Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
In no time, the first month of 2019, and Setsubun passed, and it was spring.
In the Hokuriku region, the first spring has blown quite early, and the footsteps of spring may have begun to be heard in Chuo-ku.

Over the years, senior correspondent Gimini the other day ☆I think that the number of people who are aware of twenty-four season old calendar that Mr. Cricket introduced is decreasing.
Did you know that about 18 days before the beginning of spring are also called "Doyo"?
I tend to think, "Eel's ox day is summer, so isn't it summer?"
In fact, it refers to the period that can be said to be the turning point of the season that goes around four times a year before spring, summer, fall, and winter.
During those periods, as you all know, there is a day of the ox, like eel, udon, and dried plums.
There is a custom of eating something with "U" to get nutrition, and to be careful about your physical condition.



Nevertheless, it is a food with a strong summer image on earth, the day of the Ox, and the food with "U".
The flu is just prevalent now
It also includes the meaning that if you are sick, you can get a little better.
This time, I would like to make the theme of eel from a different perspective than modern Japanese people.

Time is 1885...Three years after Japan's first electric light turned on in Ginza....
Later, Eliza R. Sidmore, an American woman known as a person who realized the row of cherry blossom trees in Washington, stepped on the Japanese soil.
(Click your name to go to the National Geographic site.)
There is a description of eel cuisine (pp. 129-130) in "Sidmore Japan Journey", which includes the experiences of visiting Chuo-ku, and it is written as follows.

"The luncheon with an elaborate shoulders that is not suitable for the lookout is an eel dish party. Japanese hosts will entertain foreign friends as well as fellow luncheons. Sir Edwin Arnold, a British poet, also praised the deliciousness of eel at the restaurant "Golden Koi". Such delicious eel dishes are also entertained at other teahouses. When you enter the restaurant, all guests are guided to the aquarium, check that eels are slapping in the clean water, and seriously instruct your favorite prey. It looks as uncertain as if it was a lottery, but the board-mae, who watches with a long kitchen knife in his hand, quickly understands the selection of the customer, grasps the sacrifices of the sacrifices, and heads up the kitchen [chopping board] I'm sorry. "

From here, the eel was feasted about 100 years ago, but you can see that it was more casual than it is now.
In the first place, "Unagi Meshi", the predecessor of Unadon, was born around the cultural period (1804-1818) by the ingenuity of Nakamuraza's Kinshu Okubo Imasuke.
It is said that when Onoya in Fukiya-cho sold it, it became a popular dish of Edo in an instant.

"The luncheon for eel dishes begins with eel soup [Kir-sucking], and black eel and white eel are alternately served, and you can order as much as you want. The eel is split flat, cut into short fragments, and baked over charcoal fire. The substitute called black eel is originally dark brown, but since it is soaked in soy sauce before it is baked, it becomes such a color, and white eels are baked without soy sauce. Snow-like rice and eat eel bowls are the best delicious foods offered to people. A large number of foreigners, especially English poets who recognize their true value, are willing to compliment this outstanding taste. At the teahouse on the banks of the river [Oguro-ya in Reigishijima, Kyobashi (center)-ku], while waiting for the eel cooking course, the delightful performances by magicians and Maiko will excite the hospitality of Japan as much as possible."



From here, you can see that liver sink has been served since then, and that eel was a popular dish for overseas people.
It is also mentioned in Oguroya on Reigishima Island, which senior correspondent CAM introduced earlier.
(It is said that Reigishi Island is commonly called "Konjac Island". It sounds delicious, but if you are worried about the origin, please see CAM's article.)
Unfortunately, this eel shop doesn't remain now, but at that time, hospitality to overseas people seemed to be wonderful.

It is said that in the early 19th century, the habit of eating eels became widespread on the day of the ox.
It seems that eel was delicious not only for Japanese but also for overseas people.
And now over time, eel is loved as a slightly luxurious food for us living in the 21st century.
So, as the title suggests, it can be said that eel crosses the times and borders.

In Chuo-ku, there is a long-established eel shop that has been around since the Edo period, like Nodaiwa, the fifth generation.
It's still early for summer soil use, but I guess it's a good idea to look for a specialty eel shop from now on.

[References]
Eliza R. Sidmore (author) / Katsuhisa Tonosaki (translation) "Sidmore Japan Journey" (Kodansha, 2002).

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It is a delicious Nakahanaya located in 1-chome, Nihonbashi Kayabacho, a sword-shaving noodle sakeer Kayabacho store.

Regular holidays are Sunday and public holidays.

Today, we had a dinner at a total of 9 "Chang'an Course" where you can taste authentic Chinese with all-you-can-drink for 2 hours.

Four kinds of appetizers

Stir-fried shrimp and broccoli with salty taste

Broccoli and young corn with large shrimp are also delicious.

Spicy fried chicken and cashew nuts

Chicken and cashew nuts that enjoy the contrast of texture.

Mapo Tofu with Sansho

It's a bit different with spicy Japanese pepper added.

Crunchy vinegar pork

Fried crispy pork is delicious.

Freshly stir-fried green vegetables

Even with a refreshing taste, the seasoning is firm.

Two kinds of dim sum

Today's sword shaving noodles

The sword-shaving noodles and kishimen-like noodles, which are also included in the name of the shop, are delicious with soup.

Apricot tofu

Satisfaction that I enjoyed the "Chang'an Course"

This is a large number of single dishes, so no matter how many times you come, you won't get tired of it.

I recommend it.

 

 

In the early morning of winter, grey heron and others gather near Shin-Kamejima Bridge.

Shin Kameshima Bridge began in March 1882 with a wooden bridge with a length of 15 (approximately 27m) and a width of 3 (approximately 5.4m).

In March 1926, the bridge was replaced as a modern steel girder bridge by the reconstruction project following the Great Kanto Earthquake (1923), and the width was nearly tripled to 15m.

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You look good friends and smiley.

It's gone near noon. Where would you like to go?

 

 

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<Ieyasu, build Edo>

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　On January 2, 2019, the NHK New Year era drama "Ieyasu, build Edo (Part 1: control water)" was broadcast. . (Original author: Keiki Kadoi)

https://www.nhk.or.jp/jidaigeki/ieyasu/index.html

　The main character of this historical drama is Fujigoro Okubo (actor: Kuranosuke Sasaki), who maintained Josui at the order of Ieyasu.

　Fujigoro, who was in charge of maintaining clean water in Edo, finds spring water around Kanda Myojin, and first maintains Koishikawa water supply. And with the population increase in Edo, we will work on a major job from Inokashira Pond through the Kanda River Josui to the town of Edo. The hardships and human patterns in that area are depicted.

　Just about 400 years ago, the capital Tokyo was a wilderness covered with harsh nature.

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　In the context of Chuo-ku, the area seems to be an area full of reeds, such as the Yukaku being named Yoshihara.

　So what kind of scenery was the place where reeds grew as far as the eye can see?

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<This image>　－As far as the eye can see, the field of reeds

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　Hara of the reed is like this. I took a picture in Kushiro Marsh.

　The first photo is a corner with reeds. The Nature Guide told me about this place.

　The second photo is a photo of your feet. It indicates that this area is a wetland.

　In order to image the land of Edo when reeds were overgrown, I pulled out a photo taken in Kushiro Marsh earlier this time.

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<Scene>　－My husband, this is Edo-　

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　Finally, there was an impressive scene in the historical drama "Ieyasu, build Edo", so I will introduce it. ※From this, it's "Netabare". Please keep in mind.

　(In 1590, when Ieyasu entered Edo. At the order of Ieyasu, Fujigoro Okubo was in charge of the water supply work in Edo. Togoro traveled from Sunpu to Edo with Anbei to find spring water suitable for clean water. It's the first time for Fujigoro. He was proceeding along the road without roads while scraping the grass, but as far as the eye can see, the reed Hara spreads. That's why Fujigoro asked.

　Fujigoro Okubo: "Anbei, how far is it to Edo?"

　Anbei: "What are you talking about, my husband. This is Edo.

 

 

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
Do you have anything to look at when you walk around the town?
I think there are various shops where you can line up, show windows, roadside flowers, passersby, etc.
In addition to the water outlets (Part 1 and Part 2), which I talked about before, I would like to talk about.
You will also see the reference points (especially triangular points and benchmarks) used for map creation and surveying.
Some climbers may have seen a triangular point at the summit.



Among the many triangular points and benchmarks in the whole country, I particularly like it.
It's called a punctuality standard!
The number of these benchmarks is limited even when viewed throughout Japan, and remains biased toward large cities.
The feature is a mark similar to the kanji character "No".
Unlike ordinary benchmarks, there is no easy-to-understand indication that this is a benchmark.
It's a mysterious mark known to those who know quietly exist in unexpected places.

In the exhibition on the sluice gates by supporters of the local Tenmonkan at Time Dome Akashi, the event was held.
This meticulous level is also introduced.
In this blog, senior correspondents Jute and Akira Makibuchi / Sai Sharaku were also featured.
In Chuo-ku, there is one meticulous level point and one place related to it.
This time, I would like to introduce some examples that can be seen outside the ward.

■Encounter with meticulous standards and mysterious relationships
The kindness of a resident of U.K. to take me to an old church....
I found a mysterious "non" mark engraved on the outer wall.
At first, I thought it was a mischief or something like a stone wall stamp in Japan, so I didn't care about it, but the more I visited historic sites, the more I saw it, the more I saw it.
I began to wonder if this had any meaning.

About a year later, when I started volunteering at a cathedral in a city registered in World Heritage, I started a volunteer guide.
Coincidentally, I found the same mark that is quietly engraved under the door of the church!
Suddenly, when I checked with the volunteer leader, the identity of the mysterious mark was confirmed.
I understand that this is a meticulous level in Japan.


(Upper: punctuality of encounters, lower: punctuality of volunteer destinations)

■Tour of meticulous and triangular points in U.K.
Since then, I have started walking by taking pictures of meticulous level and triangular points, like collecting stamps and commemorative coins.
Historic buildings is only marked with a mark.
I realized that a numbered plate (called Flush Bracket locally) has been installed on the top of new buildings and mountains and hills.
I came to know that OSBM on the plate is an abbreviation for Ordnance Survey Bench Mark (British Land Surveying Department benchmark).



■Critical Levels in Japan
After returning to Japan, I heard that Japan has a low level of this type.
Taking advantage of the opportunity of a business trip, the first place I headed was Osaka Castle.
I was sorry that I was half hidden, but I was able to find it safely.



Next, I would like to see an example in Tokyo, a flat stone near the Shinji Pond in Hibiya Park.
I went to see what is engraved on Eboshiishi and what remains in the Imperial Palace.



■Meticulous level in Chuo-ku
Although the introductory has become longer, there is one point left in Chuo-ku, so the destination we headed....
Ichiishibashi lost stone marker built in 1857 (1857) *!
(* How to remember the Hanes style: dislike (18), this (5) Nana (7) lost child. I'm relieved (Ansei) (4). It can be found here.



It is engraved quietly at the bottom, so check it out when you go nearby.

According to the exhibition commentary by Time Dome Akashi, English-style inch was adopted as the benchmark in the early Meiji era.
It is said that the horizontal bar attached a "non"-shaped meticulous level point indicating the altitude to stone pillars, signposts, lanterns, torii, etc.
Later, the surveying business shifted to a German style, and in 1891, "Rei Kishi Shimashin Point / Crossing" (meaning intersection No. 0 on the standard route) was established.



The one near Chuo-ohashi Bridge is said to have been relocated in 2006.



In this way, in Chuo-ku, we can follow a part of the history of development of benchmarks.

■For those who are interested in punctuality.
At an event hosted by the Geographical Survey Institute, which is held before and after the survey day (June 3).
The Japanese standard on the site of the Kensei Memorial Hall (the site of the Land Survey Department) will be open to the public.
It is a valuable opportunity to see what is the standard of height in Japan up close.



There are some interesting stories that can only be heard at this event.
If you are interested in the standard, please come and visit us.
You may deepen your understanding of the implications in the city.

 

 

Hello, this is Minato kid.

This time, I would like to introduce books published by Chuo-ku. It is available at all libraries, Chuo Ward Kyobashi Library, Nihonbashi Library, and Tsukishima Library.

♪　Cultural assets of Chuo-ku

We introduce many remaining Cultural Heritage in Chuo-ku, which has developed as the center of economic and cultural since the opening of Edo period. A total of 7 books. (Chuo-ku Board of Education, about 21cm, around 80 pages)

(1) Revised New Edition Cultural Properties Historic Sites, Historic Sites, Monuments in Chuo-ku 1995　

(2) Cultural Properties of Chuo-ku Art, Crafts, ancient document, 1976

(3) Cultural Properties Bridge in Chuo-ku, published in 1977

(4) Cultural Property Tangible Folk Cultural Properties of Chuo-ku -Faith-Published in 1981

(5) Cultural Property Tangible Folk Cultural Properties of Chuo-ku-Tools-Published in 1984

(6) Cultural Property Tangible Folk Cultural Properties of Chuo-ku-ku-Tools 2-Published in 1987

(7) Cultural Properties Building in Chuo-ku, published in 1988

♪　Talking about the old days of Chuo-ku

This is a compilation of the contents of the cultural property round-table conference "Meeting about the Old Age", which has been held every year in various parts of the city since 1984. Mainly, people born and raised in Chuo-ku tell about old life and change of town mainly from the state of the town from the early Taisho era, memory of the Great Kanto Earthquake, life in elementary school, etc. . A total of 17 books. (Chuo-ku Board of Education, about 21cm, around 80 pages)

(1) Hatchobori and Tsukuda Island, which talks about the old days of Chuo-ku, published in 1989

(2) Higashinihombashi, Bakurocho, and Yokoyamacho, which talk about the old days of Chuo-ku, published in 1989

(3) Irifune, Minato, and Tsukishima, which talk about the old days of Chuo-ku

(4) Kyobashi Yaesu (2) and Kyobashi Daikon River Bank, which talk about the old days of Chuo-ku, published in 1991

(5) Published by Hamacho and Koamicho, which talks about the old days of Chuo-ku

(6) Muromachi, Honmachi, and Shinkawa 1999, which talk about the old days of Chuo-ku

(7) Akashicho, Tomizawa-cho, which talks about the old days of Chuo-ku

(8) Kobuna-cho, Shintomi Heisei 6, which talks about the old days of Chuo-ku

(9) Hakozaki-cho, Tsukiji, which talks about the old days of Chuo-ku

(10) Honishi-cho, Hisamatsu-cho, which talks about the old days of Chuo-ku

(11) Ningyocho and Horidome-cho, which talk about the old days of Chuo-ku

(Twelve) Otemmacho and Kakigaracho, which talk about the old days of Chuo-ku, published in 1998

(Thirteen) Kayabacho and Kodemmacho, which talk about the old days of Chuo-ku, published in 1999

(14) Kabuto-cho, Nihonbashi 2012, which talks about the old days of Chuo-ku

(15) Yaesu 1-chome, Nakashu 2001, which talks about the old days of Chuo-ku

(16) Kachidoki, Toyomi-cho, Harumi 14, which talks about the old days of Chuo-ku

(17) Ginza 2016, which talks about the old days of Chuo-ku

♪　Chuo-ku Cultural Properties Survey Report

This is a record and report based on a deep delve into each theme in Cultural Heritage, Chuo-ku. A total of 5 books. (Chuo-ku Board of Education)


(Photos are in order from left in both upper and lower rows.)

Chuo-ku Cultural Properties Survey Report Vol. 1

Tsukiji's Foreign Housing-Survey Report on Polaba Bungalow, an attached foreign housing at St. Luke's International Hospital-Published 1992 (26cm, 118 pages).

Chuo-ku Cultural Properties Survey Report Vol. 2

Wooden buildings in Chuo-ku, published in 1993 (30cm, 154 pages)

Chuo-ku Cultural Properties Survey Report Vol. 3

Documents owned by the Old House of Chuo-ku-ku-Ozu Shoten, Sasagi In Store, Nakamura House Document-Published in 1995 (26cm, 195 pages)

Chuo-ku Cultural Properties Survey Report Vol. 4

Documents from Sugimori Shrine, published in Heisei 8 (30cm, 208 pages)

Chuo-ku Cultural Properties Survey Report Vol. 5

Bridge, Hashizume Plaza in Chuo-ku-ku-modern bridge survey-published in 1998 (30cm, 354 pages)

♪　Walk in Central Ward - Visit Historic Sites and History -

This book looks at Chuo-ku from the perspective of life, streets, Civilization and enlightenment, literature, etc., and introduces the footprints of Cultural Heritage and Chuo-ku in the ward. A total of 9 books. (Chuo-ku Planning Department Public Relations Section, 18cm tall, around 200 pages)

1st Collection Walk in Chuo Ward-Visit Historic Sites and History-Published in 1988

Vol. 2 Walk in Chuo Ward - Visit Historic Sites and History-Published in 1992

3rd Collection Walk in Chuo Ward-Visit Historic Sites and History-Published in 1995

4th Collection Walk in Chuo Ward-Visit Historic Sites and History-Published in 1998

5th Collection Walking in Chuo Ward - Visiting Historic Sites and History-Published in 2001

6th Collection Walking in Chuo Ward-Visit Historic Sites and History-Published in 2004

7th Collection Walking in Chuo Ward-Visit Historic Sites and History-Published in 2007

8th Collection Walk in Chuo Ward-Visit Historic Sites and History-Published in 2010

9th Collection Walking in Chuo Ward-Visit Historic Sites and History-Published in 2013

※　After applying to the Chuo Ward Kyobashi Library Regional Archives, we photographed a book.

Now, it is a book that you can realize how Chuo-ku, which we know, changes with the changing times, and that there is something that does not change only in Chuo-ku. I would like to use it for city walks and local research.

Correspondent Minato kid, Chuo-ku Tourism Association

No. 33 January 18, 2019