Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

　April 8 is the birthday of Buddha based on tradition. Also known as "Shubutsukai".

A white elephant appeared in the dream of his mother, Mrs. Maya, and then contracepted, Buddha was born in the garden of Lumbini, Ayumi seven steps shortly after birth, He pointed to the heavens with his right hand, and said, `` Tenjo Tenshi Yuga Dokuson '' At this time, a dragon appeared from heaven, causing the rain of sweet dew, and congratulated its birth. In line with this fact, we will set up a Hanamido that imitates the flower garden of Lumbini, set up a birth Buddha inside, and celebrate the Buddha's birthday by sipping sweet tea from the Buddha head.

On April 8, at Tsukiji Honganji Temple, a celebration of Buddha's birthday was held, and at 11:00, prior to the Buddhist memorial service of the Ibutsukai from 11:30 to main hall, children dressed in child costumes were held at 11:00.

On the precincts, Tsukiji Police Station / Kyobashi Fire Station booth / mobile zoo / amusement park experience corner, meal corner, shop corner will be set up, and performances such as "Oedo Sukeroku Taiko" will be performed.

　The annual mini-garden guide tour was held on April 5 to stroll around the park with the guidance of an exclusive gardener at Harumi Triton Plaza 2F "i green Pocket Plaza Flower, Water, Tree".

On the "Flower Terrace", the pure white dogwood horticultural variety "White Love" jumps into your eyes first. If you turn your eyes, the red flower variety 'Celoky Chief' has an elegant impression.

Benibasmo has finished blooming, but the small improved variety "Systena" is just in full bloom. The contrast between the cute pink florets and the copper leaves is wonderful. The purple florets of the American Hanazuou on the "Green Terrace" cover the branches is eye-catching. The brush-shaped flower shape of Shirobananamansaku is also impressive. Azaleas such as Yoshino azalea also begin to bloom, and it is also pretty that light pink florets of camellia 'Elina' bloom on supple branches.

The flower bed is planted four times a year. New faces also appear in various ways, delighting your eyes.

It was a plant walk where you could feel the changing of the so-called "laughing" season on your skin.

From the left, 'Systena', American Hanazuou, Shirobana Mansaku, camellia 'Elina', a new face of the flower bed Kangaroo Poe

　"Kikumomomomo" planted at the southern end of Ishikawajima Park, located along the Sumida River school river from Chuo-ohashi Bridge to the south of Aioi Bridge, at the southern end of Ishikawajima Park, in front of the Aioi Bridge Nanseizume. It is in full bloom again this year.

Among the deciduous Odaka tree "Momo" belonging to the genus Rosaceae, it is a kind of "Hana Momo" that appreciates flowers. The name is derived from the fact that the flower shape resembles chrysanthemum (chrysanthemum), also known as "Genjiguruma (Genji car) ".

The elongated petals, which are said to have changed many stamens, bloom in a row, and the appearance of covering the branches is a unique gorgeousness.

The glossy double dark red flower figure is eye-catching and adds color to the refreshing season with fragrant flowers.

　The so-called Satozakura, which is mainly planted on the shores of the pond in the Hamarikyu Garden, from the "Oden Bridge" in the "Tide Pond" to the "Seaman Oden Bridge" in Yokobori, has begun to bloom. Was.

There are many varieties that bloom brilliantly, and most of the ones called "Yae-zakura" belong to this group.

In addition to the large pure white double "White Myo", the white to light pink "Kazuha", the light red "Fugen Elephant", the red "Sekiyama", the yellow "Utsukin", and the light green "Yae-zakura".

The petals are folded in multiple layers, and the branches are in full bloom, creating a slightly different atmosphere from Yoshino cherry tree.

　"World Autism Awareness Day" on April 2, which was resolved at the United Nations General Assembly held on December 18, 2007 at the proposal of Queen Qatar.

From April 2 to 8, as a week for raising awareness of developmental disorders such as autism, awareness-raising activities such as holding symposiums in various places are widely conducted, and efforts are being made to realize a society where everyone can live happily. Has been implemented.

On the night of the 2nd, Tokyo Tower is dyed blue, a symbol color for activities seeking understanding of autism, and from the Sumida River Terrace in Kachidoki, you can see the fantastic "Diamond Ver Aqua Blue" shining over Tsukiji Ohashi.

Blue means "healing" and "hope", and I heard that the "Light It Up Blue Campaign" will be held at more than 100 facilities nationwide on this day.