Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

The current Tsukishima was built in 1892 as the first landfill in Tokyo Bay.

Many factories and warehouses were located one after another in the area, as well as many jobs and workers' housings were built, and the population increased rapidly. It is said that Nishinaka-dori was formed at the end of the Meiji era as a shopping street for the procurement of food and daily necessities for these residents.

I heard that the population increased further from the Taisho era to the early Showa era, and street vendors were lined up on the street. Fortunately, except for a small part, the city survived the war and was quickly restored after the war. In 1946, the shopping streets that were divided into individual were integrated and newly established as "Tsukishima Nishinaka Kyoueikai Shopping Street".

In 1987, Kyodo Shisetsu, a semi-mall-style downtown area (arcades with current gable roofs, street trees, gates, information boards, color pedestrian paths, etc.) was completed and continues to the present day.

Although it has been newly renovated, behind the arcade, in addition to the traditional "girder structure" and "signboard architecture", traces of old signs that show the type of business at a glance can be seen everywhere.

Nishinaka-dori, which was originally started by a candy store for children, now attracts visitors to Nishinaka-dori, which is completely familiar as Monja Street.

Along with the changes in the surrounding environment, when you see the changes in the business format from the type of business on the signboard behind the arcade, the transfer to a monjayaki shop, etc., you can feel the transition of the times.

On weekends, it is crowded with many visitors, but in addition to the monjayaki, in addition to the cityscape that retains the remnants of Showa, please look up above and enjoy the history of the shopping street.

 

    

      

        

                

     

               

 

As I mentioned a little while appearing in the correspondent corner of "FM Chuo", I recently enjoyed jogging early in the morning on weekends.

Shortly after dawn, the town feels like a sleeping lion quietly waits for the activity time.

From the Chuo-ohashi Bridge and the Sumida Riverside, you can also see the Tokyo Sky Tree under construction.

Looking at Tsukuda's high-rise apartments from the base of Aioi Bridge, it seems that they are excited in the morning sun.

 

Let's run harder so that the legs do not stop because of the scenery.

 

 

This year too Chuo-ku The Tourism and Commerce Festival (58th) began on October 1 (Fri)-November 5 (Fri).

 

I've seen the opening ceremony on the first day (main venue: Mitsukoshi Ginza store 9th floor "Ginza Terrace"), so I'm introducing it.

 

Before that, I would like to introduce a little about "Ginza Terrace" on the 9th floor of the Mitsukoshi Ginza store.

 

The Mitsukoshi Ginza store, which opened on September 11 (Saturday), built a new store (13 floors above ground and 6 floors below ground) on the east side of the conventional 8-story main building, aiming to increase the floor of the sales floor together, and was reborn as the largest department store in the Ginza and Yurakucho districts.

 

 On the 9th floor, the rooftop of the Mitsukoshi Ginza store (main building) and the floor of the new building are integrated, and on the 9th floor, there are outdoor lawn open space, Ginza Isezo guardian of children and travelers, and Terrace Farm (rooftop gardening).

The new building has indoor facilities, a restaurant, an information corner, and a multipurpose event space "Ginza Terrace".

  By the way, the 58th Chuo-ku The opening ceremony at the main venue of the Tourism and Commerce Festival was held at the 9th floor event space "Ginza Terrace" from 11:00 am on October 1, 2010 (Friday).

 

First of all, Chuo-ku Mr. Yoshihide Yada, Chairman of the Tourism and Commerce Festival Executive Committee Chuo-ku There was a greeting from Mr.

 

"Up to 11/5 Chuo-ku A sightseeing and commerce festival will be held as a whole. This year, lottery sales and treasure hunts, stamp rally at 17 antenna shops, Chuo-dori parade at Nihonbashi Kyobashi Festival (Oedo Kashiki parade), Ningyocho Ningyoichi (Ningyoichi) and other wonderful events (Harumi Infiorata Tri2010 inton). In Ginza, there is an event "Autumn Ginza 2010 (~ Future Silver Bura ~)" (Note). I hope you enjoy it very much. I would like to pray for the prosperity and prosperity of each shopping district, department store, and related parties. "

 

Autumn Ginza 2010 (~ Future Silver Bura ~) is a general term for events in Ginza, such as the Silver Tea Party, the Ginza International Jazz Festival 2010, and the Ginza Hatcho Shrine Tour (10 shrines this year).

 

(The photo below shows from the left: Mayor Yada, Chairman Nakajima Ward, Mitsukoshi and Ginza Store Manager)

Next is Mr. Hiroaki Nakajima, Chairman of the Chuo-ku Council.

"This is 58 times this year, and this tourism and commerce festival is thriving every year. This time, with the cooperation of the shopping streets in the city, the event “Treasure Hunting Game-” goes around the entire city while touching on the history and culture of the city with the cooperation of the shopping streets in the city. Chuo-ku It has a wide variety of contents, such as the Great Investigation Line. Taking this opportunity, not only in Japan but also overseas. Chuo-ku I want you to know. The ward council also wants to support this event firmly."

 

Mr. Tatsuhiko Adachi, Executive Officer of Mitsukoshi Co., Ltd. and Ginza store manager who provided the venue, gave a welcome greeting.

 

"We welcome the opening ceremony and event to be held at the venue. On September 11, Ginza Mitsukoshi was remodeled and expanded floor space opened. As a highlight, this floor on the 9th floor has a total of 3,000 m2 outdoors and indoors, creating such a space that does not place anything as a place for relaxation, comfort and liveliness. Chuo-ku Ginza is the center of Japan and the world. Chuo-ku I would like to do my best as a member of commercial facilities so that Ginza can develop more and more."

 

Next, there was an introduction to everyone who was present.

 

The people who were present on the stage looked at the three people who gave the greeting earlier. Chuo-ku Mr. Aoki, Chairman of the Citizens' Education Committee, Parliament　 Chuo-ku Mr. Shigemori, Vice Chair of the Tourism and Commerce Festival Executive Committee, Mr. Matsuoka, Mr. Goto, Mr. Kobayashi, Mr. Minamitani (Minamitani), Mr.

And the 29th generation Chuo-ku Sightseeing ambassador, Miss Chuo Kamata, Saori Kobayashi, Kumi Sasaki, and

In addition, there are 11 members: Esaka, General Manager of the Sales Department of Mitsukoshi Ginza Store, and Shibuya, General Manager of the General Affairs Department.

 

The photo shows from the left (honorific title omitted), Shibuya, Esaka, Adachi of Mitsukoshi Ginza store, Sasaki of Chuo-ku Tourism Ambassador / Miss Chuo, Kobayashi, Kamata, Chuo Ward Mayor Yata, Nakajima, Aoki, Chuo-ku Tourism and Commerce Festival Executive Committee Shigemori, Matsuoka, Gototani, Kobayashi

 

After this, the 29th generation Chuo-ku There was a self-introduction and interview of three sightseeing ambassadors, Miss Chuo, and a bouquet was presented by Ginza Mitsukoshi store.

 

The photo shows Saori Kobayashi, Mao Kamata, and Kumi Sasaki from the left.

 

Judging from self-introductions and interviews, the three seem to have become a tourism ambassador and Miss Chuo since last month's 29th Tourism Ambassador and Miss Chuo Selection Meeting.

 

If you would like to know the screening, please refer to the correspondent blog of "O umbrella (Osan)" (9/8) "29th" Chuo-ku Please take a look at the sightseeing ambassador, Miss Central Selection Finals.

 

There are three costumes, but the 28th generation is a green system that resembles eco-friendly, while the 29th generation costume is an orange system that reminds me of sunflowers.

 

In the center of Miss, a bright and cheerful tourist ambassador like this color, the center of Miss Chuo-ku Please do your best to promote the PR and image.

 

Finally, Mr. Shigemori, Chairman of the Board, held the 58th meeting. Chuo-ku The “Declaration” of the Tourism and Commerce Festival is held, and it exceeds one month until November 5 (Fri). Chuo-ku The Tourism and Commerce Festival has begun.

 

The opening ceremony has ended with the above, but I don't think it took 20 minutes.

 

 

After that, the distribution of specialty products provided by each shopping street was carried out by Mayor Yada, Chairman of Nakajima Ward, Chairman of Aoki Kumin Education Committee, and Miss Chuo, the 29th Tourism Ambassador.

 

If you introduce the contents of the bags distributed by "O umbrella" (Osan), the fluorescent pen "Furiction Light" (provided by Tokyo Chuo Odorikai), a bite-sized tsukudani "Tsukiji tuna gold sesame" (provided by Tsukiji out-of-town shopping district promotion society), "Tomato and apple promotion cooperative" (Tsukishima also) Chuo-ku Pocket chic for the Tourism and Commerce Festival, and the pamphlet of the "Oedo Kaki Parade" and the "5th Chuo-ku There was a pamphlet for the inner antenna shop stamp rally. (Kin sesame tsukudani seems to have just cooked rice.)

 

In addition, to everyone who is lined up before the opening ceremony begins, "treasure hunting event"　 Chuo-ku A pamphlet of the Great Investigation Line-After the Legend of Oedo Treasure-" was distributed by the staff.

 

Also, prior to the opening ceremony from 11:00, there was a fun attraction from 10:30, and everyone waiting for the ceremony at the venue was excited.

The Chuo-ku Tourism and Commerce Festival has started. Until 11/5, there are plenty of events during that time.
 
Immediately after this opening ceremony, "O-san" decided to challenge "Treasure hunting event Chuo-ku Great Investigation Line-chase the legend of Oedo Treasures-" .
 
Everyone, please participate in various events and enjoy the sightseeing and commerce festival in Chuo-ku.

 

 

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