Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

"Gift, and I enjoy myself" is a rosemary sea. "

As I mentioned in "History" and last time "Picture Book 1", Nihonbashi Benmatsu Sohonten President Higuchi said in "< Nihonbashi Benmatsu Sohonten> Junichi Higuchi's "Nihonbashi Postcard Surprise Exhibition" is serialized.

It is currently listed up to the 5th time. I heard that it will be a series of 10 to 12 times in total.

President Higuchi personally collects "old postcards of Nihonbashi" and carefully selects them to introduce them.

Please take a look at it.

Click here for the homepage of Toto Norenkai.

⇒　　http://www.norenkai.net/

With the permission of President Higuchi, I would like to introduce "Old postcards of Nihonbashi" on this blog.

This is the second time.

Soak in the scenery of the good old Nihonbashi through an old postcard of a bridge called Nihonbashi.

Then...

This is the whole view of the Nihonbashi Fish Bank. The river is full of small boats. The bridge on the right is Edobashi.

It's not reflected, but is Nihonbashi in front of your left?

Since the opening of Edo, there has been a fish shore in Nihonbashi.

It was the fish shore of Nihonbashi, which was called the "Kitchen of Edo", but the Great Kanto Earthquake disappeared.

The fish shore moved to Tsukiji, and now to Toyosu.

The fish shore of Nihonbashi, which has been bustling for 320 years, is time changing?

It was a bridge from the Edo period. The width of the bridge is also narrow.

In front of the current stone bridge is such a bridge.

Of course, the old Nihonbashi was also a wooden balustrade bridge.

There are no statues of Kirin or lions.

The scenery at the base of the bridge is also very different from now. The carriage railway was also running.

It's Nihonbashi, a festival. It's a landscape that I can't imagine now.

This is the triumphal gate of the Russo-Japanese War, built in Nihonbashi one generation ago.

From 1904 to 38 years, you built a huge building with tension, such a thing.

It's about a week of production.

In addition to Nihonbashi, elaborate triumphal gates such as Kyobashi, Ueno, and Asakusa were built.

The Arc de Triomphe is lit up at night.

This is the celebration of the throne of the Emperor Taisho in November 1915.

His Imperial Highness the Imperial Highness of Higashimiya (later Emperor Showa). May 1919.

This is a memorial tower commemorating the throne of Emperor Showa in November 1928.

Compared to the people standing beside, is it tall enough to arrange 10 people vertically?

It's the night view of Nihonbashi. It's fantastic.

I'd like to walk around Nihonbashi like this.

・・・ Finally, I arranged various scenes of Nihonbashi.

　　　Click here to view it.

・・・ Did you enjoy the exhibition of Nihonbashi postcards collected by President Higuchi?

　　　Next time is an interview with President Higuchi.

Nihonbashi Benmatsu Sohonten

1-10-7, Nihonbashimuromachi

3-minute walk from Mitsukoshimae Station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line and Ginza Line.

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Business hours Weekdays 9:30 to 15:00

　　　　　　Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 9:30-12:30

Telephone reception Weekdays 8:30-16:00

　　　　　　Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 8:30 to 13:00

Click here for the homepage of Nihonbashi Benmatsu Sohonten.

⇒　http://www.benmatsu.com/

 

 

Hello. It's Hanes, a new correspondent!
Suddenly, do you know what day March 12 is?
It seems that there is a "purse day" in the word matching, but one other thing that should not be forgotten is "Sweets Day".
I like cream puff the most among cream-based sweets, so I like it.
This time, I compared some cream puffs that can be bought in the city.

■Schukry (Sucre-rie)
As the senior correspondent rosemary sea and Mukuru introduced, we have introduced you.
There is a very popular cream puff that is "must line" and "sold out" here.
The location is near Nihonbashi Elementary School (part of the site of the Saigo Takamori mansion).



At the time of the visit, Christmas was near, so there were about 20 people lined up before the store opened.
The cream puff is served multiple times a day.
The number is limited, such as 70 or 100 each time.
For that reason, I was asked for the order number of cream puffs while I was in line.

I heard rumors that sesame is the point of this cream puff.
I'm looking forward to it even though it's unusual, and here I was able to purchase it safely for a while!
Elegant sesame condition is preserved, but not too sesame sesame seeds.



As you can imagine from the appearance, it has a crispy fabric.
And what is your concern?...



Smooth cream is packed with less sweet taste.
I felt a stronger impression of vanilla than custard.
Surprisingly, the uniqueness of sesame is not bothered, so it can be recommended as a souvenir of Nihonbashi.

Address: 1-5-5, Nihonbashi Ningyocho 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo St. Haym Ningyocho Gen 1F
Business hours Monday to Saturday from 9:30 to 19:00
Regular holidays: Sunday
Official website: http://sucre-rie.favy.jp/

■Meijiya Kyobashi Store
Next, it was advertised in Kyobashi as "Recommended for souvenirs".
Delibake cream puff from Meijiya Kyobashi store!



This is different from Mr. Schurley's cream puff.
The fabric is soft and fluffy.
And what I would like to emphasize personally is a cute look like flowers.



I've seen a lot of cream puffs so far.
It's the first time that this is the first time!
Because of the unevenness, it can be eaten relatively elegantly by tearing it by hand without sticking it.
It may be a nice point for women.

The cream doesn't have a strong custard egg feeling.
Without strong feeling of vanilla, it makes it easy for anyone to eat.
In addition, it's smooth and creamy, so you can eat many of them.
The shop is directly connected to the station, so it is highly evaluated that you can easily drop in.

Address: 2-2-8, Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Business hours and regular holidays: 10：00～21：00
Official website: http://meidi-ya-store.com/store_all/kyobashi_store/

■Kohji Corner Ginza 1-chome Main Store
This time, cream puff that can be bought in Ginza, a little south of Kyobashi!
The Kohji corner is now being rolled out nationwide, but the main store is located in Ginza.
There are plenty of delicious sweets that are affordable.
I think there are many people who have been there once.



The jumbo cream puff series at the Kohji corner is a 35th anniversary long seller.
Why do you introduce this time even though it can be purchased outside the Ginza main store?...
This is because it was renewed on February 22, 2019 and upgraded its level.



Custard cream is made to increase the flavor of vanilla and further enhance the richness of eggs.
Whip & custard not only increased cream but also increased cream.
It seems that the richness has been added with the addition of anglaze sauce.
It's just called "jumbo", a size that doesn't disappoint expectations!
This Shoo fabric is also fluffy, and it's crisp.
Isn't it easy for small children to eat?

Address: Ikedaen Building, 1-8-1, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Business hours 10:00-21:00 (Inquiry required during the year-end and New Year holidays and during the event period)
Official website: https://www.cozycorner.co.jp/

■Ta Hanatani-do
This time, it is a cream puff that can be purchased at Tsukiji.
This shop is known for its "cream that can be lined up"...



You can buy crisp, creamy cream puffs featured on TV shows.



The sharpness of the cream is far from others.
It is no exaggeration to say that there is no cavities.



The rich custard cream with vanilla beans generously is impressive!
If you like cream puffers who are particular about cream, I would like you to eat it once.

Address: 1F, Phoenix Higashiginza 2-14-4 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Business hours 10：00～19：00
Regular holidays: Irregular holidays
Official website: https://takatanidou.gorp.jp/

■Ginza Midori Hanado
I don't go to Tsukiji, but there's a lot of cream around Ginza as well.
If you want to eat crispy cream puff, go to this shop.



The cream puff here is also the favorite of Kabuki actor Matsuya Onoe.
It seems that there is no need to worry about the shape loss when carrying it because the fabric is bulky.
Also, I'm particular about making it.
You can enjoy a high-quality texture that leaves a slight warmth.
In addition, he was able to win the first place in the No. 1 cream puff game.
It is also a hot topic cream puff that you will want to check when you come to Kabukiza.



Address: 4-10-1, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 1F
Business hours 12: 00-22: 00 (* Friday, Saturday, 22: 30)
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginza_rockado/

By the way, I introduced 5 kinds of cream puffs, was there anything you care about?
Even if you don't usually eat sweets, you can enjoy sweets in Chuo-ku on March 12.
There should be a lot of sweets that will make you smile just by looking at it.

 

 

This is the rosemary sea, which covers "gifts and I enjoy myself."

As I mentioned in the "History" last time, Nihonbashi Benmatsu Sohonten Higuchi said, "< Nihonbashi Benmatsu Sohonten> Junichi Higuchi in the corner of "A little good story of a big husband" on the homepage of Toto Norenkai. "Nihonbashi postcard surprise exhibition" is serialized.

It is currently listed up to the 5th time. I heard that it will be a series of 10 to 12 times in total.

President Higuchi personally collects "old postcards of Nihonbashi" and carefully selects them to introduce them.

Please take a look at it.

Click here for the homepage of Toto Norenkai.

⇒　　http://www.norenkai.net/

With the permission of President Higuchi, I would like to introduce "Old postcards of Nihonbashi" on this blog.

This is the first time.

Then...

The first thing you can see is a postcard when the current Nihonbashi was opened on April 3, 1911.

It seems that this series is the most common among the scenery of Nihonbashi.

Ishibashi is the same as the current one, but it is new so the whiteness of the bridge stands out.

The Metropolitan Expressway is not yet on the bridge.

It was before the last Tokyo Olympics that the capital city was built on the river. The view is good.

Both the statue of Kirin and the statue of the lion are of course the same as you can see now.

　

Both Kirin and lions are made by Yorinaka Tsumaki. It's majesty.

According to the information received from Mr. S, a correspondent, the total construction cost of the bridge was 523,692 yen, of course, the money at that time.

And about 10% of that, more than 50,000 yen, is the cost of this statue.

The four statues of Kirin representing the prosperity of Tokyo City and the four lion statues representing the protection of Tokyo City are fine.

The lion's one forefoot is the mark of the former Tokyo city.

・・Is it the only one who seems to be very imbalance in how to spend money?

　　

It looks like the opening ceremony.

It seems that the ceremony started at 1 p.m. And it rained on the day. It's light rain, but the umbrella is in the forest.

There is also a guard umbrella, but at the end of the Meiji era, there are many bat umbrellas.

At the opening ceremony, at the beginning of the crossing, "Kimura-san family" was selected.

The Kimura family said that three generations of couples in Nihonbashi crossed Nihonbashi together.

At that time, families that symbolize prosperity would have been rare.

　

It's an object at the base of the bridge. It is written in the center as "Holiday Opening Bridge", but the sake barrels are piled up.

It seems to be a "Seki barrel" donated by the fish bank in Nihonbashi. It's a smart way.

　

At night, both bridges and stacking barrels are lit up. It's beautiful.

　

Nihonbashi-dori (now Chuo-dori) is also in a festival state.

　　

Cherry blossoms planted in commemoration of the opening. Since it is April 3, is it just the flowering season? It's beautiful at night.

　

Now back, Nihonbashi before completion is under construction.

　

・・・ This is the second exhibition of Nihonbashi postcards collected by President Higuchi.

　

Nihonbashi Benmatsu Sohonten

1-10-7, Nihonbashimuromachi

3-minute walk from Mitsukoshimae Station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line and Ginza Line.

０３－３２７９－２３６１

Business hours Weekdays 9:30 to 15:00

　　　　　　Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 9:30-12:30

Telephone reception Weekdays 8:30-16:00

　　　　　　Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 8:30 to 13:00

Click here for the homepage of Nihonbashi Benmatsu Sohonten.

⇒　http://www.benmatsu.com/

Soak in the scenery of the good old Nihonbashi through an old postcard of a bridge called Nihonbashi.

Then...

 

 

Spring is a season that makes you feel like you are starting something.

This year, the annual “Circle Experience Week” at the Social Education Center will come.

The period is from Sunday, March 24 to 30 (Sat).

The time is from 9 o'clock to 21 o'clock.

Actively experience and find new hobbies and purpose of life

In addition, we received your consent for photography in the museum.

Click here for a blog post that introduced Circle Experience Week last March.　⇒

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Click here for the website of Chuo Ward Social Education Center　⇒

https://chuo-shakyo.shopro.co.jp/

 

 

This is the rosemary sea, covering "gifts and I enjoy myself" to the bliriant.

The other day, I introduced Mr. Funasa Nihonbashi's products and history.

This time, I would like to talk about "stone monument derived from Matsuo Basho" in front of the store.

　

Mr. Yu Miyauchi (Yuu Miyauchi, General Manager of Nihonbashi Funasa Co., Ltd.

Then...

"Hakuya Matsuo Momo Aojuku Spring (Hokkamatsu Otosei Yado no Haru)"

　

At the beginning of the year, if you compare it to Kasen (so-called consecutive phrase), you say (first phrase).

Spring has come to my Soan now. This New Year can be called the phrase of my life in haikai.

　

It is said that he wrote the spirit of Yingchun with high praise.

At the same time, it is said to be a phrase of self-establishment. A phrase that reveals the determination of young man Basho to start his life.

According to the explanation board ...

Matsuo Basho came to Edo in 1672 (Kanbun 12) at the age of 29 from his hometown of Iga Ueno.

And since then, in 1680 (Yonho 8 years), he seems to have lived here around Nihonbashi Funasa for eight years until the age of 37.

This area is now Nihonbashi Muromachi 1-chome, but at that time it was called Odawara-cho.

Here is a mansion of village headman called Taro Ozawa, and Basho lived in the rented house.

Taro Ozawa was also a haiku poet, the haiku title "Bokuseki Ozawa".

He is said to be the master of Basho.

　

However, when I came to Nihonbashi, Basho called Matsuo Momoo.

This phrase was written as peach blue during the New Year of 1679.

　

In 1680, he suddenly stopped the Sosho family business, left Nihonbashi, and retired to Fukagawa. I don't know what happened.

It was still after that to claim Basho and go on a journey of "Nozarashi Journey" or "narrow road to the interior". ・・・

Nihonbashi Funa Samoto Store

1-12-13, Nihonbashimuromachi

It is a 3-minute walk from Exit A4 of Mitsukoshimae Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hanzomon Line.

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Business hours Monday to Saturday 10:00-18:00

　　　　　Holidays from 11:00 to 16:00

Regular holiday Sunday (Open on Sunday in December)

　

Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Branch

1-4-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Main Store

03-3241-3311 (large representative)

Business hours and regular holidays The same applies to department stores.

Click here for the website of Mr. Funasa Nihonbashi.

⇒　http://www.ganso-tsukudani.com

 

 

Iseshige is close to Takarada Ebisu Shrine and Jushi Square, close to Tokyo Metro Kodemmacho Station.

On this day, after taking a walk around the area, we visited for lunch.

Open the door on the left side of the shop and descend the stairs, you will see wonderful dolls and flowers. As expected, it is a long-established store that was founded in 1869.

　

Wait for sukiyaki etc. to come out in a cushion between Japan with tatami mats.

　

You can also take out souvenirs.

Click here for Mr. Iseshige's website.　Please confirm your address, access, etc. http://iseju.com/