Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

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

Eitaro Sohonho's products are all accompanied by interesting stories that cannot be passed through.

I'm going to write it short, but it's got this amount.

I would like to introduce two products this time and the next time.

Here, I will call "Eitaro Sohonho" "Eitaro" with familiarity.

　

１．The story of Kintsuba

　

A round shape in the shape of a sword tsuba. It is made of thinly stretched wheat dough and baked with sesame oil. We have not changed the manufacturing method from Edo.

The first Eitaro (the third generation Yasubee Hosoda) was baking at a stall.

　

The company name Eitaro was originally "Izutsuya".

"Because Eitaro was doing it, Eitaro's shop, Eitaro-chan, was told by a customer, and I decided to make it a company name."

In the past, near the bustling Nihonbashi Fish Bank, there was a sightsee hut, just around Futon Nishikawa-san, Cored Nihonbashi. I was selling Kintsuba stalls on the road called "Kiharadana". Karuko, who works on the fish shore, is especially proud of the transportation business that is proud of now, and Omeen and this Kintsuba are good, not only good, but also big and hungry, so Eitaro and Eitaro were very popular, as if they were a bit clogged when they were hungry.

　

It is Kintsuba with such a history. Mr. Eitaro, who also existed at that time, also remains in a round shape.

In the Edo period, there are anecdotes that were also written in Kawayanagi and popular songs.

　

"I want to eat the samurai's child Kintsuba" It is related to the sword.

　

`` What I want to eat even if the season increases is the bank's kintsubasatsuma potato '' Even if the geisha of Yoshiwara's playground increase the normal season by 10 years, Kintsuba sold at bank = Nihonzutsumi is equivalent to sweet potato = grilled sweet potato Is that right?

　

Here, Mr. Tyama No. 3 at work (the same last name is 3 people. I'm a sweet boy.

"Eitaro loves black honey buns only in winter. This time, I bought a brown sugar walnut gold brim. The best match is the walnut and bean paste in it. It was a Japanese confectionery that had never been eaten before, with a deep taste that could be said to be a Western confectionery that could not be thought of as anko. Anyway, it was delicious."

　

２．The story of Umeboshi candy

　

It's not the name of the shop. The shape of the triangular pinched with the fingers resembles dried plums, and the fashionable Edo children named it "Umeboshi candy". That's why it doesn't taste plums, and it's not sour. That's fine for Edo kid. That's good. There's no problem.

　

"Shi" of Umeboshi candy. This is used for the pawn shop's "shi" or for shiruko. I use this as a guess so that I don't become "dying, DIE".

　

Eitaro continues to adhere to Edo's manufacturing method. The timing of boiling down the syrup on a high temperature open fire and dropping it from the pot is worth a look of the craftsman's eyes. When the temperature and hardness are moderate, molded into triangles.

　

Triangle. It is a gift of careful not to damage the mouth and to prevent the candy from missing. Also, the fact that the mouth is not rough is evidence of high sugar purity. In the Meiji and Taisho eras when cosmetics were scarce, the upper geisha Maiko and others said that if they applied this candy to their lips and then put on lipstick, the lips did not get rough and the red glowed, so they bought them for Tokyo souvenirs.

　

There was also a fan of the celebrity at that time. There must have been a lot, but I would like to introduce only two people.

Takashi Hara, the prime minister of the Taisho era, was known as the commoner minister.

When he returned to his parents' home in Iwate, he bought his mother's favorite Umeboshi candy as a souvenir.

The novelist, Takeshi Kaiko. I went to Amazon and ate it on a boat. Umeboshi candy appears in the novel that I wrote.

(Continued)

　

Eitaro Sohonbu Nihonbashi Main Store

1-2-5, Nihonbashi

０３－３２７１－７７８５

Business hours　9:30-18:00 (Mon-Sat)

Regular holidays: Sunday and public holidays

Click here for Eitarou Sohonbu's website ⇒ http://www.eitaro.com/

　

 

 

　

Do you know the attracting Hagi potter "Tsukasa Kaneko" now?

　

Speaking of Hagi ware, wabisabi. It's in the opposite direction. Meanwhile, a pop, cute and slightly poisonous color Hagi ware appears. The Hagi ware, which has often been talked about among lovers, is Tsukasa Kaneko's work! The exhibition and sale of Tsukasa Kaneko was held in Ginza Mitsukoshi.

There is also a gacha.

Kaneko is from Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and is still working with an atelier in Hagi City. It's often talked about, but it's hard to actually see it in Tokyo. Ginza Mitsukoshi has already ended, but Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi will start an exhibition and sales event in late July! Before that, I would like to introduce Kaneko's work.

First of all, this is the very popular teapot.

There is a tea strainer net inside, so you can put tea leaves as it is. And the lid can be bought in combination freely. It's easy to hold and all are cute.

Next, it's a platter. Please take a look at it. It is very elaborate, made by hanging paints one by one and rotating 360 degrees.

And here!

Little size set of tea cups and saucers. It seems to have been made as a milk pitcher, but it can also be used for children. The price is reasonable, so it will be appreciated if you prepare a full set and give it a gift.

This is a kaleidoscope.

This exhibition "Kyoka Suigetsu" is a word that expresses ephemeral and beautiful like a phantom, beauty that cannot be picked up, and depth that cannot be explained, but the main theme is kaleidoscope. The world you can see when you look into this beautiful kaleidoscope....Please look forward to it!

Looking at the image above, do you see that the light is transparent?

Among the works exhibited and sold this time, there is a series of "Hagi ware, which is transparent like glass" made of new materials. When you actually see it, it's a strange feeling. It looks like the soil is transparent...。 And it was made using this material.↓

It's a lampshade.

There are several exhibits, from small stand-type to large umbrella-type that can accommodate the living room. It's a soft and eye-friendly light.

There are also stylish mushrooms!

How was it?

Even though it is colorful and gorgeous, it has the unique wabisabi and dignified atmosphere of Hagi ware. The real thing has no flashy impression at all.

This coloring and the composition of the handle cannot be done with a brush. How is it?...？ If you are wondering, please ask Kaneko at the venue. "Now, I see....Was that right?...That's right!

This is Kaneko's Hagi atelier. It's very fashionable.

I saw a demonstration here before. It's very interesting and I want to try it myself! It was a beautiful work. I would be glad if you could do workshops in Tokyo too....。

How was the "Kyoka Suigetsu Tsukasa Kaneko Ceramic Exhibition" that was given with a lot of images? Only pottery that can be used daily, the price starts from several thousand yen. The event will be held at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi from late July. It is a work hard to see in Tokyo, so if you are interested, please check it out!

 

 

The Kodemmacho prison exhibition hall is located in the entrance hall of Jushi Square (formerly Jushi Elementary School) at 5-chome Nihonbashi Kodenmacho.

The museum is open from Monday to Saturday (excluding holidays, New Year's holidays, etc.), and the opening hours are from 9:00 to 18:00.

During the Edo period, the Temmacho prison was located at Nihonbashikodenmacho 3-5 chome.

He built a bank around the moat, toured the moat, and was surrounded by earthen walls, and the model inside the prison is displayed at the Kodemmacho Duson Exhibition Hall.

The prison at that time was intended to be temporarily detained in prisons, not in prisons, but in prisons (now detention centers).

Looking at the model, there are also a chisel and a torture warehouse for investigation, so you can clearly see the structure of the building at that time.

In the back of the Jushi Square Annex, you can see the water well of the prison and the water gutter through the glass on the floor.

On the east side of the park is a monument to the end of Yoshida Shoin, stone monument, the reign of Yoshida Shoin, executed in Ansei's prison.

To the disciple

"The body must be kept in the Nobe of Musashi even if it does not decay."

For family members

"What do you think of the heart of the heart of the heart of the heart?"

(stone monument for families is located on the grounds of Shoin Shrine in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.)

Click here for the website of the Kodemmacho prison exhibition hall.　⇒

http://chuoku-machikadotenjikan.jp/tenjikan/royashiki/

 

 

On the afternoon of June 18 (Saturday), we went to listen to a lecture on "Ninobi" held on the second floor of the antenna shop "Nara Mahorobakan" in Nara Prefecture.

The title was "From Nara to Kamakura-Ninja Bodhisattva-", and the lecturer was Mikitaka Tanaka, the head priest of Reiwashiyama Kanjoin Gokurakuji Temple.

Born in Nara during the Kamakura period, Ninja Bodhisattva, who tried to save people suffering from illness and hunger based on the religion of Wenju, entered Kamakura and further developed its activities around Gokurakuji Temple.

He built a bridge, dug a well, opened a road, and offered his life to rescue the people.

In the lecture, he looked back on his life based on the background of the times at that time, and talked about the driving force behind the actions of Ninja Bodhisattva from several achievements.

This lecture is in collaboration with "Special Shinobuity commemorating the 800th anniversary of birth-Life dedicated to rescue-" at the Nara National Museum starting July 23 (Saturday).

The capacity was 70 people and it was full.

Click here for the website of Nara Mahorobakan.　⇒

http://www.mahoroba-kan.jp/index.html

Click here for the Nara National Museum's website.　⇒

http://www.narahaku.go.jp/index.html

 

 

In the Nihonbashi area, there is a famous exquisite standing soba restaurant.

The name of the store is "Soba Yoshi". It is a 3-minute walk from the Tokyo Metro "Mitsukoshi-mae".

It was also featured on NHK's popular program "Bra Tamori", and Tamori, a food communal, acclaimed.

It's said that the taste is endorsed.

　

When you enter the store, you can smell the bonito flakes. In fact, this shop is a long-established bonito specialty store.

It is a standing soba restaurant run by Nakaya Shoten, so high-quality dashi is heard.

Orders are purchased at the vending machine.

I think the recommendations of this shop are "Kakiage Soba" and "Kenchin Soba".

The fried shrimp with plenty of shrimp is very delicious.

You can also satisfy Kenchin soba with a lot of vegetables.

And the scent of buckwheat flour is also very good.

　

In addition, there is a hidden popular menu unique to the bonito specialty store.

My name is "Okakaka". Sprinkle it on rice and try it with soy sauce.

It can only be said that it is simple but excellent.

However, cheap and good shops have a "line" that can be said to be fate.

Above all, I want to avoid lunchtime. The shop is narrow and full.

So, I can't deny that it's quite cramped, but that's why it's a soba that you want to eat.

　

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Soba Yoshi Honten

Honmachi Yamazaki Building 1F, 1-1-7 Nihonbashi Honcho 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Business hours 7:30-20:00

Holidays: Saturday, Sunday and public holidays

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It will be a series of throws, but this time it is next to "Zarai Oita".

Introducing the tourist information center in Oita Prefecture (Oita Information Center in Onsen Prefecture).

◆◆Click here for the past article of "Zarai Oita"◆◆

　　　　

Immediately after entering the Yuuraku Bridge intersection on Sotobori-dori St. (where CAFE de GINZA is located at the corner) toward Chuo-dori, it is on the 8th floor of Hulic Nishi Ginza Building. The building is marked like a five-yen coin on the first floor.

　　　

There is an entrance on your right after getting off the elevator. First of all, "Mejiron" will welcome you.

Oita's prefectural bird is mejiro. I was born during the national polity, so I'm tightening my hachimaki.

　　　

　　　

Here, you can get information about Oita Prefecture's tourist information and local products.

　　　

Just when I came, there was a person who was asked about soy sauce from Oita Prefecture, and the person in charge was very careful and responded.

I felt reassuring at home.

　　　

　　　

There are many brochures for each municipality and sightseeing spots.

If you look at it, I want to go (*^^*)

　　　

Speaking of sightseeing spots in Oita Prefecture, I wonder if Yufuin is.

It is said that he is operating well without losing the earthquake, so I would like to go there.

　　　

In addition, Tora-san has visited Oita Prefecture several times with "Man is hard".

Yunohira Onsen where Julie and Yuko Tanaka met, I would like to walk that cobblestone too.

Not only in winter, but also in summer hot springs are pleasant. 。 。 Oh, it's nice (' ▽ `*)

　　　

　　　

By the way, we also sell "shochu" here. (Purchase is paid at Zarai Oita's product cash register)

　　　

　　　

I'm sparse with alcohol, but I'm completely absorbed in teaching me a lot here.

The explanation of the staff of the prefecture was very fun, and it was really delicious when I drank it.

You know! "I'm here." It's a sake from Oita Prefecture.

There are also "Hulasco" of transparency MAX, "Special" like bourbon whiskey, and "Sorayama Doken". It's interesting to compare drinking.

　　　

"Yaba Beauty (Rice)" and various other kinds that seem to be hard to get.

　　　

I also showed you the super rare "Geten". (This is unfortunately not for sale)

It's strong at nearly 40 degrees, but it's easy to enter....That's right. It may be sold at roadside rest area in Nakatsu.

In the dialect of the Nakatsu region, it seems to mean "twisting".

Behind is the Cabos fairy (?) "Kabotan" (^^)♪

　　　

"Moriya" (Saiki City) recommended that "it looks like a fruit wheat chocolate"

"Is this wheat chocolate?" means "Is it the best star" (Usa City)

　　　

　　　

"Toya" is enjoying it all night.

Barley shochu made from yeast of Nadeshiko flower and subsoil water of the clear stream Banjo River. headwater.

It is an easy-to-drink liquor with a gorgeous scent (*^^*)

　　　

　　　

By the way, hometown tax payment is done in each city and prefecture, and you can get liquor etc.◎

In the case of the prefecture, it seems that you can also choose a meal ticket for "Zarai".

It might be nice to choose the chugen here.

　　　

　　　

Oita is full of charm.

The place is maniac, but I think a modest feeling is good on the contrary.

　　　

These people are also kind, and even in the lively Ginza, you can calm down and relax.

If you are near you, try climbing the elevator ^^

　　　

　　　

◆Oita Prefecture Tokyo Office (Oita Information Center, Onsen Prefecture)

ＨＰ： http://www.pref.oita.jp/soshiki/10101/

Address: 2-2-2 Ginza, Chuo-ku Hulic Nishi Ginza Building 8F　

Opening hours: Weekdays from 8:30 to 19:00