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The 25th Tokyo Bay Fireworks Festival

[whatever] August 13, 2013 09:00

 The 25th Tokyo Bay Fireworks Festival was held in Harumi on August 10, when the heat was record in various parts of the Japanese Islands and exceeded 37 ° C for the first time in six years in the city center. Organized by the Tokyo Bay Fireworks Festival Executive Committee, Chuo-ku, and Asahi Shimbun.

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 Apply in advance and get an admission ticket. The venue is Harumi main venue (in Chuo-ku, Harumi second venue). The capacity is about 50,000 (Harumi No. 2 venue is about 42,000). Open at 17:00. Blue sheets were laid in several blocks throughout the venue, and each one was taking up on it. At around 17:30 when I arrived at the venue, every seat was filled with many people, but it seemed that there was still room ahead. I have a little forward in the middle.

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 Until 18:50, the launch start time, announcements such as the availability of viewing places and explanations of fireworks were flowing in the venue. As I mentioned earlier, this venue requires an admission ticket, and the restrictions for up to two people and the opening time were fixed, so it seems that everyone was relatively quiet and waiting until the launch started I think.

 

 The launch time was approaching, and the entire venue counted down 10 seconds in advance, and colorful fireworks were launched one after another. Fireworks of the character "Yurito" with the motif of the bird Yurikamome in the capital also appeared.

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All pyrotechnician's works  from all over Japan were powerful and cheered from the whole venue. Also, when a shaku five-squat ball (diameter about 45 cm) is launched, it spreads to about 400 m above the sky, and the vibration resonates with the ground and the body, which is breathtaking.

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 Approximately 12,000 fireworks colored the night sky of Tokyo Bay. The total number of spectators this year was about 680,000.

 

 It has passed the fall on the calendar, but the heat is likely to continue. However, it was a time when I could forget the heat with power and beauty.

 

 

Semono City

[whatever] August 8, 2013 09:00

 If you recall, this season just a year ago. I was looking for a room to move to a new land because the apartment I lived at that time was approaching.
 It has been 10 years since I worked part-time in Ginza and Tsukiji when I was a student and thought, "I want to live in Chuo-ku in the future." Like the phrase I heard somewhere, "Yes, let's move to Chuo-ku." At this time of last year, I got on the Hanzomon Line from Omotesando where I worked and got off at Suitengumae Station.
 The road to the Ningyocho intersection where the target real estate agent is located, and the sidewalk along Ningyocho-dori was steamed back and was crowded with many people. The city was being held. I arrived at the real estate agent while feeling "this air is good after all." I was planning to look for other areas, but first I was introduced to some properties in the Ningyocho neighborhood. After all, I was glad to believe in my intuition ... I didn't find it in other areas. It wasn't a mistake, I moved to Chuo-ku. Every day is fun.
 
 And the preposition becomes longer and Sumimasen. This year, the time of "Setono City" has come. It is held every year from January to Wednesday in August, and this year is three days from 5th to 7th. It overlapped with overtime, so I was able to see it only on the 6th (Tuesday).
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 From the Suitengumae intersection to the Ningyocho intersection, tents of dealers line up on both sides of Ningyocho-dori. When I'm excited, I'm going to a pottery class as a hobby on the weekend, so it's unlikely that I will buy new ceramics. However, seeing products from different production areas at once is a study and a hint for making your own work. However, when I was trying to buy something in commemoration, I found a shop I was interested in. I don't know the name of the shop, but it seems to be dealing with old vessels. I'm thrilled because I sometimes buy only tableware that has passed through the times.
 Soba Inoguchi and small plates used in the Edo period. The slightly dull dyeing is tasteful and beautiful. I saw the simple appearance, such as glass made during the Meiji and Taisho eras. I thought the soba inoguchi was also affordable, but this time I bought glassware.
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 Not only ceramics, but glass and wood products were also sold. It's also nice to use different dishes for each season. In front of Daikanonji Temple, it seemed that you could experience an electric potter's wheel. Please find your favorite in the city of Setomono next year. The ice yokan of Judo is also delicious.

Setono City (finished this year)
Held every year from January to Wednesday, August
Get off at Ningyocho Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line or Suitengumae Station on the Hanzomon Line.
 
 

 
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