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Kawazu Sakura

[Sam] February 5, 2011 08:30

RIMG2233S.JPGKawazu cherry blossoms on the Sumida River Terrace in the northeastern part of Chuo-ohashi Bridge. If you look closely, you can see that several branches are beginning to bloom.

It is said that the flowering time of Kawazu cherry blossoms depends on the weather of the year, but in Kawazu-cho, Shizuoka Prefecture, buds begin to bloom in late January every year, bloom in early February, and the flowering time is said to be almost one month. I have.

It is said to be a hybrid of cold scarlet cherry blossoms and early blooming Oshima cherry blossoms. The color is dark red when the buds are buds, but after flowering, it becomes light red.

I feel the arrival of spring a little earlier.

 

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Police box II <Chuo Station / Hisamatsu Station>

[Sam] February 2, 2011 09:00

 A nearby police box is a base that supports the "safe and secure living" of local residents.

The installation, renovation and rebuilding of the police box is under the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Police Department, and it is said that in terms of design, it is considered that a building with a special purpose called a police box will be a "friendly" facility along with its functions.

This time, Introducing the "I'm worried about police box" within the jurisdiction of the Central Police Station and Hisamatsu Police Station.

 

  [Central Police Station Jurisdiction]

     <Nihonbashi police box>         <Kayabacho police box>         <Takahashi Koban>

  It stands on the side of Nihonbashi.      It is said to be the creation of the early Edo period, the pioneer of a small urban park.

  There is a police (Xuri) chapter on the tiled roof.   It is located in a corner of Sakamotocho Park. It stands on the side of Takahashi, which has a long history.

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   [Hisatsu Police Station Jurisdiction] 

     <Suitengu-mae police box>        <Hakozaki police box>           <Higashinihombashi police box>

  The corner of the Tokyo Air City Terminal, which is integrated with the Suitengu Shrine.    It is located beside Asakusabashi Minami intersection.

     Design.            At first glance, it looks like an ordinary private house.  The brick and green dress are chic.

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