St. A little more until Patrick's Day!
What is the relationship between Chuo-ku and Ireland?
Hello. It's Hanes, a new correspondent!
There's a little more until the Equinox Day, but do you know what March 17 is?
On this day...Holidays in Ireland, a country far away from Japan St. Patrick's Day.
St. Patrick was a saint who passed on Christianity to Ireland.
On this day, the anniversary of his death (March 17, 460), he wore a symbol-colored green clothing, dyed the river green, and lit up buildings and other buildings in green.
I often celebrate the whole city, not the individual.
In recent years, it has gradually become established in Japan, and the I Love Ireland Festival, which is held at Yoyogi Park.
This is done by closing a part of Omotesando. At the Patrick's Day Parade
I was very excited, with the participation of the Irish ambassador.
That's why this time St. Prior to Patrick's Day, I would like to introduce spots related to Ireland in Chuo-ku by area!
Ireland x Nihonbashi
Located close to Tokyo Station, the Nihonbashi area is easily accessible.
There is an Irish Pub CELTS Yaesu store reminiscent of the city of Dublin from its exterior.
Of course, Irish cuisine and watching rugby.
You can also enjoy Ireland's leading liquor Guiness (Guinness)♪
Guinness, known in Guinness World Records, is known as the Guinness World Records, etc.
Surprisingly, I was born from this liquor brewery!
According to Guinness World Records Japan's "History of Guinness World Records"
"In 1951, Irish was enjoying hunting in Wexford, a question asked by Sir Hu Beaver, then Chief Executive of Guinness brewery, who was the fastest hunting bird in Western Europe? "As a result, a book that has set a world record was born!
I am deeply moved that these interests and interests have created something that will remain in future generations!
Even as an adult, I always want to value the feeling of "why?"
I talked a little bit, but the Guinness of alcohol and record....It's surprisingly close to the origin of Ireland.
In this pub, from 14:00 to 17:00 on March 23 (Sat), the Japan Irish Association St. Patrick's Day gathering will be held.
Although it is a membership fee system, there will be talks about Irish talks, harp performances, talks about the Rugby World Cup and quizzes.
If you are interested, you may be able to deepen your exchange here.♪
Store name: CELTS Yaesu Store
Address: 3-2-17, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Business hours From Monday to Saturday 14:00 to 5:00 the following day (in the case of Sundays and holidays, ~23:30)
Regular holidays: None
Official website: https://celts.dkdining.com/yaesu/
Ireland x Ginza
Next, look for Ireland-related spots in Ginza!
The first thing I noticed was the "Brick remain Monument" on Kinharu Street.
As you may know, this monument is
The designer of the brick street is engraved as the British Thomas James Waters.
However, Wartors was born in 1842 in Birr, County Offaly, Ireland....
Can you really say that?...I am noisy when it comes to U.K. to doubt that←
Therefore, I would like to take a brief look at the history of English and Ireland.
[Relationship between U.K. and Ireland (from the 19th century)]
-The Great Britain kingdom and the Irish kingdom have long been conflicting due to differences in religion, rights, etc.
In 1800, a joint law to merge two countries will be enacted
As a result of the abolition of the Irish Parliament in 1801 and the annexation of the Kingdom of Ireland,
Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland
In the 1910s, there was a uprising of the party claiming the enactment and independence of the Irish Autonomy Law.
The outbreak of the Irish Independence War in 1919
In 1921, Irish Freedom (consisting of 26 southern Ireland) was born (self-government)
In 1927, the Union was renamed Great Britain and Northern Ireland Union.
-In the late 1920s and early 1930s, the relationship between U.K. and autonomous territory is nominally equal in the parliament and charter.
In 1937, a leader calling for full independence enacted a new constitution and changed the name from a free country to Yale.
In 1949, Yale officially left the United Kingdom and became Ireland.
(*The six Northern Ireland states, where Protestant accounts for the majority, are still part of the UK.)
Looking at this simple chronological table, in 1873, when the brick street along Ginza Street was completed.
Today's Republic of Ireland or similar countries do not exist.
In other words, there is no doubt that he was born in the Republic of Ireland today.
At that time, there was no political "Irish" and it seemed to be treated as "British"!
I see...It's called "Netherlands New Year" which I introduced earlier, and it's deep.
Ireland x Tsukiji
Next, I will move to Tsukiji.♪
"Do you find anything about Ireland in Tsukiji?"
About 30 minutes walk by looking at signs and menus at the storefront in the out-of-market market....
Only the letters "domestic natural tuna" and "natural tuna" are visible....
In addition to tuna from Oma, Aomori Prefecture, which became famous for its first auction at Toyosu Market, tuna from Kochi, etc.
There are some shops where you can visualize the production areas in Japan.
In stores for general customers, there are many tuna that have not been announced to the production area.
(It may be announced as a matter of course at shops where auctions and professionals gather.)
Not only tuna, but also overseas countries and regions that come to mind when it comes to seafood.
I think it's probably around Alaska, Iceland, Chile, Norway, Russia.
"Is it Iceland, not Ireland?..."I thought,"
I found "tuna bean knowledge" affixed to the refrigerator of a certain shooting OK store♡
According to the "world tuna habitats and catches" of this legume knowledge, it is said.
Bluefin tuna, which has a low catch, can be caught in the Tohoku region and part of the East Coast of the United States of America.
Part of the Mediterranean Sea, and the Northwest Sea of Ireland Island!
I finally found a point of contact with Ireland♪
If you search for "Tsukiji Ireland tuna" etc. using this as a hint, you can find it.
Apparently, Irish tuna can only be seen at high-end stores.
It turns out that frozen tuna is of high quality enough to be said to be the best in the world.
I saw a new connection with Ireland through the fish and learned a lot.
Ireland x Harumi
Next, I'll look for Ireland in Harumi!
I think there are few people who suddenly think of their relationship with Ireland.
In fact, in April 2002, there was an event where the Irish patrol ship L.É. NIAMH was anchored at Harumi Wharf.
At that time, the interior was open to the public and it was crowded with many people.
I don't think there are quite a few ships sailing far from afar like Ireland, but I think
Will Harumi Wharf become more international for the Tokyo 2020 Games?
Looking at this way, Chuo-ku unexpectedly had a relationship with Ireland.
There was a foreign settlement in Tsukiji during the Meiji era.
If you look into it, you may see a new relationship.♪