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Appare Nihonbashi! ・・ ・ Visit the Nihonbashi Festival, a famous autumn bridge.

[Shitamachi Tom] Nov. 2, 2011 08:30

On the last Sunday of October, the rain I was worried about was almost held during the day, and it was a pleasant autumn holiday.maple 

2011.10.30 Nihonbashi_R.JPGOn this day, the “Chuo-ku Whole Museum” was held, and many people could see sightseeing and walking here and there in the city.

Above all, at [Nihonbashi], the "Nihonbashi Festival" was held, and it was very lively. It seems to be a milestone of the 100th anniversary since the current bridge was built, and the festive mood rises without hesitation.up


 

2011.10.30 In front of the Bank of Japan _R.JPGSince its construction in 1911, Nihonbashi has been watching Japan's growth. It was designated as a national important cultural property in 1999. It is a magnificent bridge with a Renaissance style. Until the end of last year, the Nihonbashi Cleaning Project has been cleaning up, and makeup has been corrected, and this day has just begun. 


Since the Metropolitan Expressway covered the bridge in 2011.10.30 Nihonbashi River_R.JPG1963 as part of the urban development of the Tokyo Olympics, many people have missed their former appearance, but local elders said, `` At that time, the Olympic celebration mood was full, The expressway seemed to be a symbol of a new era. " In this era, I may have been able to afford to think about the problem of urban aesthetics. 

Even so, [Nihonbashi] Appare has been showing its presence as a pride of the region for a long time! I was surrounded by the feeling of that.scissors 


 

2011.10.30 Mitsukoshi _R.JPGAnyway, on this day, various events were also held in the Nihonbashi area. Classic cars lined up in front of the head office of the Bank of Japan, and festive boats came and went on the Nihonbashi River.

 

Until the end of next month, the Chuo-ku Tourism and Commerce Festival will continue to be held. Fun projects are being prepared mainly by department stores and shopping associations, and treasure hunting games are also being well received. Please take this opportunity to visit the fun spots in the city. present [Chuo-ku Shopping Street Federation 60th Anniversary "Treasure Hunting Game"]

 



Autumn Chuo-ku, which grows richer and more. Let's have a lot of fun.