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Book Exhibition "Torika Hanamai" [Iba Sen Machikado Exhibition Hall]

[Dimini ☆ Cricket] June 18, 2016 09:00

On the first floor of the Ibasen Building in Nihonbashikobunacho, there is the Ibasen Machikado Exhibition Hall, which is run by the long-established fan shop Ibasen.

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Currently, a book exhibition "Torika Hanamai" by Kaishin Makuta is being held.

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Makuta's works are stored in many places, such as the New York Consulate General, a Chinese museum, and Kazusa Academia Hall in Kisarazu City.

Also, on June 6, it was decided that Makuta would be awarded the French Order of Ankrajuman Pubrick (Medal 3rd, etc.)

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Ibasen was founded in 1590 (Tensho 18) and is a long-established store that manufactures and sells fan fans, fans, and Japanese paper products.

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At the time of its founding, he accepted the use of Edo shogunate in Horie-cho, Edo Nihonbashi (now Nihonbashikobunacho) and mainly handled Japanese paper and bamboo products. It seems that he spread the name "Ibaya" throughout Edo City as a version of Toyokuni, Kuniyoshi, Hiroshige and others.

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At present, the paintings of "Iba Senban" at that time can be seen not only at domestic museums, but also at prominent museums overseas such as the British Museum, the Boston Museum of Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Van Gogh Museum.

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Click here for the website of Ibasen. ⇒

http://www.ibasen.co.jp/index.html

 

 

Hatsu Toyamakan

[Dimini ☆ Cricket] June 16, 2016 18:00

I went to Nihonbashi Toyamakan, which opened its grand opening on June 4.

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At the base of Nihonbashi, it is across the road of the new building of Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store.

The address is the first floor of Nihonbashi Daiei Building 1-2-6 Nihonbashi Muromachi.

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It consists of a shop, a Japanese restaurant, a bar lounge, and a tourist exchange salon.

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The interior, exhibition method, exhibits, products, all stylish.

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The first shopping at the Toyama-kan is "Megumi Food in Toyama, Yakutoyama" Firefly squid sweet vinegar dried "" and "Yokonoko's" Omusubi Black Tororo "".

Both were very correct.

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With the opening of Nihonbashi Toyamakan, the antenna shops in the Nihonbashi area have been further enhanced.

Click here for the website of Nihonbashi Toyamakan. ⇒

http://toyamakan.jp/

 

 

SPOKAN / Yaesu ramen restaurant that meets total demand

[Silver] June 16, 2016 16:00

 If you look at the name of the shop, what is this? What shop? There are many people who think about it.

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I also thought it was a separate store in the photo and guide at the entrance.

 Happy Hour sign is inviting you. At 300, go down the stairs

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 The nearby restaurants are hanging at 4:00 pm during the time when the bills are being prepared. I entered the store because I was concerned about the area. As expected, there are no other customers. I asked if it was open, but he responded very carefully. It seems that the store is open from lunch time to midnight.

 Because I walked a lot, I ordered a hydrated beer, searched for a recommended apitizer, ordered a cooked gizzard config, and pickled oysters with olive oil (points), and spent a while relaxing time.

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After going down the stairs, the right is a ramen shop, which is the sports bar on the left.

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 Let's introduce the atmosphere inside the store. It's a full-fledged bar.

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Not only that, but there are three TVs for sports bars, where you can enjoy soccer, baseball broadcasts, and karaoke. Indeed, I think it is a restaurant that responds to total demand.

 It was a really happy hour to have a good time.

3 cups of beer + wine, gizzard confi, and oysters pickled in olive oil (5 pieces). It was delicious), totaling ¥2,000 (including consumption tax) This time, I would like to visit again with my fathers and soccer lovers.

The address of the shop is 2-10-10 Yaesu Building B1, Yaesu, Chuo-ku, telephone 03-6262-3748.

It's a street behind Tokyo Square Garden.

 

 

It's full of charm! Oita #01 Restaurant & Product Sales "Zarai Oita" (Ginza 2-chome)

[Dye] June 16, 2016 09:00

The Kumamoto Earthquake was hit by a major shaking in Oita Prefecture, and I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all those affected by the disaster.

In addition, cancellations have been occurring one after another at tourist destinations such as Yufuin, and there seems to be a blow to that.

It is said that it is operating well, so I hope that it can be conveyed more (` ・ ω ・ ')....

    

This time, I would like to introduce the flag shop "Zarai Oita" in Oita Prefecture, which I have been worried about for a long time.

There are many antenna shops all over the country in Ginza, but this is a restaurant main and a slightly different shop full of luxury.

   

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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. It might be a sign of a five-yen coin.

     

   

Is there a shop here? Really? ?...When I went up the elevator, I thought

I arrived at "Zarai" with a chic atmosphere.

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"Zarai" is a word used in "Taiheiki" and expresses "while" thinking about various things. While in Tokyo, he enjoys the blessings of Oita's local area and the warmth of people, and expresses his heart to be a place to talk.

     

To be honest, "It's high. I wonder if it's okay to enter. The first impression was that everyone in Oita Prefecture who heard the story was very friendly and gentle, and I've talked about correspondent blogs so far. I feel the most comfortable and fun.

I really tasted the warmth of people!

     

   

The restaurant has a merchandise corner, which is just easy to enter.

We have a selection of carefully selected items from Oita Prefecture. Full of the blessings of the local area

  

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"Ayu fish sauce" is used as a secret ingredient in top European restaurants. There's no smell.

Ayu fish sauce is also contained in the cute "tamago rice". That's why egg-cake rice becomes delicious.

    

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"Gomadashi" which can also be used for ochazuke, udon, and banya cauda.

Japan's best dried shiitake mushroom

   

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"Granular master" of "Murata" in Yufuin. I'm worried because it's something different....

The season of "Kaboss" is summer. It is said that the fruit juice is placed all year round and the fruit is also in season.

    

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The Beppu region is famous for bamboo craft, and it seems that there is Japan's only artisan training institution.

The shopping basket and the lighting of the shop were also delicate in bamboo craft. The one in the photo above is an exhibit.

   

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Bamboo chopsticks. It seems to be used in restaurants. This is available.☆

I was just looking for slim chopsticks, so it was very easy to use when I tried it!

   

There were many other things, such as Houndkin soy sauce and sweets, but I can't introduce you to it, so please go there ('@`*).

   

   

The main restaurant is so that you can fully enjoy Oita ingredients and sake.

It was almost filled by reservation, but it was said that if there was space, it could be entered on the day.

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It's an adult atmosphere. The tableware is also called Ontayaki in Hita City, and it seems that you can also get Oita sake and wine.

   

Dinner is a course around ¥ 10,000, but it is said that workshops (lunch & hands-on courses) are held several times a year for about ¥ 5,000.

Last year, he seemed to be able to learn how to make sesame soup and yuzukosho.

He said he was considering courses on bamboo craft, Shochu Blend, and hot springs in the future. ^^

If you check Facebook, you can see the event information.

https://www.facebook.com/ZaraiOita/?fref=nf

   

   

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This donation will be sent to Oita Prefecture.

   

   

By the way, there is a sequel to "shochu". (^^;)

As it becomes longer, I will make a separate article together with the "Tourist Information Center" next to "Zarai".

   

   

It may be a bit difficult to understand the location, but please try visiting Ginza as if you were exploring Ginza.

It's a bit different antenna shop.◎

    

   

◆Zarai Oita

HP: http://www.zarai.jp/index.html

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

TEL: 03-3563-0322

Business hours 17:30~23:00(L.O22:00)

     ※Gallery (product sales) will be open from 11:30 on holidays: Sunday, national holiday, New Year's holiday, Bon, 1st Saturday

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"Ninobi" Exhibition [Nara Mahoroba Hall]

[Dimini ☆ Cricket] June 15, 2016 14:00

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At Nara Mahoroba-kan, an antenna shop in Nara Prefecture facing Chuo-dori, Nihonbashi Muromachi 1-chome, a special exhibition entitled "Nara-born famous monk" Ninja "-Life dedicated to rescue-" is being held.

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The period is from Thursday, June 9 to 21 (Tue).

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Ryokanbo Ninsho was born in Nara during the Kamakura period, based on the religion of Wenju, and continued dedicated activities to save those suffering from illness and hunger.

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In particular, the story of going to town with leprosy patients on their backs every day (such as "Gen Torushaku") is famous.

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Emperor Go-Daigo gave the Bodhisattva to the ninja who tried to rescue the people.

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Next year, 2017 will be the 800th anniversary of the birth of ninja, and the Nara National Museum will gather famous treasures and cultural properties handed down to temples related to ninja in one hall to remember the hot life of Nara-born monks and their feats.

This period is from Saturday, July 23 to September 19 (Mon./holiday).

Also, at the Nara Mahorobakan, a lecture on ninja by Mikitaka Tanaka (the priest of Reiwashiyama Kanjoin Gokurakuji) will be held on June 18 (Saturday).

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Click here for the website of Nara Mahorobakan. ⇒

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

 

 

2016 Sanno Festival Shitamachi Association imperial procession Follow-up Report 2016

[Silver] June 14, 2016 18:00

On June 12, 2016, "Shitamachi Union imperial procession" was held.

 

The section is the grand imperial procession between Kyobashi and Nihonbashi, between the so-called "giboshi" and "giboshi" and 15 portable shrine floats.

This is a report from the "ceremony" such as congratulations to guests held at 12:10 and woodworking by the Edo Fire Memorial Party.

When you look at the floats and portable shrine from the third floor of Tokyo Square Garden, where young leaves grew and trees grew, many people already gathered.

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felicitation by Shinto priesthood, a guest's greeting,

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Next, we heard the woodworking by the Edo Fire Memorial Party.

The people of Chuo FM also broadcast live on site today.

What I heard from 84.0 was the interaction between Akco and Shiho, and the song of the festival mumbo.

 

Then, we started to pursue the direction of Nihonbashi, where floats and portable shrine progress.

The photo shows a float on the way home from Sakura, going in front of Mizuho Bank in Kyobashi and in front of Pilot Pen Station. It's like a kabuki lion.

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 In front of Takashimaya, a party, led by the priest, arrives one after another.

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In front of Takashimaya, there are 22 Takahari lanterns.

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 The children were also working hard, pulling the rope, and had their father shoulder to support them.

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 The goal of some portable shrine is in front of Takashimaya. The head of the tree gives instructions with claps.

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The mikoshi that went to Nihonbashi is back in front of Takashimaya. portable shrine's top is giboshi. And in the part called "Komafuda" below it, there is the word "Japan's best". This is the portable shrine of Nihonbashi 1-chome.

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 The last one at this Shimomachi Union imperial procession is the "Insert" at Nihonbashi Takashimaya. Upon arriving, portable shrine entered the heavy front entrance of Takashimaya, which became an important cultural property, by a man who led the raising and lowering of the portable shrine called the Woodhead, and was vigorously filled the space.

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 After this, the portable shrines in each town return to their hometowns and go around the town of shrine parishioner. At Nihonbashi Plaza, I met portable shrine, a courtesy call. 

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Nihonbashi is an area with few residents, but thanks to the support of companies and the enthusiasm of those who strive for companies and shops, I realized that the grand festival continues and will continue in the future.