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Talk at the whole museum Yagenbori in the rain

[saru] October 31, 2017 12:00

Unfortunately, the whole museum of Chuo-ku on October 29 was raining due to the approach of a typhoon. SARU goes to Harumi Passenger Terminal to serve as the first free bus volunteer bus guide. At around 8 o'clock, we headed from the bus stop at Tsukiji 3-chome by Tokyo bus, but the staff had already begun preparations for the bus stop, and in the cold weather, it was hard outside and went to Harumi. There was an unexpected cruise liner on Harumi. It's called the Costaneo Roman Chika, a large Italian passenger ship. It seems that he had changed his schedule to avoid the typhoon and entered Tokyo. The open Antarctic observation ship "Shirase" arrived behind it. I learned from SARU after finishing the guide, but this release was the previous "Shirase". I thought it was an active "shirase" and guided me. The rain was severe, and the active person had visited Yokosuka, so I passed. I went if I knew it was my predecessor...。 By the way, the Antarctic observation team departs from Harumi Wharf every year on the news. At the Harumi venue, the event outside was a bit severe due to the rain, but the indoor chorus of `` Chuo-ku Priyle Junior Chorus '' also had foreign customers on the cruise ship and applauded the cute singing voice. Was.

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As for the bus, there were few customers because it was the first bus in the morning due to rain, but the scenery from the window could not be seen well, forgetting words with tension, and also a passenger ship or a foreigner It was a cold sweat. I'm sorry for the poor guide who got on the train. The most surprising thing was that I stopped the talk of Yagenbori Fudoin, which I was trying to talk about. So I went to Yagenbori Fudoin with reflection. Here, we have a chat with local people while having matcha. "This is better than Kawasaki, which is crowded with protection against misfortune," he said. The next protection against misfortune was the SARU I would like to ask for. So, the talk began in the Edo period when a person named Seizaemon Akamatsu took Taiheiki at nearby Ryogoku Hirokoji Temple and Asakusa Mitsukemachi Tsuji, and a monument to the birthplace of the talk stands. On this day, we had a talk with Mr. Sadatomo Ichiryusai for the entire museum planning. The teacher is also a voice actor who plays the role of the mother of Chibimaruko. The performance is by Jirokichi, a rat kid. Apparently, the talk turned the rat kid into a piracy, and the tomb of the rat was just at Kaikoin, just across the Ryogoku Bridge. Time came in no time with a shy narrative. I think this good tempo matches unexpectedly with the present age. Also, it seems that there are a lot of female lecturers right now. If you are interested, you will have a free talk on the 28th of every month, so why not visit us?

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Travel from Nihonbashi to Ningyocho / Ginza with free transportation on the Metro Link and enjoy sightseeing and shopping!

[Sakura is good] October 26, 2017 14:00

There is a free tour bus for "Metrolink Nihonbashi / E Line". In Chuo-ku, there is another ward-operated "Edo Bus" 100 yen. Chuo-ku is very blessed with many free bus stops in Tokyo. You can easily enjoy sightseeing and shopping in the Nihonbashi, Tokyo Station, Kyobashi (Ginza / Yurakucho) and Ningyocho areas.

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Nihonbashi Line

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Nihonbashi E Line Yellow Bus

 

There are two routes, but the course (one-way) traveling around Tokyo Station, Nihonbashi and Kyobashi districts is every 10 to 15 minutes. The E course that travels around Tokyo Station, Nihonbashi, and Ningyocho is (one-way) every 22 minutes. There are five common stops: Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit, Subway Mitsukoshimae Station, Nihonbashi 1-chome, Nihonbashi 2-chome, Yaesu Underground Shopping Center. Weekdays 8:00-18:00 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00-20:00

 

First of all, while comparing the Chuo-ku map with the route map (get the course table in the bus), I left two courses from Tokyo Station to check the location of the bus stop and went around. I wrote the location of the stop on the Chuo-ku map. (The stop on the road side is easy to understand, but the display on the building side is difficult to understand. Some stops may be changed due to construction work.)

 

When I knew the location of the bus stop, I got off and walked from one section until I could walk, and I repeatedly took the bus if I was tired. I couldn't find the bus stop that I should have confirmed from the bus.

 

Here are some places that are conveniently used at the stop. Tokyo Yaesu Exit-Tokyo Station is mainly used by those who use Tokyo Station. From Tokyo Station, walk along the Sotobori-dori St. in the direction of Nihonbashi. It was difficult to understand because it was far from Tokyo Station in front of the Iron and Steel Hall. Personally, I think the Yaesu subway street in front of the station is convenient. Underground Mitsukoshimae Station 1-chome Nihonbashi Muromachi - Kanda Station can also be reached. You can go to Hamacho 2-chome Meijiza-mae-Hamacho Park / Higashi Nihonbashi Station. It's in front of Suitengu-mae Subway-Royal Park Hotel, so you can walk to Ginza on Suitengu-Tokyo City Air Terminal Nihonbashi 2-chome Takashimaya Kyobashi 2-chome-Chuo-dori. If you walk as it is, you can also reach Yurakucho Station and Shimbashi Station. I go through Harumi-dori St. to Higashiginza, Tsukiji, Kachidokibashi, and walk to Tsukishima.

 

The bus stop of the Edo bus is also difficult to understand, so you can see it when you go around. If you are tired of walking, you can take a walk freely in Chuo-ku by repeating the bus.

 

It is also recommended to combine the metro rings with Edo buses. Since the Metroling does not run at the end of Chuo-ku, the Edo bus runs to the end of Chuo-ku.

 

The Edo bus is also divided into two courses. First of all, pay 100 yen, and the ward office (get the Edo bus MAP in the ward office book) is the departure / end point, so let's go around Ningyocho, Horidomecho, Higashinihombashi, Bakurocho, Nihonbashi courses. When you get off the bus at the ward office, if you get a transfer ticket, you can also go around the Tsukishima, Kachidoki, Harumi and Toyomi courses for 100 yen. However, if you get off once, it is only effective at the transfer station, so if you want to get on and off many times. 300 yen per day ticket is a great deal. Every 20 minutes. Weekdays 7: 00-18:40 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 18:40 (from ward office)

 

Here are some of my recommended courses. If you index "Free Tour Bus TOP" on your smartphone, it is convenient to tap Metrolink Nihonbashi to move the bus position in the operation status. The position of the bus is moving properly, so you can check when you will arrive at your stop.

 

Tokyo Station-Tokyo Yaesu Exit / Yaesu Underground Shopping Center (both courses are OK) Get off at Nihonbashi Muromachi 1-chome / Shin-Nihonbashi Station [Antenna Shop Nihonbashi Fukushimakan ⇒ Senbikiya ⇒ Mie Terrace ⇒ Bridge Niigata ⇒ Narakan Mahoroba ⇒ Shimanekan (currently closed) ⇒ Mitsukoshi Main Store ⇒ Nihonbashi Toyamakan ⇒ Yamanashi Prefectural Museum ⇒ Yamanashi Prefectural Museum ⇒ Nihonbashi "Shigakan" will open on October 29.

 

As a recommended resting place, the event on the 2nd floor of Mie Terrace is wonderful. On days when there is no event, Mie Prefecture information is displayed on the screen, so you can collect information on Mie Prefecture while taking a break. There are many events, flyers can be provided, and you can apply immediately.

I have been able to participate in many events so far. That's because I often take a break on Mie Terrace. Relaxing in a spacious space is the joy of wearing clothes.

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"Fukutoku no Mori" can also enjoy greenery and flowers slowly on a sunny and warm day.

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There are many people who enjoy lunchtime and tea time. I often read at restrooms.

 

The lounges on the 3rd and 4th floors of the Mitsukoshi Main Store have coffee makers. The chair is also spacious, so you can get tired when you want to take a break during shopping or strolling.

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It was 3 o'clock when I was taking a break in the lounge in Mitsukoshi while the rain continued every day. Then, the pipe organ performance began, and the space from the first floor to the roof was large, so the performance and sound effects were wonderful, and this time healed and improved. On the way home, my heart was bounced, my mood was bright, and my feet were light on my way home.

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Also, I wanted to come to listen to the pipe organ performance. This time, it was a coincidence, but next time I decided to check the Mitsukoshi event schedule in advance and come to listen to the performance.

 

From here, go to the Kyobashi 2-chome bus stop Ginza, silver bra on Chuo-dori from Ginza 1-chome to Ginza.

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We will take a break at Ginza Six. My favorite is the rooftop garden.

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Ginza is large, so if you walk from 1-chome, it is just 6-chome, so it is a perfect resting place. During the hot season, you can feel a cool feeling on the surface of the water.

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The spacious space, greenery, window glass full of openness, and location overlooking downstairs are wonderful. I am surprised at my proximity to the sky. It's my best favorite now.

 

According to the antenna shop guide in Chuo-ku, we won 26 "Atenna Shop stamp rally in Chuo-ku" using "MetroLink". I was able to go around earlier than walking, so I would like to try again next year.

 

At the Tokyo Olympics, we hope that people around the world will know that sightseeing and shopping can be done using a free metro bus unique to Chuo-ku. We will continue to send out how to use the free metro bus so that many people will be pleased.

 

 

 

Takarada Ebisu Shrine Betara City 2017 Festival, a local event

[Silver] October 24, 2017 18:00

 I went to "Bettara City" at Takarada Ebisu Shrine. There were many stores in front of the site of Ozu Dainichi Nyoraiido from Ozu Washi, and their proud products were sold at low prices and service prices.

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 Well, in front of shrine hall of Takarada Ebisu Shrine. In Japanese lantern, you can see the names of famous local restaurants from the names of Kabuki actors.

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 In the news written on the yellow paper we received, "Betara City and Ebisu-ko", the auspiciousness of Takarada Shrine Ebisu God and the origin of Otemmacho" is written. This year is an important annual event for approval to prepare for the New Year even at the end of the year and celebrate the New Year. 

By no means, young people are not just trying to make the children of both families with shallow radish (bettara) and teasing them on the sleeve of a kimono (if they fall in love, they try to mischief and attract interest).

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 There were a lot of favorite Betara pickles shops that I loved. 

I visited Ebisu God and walked with a lot of store openings.

I arrived at the storefront of the brush specialty store "Edoya". It is a long-established store founded in 1718.

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In addition to practical brushes, brushes for women's skin and eyebrows were offered at special prices.

 

The store continued to Sugimori Shrine, and while the tent was overhanged, many customers seemed to be having fun chatting and cheering on the festival's feast.

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 I realized that this traditional festival and event is a fun festival in which the town and the residents are united. 

 

 

Tsukiji Out-of-site sushi chef fills up and opens a new store in Ningyocho!

[wombat] October 23, 2017 16:00

I found a shop that creates a nice space where even one can drop in casually.

 

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A new prayer (Tou) opened in the summer of 2017, a 1-minute walk from Ningyocho Station.

It is a shop where you can enjoy both Edomae sushi using traditional techniques by sushi chefs who have refined their skills at famous restaurants for many years at Tsukiji Market, as well as creative sushi full of surprises that have always been in mind.

     

 

 I'll pick you up and tell you what you've explored.

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Above: First of all, I had a first with the wine.

  There are also seasonal matsutake mushrooms! I'm full with this alone.

Below: The right side of the plate on the left is the cheese.

  Even if it is soaked, it goes well with wine~~~~

 

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After that, while having fun at the restaurant, listen to the story of sushi chefs and enjoy it.

 

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We use our experience to provide good and reliable materials at any time, taking advantage of our personal connections in the Tsukiji market.

In addition, I am glad that the price is kept as low as possible by taking advantage of the goodness of personal management.

 

16 seats in total, counter and table 

While having fun talking with sushi chefs in a quiet space, you can forget the passage of time.

  

 

Prayer (Tou)

2nd floor of 50th Building 2-6-11 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Phone: 03-6661-2533

HP: http://sushi-tou.jp/

 

 

 

Sugimori Shrine Bettara City 2017 Lottery

[Silver] October 23, 2017 14:00

Sugimori Shrine has been in Fukutoku since the Edo period. It has been worshiped as the god of business. Every year in October, the Ebisu Shrine Festival is held grandly.

The shrine is home to shrine office, Kagura Hall, basin and torii gate, and is registered in Tangible Cultural Property, Chuo-ku.

 Next to the torii gate, the names of the shrine's pupils are listed, and you can see that famous Nihonbashi companies such as Mitsukoshi are worshiped.

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 In Kagura Hall, there was a musical accompaniment celebrating the festival. I'd like you to pass it on to future generations.

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 Sugimori Shrine is also famous as a place for the lottery performances that became popular during the Edo period, and the "Tomizuka Monument" tells the prosperity of the time on the premises.

That's why we distributed a golden "rich lottery" embroidered with "rich".

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 I wish you all the best.

 

 

Everyone is fine even in the rain! "Chuo-ku Children's Festival"

[Edamame] October 19, 2017 16:00

This is Edamame, a correspondent with children.

October 15 (Sun), when it became cold at a stretch due to rain.

The 38th Chuo-ku Children's Festival was held at Hamacho Park, near my home.

The target is "about 3 years old to elementary school students"

I went with my little flying daughter Azuki (2 years and 4 months).

 

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Well, the weather was just one.

There are so many children!

It was quite busy.

Probably, children (+ their parents) come from all over the city.

 
The guide map for rainy days was also prepared in advance.

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It seems that there were many places where the place of the event changed between sunny and rainy weather.

This is thankful.

 

The "General Sports Center", which is always taken care of, is also the venue.

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To the main stadium on the 2nd floor where you usually have no chance to enter.

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There is a large "air athletic" in the shape of a dog

(Nihonbashi 4 Division District Committee)

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There is a peacekeeping battle. (Tsukishima Daini Elementary and Young)

I couldn't take a picture, but it seems that there was also a track out (center small).

・・・ Let's try these when the azuki grows a little more.

The trampoline was "from 3 years old."

It's a bit advanced to kick a soccer ball toward the goal ...
 
 
Instead.

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I tried shooting (Yasuaki small) (with two-person haori).

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・・It's hard! (My mother)

But I got a prize.

Azuki chooses hair rubber by himself. I'm 2 years old, but I'm a girl.

 
On the outside ground

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There is a fire truck riding experience corner (Nihonbashi Fire Station).

(Azuki didn't stubbornly try to ride ...)
 

In the tent in the park

The work corner of each elementary school and kindergarten in the city was a great success.

Among them, I was able to do it.

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Soap "Decoupage" (Sakamoto Ko)

Decorate cute sheet by attaching it to soap.

Next, ...

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Roll it down...

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"Super Ball Making" (Hisatsu Elementary / Young)

 

Colorful shape that comes out when you cut black paper!

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"Rainbow Paper Art" (Akimasa Ko)

 
And put cute balls, illustrations, beads, sand ...

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"Kirakira ★ Aqua Dome" (Akashi Elementary / Young)

 

When I was two years old, I still have no words.

"Which is better" came out

And I was able to convey it to my mother.

So, "Which kind of soap pattern is better?"

"What color should I put the ball inside?"

When you hear it, they say, "This."

Because I have that one cushion

There will be a feeling that "I chose myself" or "I tried it myself".

He grabbed what he made at each booth with enthusiasm and walked through Hamacho Park with a smiley face.

Even after returning home, I held the soap and said, "Soap! Just! I was in a good mood.

 

Next year, I'll be able to do more ...

I would like to look forward to the next year's Children's Festival.