Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
The streets are getting more and more Christmas mood.
Everyone, are you preparing for Christmas smoothly?

The other day, when it comes to winter, it is associated with North Europe, so I introduced Scandinavian spots that can be enjoyed in the city.
A foreign country associated with Christmas is Christmas...I guess it's in Germany.
In particular, the Christmas market in Germany is famous!
And Queen Victoria of England married Prince Albert from Germany,
Following German customs, we decorated the Christmas tree at Windsor Castle.
A photo of the Queen's family celebrating Christmas around the tree was later published in the newspaper.
Christmas trees have become popular among English ordinary people.
That's why this time we will carefully select and deliver Germany that can be enjoyed in the city!
(In some places, the Chuo-ku Tourism Certification Measures are included.)

■German food
There are a number of German restaurants in the ward, and the one I would like to introduce this time.
It is Stein House Ginza, a German beer & wine specialty store in the Ginza Velvia Pavilion.



The reason why I chose this shop is that it has a good reputation for lunch!
For about 1,000 yen, you can enjoy German cuisine with a high level of authentic taste.
I ordered a hamburger lunch.
First of all, from the appetizers served well....



After a while, a good scent drifted softly from somewhere.
The main hamburger was brought in
Hamburg that has already been established in Japan, but its origin is Germany!
As you can see in English, it is derived from the food of Hamburg, Germany.
According to the Japan Hamburger Association, Japan
The origin of the hamburger is said to be "Tartal steak, which was popular among workers in Hamburg, a port town in Germany around the 18th century."



When you cut the 100% beef hamburger, it overflows with gravy.
The work laut was not too sour, and was just right.
In addition, there are also popular sausage lunch and daily lunch.
It's perfect for enjoying authentic beer and sausage at night!

After the meal, I photographed black tea with a stone wall reminiscent of an old European castle.



I've introduced the main dishes so far.
Actually, we are particular about this shop and interior, making it a fashionable space like Western Europe.
For that reason, it was popular with women, and some people used it at women's associations.
It is recommended when you want to have an affordable German lunch in Ginza!

[Stine House Ginza]
Address: 8F Ginza Velvia Hall 2-4-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Business hours Lunch month to Friday from 11:30 to 14:30
　　　　　　　　　 Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 11:30-14:30
　　　　　Dinner month to Friday from 17:00 to 23:00
　　　　　　　　　 Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 17:00-23:00
※We have received permission from the person in charge of Stein House Ginza.

■Scenery like Germany
Did you know that there is Kiyosu Bridge, a bridge reminiscent of German scenery in Chuo-ku?
It is said that this bridge was modeled on a suspension bridge in Cologne.
Unfortunately, the bridge that became the model disappeared during World War II.
You can see some European-style gorgeousness on the Cheongju Bridge.



As Mr. Wienerhorn introduced the other day, Cheongju Bridge is currently under construction.
A little further away, I'm looking forward to seeing the beautiful bridge after the construction.

■Germans related to Chuo-ku
Those who take the sightseeing test may have already been in a pinch.
Yes, it's Siebold.
Since he came to Japan as a doctor of Dutch trading post, he has a deep relationship with the Netherlands, but actually German!



It is the birthplace of Edo Dutch studies, and since Siebold's daughter Ine opened a maternity hospital in Tsukiji.
A statue is set up in Akatsuki Park in honor of Siebold's achievements.

■German cultural facilities that I want to keep in mind
A reproduction picture scroll of "Kidai Shoran" is permanently installed on the underground concourse wall of Mitsukoshimae Station.
A bird's-eye view of the main street (currently Chuo-dori) from Nihonbashi to Imagawa Bridge around the 2nd year of culture (1805) from the east side, and before many buildings disappeared in the 1806 "Heitora Fire". It is a very valuable picture scroll (author unknown) that depicts the culture of townspeople in detail.
The picture scroll depicts 88 wholesalers and shops along the road, 1671 people coming and going, 20 dogs, 13 horses, 4 cows, 1 monkey, 2 hawks, etc. It is worth a look even though it is duplicated.

It's such a picture scroll, but the original picture is not in Tokyo, New York or London, but in the National Museum of Asian Art in Berlin.
There is a connection with Germany in unexpected places, so test takers need to check!

[Related Articles]
Nyanbo, "Nihonbashi of Kidai Shoran"
(What is a dog dropping that was a specialty of Edo? Click here for recommended references!
Mr. yaz "Kyodai Shoran Back Story"
(Lecture participation report. Click here for interesting stories that you can't know in Wikipedia!
Mr. Marsha Horiuchi of Edo "Life in Edo depicted in Kidai Shoran"
(Seminar Participation Report. If you want to go back in time during the Edo period, click here!

 

 

This is Edamame, a correspondent with children.


Recently, I've been worried about every time I walk around the amazake Yokocho area of Ningyocho.

That's right. A red brick building is located just outside the entrance of amazake Yokocho.

I was able to see it gradually.

That's ...

Founded in Ningyocho in 1933, it is a famous restaurant for "Edomae Western Food".

It was a new store of Homitei.

I used to enter amazake Yokocho a little bit before.

This time, the store has been relocated and reopened.

The official opening will be on December 17th (Monday).

I was invited to the "Private View" held before that.

Moreover, there is also a vivid offer, "Oh, is it okay with children ...?"

Thank you for your consent.

And his daughter Azuki (3 years old) went to amazake Yokocho in the evening.


　

There are new stores on the 1st to 3rd floors, but this time we visited the seats on the 2nd floor.

The retro atmosphere is very nice!

And what is displayed on the wall is "the scenery of the old Ningyocho".

On the store website, it is described as "Ningyocho Museum".

There are also things that convey the atmosphere of Ningyocho, which was a flower town.

It's just a photo that I want to enjoy.

Looking out of the window

amazake Yokocho in front of you.

Morinoen, famous for hojicha, and Futaba, famous for tofu, are right in front of you.

　

It is also safe that the edamame with children was

The fact that children's chairs are properly prepared.

It is a type with a fastener for the guard.

It's okay if a child who is younger than a 3-year-old Azuki is now together.

And

Together with adult tableware (although this is also a nice cutlery)

We also had a spoon and fork for children.

If you prepare this much, it is safe to eat with children.

　

In the meantime

A number of dishes boasted by Homitei came to the table.

First of all, this big standard menu, "Beef Stew"

(This is an image given by a spokeswoman.

　I couldn't express the taste on my smartphone.

Delicious demigrass sauce, beef that has been loosened ...

Azuki, a daughter who hates hard meat and never eats it, was also pakpaku-Parori.

It's really delicious.

And my mother, Edamame, was secretly moved.

The vegetables to be attached are also delicious! That's right.

The carrots are so sweet and delicious.

It was very clear that the details were perfect.

　

Here's the next one

The bale-shaped one on the right is the crab cream croquette.

"Shrimp cream croquette" on the left side is "Shrimp cream croquette".

Azuki, a star who loves croquettes, was actually the first one to show interest.

Mother Edamame, to let Azuki eat

I broke the shrimp cream croquette in half ...

I've never seen shrimp cream croquettes with so much shrimp!

When you eat it, you'll find a lot of shrimp extract!

Of course (?) But crab cream croquettes are the same.

When I ate it, the taste of crabs spread in my mouth.

How happy you are!
　

And here's

It's "Edomae Buoyer Base".

You can see shrimp and clams on the table.

There was a lot of white fish and octopus under it.

Above all, soup! The broth of the shrimp was tightly concentrated.

Azuki's famous word "A lot of sea!" That's right.
　
　

Here, about "Edomae Western food" that also mentioned the title.

I happened to be able to talk to Vice President Takaoka of Ningyocho Imahan ...

When Vice President Takaoka was the store manager at Ningyocho's main store in Ningyocho Imahan, he was

It seems that the predecessor of Hamitei was familiar with the relationship that he was the chairman of the Neighborhood Association. At that time, the predecessor said, "I'm an Edo-mae Western food."

"Edo-mae Western food."

After all, the fish shore was in Nihonbashi, and the word "Edomae" follows the flow.

He said that he wanted to value the meaning of the word.

Certainly, the materials are carefully examined in the market.

I did a polite job that inherited the first generation skills I gained at a long-established hotel.

It is very well conveyed that the dish was served in that way.

It's not just a downtown Western food, but a Western food in front of Edo.

I received the feeling of the previous generation.
　

And the connection to the city of Ningyocho, amazake Yokocho.

It is not just a downtown area, it has a deep connection with the Hanayanagi world, has a history of a playhouse, and wants to be a shop and dish that can take care of the emotions and atmosphere of the city of Ningyocho.

In fact, the history of the shop is that Western food eaten with chopsticks is in the parlor of Sukiya style.

It has been loved by the geisha people of downtown, actors and writers.

In addition, the head of Futaba, the tofu opposite tofu, which was visited at lunchtime.

"You have created a wonderful shop," he said.

It is the wish of all the people of this city that the city will live in this way.

I want to value the value of a good store being protected in this way.

I would like to thank Mr. Takaoka, Executive Vice President for his valuable talk.

　

Well, there's another nice menu.

We continue to offer the specialty menu “Western Lunch” that has been around since the old store.

Also, when it's dinner time

There is also a wonderful course like this, so I think it will be perfect for a special meal.

Also, when eating with an important person

There is a private room on the third floor.

(1 room for 4 people, 2 rooms for 6 people. Up to 10 people)

It's nice to use that.

In my home ... for example, is it a celebration of Azuki's admission next spring? ？

(I think I can go to kindergarten safely next year. Hey.

　

That's why I was completely captivated by the charm of Homitei and went home.

I was a parent and child.

"I'm with my dad this time." "Yes!"

I would like to ask you again soon after the 17th (Monday) of the official opening!
　

Homitei Honten

Address: 2-9-4, Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo-ku

Phone: 03-3666-5687

Business hours From 11:00 to 22:00 (last order 21:00)

　　　　　Closed from 15:00 to 17:00.

※The regular holidays are currently undecided.

Monday will be a regular holiday after the beginning of the year.

I think it would be better to come to the store after confirming by phone or HP.

In addition, this year-end and New Year holidays will be closed from December 30 (Sun) to January 3 (Thu).

Thank you for your understanding.

https://houmitei.com/

　

 

 

Kiyosu Bridge, a nationally designated important cultural property, is one of the reconstruction bridges after the Great Kanto Earthquake, and is famous as one of the beautiful bridges that span the Sumida River along with Eitai Bridge.
Two types of construction are underway for Kiyosu Bridge until the fall of next year, and the bridge is covered with temporary scaffolds.
One is the renovation of aging landscape lighting. The lighting will be LEDs.
The other is the repainting work to prevent rust due to deterioration of the coating film on the iron part.
The beautiful Kiyosu Bridge will be kept for a while, but it is important to maintain it and make it last longer.

 

 

　If you stop by Nihonbashi Ningyocho, there is a coffee shop that you should definitely visit. That is "Coffee Daishoken" on the street two north of amazake Yokocho. The name of a restaurant that doesn't look like a coffee shop. Speaking of Daishoken, Tsukemen shops have become famous these days, but Ningyocho has a completely different system, but there is a headquarters of "Chinese cuisine Daishoken", which has a long history. is.

　"Coffee Daishoken" often drops in after lunch with my colleagues from the company. This time, I decided to listen to the story again because there was too much uncertainty on the Internet, and the owner of the shop was confused.

　We talked to the current owner, Yutaro Watanabe (5th generation of Daishoken) and his mother Chieko (4th generation).

On the wall on the right side of the store, there is a book with the name of "Daishoken". I'm surprised because it is said that the hero of the Russo-Japanese War, General Nogi (Maresuke Nogi) was written. On the left of the book, there is a sign of "Tamewatabe-san" indicating that it is a gift to the first owner Watanabe, and indeed Maresuke Nogi. The name of the store "Daishoken" seems to have been named for its auspicious name in commemoration of its great victory in the Russo-Japanese War. It doesn't seem clear how it was, but General Nogi often seemed to come to play around Yanagibashi, and at that time he met for something. ..

▲Name (Book: Maresuke Nogi)

　　

In the first place, "China's Cooking Daishoken" is Hannosuke Watanabe (born 1858!), the founder of Daishoken. However, it starts when I met Rin Ninken, a Chinese who was doing business at a stall. Mr. Hayashi was a young man who came to Japan from Guangdong at the age of 20 in 1905, and was doing business at stalls. At that time, Hannosuke, who was an oil wholesaler, decided to hire Mr. Hayashi as the chef to open a Chinese restaurant, probably because of the intuition of the merchant. However, Hannosuke died in the middle of his desire to open a business. Matsuzo, who had been adopted, changed his name to the second generation Hannosuke, took over the first will, and finally opened "China Miku Daishoken" in Naniwacho (currently Ningyocho) in 1913. I opened it.

▲Left: 1986 Head Office, Middle: April 1933 Asakusa Branch, right: At the time of 1928

　From the Taisho era to the Showa era, this neighborhood is full of vaudeville Suehiro, Meijiza, dance halls, cinemas, Suitengu, restaurants, etc., and Daishoken is also thriving. In the 1950s and 1950s, it expanded to three branches and 17 goodwill branches. Currently, four of them are active (Nihonbashi Honmachi store, Nihonbashi Yokoyama-cho store, Asakusabashi store, Shinkawa store).

▲An event held in Mitsukoshi in the 1950s.

It seems that the order for food was delivered to Mitsukoshi from what was made at a shop in Ningyocho.

Why is the main store Ningyocho store now becoming a coffee shop with a different business format?

　My mother (Chieko Watanabe) lost her husband early and became a widow in her thirties. I thought about closing the store when I decided to rebuild the store and house. It takes about a year and a half to build, and even if you find a temporary store, you will borrow it for a short period of time, what should your employees do. Due to various problems overlapping, after discussing with Yutaro, the fifth generation, he decided to work further.

　Both the deceased husband and Yutaro love coffee. Two mothers and children went to a coffee classroom to study, and in 1988, changed their business to a coffee shop and opened. The name of the store will be left for the successive owners who have protected the main store, and for each store that has been allowed to distribute goodwill and has been operating until now, the name of "Daishoken" is left. It seems that he decided. Mom says. "I'm grateful to the people who have been taking over" Daishoken "for generations and the customers who have been involved in this coffee shop for 30 years in Heisei."

▲Mom (Chieko Watanabe)

I was able to listen to the story while showing valuable materials.

　　　

　Well, the current "Coffee Daishoken". The customer service is in charge of a cheerful mother (Chieko), who is 90 years old. "I want to do my best until the Tokyo Olympics," he said. No, no, my mother is still strong and my teeth are all my own, so I don't think it's the Olympics, but I think the Osaka Expo is an Ochanoko Saisai!

　　　

The history and name of the Chinese restaurant are all mentioned, but in fact, I would like to tell you more about this restaurant. That's because coffee is very delicious. The owner, Yutaro, will make a cup of coffee with a paper filter drip with heart after receiving the order.

　The menu includes blends, Americans, 5 regular straight coffees (Kilimanjaro, Mandelin, Guatemala, Mokamatari, Colombia), and recommended beans (now Ethiopia). Other drinks such as milk, tea, cocoa, and juice.

　
　First of all, we recommend a blend of 400 yen. If you drink a blend, you can see the strength of the shop. The design of the coffee cup is also wonderful.

　
　When it was opened, it was a rattan chair that was first prepared. This means that it has been used for 30 years. And it seems that they prepared tables etc. according to the chair.

▲The rattan chair (left) from the coffee shop opened

Stained glass has been watching the restaurant since the days of Chinese restaurants.

　You can also purchase "coffee tickets" at Daishoken (11 spells: 4000 yen). It's a very great ticket for me who likes coffee, so I always use it.

▲Great coffee ticket

　
　When you come to Ningyocho, please drop in at "Coffee Daishoken". Why don't you refresh your mind with a cup of coffee? If you're lucky, you may be able to hear the story of this neighborhood and the history of Daishoken.　

　　

This time, we talked about not only the story of the shop, but also the story of a celebrity who was regular during the Chinese restaurant era and the story of this neighborhood in the past, and became more and more interested in the history of Ningyocho. Was. And I became more like Ningyocho.

Even so, where do the calm air in the store and this sense of comfort come from? Perhaps it is not only in the location of Ningyocho, but also in the life of Mr. Watanabe's mother and child who has carried the history of a famous Chinese restaurant called "Daishoken". It was this interview that made me feel like that.

　　

Coffee Daishoken

2-22-4, Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

TEL： 03-3668-8600

Business hours 11:00～15:00

Regular holidays: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays

 

 

The other day, when I took a bus in Chuo-ku, I was near Ningyocho, saying, "Speaking of puppet ware around here, Shigemori, Itakuraya, and Kamei-do....I heard someone saying, ""

　I said, "Oh, Kameido-san should have closed ... Kameido-san was selling "Saichosenbei (senbei)" which was written as "re-challenge", so I wonder if it was revived. "I thought I had to check secretly.

　Now, we are constructing buildings and condominiums everywhere in the city center, such as Chuo-ku, and I don't think it's uncommon for us to say that the landscape has changed completely if we noticed.

　As for the booklets such as "Nihonbashi on that day (Takeyodo)" that I have cut out some of the everyday scenery that should have been commonplace at that time, when I look now over time, I realize that they speak eloquently about the people's outfits and the hustle and bustle of the town, and I think, "A casual thing is fresh, exciting and valuable."

　With that in mind, I went to amazake Yokocho in Ningyocho early in the morning as a fixed-point observation. (From Ningyocho, head toward Hamacho, where Meijiza is located.)

　It seems that the place where there was a 100 yen shop before is being rebuilt. The enclosure of the construction site also serves as an advertisement/guidance version nearby.
(The shadow was beautifully reflected from the goodness of the camera's arm, please forgive me.)

　And here I noticed that the British cafe's Thai Reia Tearoom was moving to amazake Yokocho Street. You can enjoy delicious tea, scones, cakes, etc. at this shop, a cafe inspired by the British countryside. I also liked crotted cream, scones, black tea, chiffon cake, banana cake, etc. The shop was a little small, but it seems that it has been relocated and further expanded.

It was also called at the English fairs in Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi and Isetan, so "I thought it was delicious, but it was reasonable because I was called by Mitsukoshi" (/archive/2018/09/post-5598.html) (It was this shop that I got endorsed, not me, but I am a little happy early in the morning).

Unfortunately, Kameido, who was on the right side toward Meijiza, remained closed. (Speaking of puppet ware in Ningyocho, if there are some people who have not been updated, such as Nobudo Shigemori and Itakuraya, please refer to it.)

　The last is a photo of the construction site of "Japan's No. 390m skyscraper (390m), which is scheduled to be completed in 2027, exceeding Abeno Harukas" at Nihonbashi Exit of Tokyo Station.
What will happen in 10 years or 15 years? The dress has changed completely, and what was this before? You might think that.
(Slightly expand construction sites only ↓)

 

 

Matsushima Shrine, one of Nihonbashi Seven Lucky Gods, is located in Nihonbashi Ningyocho, where great power gods are enshrined. According to Monoshiri Encyclopedia in Chuo-ku, "At the time of its foundation, the surrounding area was Kojima in the inlet, and the pine was overgrown in Shimauchi, so it was named."
However, the torii gate says "Matsushima Shrine", which is the correct one of "island" or "shima"? I don't think it is.
When I looked for a material using "Shima", I found it! The "Kanpo gu ticket map" created in 1744 (Kanbo 4) is published in the Chuo-ku Board of Education, Tokyo, "Chuo-ku Historical Map (Nihonbashi Edition)" and the place name of "Matsushima-cho" is written. Was.
In terms of origin, it is an "island", but "shima" was sometimes used, so should you understand it?
It's fun to see old maps.