Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

The Chuo-ku Community Cycle (CCC) has been taking care of every day except on rainy days since its start in October. It is very active not only in commuting but also in shopping and sightseeing in the city (Blog article "Chuo-ku version Vélib (community cycle)-Part 2-" /archive / 2015/10/velib-1.html)

Such a CCC has announced that it will start mutual use in four wards (Chuo-ku, Chiyoda-ku, Minato-ku, Koto-ku) that have introduced a community cycle in Tokyo in February next year (the end of April There is a possibility of extension depending on experiments and usage results for a limited time). This is good news! Even now, if you use CCC, you will be able to travel in the wide ward from Ginza / Tsukiji in the south and Harumi Wharf to Higashinihombashi in the north, and traveling within the ward has become very convenient, but there are still many ports in the ward (Ginza, Hakozaki TCAT, southern Tsukiji, southern part of Tsuchiji, etc.) Tokyo International Forum Port in front of JR and Yurakucho Subway Station

On the other hand, if you go to Plantan Ginza in the west area of Ginza, it is closer to stopping at the Tokyo International Forum (Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku) port of the Chiyoda-ku Community Cycle ("Chiyori") than Tokyo Square Garden (B02) on Kyobashi / Yanagi-dori St., which is a port in the ward, and it is more convenient to use the Marunouchi 1 port in the Chiyoda-ku.

The other day, there was an errand to go to Jimbo-cho, so I recently registered a new one (currently, I can't use it if I can register with CCC, and separate registration is required) I borrowed it from the port of Maru Building . After February, it will be possible to go directly from the port in the city to the Jimbocho Mitsui Building (Chiyoda-ku) without the hassle of double registration and transfer. Furthermore, as a sightseeing correspondent in Chuo-ku, people outside the ward, such as Koto-ku, Minato-ku, and Chiyoda-ku, look at the Chuo-ku sightseeing correspondent blog and visit Chuo-ku for sightseeing and shopping. I think it will increase, so I'm looking forward to starting mutual entry in February!

[Bicycle for use] ⇒The color is the same red, but it was a bit tighter than CCC.

Furthermore, in the future, not only these four wards, but also Chuo-ku has a deep connection from the viewpoint of sightseeing and the history of Edo, and I hope that the introduction of community cycles will be promoted in neighboring Taito Ward and Sumida-ku. Docomo Bikeshare Co., Ltd., a business operator, please do your best!

[Chuo-ku community cycle, Chiyoru, Minato-ku bicycle sharing, Koto-ku coastal area community cycle homepage]

CCC: http://docomo-cycle.jp/chuo/

I'm afraid: http://docomo-cycle.jp/chiyoda/

Minato-ku Bicycle Sharing: http://docomo-cycle.jp/minato/

Coastal area of Koto-ku CC: http://docomo-cycle.jp/koto/sitemap/

Docomo Bike Share Co., Ltd.: http://www.d-bikeshare.com/

We visited Mie Terrace, an antenna shop in Mie Prefecture, which is located in the YUITO ANNEX building at 2-chome Nihonbashi Muromachi.

The decoration inside the store is already in New Year's mode.

In Mie Prefecture, there are many specialty products such as Matsusaka beef, but there was a product made from Japanese spiny lobster at the center of the product display that makes you feel the New Year.

Japanese spiny lobster is used as a New Year's decoration by putting it on the New Year's kagami mochi.

In the first place, the etymology of the name Japanese spiny lobster is based on the fact that Ise (the name of the former country including the middle and northern part of Mie Prefecture and part of Aichi Prefecture) was one of the main production areas of Japanese spiny lobster.

By the way, Japanese spiny lobster is designated as a fish in Mie Prefecture.

I bought a long-lived rice cracker

The name "longevity" is derived from the fact that Japanese spiny lobster's long beard and bent waist resemble an old man, so lucky items's delight.

Longevity rice crackers have a very fragrant shrimp flavor and are perfect for everyone to eat while watching TV on New Year's Day.

　This is the entrance to the new building of Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi. A large fir tree is decorated beautifully.

The kimono of a young lady on the way is also wonderful.

In Mitsukoshi, I saw it in Nihonbashi and Ginza windows.

JENKA makes you smile. I'll see a catch phrase that says.

The statue of the heavenly woman (magokoro) drawn in the window is also jumping vigorously.

In front of this window, there is a foot that jumps like "Kenken Poi", so it is written.

The song by Kyu Sakamoto, who took the world by storm in the 1960s.

Let's Kiss, it's fun to enjoy while humming the beaking like Let's kiss, a bird.

　Immediately after entering the main building, there was a stage for taking a commemorative photo of JENKA, and it seemed fun for parents and children.

　The main building is designated as "Historic buildings Selected by Tokyo Metropolitan Government".

For more information, please refer to this page. https://mitsukoshi.mistore.jp/store/nihombashi/history/list01.html

　I go abroad every time. Recently, the number of flights to and from Haneda Airport has increased, but Narita Airport's international presence in terms of the number of routes, the type of carrier, and the number of flights is still large. Therefore, there are still many opportunities to use Narita.

　Since Narita Airport is never close to the city center, it is an important point to get there efficiently and comfortably in a short time. I basically use only public transportation, so I've tried various routes so far. If you think carefully, you will notice that Chuo-ku is the most convenient city in the city center for access to Narita.

　First of all, in terms of JR, the limited express "Narita Express" can be used from Tokyo Station (of course, the premise is to use the Yaesu Exit on the Chuo-ku side). Even if you use Keisei Skyliner from Ueno Station, the first train, you can move efficiently from Ginza Line or Hibiya Line Ueno Station or Toei Oedo Line Ueno-Okachimachi Station to Keisei Ueno Station.

　There are many options for moving directly from within the city. You can get on the JR Sobu Line Rapid "Narita Airport" with only a ticket. It's a good idea to use a green car with a slightly rich feeling. There is no transfer from Shin-Nihonbashi Station or Bakurocho Station to the airport.

　In the case of Keisei, it is convenient to use the "Access Limited Express", which runs directly from the Toei Asakusa Line. You can move comfortably with a ticket alone. The Keisei 3050 series is often used, but it is a new and functional vehicle.

In the case of buses, cheap buses arrive and depart from Ginza Station. The price of 1,000 yen to the airport is revolutionary, and many people are always lined up. Anyway, if you want to keep the travel cost low, it's a great way of transportation with cost-effectiveness.

　We recommend that you use the familiar "limousine bus" at Hakozaki City Air Terminal. There are platforms and waiting rooms in the building, so you don't have to worry about carrying large luggage even on rainy days. There are restaurants and cafes in the building, so you can relax before departure. Recently, high-grade vehicles have been introduced, making it even more comfortable. Traveling by taxi from all over the city to Hakozaki and transferring to a limousine bus is also an effective and easy route when you have luggage.

　Chuo-ku is a very well-equipped area with transportation infrastructure. It is possible not only to go abroad from Japan but also to inbound foreign tourists to come to Chuo-ku casually, so this advantage can be utilized in promoting internationalization in the future. We look forward to promoting tourism in Chuo-ku.

　If you are traveling abroad from Narita Airport during this year-end and New Year holidays, please choose your best route and be careful.

　Comfortable airport access is important to enhance the mood of the beginning of your journey.

"Star Wars / Force Awakening" is currently being screened at TOHO Cinemas Nihonbashi on the 3rd floor of "Cored Muromachi 2".

This is the first of a new trilogy of the ever-event hit series "Star Wars"

It is set about 30 years after "Jedai's return".

On the day I went to see it, despite being screened () on four screens, it was literally acclaimed with "Sold out" and "Slightly remaining seats △"

I don't dare to explain the story, but it was finished with entertainment without gaps.

At the Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Main Store, at the event venue on the 7th floor of the main building, "The 56th 2015 Press Photo Exhibition-The eyes of photographers create a momentary impression. "~" is being held.

Focusing on topics that symbolize this year, about 300 photos that capture the decisive moment by the Tokyo Photographer Association (33 newspapers, communications, and broadcasting <NHK>) are displayed in one hall.

You can look back on the events of 2015 with photos.

The period is until December 24 (Thursday).

World Heritage registration of Gunkanjima, world land, figure skating Mao Asada and Yuzuru Hanyu, Rugby World Cup and Goromaru Pose, opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen, natural threats such as heavy rain and tornadoes, portraits of celebrities who entered the demon register this year, etc.

On the day I went, a lot of visitors were eagerly watching the photos.

Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi, Click here for the press photo exhibition website.　⇒

http://mitsukoshi.mistore.jp/store/nihombashi/event/houdou/index.html