Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Chuo-ku, the city where the first coffee shop was born in Japan.

Third wave coffee is also good, but after all
It's an old-fashioned coffee shop that calms down.

There is also an episode in the space.
Just being there makes me happy.

　　"Flor de cafe Ginza Tree Flower"

　

Opened in Ginza in 1979. John Lennon and Yoko Ono
It is famous as a shop I visited.

　

For your child that they are in the "flower of the tree"
A note (handwritten) written to the higher driver who had been waiting.
It is hanging casually on the wall beside the entrance.

　

　
　"Cafe Paulista"

Opened in Ginza in 1911. A long-established store that has been established for 105 years.
The historic shop has a history of literature, poets, painters, musicians and businessmen.
I wondered if there were a lot of people.

　

　

"Drinking 'Brazil coffee' in Ginza" is "Ginbra"
There is also a theory that the etymology is derived, and you can get such a silver bra certificate.

　

If you walk through the city of Ginza, you will still continue to offer the same taste.
There are a lot of things.

Why don't you enjoy a special cup and atmosphere?

◆Flor de cafe Ginza Tree Flower
http://www.cafe-kinohana.net/index.html

◆Caffee Paulista
http://www.paulista.co.jp/shop.html

 

 

At Gallery STAGE-1, a solo exhibition by Yoshiyuki Tosho, "20th and 21st Century Teruhito Exhibition" is being held.

Caricatures of famous people who played an active part from the 20th to the 21st century are on display and sold.

All the portraits on display were written down for this solo exhibition.

The work drawn in transparent watercolors seems to be copied to the personality of the person drawn, making you smile naturally.

From Hillary, Trump to Amore, Nihonium (Kosuke Morita, Professor, Kyushu University), portraits of seasonal people are now on display.

Mr. Tokoro was awarded the Grand Prize of the 38th Japan Cartoonist Association Award in 2009 for his political satire.

In addition, he has been painting political satirical paintings in the Mainichi Shimbun for 30 years.

The period is from Monday, June 13 to 18 (Sat).

In addition, regarding photography at the gallery, we received your consent.

The Suzuki Building, which contains Gallery STAGE-1, is a venerable building built in the early Showa era and has been selected as "Historic buildings Designated by Tokyo and Chuo-ku".

Click here for the website of Gallery STAGE-1　⇒

http://www.skyfield-gallery.com/

 

 

A big project was announced in the area of Sukiyabashi intersection, which just opened in March of this year, Tokyu Plaza Ginza.

It seems that the Ginza Sony Building, which stands facing the Sukiyabashi intersection, will be demolished and renewed.

The business plan "Ginza Sony Park Project" has been announced.

The current building will be closed at the end of March next year, and the site will be used as an event space "Ginza Sony Park" from 2018 to 2020, and a new building will be opened in the fall of 2022.

Sony Showroom, Sony Store Ginza, and Sony Imaging Gallery Ginza in the same building will be relocated to the newly constructed Ginza Place (GINZA PLACE) building (opening on September 24 this year) at the Ginza 4-chome intersection.

The Ginza 6-chome Project is currently underway in two blocks, including the site of the Matsuzakaya Ginza Store, facing the Ginza Place and Chuo-dori Street (pictured below, red arrow)

This is a redevelopment project that integrates Ginza 6-chome No. 10 and No. 11. It consists of commercial facilities, large-scale offices, cultural and exchange facilities, and once completed, it will become the largest large-scale complex in the Ginza area.

The construction of the building is scheduled to be completed at the end of January 2017, and the opening of the Kanze Noh Theater, a commercial facility and cultural exchange facility, is scheduled for spring 2017.

Nihonbashi will change, Kyobashi will change, and Ginza will change.

The speed of change in Chuo-ku is really amazing.

Click here for the website of Ginza Sony Park Project　⇒

http://www.sonybuilding.jp/ginzasonypark/

Click here for the website of Ginza Place　⇒

http://ginzaplace.jp/

Click here for the website of the Ginza 6-chome Project　⇒

http://ginza6.tokyo/

 

 

The Kumamoto Earthquake was hit by a major shaking in Oita Prefecture, and I would like to express my sincere condolences to those affected by the disaster.

In addition, cancellations are occurring one after another in tourist destinations such as Yufuin, and there seems to be a blow.

It is said that it is well-opened, so I hope it will be more conveyed (`・ω・')...

　　　　

This time, I would like to introduce the flag shop "Zarai Oita", which I have been interested in for a long time.

There are many antenna shops around the country in Ginza, but this is a restaurant main and a slightly different shop full of luxury.

　　　

Take the Yuuraku Bridge Intersection (where CAFE de GINZA is located at the corner) on Sotobori-dori St. toward Chuo-dori, right on the right, on the 8th floor of the Hulic Nishi Ginza Building. It may be a landmark like a five-yen coin.

　　　　　

　　　

Is there a shop here? Really? ？...I think, when I go up the elevator,

We arrived at the chic atmosphere of "sitting".

　　　　

"Zairai" is a word used in "Taiheiki" and refers to thinking about various things while "being there". He seems to have a heart to taste the blessings of the local area of Oita and the warmth of people while staying in Tokyo and to be a place to talk.

　　　　　

Honestly, "Hey. I wonder if I can enter? "The first impression was that everyone in Oita Prefecture who heard the story was very friendly and gentle, and I have talked about correspondent blogs so far. I feel that it was the most comfortable and fun.

The warmth of people, I really tasted it!

　　　　　

　　　

There is a product sales corner in the restaurant, so you can easily enter it.

We have a selection of carefully selected items from Oita Prefecture. Full of local blessings

　　

●"Ayu fish sauce" is used as a secret ingredient in top restaurants in Europe. There is no smell.

●Ayu fish sauce is also included in the cute "tamago rice". That's why egg-gake rice is delicious.

　　　　

●"Gamadashi" which can also be used for ochazuke, udon, and banya cauda

●Quality Japan's best dried shiitake mushroom

　　　

●"Granular master" of "Murata" in Yufuin. I'm worried that something has changed....

●The season of "Caboss" is summer. It is said that the juice is placed all year round and the fruit is also placed during the season.

　　　　

●The Beppu region is famous for bamboo craft, and it seems that there is the only craftsman training institution in Japan.

The shopping basket and shop lighting were delicate bamboo craft. The one in the photo above is an exhibition.

　　　

●Bamboo chopsticks. It seems to be used in restaurants as well. This is available for sale☆

I was just looking for thin chopsticks, so it was very easy to use when I tried it!

　　　

There were a lot of other things, such as soy sauce and sweets, but I can't introduce it, so please try it ('▽ `*)

　　　

　　　

The main restaurant is so that you can fully enjoy Oita's ingredients and sake.

It is almost buried by reservation, but if there is space, it is said that it can be entered even on the day.

It's an adult atmosphere. It seems that the tableware is also Ontayaki in Hita City, and you can also enjoy Oita's sake and wine.

　　　

Dinner is a course of around ¥10000, but several times a year, workshops (lunch & hands-on courses) are held for about ¥5000.

Last year, etc., it seems that I was able to learn how to make sesame soup and yuzu pepper.

It is said that we are considering courses on bamboo craft, shochu blends and hot springs in the future ^ ^

If you check Facebook, you can see the event information.

→https://www.facebook.com/ZaraiOita/?fref=nf

　　　

　　　

This donation will be delivered to Oita Prefecture.

　　　

　　　

By the way, there is a sequel to "Shochu". (^^;)

Because it will be longer, I will make another article with the "Tourist Information Center" next to "Zairai".

　　　

　　　

It may be a little difficult to understand the location, but please come and visit with the feeling of exploring Ginza.

It is a different antenna shop.◎

　　　　

　　　

◆Zarai Oita

ＨＰ： http://www.zarai.jp/index.html

Address: 8F, Hulic Nishi Ginza Building, 2-2-2 Ginza, Chuo-ku

TEL： 03－3563－0322

Business hours 17:30～23:00（L.O22:00）

　　　　　※Gallery (product sales) will be closed from 11:30. Sunday, national holiday, year-end and New Year holidays, Bon festival, 1st Saturday

　　　

 

 

Did you know that there are still 9 public baths in Chuo-ku?

Today, I would like to introduce one of them Kinshunyu *.

　

Kinshunyu opened in Ginza in 1863 (Bunkyu 3). It was around the time of the 14th Shogun Ie Shigeru.

It is located along Kinshun Street in Ginza 8-chome. I'm in the building now, so I overlooked it if I'm inadvertent

It's over, but the blue signboard of Kinshuyu __ and the flower shop next to the entrance are landmarks.

　　

　

When you enter the building, you will find a clogging box. There was a simple price list beside it.

　　

The right of the shoebox is men's bath on the front and ladies' bath on the back.

　

As soon as you open the door, there is a guard stand next to it, and there is a very old household miniature shrine in front.

According to the shop's website, it was made in the Taisho era.

The ceiling of the dressing room is atrium and is very open. There is also an old-fashioned fan, so I'm grateful for the hot coming season.

　

By the way, when you enter the bathroom, the first thing that jumps into your eyes is a stunning tile picture of colored carp and Spring Autumn Flower Bird

All are Kutani porcelain made by Suzueido, drawn by Shosen.

Especially the colored carp, which decorates the bathtub, seems to be swimming in the pond.

　　

　

Of course, there is also a paint picture of Mount Fuji.

Mount Fuji in Kinshunyu is said to be the work of Morio Nakajima, one of only two paint artists in Japan.

Different Mount Fuji is depicted in men's bath and ladies' bath. Only one of them can actually see.

　　

　

There are two bathtubs. The large bathtub has a jet bath, which gives you a pleasant stimulation while sitting on it.

　

In addition, body soap, shampoo and rinse are provided in the bathroom, so if you have a towel, you can sweat on the way home from shopping. (Please note that body soaps, shampoos and rinses will not be installed on the second and fourth Friday contact public bath days.)

Please come and visit Kinshunyu.

　　

Business hours 14:00 to 22:00 Closed Sunday public holiday

8-7-5, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo TEL03-3571-5469

　

 

 

Tamagawa-do's 200th anniversary project, "Tamagawa-do 200th Anniversary Exhibition-Punching." Strike the time." However, it is being held at the Paula Museum Annex on the 3rd floor of the Paula Ginza Building facing Chuo-dori, Ginza 1-chome.

In this exhibition, more than 20 representative works of Tamagawa-do, from the time of its founding to the latest work of this year, are exhibited.

At the darkened venue, there is a fantastic atmosphere in which copperware displayed on a table-shaped object filled with oil (liquid) emerges with spotlights.

The colors of the copperware on display vary, the texture is different, and the style is different, so I don't think it was made from a very single material.

The workshop of the hammering copperware has also been reproduced, and the tools are extremely special and surprising.

The period is from Saturday, June 4 to 19 (Sun).

During the period, events such as production demonstrations, work commentary, small plates production experience, gallery talk etc are also held.

Click here for the website of Paula Museum Annex　⇒

http://www.po-holdings.co.jp/m-annex/index.html