Hello everyone.
This is R from the staff.
It's been a while, but this is my second post.
This time, I'd like to tell you a little bit about Ningyocho, the town where our office is located.
It's a town with a rich history and many stories to tell, so today I'll just introduce a few highlights.
First up is Koami Shrine. It's a popular power spot even in Ningyocho.
This shrine, said to bring good fortune, ward off evil, and bless with financial luck, is close to the station and Ningyocho Street,
and is located in an office district, attracting many visitors even on weekdays.
Just being near the company makes me feel like something good is going to happen.
Next is Suitengu Shrine. There are many other shrines in Ningyocho, but Suitengu is popular with married couples and those in relationships for its blessings related to safe childbirth, conception, and protection from water disasters.
It was renovated in 2016 and is now very beautiful. It's so large that you can see the magnificent main hall from a distance. I've also visited it for personal reasons, not just for work.
Lastly, Amazake Yokocho. It's famous as a spot for street food.
There are many sweet shops selling taiyaki, amazake, ice cream, and more, and you'll see many people enjoying a stroll while experiencing the nostalgic atmosphere of the town. Of course, ningyo-yaki are also available.
The Ningyocho head store of Imahan, famous for sukiyaki, is also nearby (I'd love to go).
Ningyocho also has many other long-established shops, so there's always something enjoyable for lunch or dinner.
Did you know that there's a famous karakuri clock tower near Amazake Yokocho?
There's a magnificent clock tower along Ningyocho-dori, a major street.
It's a tower that is a symbol of Ningyocho. It comes to life every hour from 11 AM to 7 PM.
When the curtain opens to the accompaniment of rakugo music, a short story about Ningyocho by rakugo performer Danshoku Tatekawa plays, the panel under the roof rotates, and dolls emerge.
You can see a few foreign tourists taking pictures of the fun mechanism.
Even I, who deal with watches, couldn't help but stop and watch it.
While it's a bit different from a karakuri clock, TOKYO WATCH STYLE also has watches with interesting mechanisms.
The CHAMBRE Cuckoo CLOCK is a gentle cuckoo clock that conveys the warmth of wood.
Designed with the concept of a Nordic birdhouse, it creates a relaxed atmosphere.
On the hour, a little bird peeks out from the window and announces the time with its chirping.
It has a night shut-off sensor, so it automatically stops operating when it no longer detects light, and there's also an ON/OFF switch for the chime function, so you can use it as a normal pendulum clock if you turn it off.
It comes in two colors: white and gray.
The design is lovely, and I bet kids would love a clock with such a fun mechanism.
It's simple and likely to blend in with various rooms, so it's also recommended as a gift.
So, today I introduced Ningyocho and some interesting clocks with mechanisms.
When you visit Ningyocho, be sure to check out the karakuri clock!
