Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

 From November 3rd, Harumi Triton Square has been illuminated with blue-based illuminations again this year. (until December 25)

This year, lighting starts to coincide with the Harumi Flower Festival 2012.

Focusing on the "water terrace", you can enjoy fantastic LED illuminations of dolphins and light objects of sea friends with the motif of the sea.

Three dolphins emerge above the front pool and two dolphins emerge in the side pool, and the surrounding trees are lit up in blue and white light.

The trees at "entrance" and "cherry blossom promenade" are decorated with golden and white glowing light.

 As the cold in the morning and evening increases day by day, the street trees in the ward begin to change color, and ginkgo here at Hamacho Park is at its best.

Ginkgo is heavily used as a street tree because of the beauty of yellow leaves along with the green season and its strong in pruning.

As for the origin of the Japanese name, the common theory is that the shape of the leaves is regarded as a duck's foot: It is said to be an accent of a duck leg (Iacao).

In large trees, conical protrusions hanging from branches called air roots may occur, and are called "milk".

A scene where you can experience the deepening autumn.

The green to yellow leaves of the ginkgo at the entrance of Hamacho Park play the three colors of red, yellow, and green with the blue sky in the background, along with the autumn leaves of the large tree maple buff behind.

 From November 5th (Mon) to 11th (Sun), Ginza Sony Building will demonstrate the works of "spray mam" as the 7th flight of "Ginza Flower Letters", an early exhibition project for flowers that represent each season.

This time, a total of 14 ikebana artists from two people each day came to the event, and during the period, a total of 2,000 colorful domestic spray mum productions will be demonstrated on the stage using a total of 2,000 colorful domestic spray mums, and different works will be exhibited at the entrance hall on the 1st floor and at the outdoor event space "Sony Square".

From 15:00 on the 5th, Kazuha-style Ikehana Naohiro Kasuya appears.

The works by Hana Ito, who appeared at 13:00 on the same day, are on display at the entrance hall on the 1st floor.

During the period, you can enjoy daily spray mam works that color the gorgeous autumn.

On November 10th (Sat) and 11th (Sun), a total of 1,000 cut flowers of spray mum will be presented on a first-come, first-served basis on both days.

Spray mum is a perennial plant of the Asteraceae family that can be enjoyed over the year. A number of flowers bloom in a spray shape on one stem, the flower color is various such as white, pink, cream, orange, green, red, etc., there are many pastel-like colors, single type, anemone type, spoon type, spoon type, bonbon type, decola type. It is said that it has a large number of flowers and a good shelf life.

 Ishikawajima Park extends along the Sumida River and Harumi Canal from Chuo-ohashi Bridge across Aioi Bridge.

As the temperature cooled down, the gulls that flew from northern Eurasian Continent for wintering became conspicuous again this year.

Winter feathers have a white head, black spots behind their eyes, red beaks and feet, and have a charming face.

At this time, you can see them resting their wings lined up on balustrades and fences.

When you observe for a while, you will show various gestures such as "fairing", "head scratching", "tail swinging", "missing", etc.

A high and muddy voice.

 On November 4 (Sun), "Chuo-ku Marugoto Museum 2012" was held, with 28 programs taking place at the same time as the entire city as a museum. On the day, it is set up so that you can enjoy various cultural events in the city while traveling by free bus or boat.

This time, with the guidance of the River Guide, you can enjoy the rich waterside of Chuo-ku and the cityscape from the waterside "Akashi Disaster Prevention Pier" <waterside line> (140 passengers. It takes about 30 minutes. It operates every 45 minutes by one boat.

A tour course of Kachidokibashi-(Tokyo Bay)-Toyosu Ohashi-Harumi Ohashi-Harumi Bridge-Harumi Bridge-Harumi Bridge-Aioi Bridge-Chuo-ohashi Bridge-Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge.

Blowed by the refreshing sea breeze of autumn, overlooking the Tokyo Tower and Sky Tree, you can enjoy the cityscape of Chuo-ku, which is being improved year by year, from the waterside side of a different perspective.

When passing through the Harumi Bridge with a low bridge girder, people on the deck on the second floor can also experience thrilling scenes where they buckle down.

　　　　　　River City 21　　　　　　　 　　 　Kachidokibashi　　　　　　　　　　　　 Tokyo Tower　　　　　　　　　

　　　　　Rainbow Bridge　　　　　　　　 　 Odaiba　　　　　　　　　　Harumi Passenger Terminal

　　　　　　　 Toyosu Ohashi　　　　　　　　　　Tokyo Skytree　　　　　　　　　Harumi Bridge

　　　　　　　　Aioi Bridge　　　　　　　　　　　　 Chuo-ohashi Bridge　　　　　　　　　　　　Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge　　　　　　　　　　　

 From November 1st (Thursday) to 7th (Wednesday), the second installment of the autumn garden project "Autumn Rose 2012", following last month's "Cosmos Garden", is being held at the Royal Room with Terrace Garden on the 10th floor of FANCL Ginza Square.

When you get off the elevator, an elegant rose garden 40 meters above the ground in the middle of Ginza, which was set up at the end of the salon space for a limited time.

Roses of various varieties of colorful varieties, from dignified and noble large wheels to rare varieties that are rarely seen, will entertain visitors with a fragrant aroma.

Opening hours are from 11:30 to 18:30.

From 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, and 15:00 on both Saturday, November 3 and 4 (Sun), a mini concert of the "healing sound" crystal bowl is also scheduled.