Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

A long time ago, there was a battle to divide the world between mushrooms and bamboo shoots ... but what is less than that is "dog schools" or "cat schools"? .

　

As a dog school, I feel that cats are bad recently, but the other day, I heard that there was an event of "Nihonbashi cat large gathering" and visited enemy sentiment (?) I've been there.

　

By the way, Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store. A powerful lineup of cats in the whole building and cat goods from each region!

I'm afraid of it. In general, Mr. Mitsukoshi's lion statue is a cat family.

　

In the central hall on the 1st floor of the main building where the statue of the heavenly woman stands, there is a ghost of a beckoning cat! It seems that this is a cat's "Kadodon". The destructive power of Saigo Donmo.

Don't be fooled by a smile! The left ear is not a fool at the point of twisting headband.

By the way, the wrestlers in the Arashio room in Chuo-ku added flowers to this "cat sushi". Somehow, it is a connection between a cat who lives in the Arashio room, "Mine and Mugi". Isn't it coincidence?

　

The ace of the Arashio room is Sokokurai Seki. There's a graciousness. I have an aura. Standing when sitting, it is not big, but the tallest evidence that the legs are long. It is not a "other closer than a distant relative", but a "blue country closer than a distant rare village". I have no choice but to support this.

Come on, please! (I also wanted you to take a picture.)

　

Speaking of Arashio's room, it is also famous for foreigners to visit the morning geiko, which is "morning practice". But I've always wondered why foreigners know when they are practicing, but one day, when Germany gave directions to the tour, I imitated a TV program. "Why are you going to the Arashio room?" （How did you get to know morning practice？」 He said, "I told you at the front desk of the hotel." Oh, that's the case. There are many sumo rooms, but the window frame is large and there are few rooms that are free to visit. This is also a kind of attraction. I recommend the Arashio room in Chuo-ku.

　

By the way, local cat goods in each area sold at many antenna shops in Chuo-ku include very popular cat-type ingredients (Kanagawa's popular cat-type donut, Fukushima baked confectionery, Shimanekko, Nagasaki Nyagasaki Cat, etc.). While a cute cat doesn't know? When it is gone (in this case, it was delicious and I just ate it), we recommend visiting Sanko Inari Shrine. When you lose sight of a cat, if you ask for it, it is said that there is a spiritual test. (Sanko Inari in Ningyocho)

This time, I was kept pushed by the power of the cat, but I will not lose next time.

 

 

In the gallery on the 2nd floor of Ozu Washi, Chuo-ku Machikado Exhibition Hall

"The world of Hyakunin Isshu 8 centimeters woven by Japanese paper and cotton swabs" is being held.

　　　Date: May 02 to May 13, 2017 (Sat)

　　　Time From 10:00 to 17:00 (final day: until 14:00)

　

↓　Hyakunin Isshu Heian Orinpuku

　

The face and body are cotton swabs, and the costumes are 8 cm dolls made of colorful Japanese paper, and you can feel gentleness, beauty, and vitality together.

　

The starting point for making Japanese paper dolls was when the creator, Toshiko Ito, met a disabled doll during the illness of the eldest son of muscular dystrophy and his second son. In addition, the work group that reproduces the scene of the song of Hyakunin Isshu with an 8 cm Japanese paper doll expresses the thoughts of Mr. Ito's deceased two sons.

　

It was a story of the executive committee of "Japan woven by Washi".

　

 

 

Do you know "Number Bank"? When you walk around the city, have you ever thought of a bank with a numbered bank besides a familiar bank with many branches nationwide? This is what is called the so-called number bank.

　

I like pottery works by Hanmuko Kawakita (1878-1963), but Hanmuko Kawakita was not a professional potter, but his main business was the president of Hyakugo Bank, headquartered in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture. The Kawakita family is a base house in Tsu and has a deep connection with Chuo-ku, and as one of the Ise merchants, Yaku Kawakita in 1635 (1635) at the former Odenmacho 1-chome, known as the "cotton store" Since opening a cotton wholesaler, until the store was closed in 1938 (1938). The 105th National Bank was established in 1878 (1878), followed by the Kawakita family. After that, I moved to a general bank, and the Tokyo branch is still in the Kuroe Building in Nihonbashi.

　

So why did you get the number?

　

In 1872, the first National Bank was established based on the National Bank Ordinance, and it is the predecessor of the current Mizuho Bank. Summarizing the descriptions of Britannica and Mypedia Encyclopedia - "national" is not "national" in the sense of a bank based on national law. 153 banks were established between 1876 and 1879 at banks "accepted by the government and made with private capital", and then shifted to ordinary banks by 1899 after several amendments. ー

　

Numbers are in the order of authorization, not in the order of actual establishment.

　

Furthermore, when I talked to a friend from Takamatsu, I found that "the bank uses a Hyakujushi bank", so when I looked it up, it was next to Takashimaya, and a poster for "Udon prefecture Kagawa" was also affixed with local support. I am. It became interesting and looked up at the number bank in Chuo-ku.

　

　

The oldest bank that is still operating without changing its original name, this is the 3rd and 4th floors of the antenna shop "Bridge Niigata" at the Daishi Bank established in 1873 Niigata Bank.

　

In order of numbers, Juroku Bank is a bank in Gifu Prefecture, Nihonbashi Honmachi.

　

The 18th Bank is located on the 6th floor of Nihonbashi Plaza in Nagasaki Prefecture.

　

"77 Bank" is located in Miyagi Prefecture with the 77 Ginza Building ahead of Kabukiza Theater.

　

"82 Bank" is Nagano Prefecture, which is the number of 19 Banks and 63 Banks merged. Nihonbashi Muromachi 4-chome Muromachi 4-chome Building

It may still be overlooked due to lack of investigation, but the Kanda Festival is approaching and the city is about to be festive. How about walking around Chuo-ku like this?

　

 

 

Currently, the exhibition of "Kanda Myojin Festival Rei Higashi Nihonbashi 3-chome Tachibana Town Association" is being held at the Bakuro-Yokoyama Station Gallery Corner on the Toei Shinjuku Line. The history of Tachibana Town Association and Kanda festival is introduced.

The current Higashi-Nihonbashi Sanchome was originally named Tachibana-cho. This exhibition is planned and held by the Tachibana Town Association. The location is an underground passage (outside the ticket gate) from Bakuro-Yokoyama Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line to JR Bakurocho. It is on display until May 15th. The portable shrine patrol road and detailed time are also posted, and it is a very fulfilling and interesting content, so even if you are commuting to school, by all means!

Well, here, "Kanda festival is Chiyoda-ku? Isn't it related to Chuo-ku? "Maybe you think. It is true that Kanda Myojin is located in Chiyoda Ward, but Nihonbashi in Chuo-ku corresponds to shrine parishioner locally.

The three major festivals in Edo are the Kanda festival, Sanno and Fukagawa festivals. The Kanda festival and Sanno Festivals take place every year, but since the Edo period, "The Sanno Festival cruise route is south of Edo Castle and the Kanda festival cruise route north of Edo Castle." Now, the area south of Tokyo Station is Sanno Festival and the north is Kanda festival. In other words, Nihonbashi is in the middle of Kanda festival.

That's why the city has been in this state for another month.

Since Chuo-ku was established in 1947, it has organized street names and house indications in the city. . While most of the town names from Edo, Tachibana-cho was changed to "Higashibashi 3-chome" in 1971, and the old town names disappeared from the display. The local people who regret this continued to work on "Let's leave the place name of Tachibana-cho" and led to the above-mentioned exhibition at Bakuro-Yokoyama Station (Bakuro-Yokoyama Station is located in Yokoyamacho, a neighboring town of Tachibana-cho). The mikoshi of the Tachibana Town Association is wonderful for both adult portable shrine and child portable shrine.

On the street, both the current house indication and the display of "Tachibana-cho" appear in this way.

During the Edo period, there was a separate temple at Nishi Honganji Temple, and many houses sold Tachibana as temple town. This Nishi Honganji Temple Besin Temple was later Tsukiji Honganji Temple. In the great fire of the Meiryaku era, it moved from Nihonbashi to Tsukiji (1679).

The current parcels and house indications have changed significantly from the Edo period after the earthquake and war, but the relationship and pride of the "festival" that has continued for hundreds of years and the name of the town can be felt just as you walk around the city . From now on until autumn, not only Chuo-ku but also Tokyo as a whole will be the festival season!

 

 

　

The bell at Kodemmacho Jisshi Park was originally built in Edo Castle, then moved to Honishi 3-chome (now Nihonbashi Muromachi 4-chome) during the Hidetada Tokugawa period, and was installed in Meiji period at its current location.　

　

Tokinokane Hour Bell in Jisshi Park was initially built in Edo Castle and was transferred to 3 chome Honkoku (Currently 4 chome Nihombashi) during General Tokugawa Hidetada's regime, and was relocated to current position in Meiji era.　

　

　

　

　

In the Edo period, the way common people know the time was to listen to the bell of time.　

There are nine bells in Edo (1 Honishicho, 2 Ueno Kanei-ji Temple, 3 Shiba cut-through, 4 Ichigaya Yahata, 5 Akasaka Entsuji, 6 Meguro fudoson, 7 Senso-ji Temple, 8 Honjo Yokobori, 9 Yotsuya Tenryu-ji Temple).

You could hear the sound of the bell all over there, and it was lively.　

　

During Edo era, local people were able to know the time by listennng to Tokinokane Hour Bell.

Once in Edo era, there used to be 9 Tokinokane Bells in the city (①Honkoku ②Ueno Kaneiji Temple ③Shiba ④Ichigaya Hachiman ⑤Akasaka Entsuji Temple ⑥Megurofudoson ⑦Sensoji Temple ⑧Honjoyokobori ⑨Yotsuya Tenryuji Temple) and when the leading Bell, which is told to be Honkoku Bell, started to make 3 prediction gong like 3 pips, the other Bells began to gong one after anther like a relay.

People must have heard bells from all over the place.　

　

　

The abandoned bell was hit three times shortly, and then at a long interval, the bell of time rang.

It is said that the three bells at that time have been handed down as the forecast sound of the time signal "Pi Pi Pi Pi

It seems that Edo culture still blends into life.

　

After short 3 pips, the long gongs for the number of actual time were heard.　

The 3 pips are told to be taken over to current time prediction system sound "Pip, pip, pip, peeep".

Even now, Edo culture seems to be in our everyday life.　

　　　

　

　

 

 

This is Edamame, a correspondent with children.

　

I went to Cored Muromachi a while ago.

There was a shop where my husband said, "I'm worried about this shop."

It is located on the second floor of Choredo Muromachi 1.

My name is Suminoe Nihonbashi.

It looks like they are baking fish with charcoal fire seen from outside the shop

And with the sound of the word "primitive ware" on the menu

It seemed to have been quite nailed.

But... the atmosphere is a barber

My daughter, Azuki, who is two years old in one month.

I love fish and Japanese food.

So it might be okay as a menu, but it's okay

Even though it's lunch time

Can you accept it at this age? And

I was a little anxious.

I decided to go there.

　

First of all, check with the clerk.

With a smile

・Entering in a stroller OK

・If you sit in a chair, you can use it as an adult chair.

　Attach a "thick cushion" or attach it.

　You can choose whether to attach a "meal chair with a belt"

That's right.

Even if children's chairs are ready

There are many restaurants that don't have chairs with belts, so I'm grateful!

Even if you are a child smaller than azuki, you can sit safely with a belt.

Of course, there are small mugs for children, especially plates and cutlerys for children.

With this, you can go out with peace of mind.

　

Suddenly I looked up

It is a shop that reproduces the atmosphere of the fish market.

According to the shop's brochure, it seems to be conscious of the Tsukiji market.

I think that the fish market was originally located in Nihonbashi.

I have something very interesting.

　

Well, today's order is

I have "Today's Fresh Fish Boiled Gozen".

This is 1000 yen! It's a great sense of volume.

The contents of "simmered" are made by slowly and softly boiling the fish ara part and radish.

The taste is also shy.

Moreover, rice is OK.

There are also two small bowls. It's a great deal.

Miso soup also has radish and carrots.

Not only modern adults suffering from vegetable shortages, but also

I am also grateful to mothers who are worried about how to eat vegetables when eating out.

This miso soup radish and carrot can be eaten separately.

I don't know how much fish can be eaten by azuki.

I'll also order "Salmon Halas" as a single item.

　

Here's my husband.

"Priginal Yaki Gozen Nishin Ipponyaki"

・・Isn't it such a big fish? I was surprised.

Osako power, right?

There is also a dashi soup stock, so it can be used like ochazuke.

It's good to be delicious twice a time.
　

What is "primitive ware" in the first place? According to the shop's brochure.

"It is the wisdom of old life that regulates the heating by the distance between charcoal fire and pottery.

The origin of the name is that it is the most primitive baking method.

Because it is baked around the charcoal using "radiant heat", it not only gives a beautiful brown color.

Since the fat of the fish does not fall into the charcoal and there is no smoke, you can enjoy the fresh condensed taste without being smoked ... "

That's right.

Certainly, it's soft. It's a delicious grilled fish.

The salmon Halas is also very fatty and delicious.

Azuki was very excited to eat a bite.

　
It's a nice shop for children than I imagined, and I'm very satisfied.

I was often worried about eating out with children in my recent home and tending to be biased toward Western food menus.

It was a good discovery with a wide range of menus.
　

Suminoe Nihonbashi

2-2-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi 2F, Chuo-ku, Tokyo COREDO Muromachi 2F

03-3548-9917

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