Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

In Chuo-ku, where there are few greenery such as large-scale parks, greening in road space in addition to greenery in residential land is also an issue in promoting greening.

In addition to the “green coverage” (currently 9.1% ⇒ target 12%) indicating the total amount of green, the percentage of green that appears within a human perspective “green visibility” (currently 37.6% ⇒ target 50%) is green. It is important as an index that allows you to feel the richness of greenery.

The structure of the road planting part (generally higher in the order of "no planting part", "planting trout", and "planting zone"), tree species (the United States fu, zelkova, and cherry blossoms with a wide crown tend to be higher), and the greening of the approach facility (generally high in the case of parks and large-scale facilities).

This time, I would like to introduce a typical example of a roadside where the "green visibility" is considered to be high.

This time is especially rich in greenery and softens the passersby.

 Japanese iris and hydrangea begin to bloom when the spring-colored flowers have settled down. All of them are crossed, many varieties have been improved, and you can enjoy a rich flower color (in the case of hydrangea, "Utsuro") and shape.

It is said that the flowering of various flowers is delayed this year than usual, but at Hamarikyu Onshi Garden, 1,000 Japanese iris plants are in full bloom at this time. hydrangea is also beginning to bloom.

The flowers shine in the rain during the season, but please enjoy the nice colors during the sunny days before the rainy season.

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Hydrangea appears at "Mikimoto Garden Plaza" in front of Ginza / Mikimoto Main Store (Ginza 4, Chuo-ku), adding the color of early summer.

Hydrangea appeared on the 26th of last month. Hydrangea, the genus name of Hydrangea, is a combination of Greek hydroz (water) and angeion (container), and is said to have a similar shape to "water turtle". It's perfect for the coming season. The original variety is the cool "Marine Blue". From June 10th, it has changed to pure white "Sugar White" and light pink "Juoon Bride".

It has been known for its "Christmas Tree", "Cherry in Kyoto", "Hana Lotus", and "Big Carnation".

The area of waters in Chuo-ku is 18.3% of the total. The water area ratio is the largest in the 23 wards, and it can be said that it is an area blessed with valuable waterside space suitable for being called the "city of water".

There were times when the city and the waterside were separated due to the decline of boat transportation, flood control, and the improvement of function priority during the period of high economic growth, but in recent years the natural environment of the waterside and the function as a hydrophilic space have been re-examined, and parks and public spaces have been renewed. We are working on the regeneration of comfortable waterside spaces by unifying open spaces and improving terraces.

Consideration is also being given to water purification, ecosystem conservation, water and green landscapes, and amenities in waterside spaces.

The wind flowing through the river surface, the cool effect of the waterside itself, the value of water and green landscape, etc. are attracting more and more attention.

This time, I would like to introduce the "babbling" of the water mainly in the open space, which I meet during a walk in the city.

Refreshing breeze that shakes the leaves of the tree and the sound of water flowing through the shallow water.

While a small space built in the valleys of offices and residential buildings, it creates a moment of peace.

 <Sumitomo Shinkawa Twin Building>　　　　  <Tsukiji Asahi Shimbun Tokyo Head Office>　　<Cored Nihonbashi Annex> 

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