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Kita-Senju Women-SENJO-Enjoy Newcomers in Senju
2020年3月4日
December 22, 2021
Nowadays, Kita-Senju has often been featured in magazines and media.
今、そんな北千住に「SENJO」と呼ばれる女性たちの”新しいブーム”が起きていることはご存じでしょうか。
SENJO means Kita-Senju Women = commonly called Senjo
It is about the women who rediscover the new charm of Kita-Senju and enjoy Kita-Senju life to the full.
"SENJO" who push their way to the latest lifestyle.
This time, the theme is "Senju's Newcomer enjoyed by SENJO".
We will introduce the recently opened shops that will provide a breath of fresh air for Senju with SENJO.
This time SENJO who walks around Senju is...
Ms. Mihoko Takahashi
A person who visits the newcomer in Senju this time is Ms. Mihoko Takahashi who runs a hair salon “Kiitos" located at the east exit of Kita-Senju Station (https://beauty.hotpepper.jp/slnH000381990/)” that is very popular and difficult to get a reservation. She runs a hair salon with her husband now after she worked at a large salon and a wedding business. She is in her thirties, from Gunma prefecture and lives in Adachi.
A select shop that prepares your life “in your own way”
The first one we visited was “baku,” which opened at Kita-Senju East Exit on February 15, 2018.
A select shop and bar that suddenly appears in a residential area just around the corner of a shopping street.
Ms. Takahashi was also surprised, "In a place like this ...".
Mr. Tashiro, the shop owner who has naturally spent his time in an environment where there were many opportunities to experience Japanese culture and works in his home because his mother is a potter.
“When I came to Tokyo from Sendai aiming to become a photographer and learned, I realized that I would like to introduce the charm of the work created by someone rather than create my own work.” That's why he opened Select shop & bar.
When Ms. Takahashi, who happened to be just after the move, said "I wanted to have good everyday products that could be used for a long time, but I couldn't quite meet them. ''
"I have selected items that can be used for a long time. Telling you how to handle them, including repairs, I introduce many products and works that can be left not only for yourself but also for future generations." said Mr. Tashiro.
Ms. Takahashi said excitedly looking over the shop,
"If I have many daily necessities like this , it will be fun every day. You have cosmetics as well. Socks in cute colors catch my eye."
When I asked him about his criteria for selecting a thing,
"When I visit local area to purchase things several times a year, I would like to meet "people" rather than look for "things", so I value horizontal connections from the current relationships. As I visit creators many times to make face-to-face relationships, I realize their deep thought put into the work. That is the beginning of purchasing.''
said Mr. Tashiro.
"At first, I was looking for the suitable location for my shop in the area with many select shops, where there were many works and products carefully made, such as brand goods without directly managed store and an original item made by creators. But I felt that it was a waste of the value of the works that remained unrecognized in many shops, so I finally got to Kita-Senju. As a result, I do say this is only the best place, because it is not only the convenient location but the place where a brand new culture like select shop has not yet become a part of the city. Above all, I admired the atmosphere of the city where there were warm-hearted people and drinking culture has taken root.''
Although it was a bit in daylight, it's a good chance, so I had Ms. Takahashi experience the bar.
"Are there any alcohol you recommend?"
"This wine is made from 8 kinds of grapes, so the taste varies continuously with temperature while drinking. What kind of alcohol do you usually drink?"
"I like wine, but especially highball."
"This is a whiskey called Ichiro's molt in Saitama. It is very popular now and is not too strong but a well-balanced liquor recommended for women."
"The most delicious highball in Senju is served here." said Ms. Takahashi.
"It's not too strong but mild, so easy for women to drink. I really like it! You told me about alcohol in detail, so I can enjoy a little different way of drinking and feel fresh."
"There are many customers who are involved in the service industry like Ms. Takahashi, so I have increased the number of business days since the bar opened only on weekends. As it opens until 24:00, people who work in various industries can enjoy shopping and drinking.''
"I want to make my shop the place where women who spend their busy days, are able to remind themselves to always be themselves through time to choose carefully crafted works and products, and to enjoy the best sake."
You should go this secret shop where the peaceful time goes by with the shop owner, Mr. Tashiro.
* Products appeared at the time may not be available at the time of your visit.
select gallery & bar ” baku “
OPEN日：2018/2/15
Address: 21-10 Senju-Asahicho, Adachi
TEL ： 03-5284-7545
Business hours: 13:00-24:00 (including bar time 18: 00-24: 00)
Closed: Tuesdays and irregular holidays
A candy shop in downtown where people of various ages come to visit
Ms. Katsumi Ogura, the owner who has a friendly atmosphere, loved talking to customers even at the restaurant where she worked before starting this business.
She had the garage remodeled and opened this shop, because her dogs like family needed care, and her husband suggested "Why don't you become a candy shop lady?"
Once inside, you'll find lots of decorations like a dreamland.
Not to mention children, elderly people and young women doing the shopping at a boutique nearby also come to the shop.
First of all, I let Ms. Takahashi choose as many candies as she wanted.
"Nostalgic. I used to feel it's expensive in the past, but now I can choose anything I want, so I'm happy."
"New items are coming out, so it's fun to choose them to arrange in the shop. I think almost all of them are lined up. The popular items are donuts and potato fries, and cocoa cigarettes were also famous for a while because the photo of a certain singer who held it in the hand was posted on SNS.''
Here are the items she chose!
When I asked Ms. Ogura about the children who keep coming to the shop,
"From school children's point of view, maybe I'm kind of a fussy aunt. It's good there is someone else who tells children good or bad other than their parents, isn't it? That is what the old downtown likes in a sense, I think."
"I love talking to women in their 20s and 30s as well. There is a thing that they can easily talk to not a family but someone else, isn't there? It's just the time they devote themselves to their job and love, so I'm looking forward to listening well to them in the shop."
Ms. Ogura said,
"Please enjoy a good old time at a candy shop where "conversation" and "candy" are creating a new place."
BOWWOW316
Opening Date: 2019/1/6
Address: 3-16 Senju, Adachi
TEL ： 03-6812-0860
Business hours: 12:00-18:00
Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Original smoothies popular with women
The owner here is VIKN, a popular rapper on a domestic tour of his new album “25:17”.
Two years ago, VIKN, who once set up a shop near Gakugeidai Station, focused on the local power of Kita-Senju.
He opened a juice bar that offers original smoothies and so on at this location.
Not only the popular smoothie series, but also juice-cleanse (*) and aloe shots, there are many popular menus for men, including health-conscious women.
In addition, it has come into focus since its opening due to having its stylish event space on the second floor.
* Juice cleanse: It's kind of detox to rest your internal organs. Never take solid foods except "cold press juice" which is made with fresh vegetables and fruits that are mashed by turning at low speed and squeezed with strong pressure for a long time in a slow juicer of a condense method.
"It's delicious and satisfying. Only this will make me full."
said Ms. Takahashi, and VIKN said to her
"I have worked in the fashion industry before doing this job. When I went to New York to purchase clothes six or seven years ago, there were a lot of juice bars in the city. As I was so busy that I took a smoothie for my meal. At that time I was not in good shape but my physical condition has improved since I started drinking it, so I wanted to bring it to Japan. All menus are original."
He told us about grounds for starting business.
"I feel close to customers since I moved my shop here. Sometimes I go drinking with regular customers. Also, they vary from old man in his 80s to mothers with children, and students, too. They don't care so much about being seen, and I feel free atmosphere. I like this town more and more since I also moved to Senju."
Ms. Takahashi, who is doing business in Senju, also nodded deeply in this story of VIKN.
"It is a good city where people can know each other drinking alcohol at the shop like this. The aloe shot I got earlier seems to work for a hangover (laughs)"
The event booth on the second floor can be used for 4 to 30 people.
It is easy to use for parties with children, and is fully equipped with tipi tent and diaper changing spaces.
In the night, VIKN's DJ event may be sometimes held.
"You can order on the 1st floor and then have a meal on the 2nd floor if it is not reserved. If you have small children who are not good at chairs, there are also seats on the floor, so you can use it casually."
said VIKN.
Enjoy a fully refreshing space with healthy menus and fun conversations with friends.
JUICE BAR ROCKET
Opening Date: 2018/12/13
Address: 1-1-10 Senju, Adachi
TEL ： 03-6874-0626
Business hours: 11:30-20:00
Closed: Tuesdays
This is also a newcomer! "Book and Sake Snack Akiko"
This is a book-and-sake snack Akiko where you can buy a book, which opened in December 2019.
This system allows you to purchase one book to charge your seat.
I am a writer of this article and also a representative of a publisher, “Senju Publishing” which is located in 3-chome Senju, and opened the bar on the second floor of a popular bakery as a saloon keeper.
I rent a room only in the night and open the bar irregularly three times a week.
For details such as business days, see each SNS.
Twitter@bookbarAKIKO
Instagram@bookbarakiko
Facebook@bookbarAKIKO
Address: 2583 Delicoppe 2F, 4-19-16 Senju, Adachi
Business hours: 19:00-23:00
Contact Us:https://ux.nu/jbtrX
In conclusion
"When I first started a beauty salon in Kita-Senju, I only felt it was vaguely convenient for a good train service and a good shopping center near the station. But this time when I went around various shops, I realized again that there are interesting shops filled with various thoughts.
Many shop owners also value the connection with people, and I think there are many cozy shops that are fashionable but something friendly.
I will be able to enjoy more a Senju walk from now on."
said Ms. Takahashi.
Please enjoy visiting Newcomers in Senju.
This story was written by Ms. Akiko Yoshimitsu and Ms. Haruna Abe.
Ms. Akiko Yoshimitsu
Editor of "Senju publishing" which is located in 3-chome Senju near her house, and owner of a book cafe in six-mat room.
Living in Senju-Okawacho, mother of one child. In 2015, Senju Publishing Co., Ltd. was established in 3-chome Senju.
She runs a book cafe, "SENJU PLACE" with a low table in six-mat Japanese room in the corner of the office.
She has also produced a lot of events in town such as "Senju Paper's Festival" and "Senju School", and now she is a member of Adachi City Culture, Reading and Sports Comprehensive Promotion Committee.
For editorial cooperation, "Adachi no Ohako" (Adachi City Tourism and Exchange Association) "Adachi Monozukuri story" (Adachi City Industry Association). On January 28, 2020, the book "Silence and Humor: A Small Publisher in the old downtown, Senju Publishing" was released by Ei Publishing Company.
Ms. Haruna Abe
After retiring from an advertising department of a publisher, she has been in charge of planning and editing at Senju Publishing since December 2019. Mother of one child who likes music and camping.
【Senju Publishing】http://senju-pub.com/
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