Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

The rosemary sea is a positive coverage of "gifts and I enjoy myself."

　

Shiseido Parlour Ginza Main Store Restaurant offers "Chef's Recommended Course" from February 1st (Fri) to February 28th (Thu), where you can fully enjoy meat from appetizers.

In the meat dish, a platter (a large plate that carries dishes, Ginbon) appears in front of you, and it is a style where you can choose a menu after looking at the meat itself.

You can enjoy rare Barry duck from Akita Prefecture, carefully selected by the chef by visiting the site, and Fukuoka Prefecture's brand beef "Hakata Wagyu".

We also recommend a fish dish where you can choose alfonsino from Shizuoka Prefecture and anglers.

I think that the course that weaves the taste of the ingredients and the cooking method will surely be the vitality of the cold season.

　

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

Let me introduce you to the dishes.

<Chef's recommended course>

Daytime: A Course appetizer, today's soup, fish dish or meat dish, dessert, coffee

　　　　　　　6,000 yen (tax included)

Night: A Course Amuse, appetizer, soup, fish dish or meat dish, dessert, coffee

　　　　　　　7,000 yen (tax included)

Day/night: Course B Amuse, appetizer, soup, fish dish, meat dish, dessert, coffee

　　　　　　　9,500 yen (tax included)

"Bar Barry species (originally native to France)" duck grown in the wilderness of Azuma Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, has no odor or habit and has a soft meat quality.

Hakata Wagyu beef with a soft texture and juicy gravy that spreads over the mouth, giving plenty of local high-quality rice straw and fattened by producers for more than a year.

In addition to these, we have prepared ingredients that are packed with the commitment of producers.

<appetizer>　　　Confi salad made with Kyoto duck thigh black vinegar and berry sauce

<Soup>　　Potage of Chinese cabbage

　　　　　　　　　Or

　　　　　　　Plenty of umami "Bisque de Omar" (+500 yen)

　　　　　　　(Lunch A course will be "Today's Soup".)

<Fish dish>　　Najusaffron flavor of alfonsino from Shizuoka Prefecture

　　　　　　　　　Or

　　　　　　　Escalop ginger sauce for anglers (+1,000 yen)

<Meat dish>　　You can choose your favorite meat dish. You like the sauce too.

　　　　　　　・　Sauteed Shimanto pork loin meat

　　　　　　　・　Roast of Barry duck breast from Akita Prefecture

　　　　　　　・　Roast of New Zealand lamb loin

　　　　　　　・　Hakata Wagyu beef lamp steak

　　　　　　　・　Kumamoto red beef serloin steak (+1,500 yen)

　　　　　　　・　Hida beef fillet steak (+1,500 yen)

<Desert>　Along with ice cream of strawberry and tonka bean mariage tonka beans

　　　　　　　　　Or

　　　　　　　Banana Parfe and Ramraisin ice cream

<Coffee>

　

Nage...

A method of cooking seafood in the broth that has been boiled by adding flavored vegetables and white wine to water, boiled down the broth and connected with fresh cream etc. to make a sauce.

Escalop...

Thin sliced meat. It's also an escalope.

Tonka beans ...

Seed of legume family plant harvested in tropical rain forest, Venezuela.

The ingredient called "coumarin" contained in this product is now attracting attention as a fragrance.

Kumalin is characterized by its chic aroma, sweet and mellow, with a slightly spicy taste.

　

※　A separate service charge of 10% will be charged for the price.

※　The image is an image.

※　Menu contents are subject to change.

　

・・・ Please enjoy the taste of carefully selected ingredients and the taste of cooking methods.

Shiseido Parlour Ginza Main Store

Ginza 8-8-3 Tokyo Ginza Shiseido Building 4/5th floor

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Business hours from 11:30 to 21:30 (last order 20:30)

Regular holiday Monday (open on holidays)

Click here for Shiseido Parlour's website.

⇒　https://parlour.shiseido.co.jp/

　

　　　　

 

 

Hello, this is Taro Chuo. This is the first time in a year.

　

　The Chuo-ku sightseeing test has been over, and I am relieved to have scored points that could manage to continue my correspondent in my own scoring. Also, as for the rest of this year, I am worried about the movie "Mascarade Hotel", which was modeled on Park Hotel in Hakozaki in the original work.

　

　Well, this time, part of the correspondent activity (?) However, an off-party was held on January 19th (Saturday) at a Sicily cuisine bar & restaurant called Cantina Sicilyina in Ginza. Since I was a secretary, I would like to make a blog that also serves as a report on it.

　

If you are thinking of becoming a correspondent in the future, I would appreciate it if you could refer to it because there is something like this.

　

　When I had a chance to meet Mr. Kno of the tourist association in October, it was a matter of planning an off-site party after a long absence, and when I asked everyone, there were many people who wanted to do it So, it was a carry of realization.

　

　As the name implies, Cantina Sicilyna is a well-established restaurant that has been published in Michelin's Bibligurman for the second consecutive year in 2017 and 2018, and sommeliers are also available. When I came before, the atmosphere of the dishes, wine and the restaurant was very good, and lunch is open until 15:30, it can be reserved from 16 people, even if you ask for one drink and a reasonable amount of food It fits in just over 3,000 yen. 。 。 I thought it was perfect for this off party.

　

　There are a total of 3 Cantina Sicilyna stores, 2 stores in Ginza and 1 store in Hakata.
This time, we performed at the Ginza 6-chome store, which won the Michelin (a store in an alley just one from Corridor Street).
The shop opened on June 14, 2013.
Follow the blog of the store below from the "article list" for how to open Sicily, not only dishes and wine, but also the interior and exterior of the shop.

　https://ameblo.jp/cantinasiciliana/

　

　Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean, located on the toes of the Italian peninsula. Due to its geographical location, it has a history of repeated conquering and governing as a key point of the Mediterranean Sea. It is said that a unique food culture was nurtured by the mixture of various cultures and its climatic characteristics.
Many people may be associated with the hometown of the movie "God Father".

　

It is famous for a variety of agricultural products such as olives, fresh fish, cheese and meat.
Some of the participants at the off-party were ordering "blood orange" juice, which was so red that it was different from tomato juice when making juice with Sicily's specialty food, I guess it was checked in advance.

　

In addition, Sicily is said to be a region where winemaking is so popular among Italy, which is comparable to France in terms of wine production, because its varied terrain is suitable for grape production.

　

　At Cantina Sicilyna, you will enjoy more than 200 kinds of Sicily wine.
That's why I also received 2 cups of Scily spmante and house wine.

　

　At the off-party, you first choose "PRANZO C (C Lunch / 2,300 yen)" and your favorite drink (around 800 yen) x 1 cup as a dish, and after the second cup, those who want it individually Order it Did.
I omit the details of the dishes, but personally I thought it was very delicious, including drinks.
The shop's specialty Sicily olive oil comes out with bread, but I think this goes well with anything, such as fish fries and pasta that appear on the course. Please try it.

　

　In addition, the shop is decorated with a strange design flag with a face in the middle and three legs coming out of it, and many people were unusual, so I will supplement it just in case .
This flag is the Sicily State flag and is called "Triskel".
The face in the middle represents Medusa and the three feet represent the three capes of Sicily.
Medusa was not a monster, but originally a goddess of the earth, so this Triskel seems to be a symbol of Sicily with a rich earth.
※If you can search for the Sicily state flag with "Scily flag" on Google etc., you can check the strange design.

　

　The meeting was scheduled to have a total of 30 participants, but three (two adults / one child) were not involved due to influenza or their nursing, and ultimately 27 (one child) ). Mr. Ura and Mr. Kno from the tourist association participated.
Also, as special guests, JUMI, who is always taking care of Chuo FM's correspondent corner "I love Chuo-ku", and his director, Imura, participated.

　

After all, the same hobby (?) The people with each other just swayed and took pictures, but two hours passed quickly. ※I believe everyone enjoyed it.

　

　After all, once a year, this kind of off-party is also good.
Well, I hope you will be a fun correspondent activity next year.

 

 

At "Gallery Ginza" in Ginza 2-chome, a solo exhibition by Masato Sakuma, "Always Time in the Cat Town" is being held.

The event period is from February 11 (Mon./holiday) to February 17 (Sun).

The time is from 11am to 7pm, and the last day is until 5pm.

At this time of last year, I introduced a solo exhibition by painter and illustrator Sakuma held at the gallery.

Mr. Sakuma has been active in various fields, such as many picture books, books and magazines' drawings and illustrations, CD jackets, and advertising illustrations.

In addition, this time, it was said that he worked on the binding of a period novel, and the original picture was also exhibited, and I am surprised at the spread of Sakuma's work.

In addition, you can appreciate the original picture of the "retro modern" landscape and the "Sakuma World" where the cats drawn there are impressive.

The unique angle with a bird's-eye view of the cat's perspective, the nostalgic scenery of the city, and the impressive use of colors create a quiet space and create a safe time.

At the venue, original postcards and original tote bags are also sold.

In addition, we received special consent from the person himself regarding photography in the gallery.

Thank you very much

Click here for the website of Gallery Ginza.　⇒

https://www.gallery-ginza.com/

Click here for a blog post that introduces a solo exhibition held at the gallery last February.　⇒

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Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
What do you think of when you say "Night View of Chuo-ku"?
There may be typical things such as the eight night views of Chuo-ku and the scenery from Harumi Wharf.

However, even if it is not very famous as a night view, Chuo-ku makes you want to take pictures.
There are a lot of spots that are fascinated by the radiance of the night.
Among them, this time, I would like to introduce 4 spots that I recently photographed.

[Building]
■PLUSTOKYO
"Adult social space" opened brilliantly on the 12th floor/RF of Kirarito Ginza in November last year.
Globally popular DJs such as STEVE AOKI and R3HAB also perform performances.
It is a hot spot that will also create a nighttime economy for Tokyo 2020.



DJs may have a strong image of a club, but they may have a strong image of a club.
PLUSTOKYO also has restaurants, bars, and galleries.
It can be enjoyed for various purposes day and night, such as providing a slightly luxurious branch.

I've never been there yet, but this floor, which is eye-catching on Chuo-dori, is on the street.
As you can see in the photo, it definitely shows the radiance unique to the night.

■Park City Chuo Minato The Tower (completed in November 2017, 36 stories above ground)
In recent years, the redevelopment of Minato has progressed, and the number of tower apartments is increasing.
Among them, one of the most eye-catching rooftops is the unique shape of this roof.
When I looked into it, I found that there was a sky garden here.
Because there are no tall buildings around, it seems that the space is very open.



From here, I would like to see the night view of Chuo-ku once.

[Bridge]
■Takahashi
Among the bridges over the Kamejima River, there are bridges that are beautifully lit up at night.



The bridge lit up in blue is also a highlight, but please pay attention to the river surface.
Despite the fact that there are many buildings that are not illuminated.
The scenery reflected in the river is a fantastic blue and white scenery reminiscent of an "underground empire"....
I can just imagine it.



■Minami Takahashi
Among the bridges in Chuo-ku, design is one of my favorite bridges.
If a part of the bridge is used as a subject, it will be finished as if it were taken at night overseas.



There are many places in Chuo-ku where you can see beautiful night views, and such places are already well known, but they are still well known.
Just a little change in your eyes and perspectives, apart from them, you will find a wonderful place that shines at night.
Why don't you look for a "My Night View Spot" that is not listed in the guidebook when you leave work or go sightseeing at night?

 

 

The third episode of Kyobashi Monogatari. It's a continuation from the last time.

Until the last time →　[Kyobashi Monogatari 1] [Kyobashi Monogatari 2]

　

In the middle of the Taisho era, a building with a circular dome tower appeared at the Kyobashi intersection where the current Chuo-dori and Kajibashi-dori intersect. This time, I will start talking from this building.

This building was designed by Kingo Tatsuno, famous for the station building of Tokyo Station and the head office of the Bank of Japan. It is a building owned by Dai-ichi Life Insurance and is named "Daiichi Mutual House". Construction began in 1915, the year after the completion of Tokyo Station.

　

At that time, the high-rise buildings around this area were five stories, including the Mitsukoshi Main Building in Nihonbashi and the Okura Gumi Main Building in Ginza. Once the first mutual building is completed, it will be a large building with a seven-story building that exceeds that and a height of 45m to the rooftop tower.

　

At that time, it was a booming era brought about by World War I, but construction was difficult due to a shortage of building materials due to inflation, and it took two years to build steel frames. As you can see, there is a steel-framed first mutual hall that boasts an unusual height, but it seems that it was sometimes called a haunted house due to the interruption of construction.

Meanwhile, Kingo Tatsuno died suddenly without waiting for completion. In March 1919, it was just 100 years ago. Due to the subsequent recession, construction work is extremely difficult.

　

While the first mutual hall was under construction, in May 100 years ago, a celebration tower stood in Kyobashi. This celebration was called the three major celebrations. It is a celebration that combines the adult ceremony of the Imperial Highness of Higashimiya, the 30th year of municipal organization, and the 50th year of Dian capital. His Imperial Highness Higashimiya was later Emperor Showa, and at this time he was 18 years old.

On the right side of the street is the first mutual building under construction, but on the left side of the street, construction of the building has begun behind the Daido Life Building. The building, which was originally a four-story building, is being renovated into a seven-story building, and seems to have been completed this year.

This building was built at the head office of Hoshi Pharmaceutical, an emerging pharmaceutical company, and was built by its founder, Hajime Hoshi. Hajime Hoshi was a person who started this company after studying abroad in the United States, demonstrated management skills such as adopting the method of a dealer for the first time, and pushed this company to a pharmaceutical company called Toyoichi.

　

Hajime Hoshi's son is Shinichi Hoshi, known as a science fiction writer, but the fate of Hoshi after that can be heard from the sad story he wrote.

This building was built diagonally opposite the first mutual building under construction. From the Ginza side, it is characterized by the shape of a window close to a square, and after this, it often appears in the landscape of postcards. On the rooftop, the signboard "Kusuri wa Hoshi" glowed in red letters.

　

After seeing the completion of such a Hoshi Pharmaceutical building, Kingo Tatsuno's work, Daiichi Mutual Hall, will finally be completed. The construction was uncompromising, three years behind schedule, and the construction cost was twice the budget and completed after hardship. It was in March 1921.

It was a building that made use of the classic red brick style, which is a characteristic of Tatsuno Kingo architecture, everywhere, but the biggest feature is the height of the building, which is 45m. From that tower, you should have overlooked the current entire Chuo-ku.

　

This photo shows the direction of Ginza as seen from the first mutual hall in Taisho 10 (1921).

Photo provided: Chuo Ward Kyobashi Library

　

As you can see, Ginza-dori curves at Kyobashi, so the rooftop of Daiichi Mutual Hall was a great location overlooking Ginza-dori from the middle. You can see that the only tall building that can be seen in Ginza at this time is the Okura Gumi Main Building on the right side of the street. At that time, Ginza was a time when cafes were very prosperous.

　

On the other hand, the view of Nihonbashi. It will also be around 1921. It seems that there are not many large buildings here too.

In the lower left, you can see Tamura's hat shop. The location of Konosu in the restaurant, where correspondent yaz, previously reported, seems to be near here. You can understand the situation at that time, so please take a look at it.

★The article by correspondent yaz　→　Here

　

And the postcard below, probably the scenery of Minami Temmacho seen from the Ginza side in Taisho 11 (1922) the following year.

Minami Temmacho is transformed into a landscape of a big city. Among them, the "three dome roofs", which appeared in a short period of time, must have been seen as a symbolic building of Minami Temmacho from Ginza. In the meantime, there is a square building of "Thirty-four Bank" in front of the Daido Life Building, and a new building is under construction beyond the Hoshi Pharmaceutical building.

　

If you look closely in the foreground, you can also see that road construction is being done. Minami Temmacho entered the Taisho era and took a great look in the field of architecture, but that also responded to the field of civil engineering. This is probably the work related to the replacement of Kyobashi.

　

Kyobashi decided to widen the bridge in 1922 and stop the main pillars of the traditional Edo giboshi. And we decided to have a main pillar of modern design. I guess I wanted to have a modern design that matched the cityscape of Minami Temmacho. One of these main pillars is still left at the site of the Kyobashi site, so some of you may know.　

Looking at this way, the design of this main pillar is in harmony with the cityscape created by the "three dome roofs", and Minami Temmacho, which can be seen from the Ginza side through the main pillar, looks like a city heading to heaven, extending upwards.

　

There are many buildings around. The upper left building of the postcard is Katakura-kan (Katakura Life Building), completed in 1922, along the Kajibashi Bridge Street in the current Tokyo Square Garden, and until a few years ago it was the Katakura Industries Building.

On the other hand, the "Chiyoda-kan (Chiyoda Seimei Building)" is built at the innermost end of the street. Completed in 1923, the following year, it is the place where the current Kyobashi Trust Tower is built.

　

In this way, during the Taisho era, life insurance and financial companies were prosperous in the boom of World War I, and many high-rise buildings were built in Minami Temmacho ahead of Ginza. From our point of view today, the cityscape of Minami Temmacho made at this time is such as the full opening of the Taisho era romance, but it seems to have been known to the people at that time as a representative urban cityscape of Tokyo.

　

But after this, Tokyo and Minami Temmacho will be attacked by the events of that day.

Followed.

　

 

 

This is Ginza Honjin Fusa, located on the first basement floor of the 27th Central Building, Ginza 2-chome.

It's just halfway between Chuo-ku government office and Showa-dori.

This is a convenient soba restaurant that can be used for various purposes, with banquets OK and seafood OK, but I often use it for lunch.

The inside of the store is quiet and relaxed, so you can have a calm lunch.

I ordered today's recommendation, daily rice bowl and stone milled soba

Today's daily rice bowl is "pork sukiyaki bowl".

I chose the soba and the one I wanted to fill, so I ordered the warm one.

Despite the set menu, Sukiyaki-don has a solid amount of volume and stone milled soba, and there is a lot of condiment green onions.

Fullness, fullness

From Monday to Friday, lunch time is from 11:30 to 14:30 and dinner time is from 17:30 to 22:00.

Saturday, Sunday and public holidays are closed.

Naturally, there are plenty of single soba items, and shrimp tempura soba and Kamo Nanban soba are also delicious.