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◆ The name of the new bridge on the Sumida River was decided by Tsukiji Ohashi.

[Sumida Fireworks] 09:00 on October 9, 2014

This is a new bridge at the lowermost part of the Sumida River connecting Tsukiji and Kachidoki, where the bridge work was carried out on May 8.

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Although the name was being recruited, it was not easily announced.

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The sun went down many times.

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Are you tired of waiting?

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But this time, the name has finally been announced.


It's Tsukiji Ohashi.


The Tsukiji Market will move to Toyosu.

This name "Tsukiji" will remain as a new landmark for a long time, so isn't it a suitable name?

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From Hashigami, you will be able to see Tokyo Tower through the Hamarikyu Garden, and there is no doubt that it will be a new tourist spot.

It will surely be a beautiful light-up.

In the future, after performing pavement work, it is scheduled to be completed in March 2016.

By the way, the name was being recruited on the bridge of the same ring-shaped Route 2.
The bridge over the Asashio Canal is the Reimei Ohashi Bridge.
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The overpass between Tsukiji Ohashi and Reimei Ohashi is Kachidoki Overpass (Kachidoki).
It's the name.

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In the neighborhood, a new high-rise tower apartment building is being constructed, and it will change rapidly toward the future.