Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

　Walk around Harumi Wharf in late August. "Teryomaru" was anchored on the quay.

　

　The Fisheries Agency's "Teryo Maru" is a fishery control boat, which aims to conduct illegal operations and guidance and control of foreign fishing boats that install fishing gear in waters around Japan.

　

　Built in 1998, it has played an important role as a large fishing research vessel for marine biological resources and marine environments.

　

　In recent years, illegal operations in the waters around Japan have become increasingly sophisticated and malicious and widespread, so it has become an issue to strengthen the crackdown on foreign fishing boats that commit these illegal activities. Has become a fishing control ship. (From the Fisheries Agency website)

　

　"Teryo Maru" is sometimes anchored at Harumi Wharf.

　On the morning of the day, on the quay where few people took a walk, bathed in the sunshine, and "Teryo Maru" was waiting for the next departure.

　

 

 

It's at the height of summer. I think there are many people who feel like summer batter ...

Whether it's on or off, you're healthy to do something.

This time, a drink shop that is perfect for those who are concerned about health and beauty.

I would like to introduce you to "FARMACY'S".

　

　

This is a concept shop by Ginza Farm Co., Ltd. and Nippon Pharmaceutical University.

It just opened in Ginza on July 28.

The name of the store "FARMACY'S" is an unfamiliar word.

I asked the shop about the meaning.

It is said that it is a coined word consisting of a farm and a pharmacy. I see~!

There are 10 table seats in the bright store.

Take-out is also possible, so you don't have time.

“FARMACY'S” includes Western herbs and Orient herbs, medicinal herb and functional agricultural products.

Healthy drinks made from carefully selected ingredients derived from nature are used for each person's physical condition, situation, and worries.

You can choose it at the same time.

　

　

I ordered "BEAUTY", which is recommended when I want to stick to beauty.

　

Not only does it look beautiful, but the taste is also very delicious!

The main target is Ginza, people with a high awareness of beauty and health.

It seems to be done, but it is delicious that anyone wants to try.

　

In addition, when you are busy or want to be refreshed, "CLEAR (Clear)" with squirt, mint and lime.

If you are tired, you will find "ENERGY" with Sanzashi and tomatoes.

Before drinking, "DORANKA" containing turmeric and mountain examiners, and the next day after drinking too much.

There are "RECOVER (Rika bar)" with kudzu flowers and Chen skin.

There are various types, so why don't you choose according to the condition and situation at that time?

　



　

This time, when I asked the shop about the recommended menu at this time, "It's a Korean ginseng frozen! ]

There was an answer immediately. Oh? Korean ginseng? ？ I couldn't imagine the taste, so I tried it.

　

　

This is also beautiful! And it's delicious! It seems that it contains mangoes and pineapples to suppress the unique flavor of Korean ginseng, which overturns the image of crude drugs and Chinese medicine.

　

In summer, although your hands grow on cold drinks and ice creams, some people may feel a little guilty, saying, "It may not be good for your body."

But if you have a drink full of high-quality crude drugs, you feel like "I'm happy with your body."

At the best recommended "Koryo Ginseng Frozen", you can also taste crude drugs + summer feast fruits!

　

If you are busy, you will just postpone your own health management and you will not be able to reset your fatigue and tend to accumulate, but if you borrow the power of a healthy drink and reset your fatigue or improve your physical condition, you will effectively use your important time Let's use it!

No matter how good it is, you can't continue unless it's delicious, but don't worry about this drink!

Everyone, please try it!

　

On the wall inside the store, illustrations of graphic designer Yuuki Mashiko are drawn, and it is very nice!

Yuuki Mashiko himself was one of the people who helped by Chinese medicine, and he helped with the interior.

Please check this directly at the store. It's a must-see!

　

I would like to thank Mr. Yamaguchi and Mr. Ishigooka for responding to the interview. Thank you very much.

　

~ Store Information ~

Store name; FARMACY'S

Address: 1st floor of Kita-Yuuraku Building, 1-3, Ginza, Chuo-ku 1-chome, Kita-Yuuraku Building

Place; Take the Sotobori-dori St. (Nishi Ginza-dori) and Yuurakubashi intersection (JR side) toward Yaesu. About 50m

　　　　1 minute walk from Yurakucho Station Exit D9 Exit, 1 minute walk from Ginza 1-chome Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line.

Sales; From 10:00 to 18:00 (irregular holidays, time may be changed)

Store HP; <ahref="http://www.farmacys.jp/">http://www.farmacys.jp/

 

 

On July 29 (Saturday), this year, at the Chuo-ku Sports Center, the "13th Iaidokai International Convention" hosted by the largest Iaidokai in Japan, crossing the old Iaido sect, which is an old Iaido, was held. it was done. Swordsmen from all over the world and from all over the country, regardless of the school, including the non-out style, gathered and a large number of participants competed for the results of their daily practice.

　　　

The entrance ceremony of all the players began with the sound of the drums, and it was said that there were 350 participants, including from overseas. After greetings from the chairman and guests, the venue was filled with solemn and dignified air, and four sets of model demonstrations were performed first.

　　　

Subsequently, the competition began, and the general section, junior and senior high school section, and elementary school section were competed for each section. The finals were held in the afternoon, and great applause and cheers were sent during the fierce battle.

　　

　　　

The tournament, where fierce battles were held from qualifying to the finals, advanced to the award ceremony, and the winners, runner-up, and third place awards for each category, and the three top performers were given the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Prize, the Governor of Tokyo Award, The trophy was awarded to each of the Mayor's Award.

　　

It was my first time watching the game, but it was a day when I was able to see the "Iaido" that I learned through daily training in the sound of serious "view" and sharp movements.

 

 

　We planned a barbecue in the evening on a hot day in July.

　The place is on the second floor of "Hot Plaza Harumi".

　　　　"KISAKU Shokudo"

　

　

　I'm starting to sit on the terrace.

　Draft beer is "highest maltz"

　

　At the same time as the toast, everyone's glass is already empty...

　The clerk can carry meat and vegetables with a smile.

　There are plenty of alcoholic drinks, of course, non-al.

　　

　Time has passed, and for a while the night has ended.

　Far away Rainbow Bridge Tokyo Tower Shiodome Odaiba　

　And in the midst of the construction of the Olympic Village.

　

　The amount of meat that can't be eaten in two hours.

　The savory smell of sweet meat at dusk

　The lively conversation of friends was also added.

　I was soaked in a lot of satisfaction. (5,000 yen per person)

・・Even after enjoying the rock bath at warm bath Plaza　

　

　Place 5-2-3 Harumi Chuo-ku Hot Plaza Harumi (warm bath Plaza, Chuo-ku) 2nd floor

　　　　KISAKU dining room

　Telephone 03-6225-0677

　Take the Toei Bus (Tokyo 03 05 Nishiki 13) and get off at "Hot Plaza Harumi-mae" and walk 1 minute.　

　A 15-minute walk from Kachidoki Station　

　　

　

 

 

Participated in the "Takashimaya Nihonbashi Store Important Cultural Properties Tour" and guided us to the highlights. It was Mr. Kotani of the concierge who guided me.

　

The store (Sadataro Takahashi) built in 1933 was expanded from 1933 to 1940 (Togo Murano) while inheriting the original design, and it has a high degree of perfection as an integral architectural work and represents department store architecture. It is a building designated as a national important cultural property in 2009.

　

Last year (2016), Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi was also designated as a national important cultural property, but the reason for this designation is that it is "high value as a symbol of the development of department store architecture in Japan", so it is slightly different from that the Takashimaya Nihonbashi store is purely evaluated for buildings.

　

So, what are the features of the Takashimaya Nihonbashi store?

Sadataro Takahashi's plan won the first prize in a design competition based on the concept of "modern architecture based on Oriental hobbies".

　

As you all know, the 1st and 2nd floors (red tent) are granite and the 3rd and 7th floors are Western-style buildings with tiles. Tiles tend to be thought to be vulnerable to earthquakes, etc., but the pain of tiles in the Great East Japan Earthquake was less than 2%, reminiscent of the polite construction at that time.

　

And "Oriental hobbies" can be found everywhere.

　

　

coffered ceiling. Also, the sculpture of plaster was left untouched at that time.

It imitates a nail hide found in Japanese houses.

The chandelier is not the original one because it provided metal during World War II, but it has a Japanese-style lighting.

The stairs of the first building are made of marble and ammonites can be clearly seen (the middle of the 2nd and 3rd floors can be seen most clearly) It seems that many children can come to see during summer vacation.

The area around the elevator is also marble, but unlike the stairs, wood-grained marble is used. The elevator itself continues to use the manual things made by Atiss that have been used since the beginning.

In addition, there is a remnants of a drinking fountain on the left side of the front entrance. The design below is

It's a lotus valve.

The iron door at the front entrance is decorated with a Japanese-Western design.

The exterior was said to be Western-style, but Japanese-style is also incorporated in it. There is a balcony on the front entrance, where giboshi is designed.

At present, the rooftop could not be seen during renovation, but the tower was made with an elephant motif based on the child elephant "Takako" who had been on the roof for four years from 1950.

At that time, the rooftop of the department store was a small amusement park, but there was a child elephant on the roof of the Takashimaya Nihonbashi store. How did you raise this child elephant on the roof, but it seems that he caught it from outside with a crane. The elephant must have been very scared. At that time, it was 500kg.

However, he ate 36 kg of food every day, and four years later it became 1,500 kg, so he moved to Ueno Zoo. How did you drop the elephant, but at this time he walked down the stairs.

Also, the first parking lot on the rooftop at the department store was the Takashimaya Nihonbashi store, but the rooftop parking lot has disappeared due to the renovation.

At the Takashimaya Nihonbashi store, an important cultural property tour is held every second Friday at 11:00 and 15:00. Reservation is required for 10 people each time.

If you are interested, please apply below.

Takashimaya Nihonbashi Store:　03-3211-4111

 

 

　In the Harumi area　

I'm busy making the Olympic athlete village now.

　

　From the south exit of Marunouchi, Tokyo Station, take the Toei Bus bound for Harumi Pier about 20 minutes.

The bus turns right over the Reimei Bridge, and soon, cranes, trucks and many heavy equipment are in front of you.

　The signboard under construction of the athlete village in Tokyo and the logo of a major construction company are also vivid.

　

　From the end point, take the elevator of the passenger ship terminal to the top floor.

　When you go down, you will see the Toyosu Market in the distance, Toyosu Ohashi, and to the left, Sumitomo Triton Square and Tokyo Tower are beautiful.

It's soaring. 。

　

　And underneath　

　Harumi Wharf Park (in the middle of the barbeque where everyone enjoys it)

　Right next to it is in the middle of construction.

　Everyone, please take a look at the exciting construction sites and the skyscrapers in Chuo-ku and Minato-ku from this Harumi Passenger Terminal. It's very dynamic.

　　

To the Harumi Passenger Terminal, it is convenient to use the Toei Bus bound for Harumi Wharf from the south exit of Marunouchi, Tokyo Station. It is about a 30-minute walk from Kachidoki Station on the Toei Oedo Line.