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Is this a reality? Or a fantasy?  Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?

[HK] March 8, 2019 14:00

 

Is this a reality? Or a fantasy? (Fully delusion)

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? (A total delusion) 

 

"Bohemian Rhapsody", which won the Oscar award in four US Academy categories in 2019, is a movie based on the true story of the rock band Queen. 

If you receive a sightseeing request from an original member of Queen to Chuo-ku, where should I take you? 

(Fully delusion)   

 

Winning 4 Academy Awards, "Bohemian Rapsody" is a movie based on the history of rock band Queen. 

If the original members of the band make a request for a tour, where should they be taken to?

(A total delusion) 

 

 

 

John Decon (base)

John majored in electronic engineering is a typical science boy. The place where science enthusiasts like seems to suit you.

I wonder if the site of the insulator test station or the former Japanese National Railways railroad crossing signal are recommended.

 

John Deacon (bass guitar) 

Majored electronic engineering, John is likely to be a typical science geek.  

He should be satified with the places where science mania would love. 

Spots like place of origin for Insulator in Japan, or former JR crossing signal, etc.

 

 

 

Roger Taylor (Drum)

Roger, who was a popular man since he was young, will ladder the Ginza at night and roll it around. 

 

Roger Taylor (drums)

Roger's good looks attracted girls over decades. He could bar hop and enjoy Ginza night.

 

 

 

Brian May (guitar)  

Brian, who is also a doctor of astrophysics, will take you to Time Dome Akashi. 

 

Bryan May (guitar)

Not only a musician, but also famous as an astrophysicist Phd., Time Dome Akashi might interest him. 

 

 

 

Freddie Mercury (Vocal 1946-1991) 

If you like antiques, let's guide you to Kyobashi Antique Street and look for bargains. 

 

Freddie Mercury (vocal 1946-1991)

Known as an antique collector, should definitely take him to antique shop street in Kyobashi district where he can look for a good bargain. 

 

(just delusion)

(Just a delusion) 

 

 

 

Crossing Kachidokihashi Bridge across Kachidokibashi Bridge

[HK] February 18, 2019 09:00

 

A walk on a sunny day. From Kachidokibashi to Tsukiji.

A sunny day walk. Kachidokihashi Bridge from Tsukiji district. 
 
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If you look up, it looks like this. 

Looking up.  

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A relief that you can clearly see that it was opened in the shape of C.

By looking at the rerief, can imagine how the bridge used to open in old days. 

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And from Kachidoki. 

A view from Kachidoki district. 

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New Year's Kitahara Collection / New Year's Kitahara Collection

[HK] January 4, 2019 18:00

I went to the first sale of Meijiya on the first floor of Kyobashi Edgran. I arrived a little earlier, so I got down to the first basement floor and watched the Kitahara collection on display. It was a wonderful exhibition that I wanted to see all the time. We have not confirmed the exhibition period, but it is located in front of the Kyobashi Edgran Chuo-ku Tourist Information Center, so if you are interested, please drop in.  

 

Visited Meijiya grocery store's first sale of the year. Arrived too early and spent time by looking at Kitahara toy collection display at B1 of Edogrand building. The exhibition was awesome! Have not confirmed the period, but those who are interested, please make a stop over at Kyobashi Edogrand B1. They are displayed in front of Chuo City Tourist Information Center.   

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Looking at Tsukiji Inner Market

[HK] December 30, 2018 14:00

 

Last week I saw the market in Tsukiji from the high floor of the building.

Two months after the market moved to Toyosu, I was watching the precious figure with regret. 

 

Looked at Tsukiji Inner Market from a building. 

It has been almost two months after Toyosu relocation, and just took a long look appreciating its precious appearance. 

 

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Tsukishima Autumn Foliage in Tsukishima

[HK] Nov. 27, 2018 14:00

 

You can go far away to hunt autumn leaves, or enjoy in the neighborhood.

You can also enjoy the autumn leaves on the back street of Tsukishima Kumin Center. 

By the way, you can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring. 

 

Watching autumn foliage will make you feel so delightful regardless of the place you visit. 

You can also enjoy colorful leaves at the back street of Chuoku Tsukishima Kumin Center. 

The place is also a nice spot to view cherry blossoms in early spring. 

 

 

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100 yen shop in Tsukiji A Dollar Shop in Tsukiji

[HK] 14:00 on October 2, 2018

 

I irregularly provide tourist information for foreign customers, but I often receive requests to go to a 100 yen shop. I couldn't find it very much in the Ginza area, so I was guided to the shops on the way to Meiji-jingu Shrine. In the meantime, I found it! There was a new 100-yen shop in Tsukiji! This summer, the drugstore at Tsukiji 1-chome moved diagonally opposite, and the second floor became a 100-yen shop. Tsukiji → You can stop by while traveling to Ginza, so you can shorten the time and improve efficiency and help. The place is on the right hand side after entering Heisei-dori from Harumi-dori St. and passing Kyobashi Tsukiji Elementary School.

 

I have been asked by non-Japanese tourists that they would want to go to a dollar shop whenever I have done Tsukiji, Ginza tour guide infrequently. I was not fortunate enough to find an approriate spot around Ginza district, so I have always took them to a shop on the way to Meiji Jingu Shrine. But quite recently, I have found one! A drug store in Tsukiji 1-chome was relocated to the 1st floor of the building accross the street and a dolloar shop opened on the 2nd floor this summer. It became time effective and convenient for guests and myself that we can make a stop over to a dollar shop during Tsukiji → Ginza tour. The shop is along Heisei-dori street, right side after passing Kyobashi Tsukiji Elementary School from Harumi-dori street direction.

 

 

 

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