Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

The London Olympics, which was celebrated with the most medals in history of Japanese athletes, ended on the 12th, and a parade of medalists was held on Chuo-dori in Ginza, Chuo-ku, before noon on the 20th.

It was a great crowd.

On the other hand, the "London Olympics Magazine Bulletin Photo Exhibition" is also being held at Canon Gallery Ginza in Ginza 3-chome from 20th to 29th, displaying photographs taken by representative photographers of the Japan Magazine Association.

It seems that loud cheers can be heard from each piece that cut out the dramatic moments of the players.

The enthusiasm and excitement of the Olympics, which I kept watching live every night without regard to summer batter and lack of sleep, is revived.

 

 

 

Canon Gallery Ginza's website is

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In addition, m (__)m for which we received your consent for taking photos at the venue.

 

 

 From August 17th to September 24th, "Art Aquarium Exhibition 2012 & Night Aquarium" Edo Goldfish Cool "" is being held at Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall on the 5th floor of Coredo Muromachi.

The event was planned as special exhibition last year for the 100th anniversary of the Nihonbashi Bridge, and this year was held as part of "ECO EDO Nihonbashi 2012: Cool Japan Connecting with Hearts".

From 19:00 during the period, you can change your clothes to "Night Aquarium" and enjoy the coolness of the goldfish while enjoying a drink.

Goldfish has been popular among Japanese people since the Edo period as a color of summer coolness.

A project to enjoy the culture of Edo, "appreciating and cooling goldfish," in a modern style in Nihonbashi, the center of bustling.

In this exhibition, about 5,000 goldfish dance gracefully in the underwater space that collaborates with various art such as light and video with the motif of Japanese, creating coolness, gorgeousness, and delicateness.

1,000 goldfish bowls 1.5m square with 1,000 goldfish swimming (upper left in the photo), oriental lamp aquarium (upper left in the photo), 12 aquariums (upper right in the photo), 18 aquariums (upper right in the photo), and projection mapping.

There are a wide range of exhibits, including familiar goldfish such as Japanese gold, origin gold, and Ryukin, as well as fine gold, Tosa gold, Nanjing, and rare varieties.

 

         

         

         

 

 

 

　The Heart Knit Project is a group that aims to help rebuild their lives by delivering wool to women in the affected area and healing their hearts through knitting, and selling works born there.　The photo below is a part of this work.  

 

Speaking of tug-of-war, it is a standard event of the athletic meet, but few people know the tug-of-war as a sport with official rules.

A national convention for such a tug-of-war competition was held at Chuo-ku Sports Center on August 19 (Sun).

Because it is a tug-of-war tournament, when I enter the venue that "Oes" would be loud and friendly and excited ...

Eight players in each team hold the rope silently, and everyone stops at the same posture = a sharp angle just falling down. What are you doing? ？

 

However, if you look closely, it sometimes moves little by little ...

What! In the middle of the competition! This was a classic attitude to pull the rope, and every team was dressed in the same way.

A game development that can not be imagined from the athletic meet tug of war, power Osako! I was very excited.

 

In addition, the tournament has not only championships, but also general teams and elementary school students, and this is a standard tug-of-war game, but everyone was serious, probably influenced by the next championship.

In the general section, those who are usually proud of their strength also participated, and it was a fun battle to watch, such as uniforms of cat marks and fire precautions.

 

In the elementary school section, in addition to the Kendo Boys and Fire Boys in Chuo-ku, teams from Kesennuma also participated. Moreover, the Kesennuma team won the championship! It was a great success for the Great East Japan Earthquake Reconstruction Support Competition.

 

In addition, at the exhibition, "Miss Chuo" and wrestlers in the local sumo room compete with children, and outside the venue, there is also a stall village with Tohoku specialty products, etc. Was full of people.

 

This tug-of-war festival is scheduled to be held next year.

By all means, why don't you visit the venue next year and enjoy a slightly different tug of war?

 

 

 

 

A.C.T.Y. plains Ginza is a small treasure stone shop located in Ginza 31318. Please read Acty.

Today, at the storefront, I met apricot peony, and I was interviewed because there was a recommendation saying "It's a good shop." The origin of the store name is said to have been named by a combination of representative Tamura and Tomoko Hara. The name of the store is also active and light.

 

 I see, it's purchased directly from Japanese craftsmen, so the price is 1/3 of the department store. It is said that they will also undertake repairs and processing when they become old or do not fit their fingers. The highest price range of new products is about 350,000 yen. The ring that I tried on quickly entered my finger and fitted perfectly. I've added one more silver recommendation. The store is open from 11:30 to 19:00 on fire, water, gold and Saturday. I think it would be better to go out by telephone. 03 3543 3362, the location is 30m from the alley of Hotel Ginza Daiei toward Higashiginza. Click here for the shop's website. http://homepage2.nifty.com/actyplains/

 

 

August 11 was a fun day with the Reitaisai festival in Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine and the Fire Festival in Tokyo Bay.

I wanted to see it nearby without going to Harumi, so I saw it from the Sumida River Terrace, but the high rise of Kachidoki.

I was blocked by the apartment, and only half could be seen. I'm going to go to Harumi next year.

I did it.