Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

　A unique Christmas illumination on the theme of the sea and dolphins is being held at Triton Square in Harumi from November 24 to December 25.

A gorgeous and fantastic illumination based on "blue" that represents the sea, with the theme of the image of the ocean blue ocean and the dynamism of dolphins proclaiming "Shiny Blue Christmas" centered on the "water terrace".

A group of four dolphins emerges with illuminations on the small pool against the backdrop of the illuminations of the waves, and the surrounding tree illuminations sparkle like underwater corals. The circle on the water terrace is filled with blue and white light, and the "dolphins of light" irradiated by moving lights swim around the feet and walls.

 

        

           

　

    

 

 

 Japan has a reputation worldwide for its good security. It is said that the existence of "KOBAN", which has been nurtured over a long history and has now become an international language, is also great. There are various police boxes in the police box, such as those that stand out in the city, and conversely those that are built to blend into parks and surrounding landscapes and buildings. It's also interesting to take a closer look at the police boxes around the city.

This time, I would like to introduce a "police box" within the jurisdiction of the Tsukiji Police Station.

 

    <Sukiyabashi police box>　　　　　　　  <Ginza 4-chome police box>　　　　　　   <Ginza 1-chome police box>

　         　

  <Sukiyabashi police box>

It was built as part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Cultural Design Project.

On the pointed roof, the outer wall is made of bricks inspired by Ginza Brick Street in Meiji period. At the time of the design presentation, there is an anecdote that the design model on the roof was not in time, and when the gusset needle was temporarily suspended and proposed, it was adopted as it was.

The word "KOUBAN", which has now become an international language, is on the front.

  <Ginza 4-chome police box>

It was built as part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Cultural Design Project.

With a mirror-like exterior designed with space constraints, the cityscape of Ginza is reflected on the wall and blended into the surroundings.

A safety frog was previously placed on the roof, but now it has been removed.

By the way, the police box is located in Ginza 5-chome.

  <Ginza 1-chome police box>

It was built as part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Cultural Design Project.

A roof designed to resemble a cod jewel attached to the main pillar of Kyobashi when it was replaced in 1922, which was preserved opposite the road.

The exterior wall is made of bricks inspired by Ginza brick street in Meiji period.

It is called a round window and a good eaves, and has a rounded appearance with corners.

 

   <Ginza 8-chome police box>　　　　　 　   <Miharabashi Regional Safety Center>　 <Tsukiji Market Police Box>

 　        　

　<Ginza 8-chome police box>

The area around 8-chome used to be called Shimbashi Hanamachi.

At present, there are high-class clubs. There are also many galleries and galleries in the neighborhood.

It is called the color of the building, the shape, and the appearance is assimilated around.

Place a landmark (signboard) for the placement of women police officers.

  <Miharabashi Community Safety Center>

It has a metallic cylindrical appearance.

A large four-story building.

When viewed from the side, it looks like a space shuttle launch pad.

Since April 1, 2007, it has been operated as a "Local Safety Center".  

  <Central Market Police Box>

Located in Masakadowaki, Tokyo Central Wholesale Market (Tsukiji Market), the kitchen of Tokyo residents.

The roof seemed to resemble a police officer's hat.

24h. It plays a role in supporting the safe living of local people in the sleepless block.

 

In addition, the police box has a landmark (signboard) that enhances visibility so that the place stands out even from a distance, and makes the design familiar to the police box.
There are three types of landmarks.

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①Main stations, sightseeing spots, major facilities where many people gather, police boxes near major roads, etc.

②Police boxes near residential areas, shopping streets, kindergartens, schools, etc.

③Police box where female police officers are located 

 

 

　This year's Christmas season has come the most glittering city of the year.

2010 illuminations in the Yaesu Nihonbashi area. Yaesu (Sakura-dori St.) ⇒ Nihonbashi (Takashimaya, Cored Nihonbashi, Mitsukoshi Main Store, Mitsui Tower, Coredo Muromachi, Yuito) Introduction of the city of light in late autumn, about a 30-minute walk away.

The addition of "Cored Muromachi" and "Yuito", which just opened on October 28, creates a more lively and fantastic space.

 

   <Sakura-dori St.>　　　　　　　　　　 <Takashimaya>　　　　　　　　　　　  <Cored Nihonbashi>

       

  <Mitsukoshi Main Store>　　　　　　　　　　 <Mitsukoshi Main Store Show Window>　　　　<Cored Muromachi>

       

　<Mitsui Main Building>　　　　　　　　　　 <Mitsui Tower>　　　　　　　　　 <Yuito>

       

 

 

 　Christmas illuminations, an annual feature of the New Year's season that colors the night sky of Ginza, have begun.

1-chome (Paula) ⇒ 2-chome (Marronnier Gate Belvia Hall, Mikimoto Boutique Cartier Tiffany) ⇒ 3-chome (Plantan) ⇒ 4-chome (Mikimoto / Wako) ⇒ 5-chome (Tasaki Shinju) ⇒ 6-chome (Matsuzakaya / Kojunsha Building) ⇒ 7-chome (Shining Nocue.

This year, the clock tower part of the Wako Main Building was newly lit up for the first time since its completion in 1932.The openwork of Arabesk (arabesque) under the dial emerges beautifully, and the clock tower and 36 windows from the second to seventh floors in front of the building are shining like a tree with LED illuminations.
It is said that every hour (16:00 to 24:00), light-up is performed according to the chime.

 

      <Pola>　　　　　　　　　　　　 <Marronnier Gate>　　　　　　　 <Belvia Pavilion>

             

      <Mikimoto Boutique>　　　　　　<Cartier>　　　　　　　　　　<Tiffany>

            

　　 <plantan>　　　　　　　　　　 <Mikimoto>　　　　　　　　　　　  <Wako>

                

　　 <Tasaki Shinju>　　　　　　　　　　  <Matsuzakaya>　　　　　　　　　　　 <Kojunsha Building>

           

　　 <Shiseido>　　　　　　　　　　　　<Noevia>　　　　　　　　　　　 <Gecube>

              

 

     

 

 

 

　Even in Tokyo, where there is almost no snow, the snow hanging has a taste as a winter tradition.

November 16 "Traditional Skills Tour of Snow Suspension" was held at Hamarikyu Onshi Garden.　(Scheduled to be held on the 17th)

After receiving an explanation of the winter preparation of the planted trees (frost repellent, komo roll, hanging snow <basic 3 styles, how to distinguish Kenrokuen / Nanbu Park / Northern Park type>) at the site of the Yan Liaokan, the suspension of snow is completed. Tour of the trainees' traditional skills succession training until it is completed.

Three snow hangings have already been set up on the side of the teahouse in Nakajima.　

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 <Frost protection>　　　　　　　　　　　<Komomaki>

               

              

 

 The point of distinguishing snow hanging is (1) the head ornament at the tip and (2) how to make the hem around the hem (bute). 

<Kenrokuen ceremony>: The tip of the sail column is decorated with decorative warts, and the tree branches are hung directly with rough ropes. It's also called "apple hanging". Original snow hanging suitable for a practical snow country that prevents branches from breaking due to the weight of snow.

<Southern expression>: The tip of the sail column is a decoration made of a hanging rope called Valen. Around the hem (bute), a palm rope is wrapped around the tip of the bamboo framework (bachi) and a hanging rope is tied. A delicate and splendid decorative snow hanging. Hamarikyu is such a method.

<Northern style>: The tip of the sail column is a decoration made of straw and komos called straw bocchi. Around the hem (bute), split bamboo is turned around the tip of the bamboo framework (bachi) and a hanging rope is tied. Decorative snow hanging.

 

<Frost protection>: It is covered with straw to protect warm local plants (cycad and Digo) from the cold.

<Komo roll>: Eliminate larvae (pine beetle) and prevent frost cracking. 
　

 

 

  It seems that autumn is gradually deepening. The "Natsuta" on the wall of the "Green Terrace" in Harumi Triton Square is also dyed bright red, giving you a sense of the beginning of winter preparations.

It's a bit different from the green season.

The various "autumn fruits" that decorate the vegetation also have a different charm from flowers.

This time, we will introduce <Autumn Fruit> from "Green Terrace", "Flower Terrace" and "North Triton Park" at Harumi Triton Square. (The upper right is Japanese white oak's "acorn")

 

　　<Miyamashikimi>　　　　　　　　  <Soyogo>　　　　　　　　　　　　 <benititan>

         

　　<Shicentakigaki>　　　　　　<Shiroyamabuki>　　　　　　　　 <Pirakansa>

           

    <Himeringo>　　　　　　　　　　 <Himeichigonoki>* 　　　　　　　 <Shishiyuz>

          　

　  <Mikan>　　　　　　 　　　　　　 <Cinnamomum camphora>　　　　　　　　　　　 <sarsberg>

　           

    

  Japanese horse chestnut (Azalea family): In autumn, small white flowers like Japanese andromeda bloom in clusters. At the same time, yellow-green fruits are attached, and it ripens red for almost a year from yellow to orange to red. The origin of the name seems to be that ripe fruits are similar to strawberries, but in fact they are similar to the nuts of Ningro Yamamo.