Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Chuo-ku is a city of water.

Rivers and canals have been reclaimed and have decreased considerably, but it is still a town surrounded by water. In addition, because it faces the sea, it also has the character of "seaside town".

One day in the rainy season sky, I walked toward [Toyomi Fisheries Wharf].

This area, where many fisheries company buildings are found, plays a role in supporting the dietary life of Tokyo. According to the story I heard while frozen warehouses are lined up, how to secure power in the power saving this summer is a very big issue.

As I walked further, I saw a big truck coming and going. When I looked at the license plate, it was [Miyako Port, Iwate Prefecture].

I'm relieved to think that the goods in the area damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake have reached Tokyo in this way.

I will walk to the tip of Toyomi-cho. If you come to this point, the view spreads at once, and you can see the Rainbow Bridge and Takeshiba Pier on the opposite bank.

Invited by the scent of the tide, I stood on the quay for a while and entrusted myself to the rhythm of the waves.

Kaitakamaru, a training boat belonging to the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology (Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology) is moored to shore.

It is said that what was once used as a special ship of the Navy was remodeled after the war, but the brilliant figure is well reflected in Tokyo Bay.

Why don't you visit the real face of "Port Town" Chuo-ku occasionally? I think you will notice a new charm.

 

 

 

 

　Today, I came to Tsukishima Onsen.　It is located at the same address as Tsukishima Nishinaka-dori Shopping Street, Tsukishima Good luck Kanzeon.

 

　This public bath often conveys the feeling that contact with local people is very valued.

Many elementary school students were enjoying the bath today.

I remembered an old school trip at elementary school.

 

Yes, today's "Fureai Day".

"Fureai Day" is on the second and fourth Friday until September this year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And at Tsukishima Good luck Goddess of Mercy, you can give "Good luck oval" for 500 yen.

I hope you will be able to make the next big chance. 

 

 

 

I came to Japan, paid the offer, and received a good luck oval.

 

　Here, in order to enjoy the facilities of the public bath fairly, you can enjoy the facilities of the public bath.

 

 

"Every Monday is replaced with men's bath Joyu," he said.

Here's a guide.

 

 

 

The Tsukishima Nishinaka-dori shopping street was full of customers coming to eat Monja.

How about a bath before and after having a monja?

Access is http://www.city.chuo.lg.jp/kurasi/komyunitei/fureaisentou/files/A4-ura.pdf#search='

 

As for the facilities of the bath, I would like to explain about men's bath, and open it in the back of the right.

From the left, electric bath, spring water hot water bath, back-friendly jet bath, and the bathtub next door are jasmine bath today.　A cold water bath in the back of the other side. It's tight.　And the sauna is available at an additional charge of ￥320. Enjoy your life.

 

 

 

 

 

The center of commerce Chuo-ku There are many lively shopping streets in Japan.

Correspondents visit, see, and hear the shopping streets that are loved by the locals, prospered with the residents, and familiar to them. It conveys the lively charm and vitality, special information, etc. Chuo-ku This is the 18th "correspondent's Shopping Street Visit" that introduces the shopping associations and shopping streets.

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◎Correspondent Visit to Shopping Street (18th)◎

Lively and convenient / Kachidoki Sun Square Store

In 1940, Kachidokibashi, which connects Tsukiji and Tsukishima (Kachidoki), was completed in 1940 for the transfer of customers I to scheduled for the Expo in Harumi and Toyosu.

Since then, before the war, there has been a restaurant area along the street from Kachidokibashi.

 

This time, we visited the shop "Izakaya Kappo cuisine" Yamani "" by Yoshimitsu Ishii, chairman of the "Kachidoki Sun Square Store Association", and talked about it.

 

Ｑ． History of the establishment of Kachidoki Sun Square

<Chairman> In 1996, the urban redevelopment building "Kachidoki Sun Square" was completed on the left side of the intersection of Harumi-dori St. and Kiyosumi-dori across Kachidokibashi. The shopping district along Harumi-dori St. entered the first basement floor of Kachidoki Sun Square (directly connected to Kachidoki Station on the subway Oedo Line), the first and second floors, and it has been 15 years as soon as possible.


Ｑ． What is the size and characteristics of the store association?

<Chairman> There are a total of 43 stores (11 basement floors, 18 stores on the first floor, 14 stores on the second floor). There are many occupations with 24 restaurants, there are izakayas, restaurants, coffee shops, etc. There are 13 retail stores including supermarkets, 6 service stores, including public services such as post offices and bank ATM corners, etc. It is very convenient because there are stores necessary for daily life.


Ｑ． What about the customer segment?

<Chairman> Customers can see from multi-layered districts, from those who have been to familiar stores for a long time, to the daily shopping of office workers in nearby business districts and new residents of recently built condominiums.

<Chairman> Izakaya Kappo cuisine Yamani stores still use taxis from across the river, especially from the Tsukiji and Shimbashi districts (Asahi Shimbun, Dentsu).



Ｑ． What is the service of the store association?

<Chairman> Although the store association has not launched a special unified image campaign, it also includes public services such as post offices and ATMs, and is integrated with the local community through daily commercial activities.

Ｑ． What about differentiation from neighboring shopping streets?

<Chairman> Recently, large-scale commercial facilities have also entered the neighborhood, but it has returned to its original state in a few months, taking advantage of the features of each store to strive for the convenience of customers as much as possible, We are waiting for a recovery.
　Especially for merchandise stores, the luxury orientation is Ginza, and popular items tend to flow to the nearest mass retailer, and each store is dedicated to creating characteristics and characteristics.

<Chairman> The convenience of transportation is located in the most convenient corner area in the Kachidoki area, has good subway, metropolitan bus, and Edo bus, and there are parking lots and underground bicycle parking lots nearby, making it very convenient for customers from remote areas. Has become.

<Correspondent> The area corresponding to the underground plaza next to the building is in the building street, and I felt "comfort" and "easy" in the direction of a circular restaurant. When I thought that Japanese lantern would be lit in the evening, I wanted to ask again.

Ｑ． What about annual events and events from July to August?

<Chairman> There is a mood to refrain from flashy events such as festivals, such as the time of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster, as well as the cancellation of the Tokyo Bay Fireworks Festival. In particular, many of the restaurants, which account for the majority, are struggling, and we are considering with the authorities in charge of the ward office to actively promote product campaigns, etc., which also support disaster areas while sharing wisdom with members.

Ｑ． What is your future aspirations?

<Chairman> We are planning to celebrate the 15th anniversary in the fall, and at the same time, we will do our best to expect the public's economy to improve quickly and increase the number of visitors day and night.

Postscript of the interview
　Mr. Ishii is the owner of the izakaya Kappo cuisine Yamani, and even though the shop was in the evening, he spent valuable time during the day and carefully answered various questions. Thank you very much.

　

Sun Square Building (post office and subway entrance)　　　　Entrance to the lining floor of San Square Building

　
Adjacent condominium　　　　　　　　　　　　　Neighboring commercial buildings

 

 

Katsushika Hokusai "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji Takeyo Tsukudashima"

In the Edo period, it was really such a small island (reclaimed land).

Previously, when I went to the Ishikawajima Museum (1-11-8 Tsukuda, Chuo-ku), the history of Tsukudajima and Ishikawajima was explained in an easy-to-understand manner along with the changes in landfills. If you were looking for it, there was also a regional reference room on the second basement floor of the Kyobashi Library in Chuo Ward at the knee.

The title of the book is "Edo Castle Transition Picture Book-Mifunai Historical Book-", and the editor / supervisor is "Bakufu General Service (!) The editorial supervision of Haruhiko Asakura, the publisher is Hara Shobo. In the eighth volume of the 20 volumes, there is a picture that shows the transition of Tsukuda Island.

[Before 1673] It seems that Ishikawajima was originally called Ishikawajima after Hachizaemon Ishikawa worshiped Yoroijima at the mouth of the Sumida River and set up a mansion.

Tsukuda Kobashi on Tsukuda Island has been around for a long time.

1790 I've got a lot of people. By the way, the proposer of the horoscope is Heizo Hasegawa, "Kihei", the secretary of the Edo fire thieves.

It seems that the horoscope was a rehabilitation facility (≒ rehabilitation facility, vocational training center, sanatorium) for light criminals and others.

1792 Ishikawa-sanchi is located in the area of the people's foothold.

[1862] The whole island is a place for people to visit.

Anyway, this book shows the transition of land (use) under Edo Castle very carefully, and when you start reading it (when you start looking at it?) I'm addicted to forgetting the passage of time

For your information, the Chuo Ward Kyobashi Library is located on the 1st and 2nd basement floors of the Chuo-ku government office, and the weekday usage time is from 9:00 to 20:00, but the local reference room is until 17:00.