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There is Shimane in Tokyo~Nihonbashi Shimanekan~ ①

[rosemary sea] August 8, 2017 16:00

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

 

Shimane Prefecture's antenna shop, Nihonbashi Shimanekan, has been promoting Shimane Prefecture as if "I bring Shimane to Tokyo" since its opening in 2003.

In addition to the merchandise corner, there is also an information counter.

Mr. Kko of the Rosmari Food Lipo Corps said that when he visited this information counter before his trip to Shimane, he gave me very careful advice.

Nihonbashi Shimanekan Shimane Prefectural Tokyo Office Director Kurinomiya, Mr. Yasui, and Mr. Irie were taken care of.

 

Let me introduce you.

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Dashi, soy sauce and salt corner

 What is your recommendation here?

 

DSC02685a.jpgIt's a flying fish

  Manufacturer: Igeta Soy Sauce Co., Ltd.

  Sales source: Ama (Ama) Products

 

It is a gem filled with the flavor and taste of the flying fish (chin) of the Sea of Japan.

Based on natural aged Japanese Marudai bean soy sauce, so-called "Namano soy sauce", it is finished by condensing the elegant aroma and taste of flying fish.

You can use it in various ways, such as pots, boiled dishes, and tempura soup, but rosmari has been used as udon soup that you have hit yourself for a long time.

It goes very well with noodles. The flavor is different.

 

 

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The corner of Izumo soba

It is said that Naomasa Matsudaira (a grandchild of Ieyasu Tokugawa), who inherited the trace of the Kyogoku family and entered Japan from Matsumoto, a country of Shinano, brought in the culture of soba from Shinano.

Izumo soba, along with Wanko soba and Togakushi soba, is considered to be one of the three major soba noodles.

Because it uses the ground buckwheat flour of Gensoba, it is characterized by its dark color and high aroma.

Rutin is also abundant.

Compared to the whitish and elegant soba of Edo and Shinshu, it is rough and men-like soba.

The koshi is also strong and the flavor stands out.

Izumo soba has "Warigo soba" and "Kamaage soba".

Each has its own unique way of eating in Izumo style.

Wariko soba usually comes out in three-tiered lacquerware (wariko).

Put the soup stock itself near the bowl.

After eating one step, add the juice of the end of eating to the next step without waste.

Kamaage soba is a method of pouring juice into soba noodles in soba hot water.

Boiled soba is not washed with water. It's unique.

 

 

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Corner with vacuum pack

Lake Shinji is the largest catch of Yamatoshijimi in Japan.

Ornithine contained in stains is said to be good for the liver.

There are vacuum packs in this corner, but frozen ones next to them and raw ones depending on the day are also sold.

 

 


Japanese sweets corner

 We recommend 2 items here ...

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Wakakusa

 Saiundo

 

In the first place, the roots of Matsue's Japanese sweets are feudal lord, the seventh generation of the Matsue clan, Harusato Matsudaira (Fumai).

It is reported that the first generation of Saiundo was reprinted in the middle of the Meiji era, a confectionery called "Wakakusa" used in the tea ceremony, which was also famous as a tea master.

This sweet is famous for those who have knowledge of tea ceremony.

Gyuhi, a kneaded glutinous rice from Shimane Prefecture, is made in a rectangular shape and covered in bright green sobo.

 

DSC02692a.jpgHimekosode (Himekosode)

  Ichikido (Ichirikido)

 

This is also reported as sweets ordered by Matsue's palace during tea ceremonies and Buddhist memorial service occasions.

At that time, it was called "retaining confectionery" because it was forbidden to sell elsewhere.

A confectionery made by launching an elegant and light-flavored peeled bean paste with originally adjusted Wasanbon sugar.

The sweetness of Wasanbon sugar exudes a taste of elegance with the delicateness of shattering.

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DSC02732a.jpgIwami Kagura

Introducing only one from the tourism section.

Iwami Kagura dances with gorgeous costumes and expressive masks woven with gold thread and silver thread, along with a unique sorrowful sound of flutes and a lively drum music based on Japanese mythology.

It is a traditional performing art that has been handed down since ancient times in the Ishimi region of western Shimane Prefecture.

For the children who grew up looking at Kagura, the father who is Maiko seems to be a longing.

Iwami Kagura seems to have been handed down as part of everyday life.

Kagura's performances are usually held somewhere in Shimane Prefecture on Saturday and Sunday, but for memories of your trip to Shimane, how about watching Kagura?

 

・・・ The introduction of Nihonbashi Shimanekan will continue. I'm looking forward to it.

 

Notice

Nihonbashi Shimanekan will be temporarily closed from September 19, 2017 (Tuesday) due to the earthquake-resistant construction of the tenant building.

The reopening is scheduled for February next year.

In addition, it seems that tourist information and settlement consultation will be operated at the temporary office even during the closed period.

 

DSC02699a.jpgNihonbashi Shimanekan

1-5-3, Nihonbashimuromachi

Fukushima Building 1st floor

Exit A4 at Mitsukoshimae Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hanzomon Line

It's opposite the Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Main Store.

  

Information on sightseeing, various inquiries

⇒ Information counter 03-5201-3310

Inquiries about products and orders

⇒ Shimane Prefectural Local Products Association Tokyo Branch 03-3548-9511

Business hours 10:30 to 19:00

Open all year round (excluding New Year holidays)

 

In addition, "Hometown Settlement and Employment Information Corner" and

As a restaurant, there is also "Shimane's taste, Japanese seafood" Mondo ".

 

Click here for the website of Nihonbashi Shimanekan.

⇒ http://www.shimanekan.jp/

 

 

 

This is the opening of a new information base in Nihonbashi.  Nihonbashi Tourist Information Center

[rosemary sea] August 6, 2017 09:00

It's rosemary sea, covering as an editor of "Gift and Enjoy yourself".

 

We visited the Nihonbashi Tourist Information Center, which opened on July 23 (Sun).

 

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At the foot of Nihonbashi, opposite the Nihonbashi Pier.

From the center of Nihonbashi 1-1-1 Nihonbashi, we will provide hot information about how to enjoy Nihonbashi here, including information on long-established stores, famous stores, sightseeing spots, events and festivals.

This is the opening of a new information base in Nihonbashi.

We spoke with Mr. Yamamoto, the person in charge of the operation of Nihonbashi Tourist Information Center.

 

DSC02660a.jpgFirst of all, this service is ...

〇 Face-to-face guidance

Multilingual staff will guide you carefully.

Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, etc.

〇 Large guide map, boat transport map

A public relations map of the Nihonbashi area and a boating map that shows cruises are displayed.

〇 Long-established Nihonbashi

We display and sell gems from long-established and famous stores that are perfect for souvenirs in Nihonbashi.

〇 Distribution of various brochures

Free papers and event brochures that are useful for sightseeing in Nihonbashi are distributed.

〇 Digital signage

The boating schedule for departure and arrival at Nihonbashi is distributed on a large digital signage (electronic signboard) as needed.

〇 Other services

We also provide a free WiFi environment and introduce multilingual shops.

 

DSC02654a.jpg"Every broadly, the information of the town and the information of the ship arriving and departing at the dock in front of you, are the mainstays.

Regarding ship information, comprehensive information so far has been posted on paper.

I'm giving it out with digital signage.

Today (July 27, the day of the interview), there is also a special ship flight, so we are informing you.

The purpose of this is to provide real-time information.

Currently, we only introduce boat transportation and do not accept reservations, but we would like to make a facility that can make reservations in the future. "

 

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DSC02659a.jpg"We also sell products.

This is a part of the products of a long-established store in Nihonbashi.

There are quite a few places where these shops are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Even if customers come on Saturdays and Sundays and introduce shops, there are places where they are closed, so even in such a case, you can buy only a small part, not only exhibition introduction but also product sales That is. "

 

Eitaro Sohonbu, Kuroeya, and Bunmeido Tokyo. The familiar destinations are lined up in the article of Rosmari.

 

DSC02657a.jpg"This is 'Nihonbashi Karuta'.

This can only be purchased at the Nihonbashi Information Center on the first basement floor of Cored Muromachi 1.

・・・

This Karuta is an original Karuta created by the "Nihonbashi Regional Renaissance 100-Year Planning Committee" (abbreviation: Nihonbashi Renaissance Committee).

It was created in 2009 as a project to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the committee's founding, so that you can enjoy playing and touch the depth of Nihonbashi.

 

By the way, "Nihonbashi Regional Renaissance 100-Year Planning Committee" is ...

Everyone involved in Nihonbashi is working to further revitalize the city and create bustle throughout the Nihonbashi area.

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This staff is guided in a cool and emotional yukata.

"The staff wear yukata during the summer. After autumn, you will be wearing a kimono."

・・I'll be bothering you in the fall too. Thank you very much for today, Mr. Yamamoto.

 

DSC02663a.jpgDSC02664a.jpgNihonbashi Tourist Information Center

1-1-1, Nihonbashi land

Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hanzomon Line Mitsukoshimae Station and Tokyo Metro Tozai Line and Toei Asakusa Line Nihombashi Station are close to each other.

Under Nihonbashi, it is on the opposite bank from the Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Main Store.

Business hours 10:00 to 17:00

No holiday

Click here for the website of Nihonbashi Tourist Information Center.

⇒ http://www.nihonbashi-info.tokyo/

 

 

A small show of Rika-chan Castle

[May rain George] August 4, 2017 18:00

I went to "Rika-chan Castle's Little Show".

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 This shop is an "integrated doll production open factory" in Ono-cho, Fukushima Prefecture (appearance is like a Western castle!) Little Factory Co., Ltd., which operates, obtains Takara Tommy's license and manufactures original Rika-chan dolls and sells a selection of products only for this shop.

 
 When I entered the store, many shop original Dole, dresses, and accessories were greeted me. Despite the afternoon on weekdays, many customers, including young women and women with children, are picking up products. Customers can create their own Rika-chan, so the eyes of choosing products are the sword itself. When I visited the shop, it was said that male customers were often visiting the store.

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 In addition, this shop also handles "Jenny" Dole, which has already been sold by manufacturers.

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 In addition, my recommended product is Rika-chan ramen (immediate Chinese noodles)! There are two types, "Kitakata Ramen" in red bag and "Shirakawa Ramen" in white bag. It's a taste that you can't taste with other bag noodles. I often use it as a souvenir for my friends, but most of them are repeaters saying "Delicious!" The secret of that taste was that Rika-chan Castle President Kondo's commitment to the thorough taste. When I asked the clerk, the president repeatedly tasted the prototype of ramen several times, and finished it with a satisfactory taste. Rika-chan Castle in Fukushima Prefecture is sold at our shop, and it seems that it can also be purchased at online shops.

(→http://www.liccacastle-shop.com/liccacyan/7.1/LFKR-14001/

 

 I've bought 5 bags each today!

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 The only Dole shop in Chuo-ku, one of the most famous dolls in Japan, full of originality in Japan, is "Rika-chan Castle's Little Show". Why don't you visit it with your friends and family once?

※Mr. Takahashi, a public relations officer of Little Factory Co., Ltd. (Rika-chan Castle), provided cooperation in the interview. Thank you very much.

 
Store Information
Location 18-10 Nihonbashi Koamicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo J SQUARE Building B1 (half-underground)
Phone: 03-5614-0959
[Business day and time] From Tuesday to 12:00 to 20:00 (excluding New Year holidays)
Access A 5-minute walk from Exit A6/A5 of Ningyocho Station on the Toei Asakusa Line / Hibiya Line
      5-minute walk from Exit B6 in front of Mitsukoshi on the Ginza Line/Hanzomon Line

 

 

Survive the heat with fresh soba

[Asunaro] August 4, 2017 09:00

It's at the height of summer.

 

It seems that a body wants cold noodles on a hot day.
Pass through the noren of Rikyu-an in Nihonbashi Muromachi.

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The aim is "Grated soba" with a refreshing taste.
Grated radish, lemon, laver, sesame, thread-cut bonito flakes,
I'll have a pure white sarashina soba with condiment green onions.

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I thought it would be diluted with grated radish
The soup. After that, the soba hot water is also delicious.

Soba contains a lot of nutrients.
It is said to be a perfect meal in summer when appetite tends to decline.

Let's survive this heat by eating soba.

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◆Toshihisa-an
1-12-16, Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

 

 

How about "Haibara" for Nihonbashi souvenirs?

[Pampon] August 3, 2017 09:00

Hot days continue, but do you have any changes? I'm fine.

 

By the way, this month's article is an introduction of Japanese paper shop "Haibara".
 
Haibara is a long-established Japanese paper product company located in Nihonbashi Tower, Tokyo, which has been in business for over 200 years. When I visited, there were foreign customers, and I was eager to pick up the products and choose them. Although Nihonbashi has many long-established stores, Haibara is also a shop that is loved across borders, and a shop that attracts many fans across generations and genders.
If you live far away and can't easily go to the shop, we recommend that you search for an online shop!
I'll post the postcard I chose as a souvenir. If you have any trouble choosing an item, the clerk will help you.
If you haven't visited yet, please be sure to heal your heart with beautiful Japanese paper, letter sets, inner rings, etc.♪
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