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Sumida River Ohashi at night

[Mumin] Nov. 30, 2012 08:30

We strolled around the Sumida River Ohashi in late November, when the footsteps of the night became earlier.

It was neither hot nor cold, and I had to go to a pleasant night.


As you walk along the bridge from Chuo-ku, the illuminations of Eitai Bridge and Libashiti 21 on the back and high-rise buildings are beautiful on the right. You can also enjoy fireworks from Tokyo Bay fireworks festival in summer. On the left side of the bridge, the Kiyosu Bridge and the Sky Tree show a glutch face between them. The competition of light is also wonderful.


Enchanted by the illuminated Christmas version of the Royal Park Hotel on the way from Sumida River Ohashi toward Suitengu!

 I got home with a soft and dreamy feeling.

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◆Chuo-ku There is a history here (47) Gokaido Past and Present (3)-Walking through Nakasendo from Nihonbashi-

[Akira Makibuchi / Sharakusai] Nov. 29, 2012 13:30

The third one is Nakasendo on the Gokaido in Chuo-ku. During the Edo period, the road goes north from Nihonbashi through Itabashi-juku and inland. The current part of Chuo-ku overlaps with National Route 6 to the Muromachi 3-chome intersection, but when going north, it is National Route 17 to Imagawa Bridge.

 

0913_47_121127nakasenndo.jpgThe path from the starting point of Nihonbashi to the north is about 45 degrees left than the path to the south. The area where Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower was built was Honmachi, where town development began during the Edo period, and was the Oshu Highway's Oshu Highway. Go straight at the current Muromachi 3-chome intersection, the old Nakasendo Road, the current National Route 17. Turn right to the east at Edo-dori St., and it will be National Routes 4 and 6.

 

On the narrow road on the east side of National Route 17, one north of Edo-dori St., there is an explanation board (upper left in the photo) of the "Kane Bell Tower Ruins at Kokumachi". There was a bell of time from the early Edo period. Right next to it is also an explanation board for "Night Hantei-Buson Yosa Residence Ruins". Kabumura was a master of the Edoza Shofu school who followed the flow of Basho, Sokaku and Hajin Hayano.

 

Heading north on National Route 17 and eventually Imagawa Bridge. This is the border between Chuo-ku and Chiyoda-ku, and the Ryuka River used to flow. Imagawa Bridge during the Edo period is known at the beginning of the picture scroll "Kidai Shoran", and the appearance of Setomonoya etc. lined up near the bridge is lively shown. At present, there are stone monuments (upper right in the photo) and explanation boards (lower left in the photo) of the bridge ruins, so you can feel the remnants of the bridge.

 

The area beyond the guard of JR Kanda Station is 1 km from Nihonbashi (lower right photo). The road from Hongo to Itabashi via Manseibashi is the former Nakasendo, National Route 17. ●Akira Makibuchi

 

 

 

Chika Yae White Christmas

[TAKK...] Nov. 29, 2012 08:30

In the Yaesu Underground Shopping Center, as "White Christmas", the entire white illumination using white LEDs is developed, and the main Avenue is colored with illumination arches and white trees.

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Period November 14 (Wednesday) - December 25 (Tuesday)
Location: Yaesu Underground Shopping Center [Main Avenue] and others
Contents
■White Tree-With Thoughts for Reconstruction-
 You can get a Christmas bell for Great East Japan Earthquake's reconstruction support activities.
Decorate the bell to the "white tree". The tree is completed with the feeling of support.
 
■Hokkaido Snow and Ice Festival
 Introducing the winter festivals representing Hokkaido with panels and videos.

■2012 White Christmas Great raffle
 Lottery once for shopping, eating and drinking 3,000 yen at each shop.
(Some stores are excluded.)

In the large lottery, the chance to win luxurious prizes such as Hokkaido pair trips and art museum appreciation tickets!
Thank you for the participation prize mask!
How many times can I draw if I hold a year-end party in the Yaesu Underground Shopping Center? !

 

 

 

Photo exhibition talked about by nature

[Shitamachi Tom] Nov. 28, 2012 09:00

How do you spend the transition from autumn to winter?maple

My favorite town in Ginza seems to be quietly standing in preparation for the end of the year, and it seems to be preparing for the coming of winter, and it is still an attractive town.

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At [Ginza Nikon Salon] located in Ginza 7-chome, we are actively holding solo exhibitions of unique photographers.
In terms of "cutting moments," the art of photography seems to be a comprehensive art that combines the expressiveness of painting with the realism of Haiku.camera 


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Now, at this salon, "Yoshiharu Higa Photo Exhibition" is being held until December 4th.
Higa is from Okinawa and travels to the United States at a young age, and is now a wonderful photographer living in New York.
I was introduced to a first-year sightseeing correspondent, a cat on a hill, and came to visit immediately.


[Ginza Nikon Salon] is located in the side of [Ginza Matsuzakaya], and is a spot where people who love photos and cameras can go through. This time, Higa's photo exhibition is titled "Chiraga-Okinawa bare skin", and exhibits a number of works that mainly capture the natural modeling of Okinawa from a unique perspective. It seems to be full of love and respect for nature in casual landscapes such as rocks, cliffs, and plants. Do you say "silence but eloquent"?upwardright 

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 By the way, "Chiraga" is the Ryukyu dialect, which means "the skin of the face", mainly refers to the skin of the pig's face. It may be that the author's desire to convey the life of Okinawa is included.


The salon is free to enter, so please drop in when you go out to Ginza.


I think you can feel a conversation with nature that interacts through the Finder.impact 


 

 

Soup curry

[Mido] Nov. 28, 2012 08:15

This time's recommendation is La Bettlapeltti (Bar L)
It's a soup curry.
This Italian restaurant is located on the 1st basement floor of Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower.
It's a name that seems to bite your tongue, but it's for office workers and OLs.
It's a popular shop.
The word "I don't care" written on the blackboard is attractive and unintentionally.
I was guided to the store.

The curry that doesn't serve is chicken roast, tomato curry and vegetable grig.
There are two types of bone soup curry, white rice is 800 yen and 16 grain rice.
It's 900 yen. (Photo: 16 grain rice)

I'm making curry in the counter, and it's just "many"
I feel like that.
About 10 minutes after ordering, the dishes on the tray were brought.
Curry soup has a smooth taste with no sticky feeling.
All the vegetables seemed to melt in their mouths.
It feels like curry and vegetables are just in harmony.

I didn't like smoking OK at lunchtime, but I didn't like it.
I was satisfied with the "soup curry" itself.

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Autumn leaves have come down to the city

[Koedo Itabashi] Nov. 27, 2012 13:30

Each time it rained, the change in temperature was felt on my skin, and I began to wear more one by one.

The maple front is also moving from north to south, from mountains to satoyama and towns.

 

Autumn leaves hunting, yellow leaves hunting.

This year, I removed the opportunity to walk slowly in the wilderness, and if I noticed, there are only a few remaining in November.

Where is the most concentrated trees in Chuo-ku?

After all, it's Hamarikyu.

That's why I decided to spend a moment of Koharu weather in Hamarikyu Onshi Garden.

 

In the park, pine and other green trees grew plump, and the branches were stretched glossy against the backdrop of a clear blue sky without clouds.

The autumn leaves are ...

The fallen leaves of broadleaf tree laid on the path showed the impact of yesterday's rain and wind.

I wonder if it's time to see it.

But the color of Japanese maple is now on, and there are still trees that turn yellow.

The leaves exposed to the sunshine are glittering and seem to be waiting for themselves to shine.

The rich variety of trees is also the attraction of Hamarikyu.

 

On the other hand, I wanted to enter the winter, but it was being done steadily.

"Komomaki" winds a straw belt around the pine trunk.

It kills pests that are not good at cold by pouring them into straw.

It seems that the tree is just a belly winding, and it looks warm.

"Yukitsuri", which stretches a rope radially from the tip of the pillar so that the branches of the tree do not break.

The triangular cone made by the rope pin and stretched shape seems to indicate the preparation for winter.

The contrast with the Japanese garden makes you feel fun, reminiscent of the Christmas tree during the season.

 

On that day, there were many customers from overseas.

When I approached the angle while thinking that I was taking a commemorative photo with the autumn leaves in the background, I was impressed.

I was taking pictures of Shiodome's unique skyscrapers and Tokyo Tower with a cluster of green trees at the bottom.

Heading to Tokyo Bay, Rainbow Bridge and Odaiba were also targets for shooting.

This place offers a panoramic view of Tokyo's sightseeing spots.

It is around "Hino Kuchiyama" located in the eastern part of the park.

 

 

The street trees in Tokyo, the trees in small parks, and the hedges and plantings of houses are also time to move to maple trees.

Nishiki has come down to the city.

It is a color that gives you a sense of energy in a pleasant season.

 

 

 
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