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"Ayumu" is a French Monja & Sanpoyu restaurant.

[Apricot peony] January 31, 2014 09:00

ck1203_20140130 (1). jpg"Ayumu" at Tsukiji 7-chome is a combination of words that have nothing to do with, like a three-story story of rakugo, such as "French", "Monja" and "Sangetan".

 

It was originally located in Tsukishima, but later moved near the current St. Luke International Hospital.

This area is very close to Tsukiji Market, but there are Akatsuki Park and Tsukiji River Park, and it is a calm atmosphere where the chapel carillon of St. Luke's chapel echoes.

Also known as "Ura Tsukiji", it is also an area with many long-established and hidden famous shops known to those who know it.

 

The inside of the store has a very homey atmosphere, but in fact, it is said that ordinary private houses are mostly used as they are.

The stairs to the second floor are narrow and a little steep, but all the old wooden houses in downtown looked like this.

 

There is also lunch, but this is mainly for chige and bibimbap, and Monja is a menu only at night.

 

As for the menu that night, there are several kinds of appetizers, some kinds of monja, chicken hot water and dessert ice cream, and there is also a course from the 4000 yen range, but you can also order it in ara carte.

 

When I went there, there were many people and I could share it little by little, so I made it a la carte.

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First of all, the first sushi is a raw vegetable with mayonnaise with garlic and chapche.

Chapche is surprisingly thin and can be eaten as much as you like.

And if you come to this store, this is it! It is said, "Shrimp Avocado Monja."

They use vegetable bouillon instead of sauce and don't use cabbage.

The colors of the red shrimp and avocado are beautiful, and the seasoning is bouillon, so the taste of the ingredients is alive.

My husband was originally a French chef, so he came up with these ideas.

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And then, "Curchin's Monja,"

This contains cabbage, but it is still bouillon without using sauce, and sea urchin is melted in.

First of all, after making a bank with cabbage, bouillon is poured, and in the middle there is a sea urchin!

Here too, the green cabbage and the orange color of sea urchin are vivid.

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The third thing I ordered was "Mochi Cheese Mentaimonja", which is now a popular menu of Monja.

This is usually served with sauce, but the mochi is crushed finely while baking thin slices, giving the whole feeling of mochi.

The last boke is exceptional.

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All the baking is done by the shop, but the handsome brother who kindly baked while explaining various things was my husband's son.

 

ck1203_20140130 (4). jpgAfter that, you will have a ginger-flavored “Pork and Leek Monja”, and the last shime is the specialty of this shop, San chickenyu.

The master has gone all the way to Korea and trained, and is also a sister shop of the authentic national treasure San chicken bath.

The soup, which is soft enough to be easily divided with chopsticks, blended with spices that are good for the taste and body, seems to be seasoned according to the Japanese and warms up from the core of the body.

 

At first, the combination of "French", "Monja" and "San chickenyu", which was strange, seemed to be a manifestation of the husband's desire to make use of the ingredients to make a menu that is kind to the body.

 

When I returned home, I said, "I was a feast," and the smile of my husband, who responded gently from the back of the kitchen, was impressive.

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Why don't you come and visit this shop where the impression of Monja changes?

 

French Monja & Sanpoyu Ayumu

 

Address 7-10-12, Tsuiji

 

Telephone (5550) 5566

 

Regular holidays Sunday and public holidays

 

 

Chuo-ku "Fureai" town walking map will be introduced.

[kimitaku] January 28, 2014 09:00

 

This is an introduction of the city walk map.

These six maps are issued by the Chuo-ku Tourism Association, Chuo-ku Shopping Street Federation, and Chuo-ku.

If you pick it up and arrange it, you will be introduced to Chuo-ku with six pieces.

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 It is made with a gentle color that makes you want to take it in your hand and carry it around.

 

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The first one.
This page is located near Nihonbashi Kyobashi from Tokyo Station.


Each of the historic shopping streets is listed, and its main events are also written.

The second one is around Ginza, and the third one is near Tsukiji.

There is also a huge map at the "Platto Tsukiji" information center outside the construction area.

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The fourth one is around Ningyocho Hamacho and Higashinihombashi. The fifth one is Hatchobori, Kabuto-cho, and Kayabacho.

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 In the shopping streets around Hatchobori, there are many divisions from Edo, and the shopping streets seem to remain the same as the old divisions.

 

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The sixth one is Tsukuda, Kachidoki, Tsukishima and Harumi.
Chuo-ku, which can be seen from this map, is surrounded by many canals and rivers, and seems to be a city of water.P1000675-1.jpg

 

Why don't you take a walk around Chuo-ku with the "Fureai Town Walking Map" in one hand on the day off?

The map seems to be limited. As soon as possible. It is provided for the ward office, branch office, and Chuo-ku Tourism Association.

 

 

St. Luke's Health Nabis Pot Rukanabi Lunch Time Mini Lecture & Mini Concert Sr. Sancho Pansa

[Silver] January 24, 2014 09:00

 The “Lunchtime Mini Lecture & Concert” in January this year was held.

Rukabi Yoko Setoyama's "Is that health information okay?" What is health literacy? It was a mini-lecture.

There is a lot of information available in newspapers, magazines, the Internet, etc.

 

"I wonder if the information is correct, or simply convey it.

The recipient of the information correctly determines whether the information is biased.

It's important to use information smartly! "It was a very useful and kind story.

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The usage is not too much, and if you have trouble making a decision, consult someone.

See you.

 1.Beware of the word "work"!

 2.It's not too much!

 3.If you are unsure, consult with someone who can consult!

 If you have trouble deciding on a medicine or usage, or if you are lost, go to Rakanabi! "

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It was a story with fun humor that I would never forget about PR. We recommend that you join us next time.

 Click here for the official website. http://rcdnp.slcn.ac.jp/lukanavi/

 

 By the way, it was a rakugo by Shinji Yamagami, a member of Sanchotei Hanpo (pronouce Sancho Panza).

Today's performance is "Odoya Avenge".

The three people who stayed in the inn (three from the beginning) tried to stay on the floor after the fuss.

It was a slapstick-like drama woven by the samurai who stayed with the house and the owner of the inn who heard the loud chatter.

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I thought it was a story that made it light and stylish and attracted people, and this was called a story art.

The audience was so enthusiastic about the story in front of the audience with too much enthusiasm.

The details of the story seem to violate intellectual property rights, so I will omit it, but it was an interesting and fun story anyway.

 I heard it for the first time, but I became a fan.

In addition, the stage name (the last name part is called the Teigo) is said to be called Sancho Pansa.

He named himself after the name of Sancho Panza in valet of Don Quijote, and he was a humorous man.

Shinji Yamagami seems to draw pictures, and he is also exhibiting at St. Luke's Gallery.

The next exhibition of the picture will be exhibited for about a week from June 9th. Don't miss it!

 

 

 

Aromatic fragrance of wax plums and heart wax plums <Hamarikyu Onshi Garden>

[Sam] January 20, 2014 09:00

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 It is a beautiful garden. The tranquil and calm fragrance of "Japanese allspice", which blooms dignifiedly in a corner of the flower garden in winter, is drifting.

Japanese allspice is a deciduous shrub native to China.

The name is plum (the genus Sakura), but Kimoto of another family in the genus Rubiaceae, Japanese allspice.

From January to February, it branches off from the ground surface to form a plant, and in early spring when the cold is still severe, before other flowers, it produces shiny and pretty flowers reminiscent of yellow beeswax.

Japanese allspice flowers have a large number of flower pieces (collectively when petals and calyx are similar in shape), the outer flower pieces are large and yellow, and the inner flower pieces are small, dark purple, elegant and light sweet scent.

On the other hand, on the shores of the pond of Shioiri, "Soshinroubye" is called "Soshinroubai".

Here, both the outer flower piece and the inner flower piece are the same vivid yellow, and the fragrance is strong.

 

Sweet, fruity, slightly soap-like clean scent, similar to the scent of Japanese narcissus.

It is said to be derived from essential oil components such as linalol, Borneool, and cineool.

The fragrance is also stronger and clearer than the early spring flower "Ume".

It blooms in an overhead and has a Japanese taste, and is also used as a tea flower.

The fragrance reminds me of "easiness".

 

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It blooms from April to June, the flowers are chocolate-colored, and the petals are chic without warping.

Its appearance, flower color, and flower season are completely different from Japanese allspice.

 

 

 

 

Would you like to enjoy walking on the 2014 Tokyo Marathon Course?

[Silver] January 17, 2014 14:00

 This year's Tokyo Marathon 2014 will be held on February 23.

Prior to that, the marathon course was divided into five sessions, from Saturday, January 25 to February 22.

Every Saturday we visit historic sites and shop at the shopping streets of the course.

There is an event to walk happily and healthily. Participation fee is free, but you need to apply in advance.

The cost of shopping etc. is borne by the individual, but in Chuo-ku edition, you drink amazake and buy puppet ware in Ningyocho.

In Tsukishima, you can eat lunch such as monjayaki, and buy specialty lever fry and long-established Japanese sweets.

Please click here for more information. /archive/2013/02/post-1546.html

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Click here to apply for the event and flyer.

http://tcgc.5.pro.tok2.com/event/Marathon%202014.pdf

 

 

Tour Chuo-ku by "Edo Bus"

[Apricot peony] January 16, 2014 14:00

ck1203_20120114 (1). jpgThe community bus "Edo Bus" in Chuo-ku is a cute bus with a comical cat.

Starting from the ward office, there are two routes: the north circulation that returns around Tokyo Station, Nihonbashi, and Hamacho, and the south circulation that returns around St. Luke International Hospital, Shinkawa, Tsukuda, Harumi, and Kachidoki. There is.

 

The fare is 100 yen, and the service is about 1 every 20 minutes.

It is very convenient because it goes to related facilities in the ward, such as the inhabitant of a ward center and senior center, and a place slightly away from the station.

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"Edo bus map" which published service route and stop, timetable of this Edo bus is distributed at ward offices, etc., but this is a little Chuo-ku guide.

In addition, the content changes every season, and during the cherry blossom season, the highlights of the cherry blossoms along the line are posted, and the one published in September last year is a stage walk map of movies, dramas, and novels. The Mitsui Main Building in Nihonbashi, which was the location of the headquarters of the Tokyo Central Bank, which appeared in Naoki Hanzawa, was also posted.

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There are many such famous places, so if you purchase a one-day ticket of 300 yen, you can easily visit Chuo-ku.

 

The season is the coldest time of the year, but how about going around Chuo-ku using the Edo bus instead of just staying at home?