Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

　Bungo Soseki Natsume (1867-1916) appeared at the Ginza Asahi Building rebuilding site in Ginza 6-chome. On both sides of the temporary enclosure at the site, Namiki-dori St. side and Sony Street side, portraits of Soseki and illustrations of novels "Sanshiro" and "King Dark" (Natori Shunsen painting) are drawn.

　

　This is the place where the former Takiyama-cho, Tokyo Asahi Shimbun, where Soseki joined, was located (currently Ginza 6-6-7). Near the Namiki-dori St. Road, there is a song monument of Takuboku Ishikawa (1886-1912), the company's proofreader. People who usually look at this and pass by seem to be now caught by Soseki opposite.

　

　Soseki resigned in 1907 (1907) as a teaching profession at Teidai and Ichiko and joined Tokyo Asahi Shimbun. I was surprised by the difference in social reputation at that time, but I dared to say, "If a newspaper shop is a business, a university shop is also a business," and "I don't feel like I'm alive without writing something." I'm going on the path of literary creation. Starting with "Ago Bijingusa", it will be sent to the world as a serial novel in the Asahi Shimbun up to "Sanshiro", "Kokoro" ... and unfinished "Akiko". In addition, he presided over the literary column and promoted up-and-coming writers, giving a place to present. I didn't have a duty to go to work, but when I came to the editorial meeting on Wednesday, the number of words was small, but it seemed that it was a lively meeting with unexpected words with a simple face.

　

　I, Yotaro, wrote this blog twice about the relationship between Soseki and Chuo-ku in the past, but at that time, I remember him in this important place that is most closely related to Soseki in the city. I was sorry that there was nothing. Two years later, after the construction is completed, this enclosure will be gone. At that time, I hope that a new and permanent monument will be created. Next year 2016 will be 100 years after Soseki's death, and next year 2017 will be 150 years of birth, a major milestone is approaching.

　

[Adding] poetry monument of Takuboku Ichiishikawa (right photo)

　　"The fish of the time when it became a newspaper light in Takiyama-cho in Kyobashi"

　　Soseki's serialization of "From then" and "Mon" overlaps when Takuboku was in office. Takuboku would have been in charge of proofreading.

[Adding] Two of them

　　“Soseki's Footprint in Chuo-ku” (2012.10.31)

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　　"Bungo and Maruzen (Part 2) Soseki Natsume and Fountain Pen" (2013.3.14)

　　　　/archive/2013/03/post-1576.html

 

 

What is this sense of unity?

Everyone who listens is shaking with the rhythm they want.

Screams fly, and clapping is born.

I'm enjoying the sound.

　

"Kanazawa Jazz Street 2015" was held during Silver Week.

In recent years, there have been many music events such as jazz in the city.

The atmosphere is different from anywhere in those cities.

I felt like I was grumbled by the denseness of the density.

Oh, here's Kanazawa.

More than 100 bands on 18 stages in the city.

From combo composed of several people to big bands and orchestras

From clubs for elementary and junior high school students to professional and professional stages

What is still different is the diversity of the venue?

In addition to indoor, street corner plaza stage, open park large stage,

When you see the Omicho Market, Kanazawa Higashibetsuin, and Oyama-jinja Shrine precincts turned into a venue, you can see that the venue was changed.

There was a laugh as if I could do it so far.

The stained glass embedded in the gate of Oyama-jinja Shrine receives the remnants of summer.

When you start to shine, your heart that is solid in your life will match your jazz swing.

I felt like I was getting loosened little by little.

　

A city where Kaga Hosho-ryu songs are said to fall from the sky.

The accumulation of history that has built up a rich culture.

The eyes were washed by the trees on the approach to Hakusan Hiji Shrine.

See people who enjoy space inside and outside the 21st Century Museum of Art, which blends into the city.

The sound of jazz street.

I felt a pleasant enviable in the city of Kanazawa.

　

There is an antenna shop in Ishikawa Prefecture in Chuo Ward.

"Ishikawa Hyakumangoku Monogatari * Edo Main Store"

For the 10 days from October 3rd to 12th, the first anniversary fair of the shop opening will be held.

Demonstration sales, locally brewed sake tasting party, traditional craft experience event, daily life

The sweets of Kaga and Noto are also shown.

2-2-18, Ginza, Chuo-ku

Exit 4 of Ginza 1-chome Station on the Metro Yurakucho Line.

On each floor from the first basement floor to the second floor, there are a lot of works that relax your mind and make you feel better.

The children's "E7 series Hocrixinkansen" brought Kanazawa closer.

　

 

 

This will be the first time in a while.

　

Today, September 26th is the birthday of a 30-year-old best friend who died terrorism in New York, USA 14 years ago.

On this day, I'm a friend from high school, and I'm going to mourn by eating Katsu curry that he liked. Nowadays, there are various places where everyone works and places where they live, so each eats cutlet curry in various ways in their favorite places.

After a long time, I visited Grill Switzerland (Ginza 3-5-16) and decided to remember my late friend by having the famous "katsu curry".

From here, change your mood and report brightly.

　

There is a shop located on the Yurakucho side of Ginza 3-chome, Chuo-dori, one street.

Roofs with white and red lines (?) It is a small shop with a landmark. (I forgot to take a picture of the exterior....）

Even after 12 o'clock, I was alone in the store, which was vacant except for me, so I decided to sit in the counter seat facing the wall.

　

As is the case at the last visit, the standard "Chiba-san's cutlet curry" was born from the word "Please put a tonkatsu on curry" of Mr. Chiba's number 3 of the giant in front of Mr. Nagashima. Or "W cutlet curry" with a service discount at lunch time, I'm wondering if you want to do it.

So, just like the last time, I ordered a W cutlet curry and a medium bottle of beer. (I remember that I regretted that it was better to ask for a small bottle instead of a medium bottle last time (laughs).)

In a small store, the voice of the clerk's female order resonates.

　

The soup that looks like this potage is brought after the beer bottle and glass.

This is not a potage, but a soup that dilutes the thickness of the cream stew white sauce and tastes it. It's pretty good. However, it is quite hot, so you need to be careful when you have it (laughs).

While having hot soup and a little more beer, the main W cutlet curry is now available!

One is completely hidden in the sauce, but there are two well-lifted cutlets (this is "W").

As it is fried well, the cutlet is kept crisp even if curry sauce is applied. It's good!

Curry sauce is a sauce with almost no vegetables or meat in shape, which you can see that it has been boiled over time. It's a sauce that insists on its existence, as if it's not too spicy and not too sweet, or as if it's a cutlet you ride. We have a good taste.

　

While doing so, customers can come in constantly. Most of the men and women were alone.

Despite the middle of Ginza, it feels like a relaxing time flows. Soak in the afterglow of cutlet curry that has been flat in no time.

　

As mentioned above, the restaurant's stay time is almost 30 minutes. We enjoyed the very delicious cutlet curry and the tasteful atmosphere of the store, dedicated it to a late friend, and left the store.

　

For a while, it's a good idea to attack with a gourmet report (laughs). Thank you very much for your feast.

 

 

 

On September 18th (Fri), New Melsa renewed its name and tenant, and made a new start as "Igget Mersa (EXITMELSA)".

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Looking at the appearance in a distance, it seems that it hasn't changed so much.......、

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After all, the feeling of the entrance has changed, and it is very beautiful.

As a tenant, I felt that the number of restaurants increased and the proportion of general stores increased.

Personally, I'm glad that you can enjoy the taste of "Ginza Furukawa" in the same place.

 

 

Bunshindo, a stationery store in Ginza 1-chome

I was worried about the English sign in the table, so when I look at it ...

You can make your own stamp using kanji in 30 minutes.

This seems to be appreciated by foreigners

The name of the stamp, which has a wonderful design of Kabuki Kumatori, is GinPanco (Ginpanko)

This is a carved with the letters "Jacob".

It seems that what kanji to use will be decided while listening to the customer's wishes.

It seems that the number of characters can be carved up to about 6 characters.

The price of the transparent case and set is 3,500 yen (tax included).

It's also nice as a gift for foreigners.

You can choose from several types of designs for Kumatori, and the upper part contains the English name (Jacob).

It seems that labels are also made of things that are hard to lose color.

About 10 years ago, foreign people who want to make stamps came to Bunshindo.

Hanko is very popular among foreigners, but usually it takes many days to make it.

It's a particularly nice service for tourists to do that in just 30 minutes.

Bunshindo, which has a shop in Ginza 1-chome, is a historical stationery store that has been around since the Showa 20s.

I showed you a picture of that time.

A road that has not been paved yet. The photos of the wooden shop seem to convey the nostalgic appearance of Ginza.

Currently, the third generation brother is in the shop.

The two sportsmen actively participate in local activities, including the portable shrine.

The handwritten poster on the door of the shop is depicted by his younger brother's daughter.

It's very cute.

I think that the city can breathe lively because there are shops rooted in these areas.

In Ginza, which is changing rapidly, a long-lasting shop always has "attractiveness that can only be found there", and I feel that it makes the city gorgeous.

GinPanco, as a new Ginza souvenir, I would like many people to know it.

Bunshindo

15-2 Ginza 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo TEL03 (3563) 4651

http://www.bunshindo.net/

 

 

 During shopping in Ginza, I sometimes encounter various objects.

 

　The angelic statue of Tenshodo is famous, but it is famous

Recently, I think the picture of a girl peeking into the Washington shoe store in Ginza 5-chome is excellent.

What does the girl think and what does she see?

　"A nice high heel. I also want it, but is it a little too early?" Are you looking into the store?

 

　And "Ginza Koi Colin" is located on both sides of the San-Ai Building.

May you have a good relationship!　So as not to make a mistake in the male and female

 

　uniqlo Bldg. shining brightly at night  A mannequin doll.　

It is also popular among people from all over the world because it rotates in the same way.

 

In the corner of Ginza, there are still many sculptures and small windows on the walls of Wako, Shiseido, and Tiffany are also fun.

Please enjoy these exhibits before and after shopping and meals.