In the Harumi area, landfill began in the sea during the Edo period, in the Taisho era, completed in 1931 (1931), and 230,000 tsubo of Tsukishima No. 4 landfill was transferred to Kyobashi Ward, and in 1937 (1937) It was named "Harumi". Because it is a new land, it seems that there is no connection to "historical sites", but surprisingly a magnificent monument has been built.
Speaking of Harumi, an elderly person like me first associates with the international trade fair venue, but there is a monument near the entrance of the Central Incineration Plant (5-2-1 Harumi).
The first Japan International Trade Fair was held in Harumi in 1955 (1955), and in 1959 (1959), the largest trade fair venue in Japan was completed. The Tokyo Motor Show, Electronics Show, Data Show, Comics Market, etc. were held, and it was one of Japan's leading convention centers. In 1996 (1996), Ariake closed due to the completion of the Tokyo Big Sight, but it is said that there were 6 million visitors a year at its peak.
A trade fair venue with seven buildings lined up on a site of more than 60,000 tsubo ... As a reminder of that time, there is only this monument in the shape of a book.
(There seems to be few visitors. When you go to "Hot Plaza Harumi", please stop by because it is next door. )
