Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Simple is best!　There is only one type of lunch. But it's popular. The secret was in the exquisite steak!

The French restaurant "Che Otake", located just a little off Ningyocho Street, may be missed even if you check the location on a map. My eyes just go to the signboard of the yakiniku shop on the first floor, and the handwritten lunch menu affixed to the board at the feet is hard to notice, but it is noble to hand-drawn even to the French national flag.

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If you go right at the back of the red sign, you will find the stairs to the second floor.

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Lunch steak is 200g of Mexican Wakahime beef sirloin. It's clean to be 1,000 yen including tax with salad and rice.

As you climb up the narrow stairs, you will find a space divided by Japanese shop curtain on three sides. The front is a kitchen, the left is a table seat, and the right is counter seat + table seat. There are no seasonings or toothpicks on the counter or table, as well as paper napkins.

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The chef who organizes lunchtime by himself is clean. If a customer sits in a chair, a piece of meat rides on an iron plate. Two passengers ride two tickets.

The word I say is just a word, "Lice is less."

There are three plates of rice, salad, and steak in front of you. The dishes are unified in white and clean.

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I'm glad that the salad with homemade delicious French dressing is generous. It's clean to have one type of lettuce or Sunny Lettuce (sometimes in the case of cresses, a big hit!?) 。

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The meat is 200g, and the salad is also cleson!

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The steak is simply seasoned with salt and pepper only. It's clean to have nothing to do. All the baking methods are medium rare and clean.

Rice goes on to the salty taste of the steak. The customer's tongue is clean with the rotation of "meat ⇒ leaf ⇒ meal"!

You don't have to stay long after eating. The payment will be made with Hilary and one thousand yen bill. I left the store with a toothpick found on my way home. What a clean lunch (!) What's it?

This filthy and exquisite steak is unforgettable and I want to come here again. Every time I leave the store, only my heart is undeveloped.

★At night, "She Otake" is a full-fledged French restaurant that has been opened for two and a half years, where a chef trained at the Michelin Star store in France will shake their original skills.

Please try to experience the innocence of lunch at this shop once.

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●Shop: She Otake
●Address: 2F, Kitsuki Building, 1-5-8 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
●Business hours
　　　Lunch [Mon-Fri] 11:00 to 15:00 (L.O.14:00) ※Sunday sales
　　　Dinner [Free] 18:00-23:00 (L.O.22:00)

 

 

The 11th "EDO ART EXPO" will be held from September 21 (Fri) to October 9 (Tue), 2018. This is mainly led by the NPO Tokyo Chuo Net, which resembles existing buildings such as famous stores, companies, hotels, cultural and tourist facilities in Tokyo Chuo, Chiyoda, Minato, Sumida-ku as a pavilion, with the main theme of "Edo aesthetic sense". This is a business that introduces the traditions, culture, and history that have continued from Edo.
The 7th "Edo Japanese calligraphy Exhibition by Tokyo Children and Students" will be held as one of the events. Out of a total of more than 4,000 entries, more than 381 corporate awards will be given by 72 sponsor companies and will be exhibited in various places. There are a lot of masterpieces, so why not visit the venue by all means?
Winners, works, exhibition venues, etc. can be viewed on the website of NPO Tokyo Chuo Net.

 

 

[Famous Stores I Want to Retain]

This time, we interviewed the Japanese sweets "Chizuki Shigeru".

　
"Shigeru Chizuki" is famous for its large dorayaki. Many people may overlook this shop. The tiled roof at the entrance of the rattle and open glass door ... All Japanese private houses built shortly after the war looked like this.

There are no Japanese shop curtain or banners that resemble a Japanese confectionery shop, and only one piece of paper written "Dorayaki" is placed on the glass door from the inside. In the season, only "Mizuyokan" and "Kashiwamochi" paper is added here. Isn't it difficult for people to visit for the first time? I'm worried about it.

　
From making Japanese sweets to selling, we talked to his husband, Takayasu Mochizuki (75 years old), who is working alone.

　

Takayasu's grandfather was engaged in kimono-related work in Ningyocho. However, the payment of customers may be delayed, making management difficult and unavoidable. After the end of the war, Takayasu's father learned how to make Japanese sweets because he was in the same country as the owner of Ueno's famous store "Eisen Okano". Then, in 1947, he opened a Japanese confectionery shop at home. Takayasu is the second generation master.

　
When you enter the entrance, there is a showcase in front of you. The standard products are ultra-large format "Dorayaki" (160 yen), small but hard baked and delicious "Kuribun" (140 yen), and "Middle" (140 yen), which sandwiches the bean paste on the spot As a seasonal product, "Kashiwamochi" at the time of the spring "Sakuramochi", "Kashiwamochi" at the end of the spring, summer festival, summer, summer. All of them are gems made with special attention to Hokkaido Dainagon red beans.

Inside the showcase, there is also a small rabbit figurine. Speaking of which, it is a very cute design with the motif of Chizuki Shigeru's wrapping paper and rabbits. I see, it's a rabbit with rice cakes in the moon. Actually, it seems that this was designed by Takayasu's grandfather. The Japanese-style design sense is outstanding because you can do the kimono-related business.

By the way, if you say Shigeru Chizuki's push, it's "dorayaki" anyway.
A big dorayaki in a bag. Its size is about 10.5 cm in diameter, weighs more than 150 grams, so that the bag cannot be closed, and the tape that is fastened seems to stick to the dorayaki body.

This time, I took the plunge to listen to what I had been wondering. "How do you put this dorayaki in a bag?......That's right. If you don't break the bag, you can't take out the contents and eat it.

In fact, it seems that the wind is applied to the freshly made dorayaki, put it in a bag without overlooking the moment when the surface is thirsty, lightly hit it and put it with weight. If you remove the timing, you will not be able to enter anymore.

Mr. Chizuki Shigeru seems to have not advertised at all, but he still hears the rumor and seems to occasionally come TV coverage. There are many celebrities signs in the store.

There is also a sign from Edo Family Nekohachi, who had a birthplace in his neighborhood, and Ken Ogata in relation to Nekohachi. Other things like Dankichi, Kimiko Mori, etc. And one thing new is Kumiko Fujiyoshi's signature that he came to the store on TV coverage in May this year. After all, it seems that the number of customers will increase after receiving TV coverage.

"Shigeru Chitsuki", a Japanese confectionery standing quietly on the south side of Hamacho Park. I want Takayasu to keep making the specialty dorayaki forever.

　
Finally, I asked you about the succession of this shop, but you said that there are no heirs at present. Actually, Takayasu had a son, but unfortunately he had an incurable disease and died a few years ago. I wish you all the best again.

　　

Chizuki Shigeru (Japanese sweets)

Address: 2-52-5, Nihonbashihamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Contact 03-3666-59
Business hours (Mon-Fri) 9:30-18:00
Regular holidays ：(Saturday, Sunday, Holiday)

 

 

　

The shops we introduce today will stop by when you walk around the Bakurocho area, which is attracting attention again.

Cafe Bridge Coffee and Ice Cream.

　

　

The Eagle Building is located at the intersection of Asakusabashi where Yasukuni Dori and Edo-dori St. intersect.

　

　

The eagle mark shining on a deep blue-colored tile that looks dark indigo or black.

This building, which has an exquisitely cool retro logotype, is also a Western-style building that has remained since before the war.

I think there are many fans.

　

　

Bridge is located on the first floor of the Eagle Building.

A sense of openness created by high ceilings and large windows. It looks very comfortable.

　

　

　

　

I ordered a drip coffee right away.

　

　

When I told the clerk my taste, he recommended a fruity Colombian product.

　

　

The device is V60. Ceramic white goes well with a simple kitchen.

One of the pleasures of these cafes is that you can carefully brew "a cup for me".

I hear you say, "It's delicious."

　

As the name suggests, Bridge is a cafe where ice cream is delicious.

I had the most popular pistachio on this day.

　

　

　

Colombia-grown coffee goes well with natty pistachio ice cream.

Thank you, the clerk.

　

There are a lot of delicious things besides ice cream.

I want to win all kinds if I can!

　

　

　

　

No matter where you cut it, the inside of the store is fashionable. Up to the number tag while waiting for coffee

It was cute.

　

There are a number of interiors that would have been selected that you would not see elsewhere.

Not to mention, the moderate self-service mode is also a European cafe.

It makes me think.

　　

　

　

But this is Bakurocho. Is it really that old-fashioned wholesaler town?

I've spent a relaxing time falling into a pleasant illusion.

　

In recent years, the number of hostels for foreign visitors to Japan has increased in this area, and the face of the people coming to the city has been steadily increasing.

It's rich in international colors.

　

Click here for past articles in this blog (author: Mr. Shiba Inu)

　 "The activity base for local travel in the city center. An interesting hostel in Bakurocho, a wholesale district!'

　

For me who was born and raised in East Tokyo (East Tokyo), this change has not been seen.

I was surprised. This is something that has evolved while feeling the changing times.

I would like to take a walk around the area again.

　

　

　

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Bridge Coffee and Ice Cream

Eagle Building 1F, 1-13-9 Nihonbashi Bakurocho, Chuo-ku

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Bakurocho Station, Bakuro-Yokoyama Station, Higashi-Nihonbashi Station

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Please check on Facebook for holidays. https://ja-jp.facebook.com/Bridge.coffee/

　

 

 

On Saturday, September 8, I completed an errand in Fukagawa and crossed the Sumida River Ohashi toward Chuo-ku. Summer-like clouds are still flowing in the wind, but the sky above the Sky Tree seems to be a little autumnish. Will it cool down a little more?

Today, I'm going to buy Hojicha at Morinoen in Ningyocho, and then walk toward Horidome-cho, where I'm going to Ise Inari Shrine is located.

　

This road, which the Sumida River Ohashi passes, is called "Ningyocho-dori" from the intersection of Suitengu and leads to Ningyocho, Horidome-cho, and Kodemmacho, and leads to Akihabara (after all, today I walked to Kodemmacho).

　

When you cross the bridge, there is a high-speed junction. The structure is too complicated to see, and I am impressed every time I visit that Japanese people often made something like this many decades ago.

　

I came in front of Suitengu, so I went up the stairs and stopped by the precincts. I wonder if everyone came to pray for safe delivery, it's quite crowded and surprised. I think it was nice to have a good weather.

　

In Ningyocho, the "Tenten Festival" is held every fall. This event was named after "Totsuki Tooka" as a festival wishing for safe delivery because there is a Suitengu Shrine. This year, which began with the history of Heisei and became the 30th time, is scheduled to be held on October 7 (Sun), and before that, "Ningyoichi" is also located on October 4-6, so the autumn of Ningyocho It is an event.

　

One of today's objectives is to buy "Extreme Hojicha" at Morinoen in amazake Yokocho, Ningyocho. This golden package of tea is my favorite of the mother, and once I bought it as a souvenir before, I was captivated by the mellow taste. I'm going to order it online, so I decided to buy this tea as a souvenir when I return home.

　

I spent many years at the Sayama tea ceremony, and the tea was recognized by a noisy mother, so I think it is definitely a delicious tea.

　

Around the shop, there is a healing scent of roasting roasted tea, and everyone stops at the storefront. Hojicha soft is popular because the heat still remains. There was a sweet shop on the second floor, and it seemed to be a little lined up on the stairs.

　

　

And go to Horidome-cho to find another place I want to go to today, "Iseyo Inari Shrine". On the way, I lost my way and wandered around Kofune-cho was Horidome Children's Park. I was building a temporary hut in preparation for the festival, but I was surprised at the considerable size.

　

Looking at the poster that was affixed nearby, it seems that the festival of Yakumo Shrine will be held once every four years this weekend.

　　relocation ceremony on the evening of the 13th

　　On the 14th (Fri) afternoon Shinko Festival

　　carrying of miniature shrines, Head Office

　

If you search for "Yakumo Shrine" in the search box at the bottom left of the correspondent blog, some other correspondent articles will be hit. It seems that the shrine is located in Kanda Myojin, and a temporary hut is built in this Horidome Children's Park during the festival, and mikoshi seems to be carried around Kofune-cho.

　

I wanted to go there once every four years, but I'm sorry that I couldn't go because I had a plan.

　

By the way, I was in Inari Shrine, but when I looked around a little, I found that it was a little closer to Ningyocho-dori in Horidome Children's Park and was in a place where I could not understand the back of the apartment site. However, it seems that some people are worshiping as such because they seem to be guiding them with some red flags. It's such a place, so if you didn't have a flag, you might not have been able to find it.

　

The precincts are small but neatly arranged, and I felt that it was very thankful to keep watching such a small shrine.

　

This shrine is said to have been built in the early Edo period by Jinnemon Shoji and others who requested the Shogunate to set up Yoshiwara Yukaku, so it may be a shrine that tells the era when this area was a playground. After that, this area became a play area, and the first Danjuro Ichikawa visited this shrine and raised his name, and it seems that it was named Susei Inari Shrine.

　

　

I wanted to visit this shrine because the event that happened last summer when I wrote an article on "The First Danjuro Ichikawa" on this blog last summer was so shocking.

　

It was on the night of June 21, last year. I thought I had to write a blog post that I wrote today for some reason, and I asked the tourist association to approve it until 3:00 am on the 22nd. Normally, it took a few days to release, but for some reason it was released at 12:00 noon on that day.

　

I guess Mao will die that night. 。 。 When I saw the morning news on the 23rd, I was very sorry why I wrote such an article at this time.

　

So, if I had the opportunity, I always wanted to visit this shrine, which is related to the first Danjuro Ichikawa.

　

I'm a little relieved to hear the news that Kangen-kun, the eldest sons of Ebizo and Mao, stood on the stage. I hoped to grow as a Kabuki actor in the future, and asked today.

　

　

I visited another shrine. It is Horidome-cho Sanko Inari Shrine, just across Ningyocho Street.

　

When I visited this shrine, I found a cat that was gone, so there were many cat figurines. It seems that the owner of the cat found will give thanks. If you find a cat, I'll come to the place.

　

I wonder if this area is a business district, Saturday today is quiet. I haven't visited much, but it may be a good city when you want to walk calmly. I remembered the old architecture "Hario Glass Building" nearby, so I went to see it for the first time.

　

In the past, it was a building used by financial institutions, so it was built robustly and the design was good, so it could continue to remain. I can't find such an artistic building in this area anymore, so I wanted you to keep it as a symbol of this city.

　

Today, I walked slowly around the shrine, but I wish I could enjoy the autumn of food a little more. This time, I'd like to investigate a little more and capture the food town Ningyocho.

　

　　◆Homepage of Ningyocho Shopping Street　　→　Here

　

 

 

On August 19 (Sun), I went to "Summer Festival 2018" held at Hamacho Park.

　

On this day, it was a good summer-like nature, eating delicious food and eating.

It was a very fun day when I met a popular character and returned to my childhood.

I would like to leave it on my blog instead of the picture diary of summer vacation.

　

The first thing I visited was

Booth to publicize Chuo-ku sightseeing certification "Chuo-ku sightseeing certification challenge quiz!" (Hereinafter referred to as the following).

Greetings to the correspondent in charge.

Customers are constantly coming to challenge the mini quiz. It's a great success.

　

I am a correspondent who can afford and answer all the questions correctly and is natural (not strong).

I'm going to take on the challenge.

Well, all questions were answered correctly without giving any hints. I am not in my position.

I'm glad to receive a lot of prize Chuo-ku goods. Thank you very much.

　

Around the stall village. There was a long line in the hotel-made Tanshichu.

I see, it looks delicious.

　

In the meantime, eat freshly baked yakisoba next to the certification booth unconsciously.

It is absolutely a secret that you forgot to take a picture.

　

We lined up in another line. This is sumo wrestlers' hot pot in the Arashio room.

A chanko nabe provided by a sumo room to which the active wrestler belongs.

That's a genuine monophone sumo wrestlers' hot pot.

　

In the middle of the line, the number of people waiting for chanko is from the Chuo-ku Tourism Association, probably due to too many queues.

A certain Mr. Mura came to count.

I couldn't do "Toki soba", so I just greeted him and missed him.

　

I'm preparing now. I'm excited.

　

　

Wassa.

　

　

Yes, it's done.

　

　

No! The procession is also full of satisfaction.

　

　

　

　

Next, we visited the All Japan Tug of War Festival (Tuna Festival).

　

　

Everyone in the Arashio room where laughter spills after a serious expression.

　

　

In the midst of the fierce battle, there is such a peaceful scene at the rope festival.

　

　

On the outdoor stage, a quiz tournament for Chuo-ku sightseeing certification has started.

A fellow correspondent went up on the stage, and it was the Chuo-ku Tourism Test and the official text.

Introducing "Chuo-ku Monoshiri Encyclopedia that can be seen on foot". It's really nice.

　

Now, it's time for a quiz where you can finally get the luxurious prizes you've been waiting for.

Yes, I understand all the questions. He's a correspondent. ※I don't have any information leakage (laughs).

He shouted and applauded if the place was a little excited, and he would be a resident of the city.

And watched the little children vigorously raise their hands.

　

It is also the job of the correspondent to explain the quiz.

It was an interesting and helpful commentary that would say "Hey ~" unintentionally.

I have to follow you.

Thank you for your support!

　

　

In addition, entertainers from Yoshimoto Kogyo performed balloon art at the venue.

There are lots of content that will entertain visitors all day.

　

Oh! Mr. Pikachu. It's my first time to see you.

　

　

Even before the actual performance, it is a large service that offers cute poses.

All the good adults who were present were turned into smiles and left.

　

　

As expected, Pokemon. Please do your best for the "10 Great March" after this.

　

　

On the way back to Ningyocho with great satisfaction, I found a deep hall, Tokyo Miso Kaikan.

I would like to express my respect to Mr. George May, who is developing the series.

　

　

I don't know the location, so please look for it as well.

　

　

It was such a report, but even those who could not come to the certification booth.

We hope that you will be interested in the Chuo-ku Tourism Test and correspondent activities.