Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

　Every year, it is decided that "May 5 is a day to go to see the Ginza willow Festival". It was the twelfth time as soon as possible.

This year's opening ceremony was attended by Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike as a guest.

He also touched on the lyrics of the song "Ginza's willow" and received a light and stylish greeting.

　The parade began following the greetings of the guests and the tape cut. The leading car is served by Mayor Yoshihide Yada and Governor Yuriko Koike. The sightseeing ambassador of Chuo-ku was also on board.

　

　And the Metropolitan Police Department, a parade of traffic safety and transfer fraud prevention campaigns, etc., conducted educational activities.

　A gorgeous sister in a geisha rushed for the promotion of "East Odori".

　In the magnificent parade by the Tokyo Metropolitan Brass Band Federation, the beginning of each school began with the Hachioji Gakuen Hachioji High School Brass Band.

　The performance of bagpipes in folk costumes by the Chi Osamu Brass Band.

Twenty-three schools and groups, including the Adachi-ku Junior High School Joint Band and the Nerima-ku Junior High School / High School Joint Band, participated. .　

Of course, the members of the Nihonbashi Junior High School Wind School were also performing finely.

In the hometown sightseeing PR campaign experience event square, the corner of Akita dog in Odate City. The Akita dog, which is a favorite of ice skating Zagitowa, was very popular here.

　And at the sightseeing quiz square, sightseeing ambassadors from Ishikawa Prefecture and Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, came on a business trip.

　

　There was also a haven art performance.

In the place of Kodomo Airada-Ginza, children were crazy about making their works.

At the "Welcome Ginza" corner, lively songs and dances of "Sakuragawa-ryu Sakuragawa Chiyosukesha Nakaedo Geisha (Ginza Ondo)" related to Ginza and "Gujo Odori" by Gujo-Hachiman were performed.　I've got a lot of energy.

There was a willow present from Ginza, and I also received one.　There was also a quiz about willow trees, and I twisted my head a little. I would like to report on the history of willow in Ginza in detail on another blog.

The fun Ginza Yanagi Festival ended in no time, but I would like to express my deepest respect to the executive committee members who have been carefully prepared for a long time and those who have been dispatched in volunteeria. Thank you very much.

 

 

　Teppozu Inari Shrine Reitaisai festival is held at the forefront of the summer festival in Tokyo.

For five days from May 1st to 5th of GW, "2018 Gojinza 1178 Reitaisai festival" was held.

This year is the "main festival" once every three years.

On March 3, the biggest highlight is the carrying of miniature shrines, a portable shrine of the 17 town councils in the shrine parishioner area, which is lined up in Ginza, Shintomicho, and the imperial procession, is also a lively portable shrineshrine parishionershrine parishionershrine parishioner.

The maximum temperature in Tokyo on this day was blessed with fine weather at 23.8 ° C, and the area around the shrine was filled with enthusiasm.

 

 

　On May 5, the 12th Ginza Yanagi Festival was held at Nishi Ginza Street. An annual event that has been held on May 5 (Children's Day) since 2006 to commemorate the fact that Nishi Ginza Street has been designated as a symbol road in Tokyo, and that the former symbol of Ginza, willows have been planted and maintained.

This year, the theme will be "Kizuna".

Above all, after the opening ceremony (from 12:00) in front of Marronnier Gate Ginza 1, a total of 43 teams, a brass band of the Metropolitan Police Department and the Tokyo Brass Band Federation, march and perform on the theme of traffic safety and bonds. "Golden Parade" is spectacular.

"Kitty-chan" and "Peko" also appeared on a rickshaw.

In addition, at the pedestrian paradise of 2-8 chome, "Lickshaw Cruise", "Haven Artist in Ginza", "Welcome Ginza", etc. There are plenty of events.

 

 

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
It seemed long and short GW...How did you spend your time?

I was a major in world history during the exam, and I wanted to visit once for a long time.
To a Greek city where ancient history and culture live.



...I didn't go there.
I visited a place in Chuo-ku where you can feel Greece.
This time, in addition to Greece, we will focus on spots where the influence of Italy can be seen.
I invite you to take a temporary trip to Greece and Italy.

[Nihonbashi / Kyobashi area]
■Mitsui Main Building
The building was completed in 1929 as the former Mitsui Main Building was damaged by the Great Kanto Earthquake.
The colint order found on the outer wall is a masterpiece, whether from a distance or just below.
I never thought, "Isn't you come to Greece?"



■Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Main Store
This is an Italian Renaissance-style building designated as a national important cultural property.
I tend to be distracted by the famous lion statue that welcomes customers at the front entrance.
In fact, there is a statue of Hermes, a commercial god that appears in the Greek (Rome) mythology.



■Hario Glass Building (HARIO Building)
The head office building and showroom of a heat-resistant glass tableware company, which is also the registered Tangible Cultural Property of the country.
It was originally used as the Kawasaki Savings Bank Tomizawacho Branch at the beginning of its construction.
There are still Colint-style large orders that were popular in bank construction in the early Showa era.



■Meijiya Kyobashi Building
It is a Renaissance-style office building that is connected to the subway station.
If you walk around the city in this way, you will also study the Chuo-ku Tourism Certification.



[Ginza Area]
■Ginza Station
If you have used Ginza Station, you may know.
Near the ticket gate here, there are several Mercury statues created by Kio Kasagi!
It seems that it has become a symbol of the subway since it was installed in 1951.



■THE APOLLO (Tokyu Plaza Ginza 11F)
It has become a hot topic since the first landing in Japan in the spring of 2016.
Modern Greek restaurant from Sydney, Australia
I'm afraid I haven't tasted the Greek food yet.
A senior correspondent is reporting.
Mr. Ginzo: Greek food THE APOLLO in Tokyu Plaza, Ginza



[Tsukiji / Akashicho area]
■Catholic Tsukiji Church
In 1878, the Gothic-style cathedral built in the Tsukiji Foreign Settlement was destroyed by the Great Kanto Earthquake....
Therefore, in 1927, he modeled the St. Magdalena Cathedral in Paris.
The Greek temple Parthenon-style church was rebuilt
It seems that this style was based on the hope of Bishop Ray, Tokyo at the time.



It looks like a stone, and in fact this wooden church
Because the wall is painted mortar, it may have a stone atmosphere.
What you can see in front is a Doria-style order.
During the war, the Akashicho area was fortunate to escape air raids and has been able to convey its appearance to the present.

■Gas lamps
I stand near Rehaport Akashi and Akashi Kindergarten.
According to the information board, it is made of cast iron and takes a Corinth style.
Although the lamp part of the pillar has been restored, it seems that it has become a remnant of Chuo Ward Daini Junior High School, which was previously located in this place.
This junior high school was consolidated together with Daiichi Junior High School in 1984, and now exists in Ginza as Chuo-ku Ginza Junior High School.



[Harumi area]
■Harumi Island Triton Square
Triton is the god of the sea that appears in Greek mythology.
On the premises of the facility, there is a triton statue, a triton mosaic picture, and a triton mosaic.



There is one of the largest ceiling paintings in Japan (@ 2nd floor patio "Mythical Square") designed by Italian fresco painters.
It was too large to fit all of the large ceiling paintings.



[Limited Time]
■FANCL Ginza Square 10F Royal Room
For a limited time from May 4th (Fri) to 11th (Fri), the theme was "Koi Rose, Love Banana, Love Marriage".
A garden (free admission / free) to enjoy in flower language has opened.
The process of love is expressed by flowers and their flower language.
Near the entrance, Orr Laya Grandiflora's "Slight Thoughts" and Linalia's "Aware of this Love".
Near the exit, there are Ficas Unberta's "married love" and wild strawberry "happy home".
The main one is roses, but if you look carefully, you will find plants related to Greece.



The first one is the mertle in Greece, which has the flower language of "a symbol of love and immortality."
Since it appears many times in Greek mythology, it is a plant that is inseparable from Greece!

The second is the olives that you would imagine when you say Greece.
Flower language is "peace and wisdom."
Since the birth of the Ancient Olympics, the winners of the competition have been given olive crowns.
The idea of "peace" contained in olives is the same.
It has been handed down to the modern Olympics with the aim of "world peace."

By the way, this is the end of the Greek and Italian excursion in Chuo-ku, how was it?
Chuo-ku, which has been influenced by Tsukiji and other countries....
It's just a part of that.
When you come to play, be sure to look for an overseas landscape.

 

 

This is a rosemary sea, covering "gifts and enjoy yourself" on a tailor-made basis.

　

Shiseido Parlour Nihonbashi Takashimaya store is holding "Hamburg Steak Fair" from May 1st (Tuesday) to May 31st (Thursday).

The other day, we introduced the hamburger course of Ginza Main Store, but Nihonbashi Takashimaya, Yokohama Sogo, and Nagoya are holding this fair.

This is also a menu that combines carefully selected ingredients to bring out the deliciousness with a special cooking method.

It is an original menu that the chef of each store elaborates.

It is a lineup that allows you to choose what you like regardless of age or gender.

　

This time, we also took care of Mr. Kotsugai, a public relations group of Shiseido Co., Ltd.

Let me introduce you to the dishes.

　

　　[Nihonbashi Takashimaya store original]

◎　Cheese hamburger steak steak ratatouille sauce and grilled vegetables 2,484 yen (tax included)

It is a hamburger steak tasted with ratatouille sauce made with Shiseido Parlour's original tomato sauce.

Mild taste goes well with bitter gouda cheese and sour sauce.

Grill vegetables such as paprika, zucchini, and eggplant are served to make it an early summer dish.

◎　Hida beef Hamburg steak (with bread or rice) 2,970 yen (tax included)

It is a hamburger steak that allows you to fully enjoy the umami of meat by taking advantage of the unique characteristics of a carefully aged Hida beef filled with the umami of fat.

Please choose the sauce from Demigrass sauce or Japanese-style sauce.

◎　Oomi beef hamburger steak (with bread or rice) 3,240 yen (tax included)

Oomi beef, which features soft, mellow flavor and aroma, is made into hamburger steak.

Also, please choose the sauce from Demigrass sauce or Japanese-style sauce.

　

In addition, the menu is common to all four stores, including the Nihonbashi Takashimaya store.

◎　Hamburg steak demigrass sauce (with bread or rice) 1,944 yen (tax included)

◎　Hamburg steak Japanese-style sauce (with bread or rice) 1,944 yen (tax included)

They are also available.

　

※　The image is an image.

※　The menu contents and offer period may change depending on the availability of ingredients.

　

・・・ How about a hamburger from Shiseido Parlour with your whole family on Mother's Day?

　

Shiseido Parlour Nihonbashi Takashimaya Store

2-4-1 Nihonbashi, 8th floor of the main building of Takashimaya Nihonbashi Store

03-3211-4111 (Representative)

Business hours from 11:00 to 21:30 (last order 21:00)

Regular holidays According to department stores.

Click here for Shiseido Parlour's website.

⇒　http://parlour.shiseido.co.jp/

 

 

On the 3rd tomorrow, "Gojinza 1178 Gunshu Inari Shrine Reitaisai festival" Shinko Festival Horai and carrying of miniature shrines will be held. At each shrine parishioner town council, a portable shrine was lined up in Kariya. Today, we held a ceremony to put the spirits, and everyone greeted each town council. After exchanging words at the sacred wine office, they met several occasions to pray for the success of the festival with one closing. In front of the mikoshi, the first items such as rice, salt, water, fresh fish and bamboo shoots are offered.

※This is the continuation of the previous "Gathering, Town portable shrine!"


♪　1, Irifune

Production year unknown (before war) Gyotoku Naomitsu Goto


♪　2, Irifune

1956 by Naomitsu Goto


♪　3, Ginza East

Naomitsu Goto


♪　Akashicho

Tokyo Kaminarimon 1-chome Okadaya Fuse


All you have to do is pray that it will be clear!

Chuo-ku Tourism correspondent Minatokko-chan

No. 4 May 2, 2018