Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Sugimori Shrine, which has been around for nearly 1000 years since its foundation, is also known as Edo Mimori (Sugimori, Yanagimori, Kasumori) and Edo Mitomi (Sugimori, Yushima, Taninaka Tennoji). I'm familiar with Betara City. As the Seven Lucky Gods of Nihonbashi, it is worshiped as a spiritual experience in the lottery. This year, the annual festival will be held once every three years at Sugimori Shrine. It was the last Reitaisai festival in Heisei, and there is also a large carrying of miniature shrines.

　
What is the schedule?

　
Thursday, May 17 Evening Palace

　 18th (Fri) Headquarters carrying of miniature shrines

　 19th (Sat) Children carrying of miniature shrines Children fair

　
It's a coincidence.

　
We are currently looking for help with festivals and portable shrine bearers. Regardless of gender and age, those who are not neighborhood associations and those who live far away can apply! You can also use the neighborhood association's half-wearing and shower after the festival. For more information, look here. It is on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you are interested, please contact us as soon as possible.

　
Sugimori Shrine is located in Horidome-cho, between Ningyocho and Kodemmacho. This used to be the cornerstone of Horiwari, the cornerstone of Edo logistics. There are still many narrow and hollow roads that remain today. It is often not noticed because it does not face the main street, but it is a quiet place where the Edo atmosphere and Showa atmosphere remain. There are plenty of good points of shrines in areas that are not tourist destinations.

　
Shrines with many narrow roads...So it's a shooting spot! You can take a picture of a mysterious shrine in the background of a big city. There are many cheap and delicious shops in fair today. I think you can enjoy it all day while brushing around Ningyocho.

　
Please come and visit Chuo-ku, where the early summer is finally coming and the festival season begins.

　

 

 

After two years of blanking, this is my first post in a long time. I am delighted to be able to work as a correspondent again. It has been transformed into Ginza and Nihonbashi before looking at the ward for a while. In the coming time when the climate improves, I would like to walk vigorously in the city. The start of the reopening is already famous, Nihonbashi Elementary School, located on the site of Saigo Takamori's mansion in Saigo Don, Taiga drama series.

This mansion in Koamicho was left to Toshimichi Okubo after the Meiji Restoration, returned to Kagoshima and kept a distance from the government, but once again to summarize the confused country, he came to Tokyo and settled in Tokyo. It is a place where I set up. (It may not be accurate) The information board in front of the building says that it has been since 1873. Since Satsuma Rebellion was in 1877, I am deeply moved to the government, which was shaken by the theory of conquering Korea, from this place.

The building of Nihonbashi Elementary School itself was renewed last year, and the library attached to it has become beautiful. The same building also has a library, pool, and parking lot, making it a unique way to use it in the city. I go to the library every week, but thanks to Taiga drama series, I see many people taking pictures in front of the building.

　　

　　

 

 

　

It's been a long time since coffee called Third Wave (third wave) appeared, but in recent years
I often see new cafes while walking around the town.
I feel that the tide of the new era of coffee boom has become firmly established in Japan.

　

　

　

Recent cafes are characterized by the style of carefully brewing one cup at a time with hand drip.

I heard a voice saying, "The master of coffee shop has been doing it for a long time."
That should be the case.

　

The founder of the American coffee shop, which sparked the current boom, was once the founder of the American coffee shop.
It is known that he was influenced a lot by the coffee shop culture he met when he traveled to Japan.
Yes, it is.

　

In search of a delicious cup of coffee, traditional tools such as drippers and siphons are also available.

It has come to attract attention again.
Among them, the V60 dripper is gaining high support.

　

　

There are a number of competitions in the coffee industry, but professional barista is the one.

At the stage of international competitions, which compete for the best title in the world, contestants from various countries are also participating.

I'm using this V60.

　

A circular shape, a large hole, a spiral rib that extends to the top (spiral convex line),

It is certainly this shape that you often see in recent cafes.

　

This street is also a specialty store in Tokyo that offers specialty coffee. ※Shops in Chuo-ku

That's not true.

　

ONIBUS COFFEE (Onibas Coffee)
A popular shop that is also visited by tourists from overseas.
V60 is a custom order item with the store logo. Piano black is super cool.

　

V60 is now active in cafes and coffee stands around the world.

　

HARIO Co., Ltd. is making this V60 dripper.

It is a heat-resistant glass manufacturer headquartered in Nihonbashitomizawacho.
Registered Tangible Cultural Property Hario Glass Building (HARIO Building) for Chuo-ku fans.

You're familiar.

　

　　

The glass mug in the first photo is also HARIO's product.

It's heat-resistant, so you can pour hot coffee.

　

The V60 series has a wide lineup, and resin products are light and easy to handle.

You can drip directly to the cup for one person.

　

　

The current coffee boom that follows the flow of good old coffee shop culture in Japan.

A part of this was supported by tools born in Chuo-ku.
Surely there are some people in the world who enjoy coffee brewed with V60 at this moment.

It must be.

With that in mind, your usual coffee may be a bit different.

　

HARIO Corporation
9-3, Nihonbashitomizawacho, Chuo-ku

　

HARIO products can be purchased at the official online shop.

https://www.hario.co.jp/

　

※The posting of product images has been approved by HARIO Co., Ltd. mail order department.

　

 

 

This is Edamame, a correspondent with children.
　
Let's start a new thing in April! I think there are many people.

My daughter Azuki (2 years and 10 months old) also challenges new lessons!

I hope that you can do more a year before entering kindergarten ... It's my mother's wish.
　

Meanwhile, let's study mother Edamame a little! I thought there was an event that I participated in.

From 14:30 on April 13 (Fri), it was held at Hamacho's news pot "Hama House"

"Kabukokko," Kabuki for moms and dads, starting with babies. "

http://hamacho.jp/hamahouse/2018/03/11/kabuki0413/

"Easy to understand for beginners, thorough dissection of Kabuki!"

This is something that can be done with children.
　

I myself like an "art appreciation class" in high school.

I remember seeing Kabuki at the National Theater...

An ambiguous memory of "What did you see?"

And at that time, I didn't understand the points of interest so much (any disappointing).

However, as a central inhabitant of the ward, I think that Kabukiza is also familiar, but I don't understand it at all.

And even if you are studying for the "Chuo-ku Tourism Test" (correspondents also take the test properly to renew their qualifications)

In some cases, Kabuki and other art-related questions are very weak.

After all, it's not just the knowledge of the characters.

I have to touch the real thing properly! That's why I thought it.
　

Lecturer is Ayumi Seki (left photo). And it was Akane Uritani who was with me.

Mr. Seki is a kabuki writer who writes in magazines and other places.

He is also on the stage as a performer.

In particular, he is working hard to spread Kabuki to the younger generation.

Actually, this day is also a mom-sensei who talked while holding a 9-month-old daughter.
　

Uritani is a model and illustrator.

The illustration that appeared in today's event announcement is also Uraitani's.

We formed a group called "Kabuko" with Mr. Seki and Mr.

We are holding events to promote Kabuki to younger generations.
　

First of all, tea time while having a cherry blossom chiffon cake.

You will be healed with a fluffy feeling.

I used to come to Hama House to buy lunch.

(Past article → /archive/2018/02/hamahouse.html)

The cafe menu is also very delicious, so I would like to come again.

　
And we had Kagome's "vegetable life" along with chiffon cake.

This is because Kagome's Tokyo headquarters is located in an office building nearby.

Collaboration events are also often held.

This time again, "Let's refresh your head with vegetable juice and enjoy Kabuki appreciation."

It seems that you have received your support.

As a matter of course (?) My daughter, Azuki, also had a lot of fun.

It may be a problem of feeling, but vegetable juice is better than ordinary juice.

There is a sense of security to give it to children ...

Are you the only one? ？ ？）

　

Where both mind and stomach are filled

The story of Kabuki starts!

　

Easy-to-understand for children, such as "Kabuki classification compared with picture books", etc.

I'd like you to tell me in a way that I didn't think.

In the latter half of the year, children's concentration became dangerous (laughs).

In a puppet show, I introduced Kabuki's plot (it was called the dance performance "Meteor")

And ... a quiz that guesses the subsequent development of the story

I tried to check the actual work together for the correct presentation.

It was a lot of fun.
　

Kabuki doesn't have a fixed view.

It's something that each person can enjoy.

I thought it would be nice to enjoy it more easily.

The development of "meteor" was ... when I thought calmly, I felt like it was full of tsukkomi (laughs).

And since the premiere of the Ansei period (late Edo period), there were quite a few people who had similar impressions?

When I imagined it, it was somewhat more fun.

　

It seems that the next event is also being planned.

I look forward to hearing from you again.

That's right. Kabukiza's nursery facilities can be accepted from 0-year-olds.

The play of preschoolers is NG.

Mr. Seki said, "I think the ruggedness of flashy movements is also suitable for small children.

I wish there was a place where small children could watch the play ... "

In Japan, some people seem to think like "until you leave your child ..."

If there is a person who is interested but is patient ...

Is it worth using it? I thought it was too much.

　

Hama House １F Café＆Bookstore

3-10-6, Nihonbashihamacho, Chuo-ku

03-6661-7084

Business hours

Weekdays 11:00 to 21:00 (last order 20:00)

Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 10:30 to 18:00

http://hamacho.jp/hamahouse/

Ayumi Seki's personal website

http://sekiayumi.com/

A serial article written by Seki-san, oz mall "Kabuki in Love"

http://www.ozmall.co.jp/experience/article/13256/

Akane Uraitani's website

http://www.uricco.com/

 

 

　We interviewed a Japanese confectionery shop "Minoya", which is very close to the Hisamatsu Police Station, so we will deliver it in two parts. This time, I will introduce the shop and talk about Japanese sweets that I asked my husband, and next time I will summarize the old stories of Tomisawacho, Ningyocho, and Hamacho neighborhoods that I asked my husband's mother.

▲The back of the right is the cafe space

　　

　Minosha is a Japanese confectionery shop located near Meijiza, right next to Hisamatsu Police Station. Although it is a small shop, there is also a cafe space with 4 tables and 12 seats when you enter, and neighbors seem to be enjoying matcha sets and coffee casually.

We talked to our husband about Japanese sweets while having 　a matcha set (500 yen).

　

　Minosha was founded in 1947. The founder is the current husband's grandfather, Sannosuke Ishikawa, and the origin of the name Minosha is, of course, from the name of Sannosuke. Sannosuke is said to have been trained at a Japanese confectionery shop called Tsukushi, near Ginza Shiseido. He also drew ink paintings, very dexterous hands and had an artistic sense. The current husband is the third generation. You're protecting the shop with your mother.

▲Kneading a wave-shaped pattern

　　

　Matcha set comes with matcha kneaded Japanese sweets and Sakurayu. Nerikiri is mainly handmade creative products in Kansai, and there are many wooden products in Kanto. After all, Japanese sweets have been walking along with the tea ceremony culture, so it seems that there are many famous shops mainly in Kyoto, and the artistry is also high.
　The water pattern (wavy type) Japanese sweets you received this time seem to be shunned in the tea world for some reason.

　

　He showed me some of the valuable treasures of Minosha that are currently used, and some wooden molds for cutting. It seems that all of the hundreds of wooden molds were designed by Sannosuke and ordered from a wooden mold shop. It is made of cherry trees.

▲There are various types of wood.

　

　There are many Japanese sweets shops near Ningyocho.　Used clothing stores and kimono shops, which are often found in the area of Tomizawa Town, have entered Edo from Kyoto and Oomi. It seems that a Japanese confectionery shop came along at that time, but it seems that the Japanese confectionery shop also took root because it was near Ningyocho, which was full of generalization of the tea ceremony, play shows, and visitors to the amusement park . In the Edo period, Edo Japanese sweets, which had been mainly dumplings, soup flour, rice cakes, etc. until then, were added to Kyowa confectionery, which tasted the season with color, shape, aroma, taste, and wind flow.

At Minosha, the cherry blossom rice cake was over in early April, and the current Kashiwa mochi (Koshian, miso bean paste) is until May 10, followed by a standard Japanese confectionery according to the season. Will continue. At Minosha, rice cakes and red rice are cooked in an old kettle with feathers instead of using a rice cooker. Sakura mochi (Domyoji) also conveys its unique taste with a firm texture of each grain that is not found in other stores.

▲Dorayaki with a unique gentle baked color.

▲Cherry blossom rice cake with delicious rice.

▲Koshian (left) and Misoan Kashiwa Mochi. Gentle sweetness and delicious rice cake!

　

　The husband said, "Japanese sweets shops are difficult to work and the demand is not stable, so management is difficult. The number of people who want to become Japanese confectionery craftsmen as in the past has decreased. "

　But it seems that the daughter of a high school student wants to inherit the trace. I felt like my husband's face was shining a little.

 

 

April 8 is Historical Buddha's birthday.

As soon as Historical Buddha was born, he had seven steps in all directions.

Point the heavens with your right hand and the earth with your left hand

"Tenjo Tenka Yuga Dokuson,"

It is said that he said, and is enshrined in Hanamido.

The statue is the figure at that time.

　

　

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Pour sweet tea with hishaku to celebrate the birth.

It seems that sweet tea has an antiallergic effect.

Expecting effect on hay fever

It's a good idea to spend a relaxing spring day.

　

　

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◆Daianrakuji Temple
3-5, Nihonbashikodenmacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
◆Minobu Besin
3-2, Nihonbashikodenmacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo