Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
Recently, hot days exceeding 35 degrees have been continuing.
I'm worried about heat stroke, but when it gets hot, some people may feel better that summer has finally come.
In such summer, many summer festivals and Bon Dance Festivals are also held in Chuo-ku.
This time, we will tell you about the summer event information you want to keep in advance!

■The 41st Sumida River Fireworks Festival
Date and time: Saturday, July 28, 2018 19:00-20:30
Venue: 1st Venue Sakurabashi Downstream-Kototoi Bridge, 2nd Venue Komagata Bridge downstream-Umaya Bridge upstream

The venue is not Chuo-ku, but you can also enjoy fireworks from within the city.
In particular, the Sumida River Terrace from Hamacho Park to Ryogoku Bridge is also known as a secret place.
It is a recommended spot for those who want to enjoy fireworks while avoiding congestion.

■The 71st Tsukiji Honganji Noryo Bon Dance Festival
Date and time: August 1 (Wednesday)-August 4 (Saturday) 2018
　　　August 1-3 from 19:00 to 21:00, August 4 from 18:00 to 20:30
Venue: Tsukiji Honganji
Official website: The 71st Tsukiji Honganji Noryo Bon Dance Festival held

This event has been selected as one of the Eight Night Views of Chuo-ku, and is worth a look.
The performances of Oedo Sukeroku Taiko and the costumes danced as characters are gaining popularity.
The appearance of a mock shop of famous store associations in Tsukiji Outer Market.
It is exactly the best Bon Odori in Japan.

■Holiday Promenade "Yukata de silver"



Date and time: eve festival Saturday, August 4, 2018 17:00-20:00
　　　Main Festival Sunday, August 5, 2018 15: 00-17: 00 (Bon Odori venue is from 12:00 to 17:00).
Venue: Ginza Street, Yasuaki Elementary School, each commercial facility, each store
Official website: Silver in a yukata

It is said that there is also a great benefit if you wear a yukata, so you can enjoy it.
If you don't have a chance to wear a yukata, it's a great opportunity to wear a yukata.

■The 29th Oedo Festival Bon Dance Festival in Chuo-ku
August 24 (Fri) and 25 (Sat), 2018 16: 00-21: 00
Venue: Hamacho Park
Reference site: Chuo-ku government office "the 29th Chuo-ku Oedo Festival Bon Odori Tournament"

In this event, not only will Chuo-ku's original song "This is Edo no Bon Dance" (written by Toyohisa Araki and composed by Shosuke Ichikawa) flow, but also will be played.
In order to foster a spirit for the Tokyo 2020 Games from this year, the remake version of "Tokyo Olympics Ondo" (produced in 1963) "Tokyo Olympics Ondo-2020-" will be added to the song.
Why don't you dance the modern version of the "Tokyo Olympics Ondo" at this event, a little different from the past?

■Eight Views of Night Views of Chuo-ku
When you go out at night for events, etc., check out other spots in the Hakkei of Chuo-ku Night Views.
Light-up of Eitai Bridge



Light-up of Kachidokibashi



Please enjoy the summer tradition unique to Chuo-ku and make wonderful summer memories.