Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

A while ago, there was a graduation ceremony for the inhabitant of a ward college in Chuo-ku in March.
Attractions and exchange meetings after the ceremony were planned by the current students, so I also participated as one of the current students.

At the exchange meeting, we decided to hold a quiz tournament on Chuo-ku, and all the staff thought about the problem. I thought a lot, but there are things that were not adopted at that time, so I would like to give it to everyone on this occasion.
Well, how many answers can you answer?

　Q1:

Yamamoto-noriten is located in Nihonbashi.

It is famous for having devised "something" which was considered a souvenir of Tokyo when Emperor Meiji went to Kyoto.

What is that "thing"?
　Q2:
At present, the fish shore in Tsukiji was located in Nihonbashi from the Edo period to the Great Kanto Earthquake. To commemorate this, a monument to the birthplace of Nihonbashi Fish Market has been built at the base of Nihonbashi. Next to it, there is a statue inspired by the princess who appear in the fairy tale, assuming that all sea fish gathered.
So, what's the name of this princess?

　Q3:

At present Nihonbashi Elementary School, he was active in the Meiji Restoration.

There was a house of a famous person.

Who is this person who is famous for the bronze statue of Ueno?
　Q4:

The Kabukiza Theater, which opened on April 2, 2021.

Since it was built in 1889, it has been undergoing the Great Kanto Earthquake and other events.

It has been rebuilt several times.

What is your first term this time?
　Q5:

In Ginza 6-chome

"The fish of the time when it became a newspaper light in Takiyamamachi in Kyobashi," he said.

There is a song monument engraved.

Who is this person who continues to work as a proofreader in the Asahi Shimbun in this area called Takiyamamachi in the Meiji era, and is famous as the author of "One Handful of Sand" etc. ?
　Q6:

There are a number of department stores in Ginza.

Which department store is the oldest in this area?
　Question 7
Shimbashi Enbujo, built in 1925, was created as a place to improve the arts of Shimbashi Geisha and showcase it, using the Kyoto Kabumai Dorijo as an example.
What is the name of the performance by Shimbashi geisha, which is still held in May every year?
　Q8:
Akashicho was a foreign settlement at the beginning of the Meiji era, and there were not only dwellings but also schools and hospitals.
For this reason, many monuments are now built as the birthplace of many schools.

Among them, which school is this monument, which is designed in the shape of two leaves?
　Question 9
This relief was created in commemoration of the Dutchman Jan Jooss Ten who drifted ashore during the Edo period, who lived around here.
What is the place name around here, which is derived from the Japanese name "Yayosu" of Jan Jooss Ten?
　Question 10

Between Kachidokibashi and Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge, two old and new landmarks in Tokyo are known.

There is a spot where you can see it at the same time.

What are those two famous places?

The answer is posted on the following page, so please check it.

 

More Chuo-ku Quiz

 

Today, I went to the Hamarikyu Garden to see the peony.　On the way back, when I returned to Tsukiji Market, there was an advertisement called "Donmai" on the signboard of the building called "Hamarikyu Park Side Place" about 100m. At that time, I realized that this was a "tasty shop of Sanuki udon" that my friend was talking about, and immediately entered the shop.
Like other udon shops, toppings are abundant, but the difference from other shops is (1) cooked rice.　(2) oolong tea and jasmine tea are free.　(3) Coffee is free after 1:00 noon, and (4) Wednesday is Lady Day, and sweets are available.　(5) Kake udon 250 yen, Sanuki ramen, Japanese soba (350 yen each!)　Yes, there is.

Today, we entered after 1 o'clock, so we enjoyed a free coffee lunch because we entered Kake Udon (400 yen), cooked rice (150 yen), fried white fish (100 yen), and after 1 o'clock. It was 650 yen in total.

 

 

 

The dashi is the life of udon.　The broth of Sanuki udon is boiled broth, but it was an exquisite harmony by adding a little kelp and bonito broth purchased at Tsukiji Market. The shop has a tatami room where about 30 people can climb, and small banquets are likely to be held from noon.
By the way, the store name is the same as the store adjacent to the main store in Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture, and the store manager told me that it was named "Udon delicious".　Business hours are from 11:00 to 16:00.　It's not open at night.

Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. (As of April 19, 2013)

The shop is located at the back left of the lobby on the 1st floor of Hamarikyu Park Side Place, 5-6-10 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku.

 

 

It's French Escofier in Ginza.

Ogust Escofier was born in 1846.

He is a great chef who came up with a style of serving French cuisine on a course or established the foundation of modern French cuisine.

Under this name, the shop has been running since 1950, and it seems that Escofier's grandson has endorsed this taste.

It was 3,000 yen for lunch at Diners Restaurant Week event.

There were seven girls, and I made a reservation early, so I was able to relax in a private room.★

Appetizers, fish dishes, meat dishes, desserts

　

　

 

 

I ordered a glass of white wine, but it was from southern France.

And the cucumber of the shop here is this all-mighty glass "tree".

Tasteting wine where you can taste the wine in the bottle as it is.

Water and juice are also delicious miraculous glasses, regardless of region such as white, red, Bordeaux and Bourgogne.

The shape seen from the front and the shape seen from the side are different. It seems that 10 craftsmen from Asakusa are made by hand.

If you order wine, you can compare this glass with a normal glass.

Certainly, this glass tastes milder and more delicious. (The glass in the middle of the photo)

 

　

 

　

 

 

I'd like to come for dinner this time!

 

Escoffier's homepage

 

 

 

Discover new products in the Kabukiza Commemorative Product, where many collaboration products have been born since the new opening. "Kabukiza Senbei" (Iwateya) sold at "Iwate Ginga Plaza" opposite Kabukiza theater and "Kabuku-mame" of "Mameya Ohara" (limited sale at Mitsukoshi Ginza store) .

"Kabukiza Senbei" was also introduced in Nikkei, but a new product that combines " sesame, apple, pumpkin taste" with the color of the official curtain on the conventional southern rice cracker. There are two types: 950 yen with 9 cylinders and 530 yen with 8 bags.

I often have cream cheese on plains of the traditional southern rice crackers, but this is also a new taste. It is also affordable to give souvenirs, and it is also sold at Kabukiza stands.

I happened to find "Utafukuzu" in Ginza Mitsukoshi. It seems to be a creation to commemorate the opening, and this also expressed the three colors of the formal curtain with black-bamboo charcoal, red-lobster, green-matcha. To catch, like "a style of watching Kabuki while picking beans" like "a popcorn in a movie" is popular.

 

This is a limited sale at the Mitsukoshi Ginza store. He said, "I'm sure to go back and forth to the theater."

New products are being born more and more, and it seems that the whole city is excited about "Shin Kabukiza". It's a bit difficult to get out of "pure gold large format / oval", but please feel free to come here. It will be a hot topic for both souvenirs and home use.

"Utafukuzu" is 1050 yen for a set of 3 pieces.

 

 

Ginza Old Kiln, a Japanese restaurant located on Hanatsubaki Street in Ginza 7-chome.

This restaurant is a ryokan restaurant in Yamagata Prefecture.

Using rice and cows from Yamagata Prefecture, he seems to be particular about the hospitality cultivated at the inn.

 

An old kiln special Japanese-style beef stew set meal of 1260 yen seems to be recommended.

I went to lunch time.

 

Japanese-style beef stew, white rice (cooked with Tsuyahime kettle), mini salad, small bowl,

It comes with French bread, miso soup, and incense.♪

 

 

 

　

 

Eat beef stew in Ginza, and with this volume, this price is tremendously advantageous!

I'm full (*^^*)

 

 

 

Ginza Japanese Cuisine Old Kiln Homepage

 

 

 

The roofing performance also started in the second month, but it was still bustling. It became a Kabukiza theater for two days after the GW to guide acquaintances who were asked to "go to the new Kabukiza Theater". In the intermission, the souvenir shop "Kibikicho" and the 3rd floor "Medetaiyaki".

I was guided to the cafe, but I was able to walk without hitting other people. I laughed with the cash register, "I'm now able to walk." Even now, the congestion in April was amazing! There is one happy discovery. I didn't feel it because the first day was in the third row, but on the second day, if I was worried that it might be difficult to see in the 12th row, this would be much easier to see than before the renovation . I realized that it was announced that "the slope on the first floor was strengthened." I think it's okay if there's a big one in the front seat.

The acquaintances were very satisfied with the impression that the stage was near.

Part 1 "Tsurugame", "Terakoya", "Sannin Yoshizo", Part 2 "Hagiyo" and "Yoshidaya"

"Sannin Yoshizo" is a luxurious face-to-face meeting of Kikugoro, Nizaemon, and Koshiro, and "Yoshidaya" is also a combination of a famous combination of Nizaemon and Tamasaburo, so friends who were not too related to Kabuki seemed to be enjoying it, and I was relieved. I would be really happy if Kabuki fans could increase as much as possible with the new opening.

It seems to be full, but depending on the date, it seems still possible to get it.

Ticket Hon Shochiku: 0570-000-489 (10: 00-18: 00) Akienraku 29th

Part 3 “Ishikiri Kajiwara” and “Two Dojo-ji Temple”