Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

　The season has come when the trees in the Hamarikyu Onshi Garden are colored. In particular, the autumn leaves of Hasenoki, which is called the seasonal word Tomonari "Hazemomiji", stand out.

Rosewood is a deciduous Odaka tree of the family Urushi.

It is said that it came from the continent through Ryukyu and Satsuma in the 16th and 17th centuries, and it is also called Kouro by reading Ryukyuhaze, Satsuma goby, and Chinese name Hurou.

According to one theory, before the arrival, the native autumn leaves of yamaurushi and yamahaze, which were made of candles, were regarded as the color of clay (crani) suitable for the production of Haniwa and Haji ware.

The bright red color of the feather compound leaves that can be seen through the sunlight and gather at the tip of the branch, is also wonderful, but `` scattered Haji autumn leaves '' scattered at the foot of Mt. Has a vivid contrast with the surrounding greenery and has a taste.

　November 28 is "Good Garden (1128) Day".

In Japanese gardens in Tokyo, such as Tokyo Metropolitan Government, national public, and private sectors, entitled "Autumn Tokyo Good Garden Campaign", before and after "Good Garden Day", including initiatives related to the 150th anniversary of Tokyo, various events are being held to disseminate the charm of each garden. (November 10-December 2)

In nine Tokyo gardens (Hamarikyu Garden, Former Shiba Rikyu Garden, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Rikugien Garden, Former Iwasaki House Garden, Mukaijima Hyakuen Garden, Kiyosumi Garden, Former Furukawa Garden, Tonoga Tando Garden), the first 10,000 visitors on the day of the "Good Garden Day" will receive an original goods Tenugui Garden.

In the nine metropolitan gardens, "Tokyo Metropolitan Garden Autumn Leaves Tour stamp rally" is also being held (November 3-December 9).

It is a chance to enjoy a tour of the garden dyed in autumn colors.

　At the Hamarikyu Onshi Garden, as part of the 150th anniversary event of the opening of the Tokyo Prefecture, on November 24 and 25, from the Edo era to the Meiji era, come and see the theme of Edo and Tokyo! "Tokyo 150 Years Lively Plaza" is being held.

Shops for Japanese culture experience workshops, souvenirs, and light food and drink are lined up at "Niwai Square" in Uchibori Square.

In addition to the workshops of “wearing experience”, “making medicinal spirits”, “bonsai workshop (moss ball)”, “bonsai-style diorama”, “field point” and “Japanese calligraphy”, the “bonsai exhibition corner” is also set up to attract many foreign visitors.

At the souvenir / light eating and drinking corner, there are a total of eight stores, including the Wakayama City Tourism Association, a place related to the 8th Shogun Yoshimune. Normally, sake is prohibited in the park, but only this time, you can drink only at Uchibori Square.

On November 25th, stamp rally "Look for Edo and Meiji!" It is scheduled to be implemented.

　On November 23, the autumn festival "Shinrensai" was held at Namiki Inari Shrine (Tsukiji 6).

Niiname-no-Matsuri is a festival to appreciate the autumn harvest that has been held at shrines nationwide, including the Imperial Palace since ancient times.

Nigori sake, a rice brewery located in the vicinity of Chita Kobo, was rebuilt by the Kaga lion head wood sculptor Chita Seiun in Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and was built by renting a rice field near Chita Kobo.

On the grounds, the precious Nigori sake "Koho" with limited production is served to worshipers.

In addition, the sake "Namishi" brewed from the rice of the sacred rice field will be offered to the summer festival in June of the following year.

　On November 22, the Christmas event "GINZA Christmas PLACE 2018" will start at GINZA PLACE (Ginza 5).

Period November 22-December 25

Lighting of exterior lighting: 16:00～24:00

The exterior wall, which is inspired by the technique of "watermark carving" of traditional crafts facing the Ginza 4-chome intersection, is colored with colorful special designs that express red ornaments and malls sparkling with silver and gold, reminiscent of snow and Christmas trees.

The dynamic production, which expresses how the tree is decorated every hour, invites people to the city to the Christmas mood.

Decorations are also applied to various parts of the hall, including the entrance, and Christmas-only campaigns are held at each store to excite the holiday season.

　Kyobashi Edgran (Kyobashi 2), a new landmark in the Kyobashi district celebrating its 2nd anniversary.

On November 21, this year, a 12-meter-high Christmas tree, the largest in the Kyobashi and Ginza districts, will appear at Kyobashi Chuo Hiroba (Galleria).

From 17:45, a lighting ceremony was held with special guests, with local Kyobashi ambassadors and global tintoy collector Teruhisa Kitahara and jazz singer MARLENE.

LED bulbs applied to trees in the tree and greening space are lit all at once according to the countdown. The glow of white and champagne gold colors gorgeously.

Christmas tree: ~ December 25 Illumination: ~ February 28 (planned)

A live music live on the large staircase on the first basement floor where the atrium is comfortable will be held.