Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Every year, at the end of Christmas, the city enters New Year's mode at once.

Here in the Nihonbashi area, the day after Christmas, Kadomatsu decorations were prepared.

Kadomatsu was originally a New Year's decoration that meant to welcome Toshigami to the house, and since ancient times it was thought that gods dwell on treetops, pine and bamboo have been used.

There are two ways to cut bamboo: "square" () cut right next to the bamboo and "sagi" () cut diagonally.

In particular, "Sogi" is interesting because there is a "laughing mouth" where the bamboo nodes on the cut surface can be seen as the mouth where people are laughing depending on how they are cut.

In addition, there are many pine decorations () that combine bamboo that reaches the second floor with leaves attached and pine trees, and this was also ready.

The difference between pine decorations also made me feel the history of the long-established and company in Nihonbashi, and it was interesting to imagine the history and "Ire" in each of them.

 

 

This year is another few days. In addition, a new year will begin, and I think some people will be entrusted with a new determination for the first sunrise as a start event.

 

I think the first sunrise from central Tokyo has become a standard from the top of high buildings and towers, but it is not necessarily seen from near the ground.

 

The Sumida River flows east and south sides of Chuo-ku, and there is a slight distance to the opposite bank, so there are several places where you can see sunrise without buildings on the opposite bank.

 

This time, referring to past photos, I dared to find a place where I could see the first sunrise from the Sumida River in Chuo-ku. This is an introduction that goes back upstream from the downstream of the Sumida River.

 

 

【１】

First of all, "Kachidokibashi".

You can see the direction of Kachidoki on the opposite bank from Tsukiji, but it is a Tokyo-like sunrise with the sun coming out between the building and the building.

※2014/12/17 Shooting

 

 

【２】

Sunrise scenery seen in the direction of Toyosu from "Ishikawajima Park" near "Aioi Bridge".

"Ishikawajima Park" is a good place to see the first sunrise.

 

From Aioi Hashigami, the triangles of the truss bridge create a mysterious sight.

 

You can also see it from Nakanoshima, which is under Aioi Bridge. Watch the sunrise while fishing ... It's luxurious.

※2014/12/6 Shooting

 

 

【３】

You can also see the sunrise from the top of the Chuo-ohashi Bridge.

The photo is from last year (New Year's Day 2013), and although it was a little cloudy, it was the first sunrise seen through the "Messenger Statue" watching the Sumida River.

 

 

【４】

It can also be seen from "Kiyosu Bridge".

The photo is from this year (New Year's Day 2014) and is a very impressive sight. It is a bridge of important cultural properties, but the first sunrise can be said to be an important cultural property class.

※Be careful of traffic because you can't see it unless you go on the road for half a step.

 

 

【５】

Finally, "Shinohashi".

You can see it from the top of the bridge, but the photo shows the sunrise from the Sumida River terrace under the bridge.

※2014/12/13 Shooting

 

 

 

This is an introduction of the first sunrise spot from the Sumida River.

 

The sunrise time is around 6:50. The problem will be the weather on the day, but I hope it will be clear.

There seems to be some trains running all night. It might be good to go to new year worshipping after the first sunrise.

I hope you will have the best start of the new year.

 

(Note: Some photos are not from the day of New Year's Day, and some may not be seen due to differences in the position of sunrise.)

 

<Nearest station>

【１】 Kachidokibashi: Kachidoki Station on the Oedo Line

【２】 Aioi Bridge: Tsukishima Station on the Yurakucho Line and Oedo Line

【３】 Chuo-ohashi Bridge: Tsukishima Station on the Yurakucho Line and Oedo Line

【４】 Kiyosubashi: Suitengumae Station, Kiyosumi Shirakawa Station on the Hanzomon Line / Kiyosumi Shirakawa Station on the Oedo Line

【５】 Shinohashi: Toei Shinjuku Line Hamacho Station / Morishita Station / Oedo Line Morishita Station

 

 

 

You've been stagnant this year too.

In Yagenbori, both countries, the annual “Non-no-ichi” and “Year-end Ode-ko-shi” will be held from December 27 to 29, and this preparation is progressing greatly.

Lanterns were displayed around the immovable shrine.

 

In addition, posters and signboards have already been prepared around Fudoin Street.

 

`` Toshinoichi '' is a city that stands for the purpose of selling decorations for the New Year and Kadomatsu, etc. It is said to be the "Yonoichi City".
In addition, "Year-end Ode-koichi" is a city that provides clothing, bags, shoes, etc. cheaply, mainly by wholesalers and shops in the past Ryogoku, Yokoyamacho, Tachibanacho, etc. (currently Higashinihombashi, etc.).
 
Fifty years ago, when I was a child, "Hagoita" was held along with "Toshinoichi" and there were some markets selling Hagoita. Hagoita was decorated a lot, from expensive ones that imitated Kabuki actors to those that imitated celebrities who became the topic of the year.
Hagoita does not have a fixed price, negotiations begin between the customer and the seller, but rather the seller plays a large abacus and shows the price instead of saying the price verbally. I remember that it was unusual for children. Also, when the business negotiations were concluded, it was fun to borrow the hands of the customers around me and clapping with <Shan, Shan, Shan>.
I'm afraid I couldn't see any shops selling Hagoita.
 
If you have time, please take a look at Yagenbori's "Non-no-ichi" and "Year-end Ode-ko-shi".
This year, from December 27 (Sat) to 29 (Mon) from 11:00 to 20:00.

 

 

 

You can see winter constellations at Akashi Time Dome.

It's perfect for a date with a full mood.

1st term until Sunday, March 8

2 Place Akashi Time Dome

3 Contents [screening three times a day]

　

1st Fuyu no Hoshizora (with subtitles)
Detective Conan's Starry Sky Magician
Detective Conan, familiar with TV and movies, finally appears in the planetarium.
The confrontation between Kid and Conan unfolding under the starry sky. I'm looking forward to it.

◉From Tuesday to Friday at 3:00 pm
◉11:30 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays

　

Explanation of the second starry sky
［HAYABUSA BACK TO THE EARTH］

Hayabusa is an asteroid explorer launched in May 2003 and overcame numerous difficulties in 2010. This work is full of realism that adds images of the earth's return scene to the exploration journey filled with the turbulence and excitement of Hayabusa, which explores the mystery of the birth of the solar system.

◉From Tuesday to Friday 4:30 pm
◉2:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Sunday and public holidays

　

3rd Winter Starry Sky
"Night of the Galactic Railway"

We thoroughly consider the fantasy world of Miyazawa Kenji's "Night of the Galactic Railway", which was said to be difficult to visualize, and reproduce it clearly. Experience the dream time as if you were on a real galaxy railway, wrapped in an impressive landscape you have never seen before.

◉Tuesday to Friday 6:00 p.m.
◉Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 4:00 p.m.

　

4 Appreciation fee
300 yen (preschool children)•Free for elementary and junior high school students in the city)

5 Inquiries
Local Tenmonkan "Akashi Time Dome"
ＴEＬ： ０３ー３５４６ー５５３７

　

 

 

[December 27, 2014 (Sat)-29 (Mon)]
In the Higashinihombashi area, the year-end market will be held at the end of the year.
In addition, there are shops selling New Year's goods such as rendition decorations.
At the same time, the Depot Market offers clothing, shoes, handbags, daily necessities, etc.
Sold at a low price.
There are about 100 wholesalers.

In the past, Toshinoichi in Tokyo was once paid in Yagenbori fudoson, starting with Fukagawa Hachiman, visiting Asakusa and Kanda, etc.

　

[Last year]

 

 

■I walked around Ginza at the end of the year from 1-chome to 8-chome in the evening. Here's what I saw.

 

（１） In the round window on the 1st floor of the Okuno Building, "God bird, Ezoshima owl" is! ! Photo taken at 16:31 on December 21 (Sun). The following is the shooting time.)

■Y'sARTS round window display. A work made of concrete (Takashi Nakayama [Tori Exhibition] December 15-21).

 

　

　

（２） On the sidewalk of Chuo-dori, there is a "painted post"! (Thursday, 18:44)

 

　 

（３） There is a "red dot pattern" on the alley road in front of Y's WINE GALLERY! !

 

　

（４） At the Ginza 2-chome intersection, there is "Illumination of Bulgari, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, (Cartier (currently under construction))!" !

■Luxury Cross is becoming a common name because of the world's four largest jewelers in the four corners.

 　

 

　　

（５） On the sidewalk in front of Matsuya, there is a social pot! (Thursday, 18:57)

 

　

（６） At the Mikimoto store, which is scheduled to be rebuilt, there is a "37th fir tree (Christmas tree)"! !

 　

■In front of the fir tree, it is very crowded with people who shoot and watch (Sunday 17:51).

 

　

（７） On Chuo-dori, there is a special champagne gold LED! !

■(From HP) Ginza Street Federation, Ginza International Luxury

The Committee (GILC) and the Ginza-kai will hold "Ginza Illumination Hikari Michi 2014 ~" on December 3rd, 2014 ~

Light that illuminates the future" was held. The event started with the aim of supporting the reconstruction of Tohoku.

This is the fourth time this year. Approximately 180,000 pieces along Ginza-dori and Harumi-dori St., centering on 74 glowing triangle pillars.

The LED of the special champagne gold is displayed.

 

■This year, a spherical object "MOON" with a height of 2m has appeared.

 

■Ginza Illumination Hikari Michi 2014-Light that illuminates the future-

Date and time: From December 3, 2014 (Wednesday) to January 18, 2015 (Sunday) 15-24:00.

Location: Ginza Street (Chuo-dori) 1-chome to 8-chome and Harumi-dori St. near Ginza 4-chome intersection.
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（８） In the Wako window, "owl's Eyes"!

　

■(From HP) “Crystal”: The glittering Christmas Ginza looks like a kaleidoscope.

Therefore, the winter window is based on the theme of the parallel world in the kaleidoscope, expressing the winter forest of crystals.

The city becomes a forest, people become owl, shadows become color, and night darkness glows white.

When you look into an object inspired by owl's eyes, each of them has a story.

 

■(The text below is from the website of "Rumbini Art Museum" (〒025-0065 1-21-29 Hoshigaoka, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture))

 

The Rumbini Art Museum is a space for art and relaxation operated by the social welfare corporation Korinkai.

 

The center of the works exhibited at the Rumbini Museum is the art works of people with disabilities.

In those works, the author has permeated what he seeks, infinitely.

There is a free fluttering. Occasionally, its powerful wings are free to the hearts of the viewer.

It leads to the world.

 

In addition, the work of the authors with disabilities is as deep as possible, which is the source of life of expression.

Yes, there is. There are various forms of expression in contemporary art. But its superficial shape

No matter how different it is, the source of expression is in the same place. With disability

The authors reveal the life of all sources of expression by their deep roots.
 

Our mind distinguishes a lot of things. People with disabilities and healthy people. Adults and children. With a man

Female Country, race, people and animals and plants...。 This world is made up of countless borders.

Yes.
If all the borders are completely erased, and they see them as just one.

If I could do it. If you could do that, what would you see there?
 
Maybe it's just the brilliance of life that you see there
 
It's fun and deep. If you could get a glimpse of such a brilliance at the Rumbini Museum, you will not be so happy.

 

（１０） In Melsa, there is a "Notice of closing"!

 

　

（１１） Ginza 6-chome 10 District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project [Matsuzakaya Ginza Store Site, etc.] (13 floors above ground (66m high), 6 floors below ground.

At the construction site of November 30, 2016 (scheduled to be completed), a "crane"! !

 

　

（１２） On Hanatsubaki Street, there is a "star illumination"!

 

　

（１３） At the Ginza NAGANO store, there is a "small snowman"! (21st (Sun) 17:59)

 　

　

（１４） On the sidewalk of Namiki-dori St., there is "Projection Illumination"!

 　

　

（１５） In the window of Tenshodo, "Cute cake" is!

 

　

（１６） Ginza 5-chome plan (11 floors above ground (56m high), 5 floors below ground. In the building of January 31, 2016 (scheduled to be completed), there is a "star"! !

 

　

（１７） At the Nishi Ginza Chance Center (lottery counter), there is a "line"! (Thursday, 19:47)

　

■Opportunity Center window at 18:08 on the 21st (Sun).

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