

 

 

　　　

　

 

 

 

Once known as the gorgeous flower district of Tokyo, [Yanagibashi] is now one of the place names in Taito Ward, but it is derived from the name of the edge over Chuo-ku. It's just where the Kanda River pours out into the Sumida River.

It retains a small but elegant form in the downtown atmosphere.

Speaking of the stars in Hanamachi, geisha. geisha Yanagibashi is known throughout the country. I think of the gorgeous appearance that crosses this bridge.

At the foot of the bridge, there is a monument indicating the origin of [Yanagibashi]. In the Edo period, rice breweries called [Asakusa Mikura] lined up, and it was a place where river boats frequently come and go.

Looking at the other side of the bridge, it reminds me of the sight of a former boat coming and going.

For a walk from here, it is recommended that you go from around Bakurocho to Hamacho and Ningyocho. It is a fun walking area with a number of highlights.

 

 

"Hanagata Kabuki" has been performed on the 3rd of this month at one of the specialty theaters in Chuo-ku [Meijiza].

[Meijiza] It is the first time in 16 years that Kabuki has been performed. I think it's been a long time ago, but I think it's also delicious to enjoy Kabuki at the theater, which has a different taste from the rebuilding [Kabukiza] and [Shimbashi Enbujo].

 

As you may know, [Meijiza] opened as [Kishoza] in 1873 (Meiji 6), and was renamed and renovated to [Hisamatsu-za] [Chitose-za], and became [Meijiza]. Even after that, it was forced to rebuild due to war damage and fire.

It was opened in 1993 (Heisei 5). It is a splendid building that shines on the green path leading to Hamacho Park.

 

Conversely, if you walk toward Ningyocho, you will find a statue of Benkei on the way. It's a famous scene of "Kanjincho" you know. This is a proof of the history that has been crowded with Kabuki and other performing arts.

 

On the way back from the play, enjoy a stroll, have delicious food, and enjoy the depth of this neighborhood.