Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

　This year, the kind of Hana peach "Genpei Momo", which has been improved for ornamental use, has been planted in the plaza in front of Aioi Bridge Minamizume, a complex at the southern end of Ishikawajima Park, blooms wonderfully.

The origin of the naming is that red and white (in addition, light red, spots / squeezing) blooms on a single tree, and the color of the Heike flag "Red" and the color of the Genji flag "White" fought in a mixed battle. It is said to have been parable in the Battle of Genpei.

It is said that the proportion of red, white, light red, spot and aperture flowers bloom in different aspects every year, and it is a natural phenomenon rich in mystery. Genpei peach with a glossy flower shape that shines in the deep blue sky and is a bit different from cherry blossoms. The season is full of spring.

　On March 24, the Tokyo Regional Meteorological Observatory announced that the cherry blossoms (Yoshino cherry tree) were in full bloom.

It is the third earliest in full bloom in the history of observation, 10 days earlier than normal and 9 days earlier than last year.

The maximum temperature in the city center on the 24th (Sat) was 16.6 ° C, and the following day (Sun) was 19.3 ° C. The temperature rose on both weekends, the blue sky spread, and we were blessed with a perfect cherry blossom viewing day .

The row of cherry blossom trees along the Sumida River in Tsukuda Park is just at its best and is crowded with a large number of cherry blossom visitors.

During this period, "Hanami boats" come and go frequently, and you can see the cherry blossoms near Chuo-ohashi Bridge, a new attraction of the Sumida River Hanami Cruise, from the boat, while feeling the spring breeze.

　On March 25, at Tsukiji Honganji main hall, an original suite presentation concert was held to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the founding of the Chuo-ku Ninth Memorial Choir, Chuo-ku hymn "Uta no Hometown My Town". （16:00～17:00）

Chuo-ku Ninth Memorial Choir was formed in 2007 mainly for those who live in Chuo-ku. Organized the "Chuo-ku Ninth Association" with the Chuo-ku Symphony Orchestra established in 1994, and in December 2007, at the Harumi Triton Square Grand Lobby special venue, Beethoven Symphony No. 9 "With chorus" Since then, it has been established as "Ninth at Dusk" every December. In April 2008, we realized the ninth performance at Kabukiza with a long-cherished wish.

Recently, a new work born from the desire to have "a song of heart that loves the area and rooted in the area and can sing together", a song of Chuo-ku song "My town" composer Naozumi Yamamoto, the eldest son Junnosuke Yamamoto, Tatsuo Azuma Screenplay / Lyrics-Chuo-ku Sanka-"Uta no Hometown / My Town"

From the first part "Rikorudo", "Song is Kimi", saxophone performance, and pipe organ performance, it was performed in the second part.

　On March 20th, Hina doll exhibition of "Remnants of Hina Shinto ritual" began at Tsukiji Namishi Inari Shrine.

From February 4th to March 18th, Hina doll Dolls, which accepted the fire, will be exhibited from March 20th to 28th, followed by a memorial service for dolls by Shinto priesthood.

The Hina doll exhibition is intended to allow visitors to see the pilgrims again for a week before the fire is fired.

This year, many Hina doll, stuffed animals, Japanese dolls, and foreign dolls, which have unforgettable memories of wishing for a doll memorial service, are housed, and are lined up around the lion's devil ceiling large lion.

　On March 17, the Tokyo Regional Meteorological Observatory announced that "we observed the flowering of cherry blossoms (Yoshino cherry tree)".

In March, there were days when the temperature was around 20 ° C, and the production of buds seemed to have accelerated due to the recent warm weather.

Nine days earlier than normal and four days earlier than last year, the third early blooming after March 16, 2002 and 2013, which were the earliest flowering in records since 1953.

The maximum temperature in the city center on this day was 12.1 ° C, which was lower than normal for the first time in seven days, but the cherry blossom season is finally coming.

The buds began to open in the Yoshino cherry tree of Otohime no Hiroba on the east side of Nihonbashi Kitazume.

The weeping cherry tree in front of the Nihonbashi police box on the east side of Nihonbashi Minamizume is at its best.

　On March 16, the annual spring event "Nihonbashi Sakura Festival" opened in the Nihonbashi area. (March 16-April 15)

Nihonbashi is dotted with famous cherry blossom spots such as "Edo Sakura-dori St." and "Nihonbashi Sakura-dori St." and "Nihonbashi Sakura-dori St.", and a culture of enjoying food while enjoying cherry blossoms.

This is a project to enjoy the cherry blossom viewing that is suitable for Nihonbashi, where historical and contemporary elements are mixed and fused.

★SAKURA TUNNEL

A fantastic installation that expresses an art row of cherry trees.

★Cherry Blossom Light Up

Mitsui Main Building and other facilities along Chuo-dori are lit up in cherry blossom colors.

★Nihonbashi Cherry Blossom Menu Walk

Eat a photogenic cherry blossom menu at about 150 stores in Nihonbashi rear.

★Japanese bashi cherry blossom stall

Original stall menu will be exhibited around Fukutoku Shrine only on March 31 / April 1.

It is a flower viewing experience unique to Nihonbashi that enjoys artistically.