Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

　At the Australian Open Tennis Tournament, after a fierce battle against Czech Petra Guvitoba, he defeated 7-6, 5-7, 6-4, 2-1, and succeeded in the four major tournaments following the US Open player Naomi Osaka player.

On January 28th, "Holiday! Naomi Osaka! "Tokyo Tower Special Light Up" is lit and honors.

Sunset ~ 23:00

Diamond veil (red / white) is a red and white light inspired by the Japanese flag, seen from the Sumida River Terrace in Kachidoki.

The achievement of consecutive victories since the first championship of the four major tournaments has been the first feat since Jennifer Caprity in 2001.

In the world ranking after the tournament, we ranked first in Asia in singles through men and women.

At the award ceremony, it was impressive to celebrate Kubitoba with a calm smile.

　While the highest temperature during the day is around 10 ° C and the cold days continue, and the number of flowers in Tsukuda Park is limited, one of the flowers that bloom dignifiedly under the clear and soft sunlight is narcissus (Nihonjin narcissus) .

Narcissus is a perennial plant of the family Amaryllidaceae.

Generally speaking, narcissus is often referred to as "Japanese narcissus", but it is also used as a general term for the genus narcissus.

Flower coats (petals and retorts) are three petals inside and three lookouts outside.

Among the trumpets, large cups, small cups, double-flowered, Busasaki, Japanese narcissus came from the Mediterranean region of origin through Silk Road and China, and became wild. The outer flower cover is white, the cylindrical side corolla in the middle is a yellow cup-shaped small wheel.

It is characterized by a refreshing floral green scent in the clear and neat sweetness, and the tranquil aroma feels at ease.

　On January 21, the Tokyo Regional Meteorological Observatory reported "Plum Flowering", one of the Japan Meteorological Agency's biological seasonal observation information.

5 days earlier than normal and 2 days later than last year.

The flowering of Bairin in the Hamarikyu Onshi Garden has not yet been heard, but the early blooming "Yae Kanku", which is planted between the former Inao Shrine and the flower garden, is beginning to bloom.

The middle ring of the double-flowered, which is said to be one of the "Noume" varieties that bloom during the cold season, is dark pink.

On this day, the wind from the north blows in the city center, and the temperature at noon is 9.1 ° C, giving a sweet scent in the cold of midwinter, and the dignified flower appearance is impressive.

The flower garden canola flower was covered with a net and is still curing, but its height grew considerably, the yellow flower color became conspicuous, shining in the blue sky of the background, and began to be colored in a spring-like color scheme.

It makes me realize that spring is steadily approaching.

　A pre-event to enjoy the atmosphere of "NAGANO WINE FES in Tokyo" was held at the 2nd floor event space of Ginza NAGANO (Ginza 5) on January 16, at the Imperial Hotel on February 3, where about 30 companies from long-established wineries from all over Nagano Prefecture to new wineries come together.

Atsuto Narusawa, representative of Sakaki Wine Brewery, was invited as a guest, and as the Ginza NAGANO Junya Hanaoka sommelier progresses, tasting wine immediately while picking local ingredients suitable for wine.

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　In the background of the moored houseboat, the "Tomin Bird" Yurikamome rests its wings on the railing of the waterside green road "Tsukishimakawa Green Promenade" along the Tsukishima River.

I feel comfortable in the soft sunlight of winter.

At first glance, they are aligned in the same direction, and at first glance every individual looks the same, but if you look closely, each face, physique, expression, and gesture seem to be slightly different.

White turtles are said to account for the majority of seagull species that come to Japan as winter birds.

The feet and beak are red (black at the tip of the beak), the winter feather has a white head, the iris is black, the surrounding area has a white eye ring, and the dark spots behind the eyes are clear, and the black eyes are charming. I have a face.

Like other seagulls, it is omnivorous and eats small fish and aquatic insects.

　At Genkichichoan Ginza Main Store (Ginza 7), the "4th Hina doll Appreciation Party" is being held for a limited time at a special venue on the second floor from January 15 to March 3.

Based on the desire to "communicate Japanese culture to many people along with Japanese sweets", it is part of the store decoration according to the Japanese chronology.

March third is Hinamatsuri. Also called the peach festival, it is an annual event that wishes for the healthy growth of girls.

About 800 Tsurushibinas are displayed in the passage from the first floor to the second floor, and 103 Hina dolls are displayed in the back of the venue, with a width of about 4m and a height of about 2m.

You can immerse yourself in the gorgeous world of Hinamatsuri.

Along with this event, the Japanese restaurant "Shoto" on the third floor offers a menu related to Hinamatsuri called "Hinamatsuri Zen".