Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

　On March 26, the Tokyo Regional Meteorological Observatory announced that one of the Japan Meteorological Agency's biological seasonal observation information, "Flowing of Shirotsumegusa" (Kitanomaru-koen Park), was observed (Kitanomaru-koen Park). The white gusa at the inner moat plaza in the Hamarikyu Onshi Garden has also begun to bloom.

Also known as clover.

The name "Tsukusa" is said to be due to the use of hay of this plant as a buffer for boxed glass products imported from the Netherlands to Nagasaki during the Edo period. Sometimes there are 4 small leaves or more than that, and the 4 small leaves equivalent to the mutant are rare, and if you find it, good luck comes to those who find it. The flower is a white butterfly-shaped raceme, which is densely populated at the top of the flower pattern. If you look closely inside, it is also pinkish in the white. During this time, if you lie down on the lush grass that has sprouted, you will be comfortable and healed by the faint green scent.

　The Hamarikyu Onshi Garden, which is designated as a national special scenic spot and a special historic site, conveys the remnants of the Edo daimyo garden. Many buildings and trees in the garden were destroyed by the Great Kanto Earthquake and the war, but in order to preserve the cultural property garden and pass it on to the next generation, in addition to the restoration of aging facilities, the restoration of the Ochiya group of Ochiya in 1978 began the restoration of the Ochiya group, which was also important in composing the landscape of the garden, and the restoration of the Ochiya in 20.

"Hawk's Ochiya" was built around Kansei 7 (1795), and when the general performs falconry, the upper steps of tatami mats were set up to sit down to take a break or warm while wearing a costume. Takabeya, which rests the hawk, is also attached to the outside of the building, unlike other Ochiyaya and thatched roofs. A hanging fish (gegyo / fire protection magic) is attached to the wife decoration on the south side of the main building.

　On April 14th, at the Phoenix Hall on the 2nd floor of Ginza Phoenix Plaza (Ginza 3), sake, shochu, and local beer manufacturers from the three prefectures (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba and Yamanashi prefectures) under the jurisdiction of the Tokyo National Taxation Bureau gathered. Exchange meeting with breweries (Kiki Sakekai) was held. Part 1: From 13:00 to 15:00 Part 2: 16:00～18:00

In the three prefectures of Tokyo, there are many sake brewerys that have inherited the tradition since the Edo and Meiji eras and are engaged in sake brewing. At this event, it is also a great attraction to be able to compare and compare the brands and enjoy direct conversations with the brewery, including their commitment to making them.

From the right side of the entrance, sake booths in Chiba, Yamanashi, Tokyo and Kanagawa are set up along the wall, and shochu, local beer, and hot sake booths are set up in the center. Miss sake, an ambassador who conveys the charm of sake both domestically and internationally, also appears in kimono, adding sinter to the event.

　The maximum temperature in the city center on April 12 was 25.9 ° C, the second summer day this year, the out-of-season warmth comparable to late June. At Botanen in the Hamarikyu Garden, a button (peony) called the "king of Hundred Flowers" and "Kao" is beginning to bloom as soon as possible.

I hear that the buttons in the park are 800 strains of about 60 species.

Buttons have been used as motifs of various crafts and paintings since ancient times as a flower that symbolizes beauty, and while emitting an overwhelming presence among the flowers that bloom at this time, one by one that is thin enough to be ephemeral if you look closely It is delicate that the petals overlap multiple layers. Flower shapes are diverse, such as single, Yae, Senju, Manju, and Lion blooming, and the flower color is also rich in purple, red, black, red (red), light red, white, yellow, covering, bottom red (the bottom of the petals) There are also flower patterns such as dark red) and squeezing.

The gorgeous flower shape with plenty of volume gives an elegance and personality.

　On April 6, the Tokyo Regional Meteorological Observatory announced that one of the biological seasonal observation information, "Flowing of Noda Fuji", was observed.

It is said that 15 days earlier than normal and 13 days earlier than last year.

"Fuji" is a vine deciduous leaf Kimoto of the legume family. The fragrance is fragrant, the spikes hang down and shaken by the wind, and it is a gorgeous and elegant flower shape. In endemic species Japan, there are Nodafuji and Yamafuji, and "Fuji" generally refers to Nodafuji.

In the Hamarikyu Onshi Garden, wisteria trellis are set up on the site of Yan Liaokan, "Small-shaped island" in the middle of "Oden Bridge", etc. Most of them are called Yamafuji, but the northern end of "Oden Bridge" In the wisteria trellis, a flower-shaped "Yae black dragon", which is different from the commonly seen "Fuji".

It is a unique variety of double-flowered varieties with remarkable stamens, has volume, and has a different taste.

　Ryujin Shrine is one of the precincts of Sumiyoshi Tsukuda-jinja Shirine and enshrines Ryuhime Oga, the god of water. Later in the year, he enshrined Daibenzaiten at Nihonbashi Shirakiya, and today it is called "Ryuo Benzaiten" and is revered as a god with the virtue of good luck, rising fortune, thriving business, achievement of academic achievement, improvement of various arts, and healing of illness.

Every year from the end of March to the beginning of April, the Reisai Festival is held on Sunday near the day of the Snake, which coincides with the cherry blossoms blooming on the grounds, so the Sakura Festival is held at the same time, and amazake soup flour is served on the grounds. This year, the Sakura Festival is held on April 7th and 8th.

On the 7th, at 11:30, the Sanken Taiko of Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co., Ltd. was performed, and the sound of a powerful Japanese drum echoed throughout the precincts. On the 8th, the festival ceremony will be performed from 11:00 and the Tsukuda Junior High School Taiko Club will be performed from 13:30.