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Tokyo Sky Tree "Sakura Special Lighting"

[Sam] March 6, 2019 14:00

DSC08778ELS'.jpgDSC02029'RS'G.jpg On March 1st, the Tokyo Sky Tree began lighting of "Sakura Special Lighting".

From 17:30 to 18:30, a simple production of a light-colored intersection lighting that shines brightly in white.

From 18:30 to 22:00, the lighting "Mai" is based on the theme of the beauty of cherry blossom petals dancing. The tower body is colored with pink shades, and the white intersection lighting shines like cherry blossom petals.

From 22:00 to 24:00, one of the standard lighting "Nobori" is lit.

During this time, "Sakura Waku Waku stamp rally 2019", a tour of the surrounding sightseeing spots while finding "Sakura color", and a participatory dance program "Sorakara-chan's Sakura ☆ Dance!" Various spring events such as "SKYTREE ROUND THEATER" special video screening are scheduled.

From Chuo-ohashi Bridge, you can see the radiance of colors that create a spring-like atmosphere.

 

 

2019 Cherry Blossom Flowering

[Sam] March 4, 2019 14:00

DSC08757ELS'.jpgDSC08738RS'G.jpg The early blooming "Okanzakura" on the Sumida River Terrace on the south side of Eitai Bridge West-filled has bloomed.

Okangakura is said to be a hybrid of Kanhizakura and oshima cherry. The tree height is about 5 to 10 meters, the tree shape is large, the light red petals are round and large, and there are many fine cuts at the tip.

It is one of the representative cherry blossoms in early spring, also known as "Angyo Kanzakura", because it spread throughout the country from the logs in Angyo in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture.

Japanese white-eye and brown-eared bulbul are coming to suck the nectar.

Along with "Kawazu Sakura" on the northeast side of Shinkawa Park Sumida River Terrace Chuo-ohashi Bridge, you can experience spring a little earlier.

 

 

Tokyo Marathon EXPO 2019

[Sam] March 3, 2019 20:00

DSC08789ELS'.jpgDSC08693RS'G.jpg Prior to the "Tokyo Marathon 2019", the "Tokyo Marathon EXPO 2019" will be held at the Odaiba Special Venue (Odaiba Aomi District NOP section) for three days from February 28 to March 2, along with the reception of participating runners. I am.

It is one of the largest trade fairs for runners in Japan, exhibited by 107 organizations, and displays the latest gears, apparel, and services.

The Chuo-ku Tourism Association also exhibited in the Tokyo Communication Zone along with the Shinjuku-ku / Shinjuku Tourism Promotion Association, Chiyoda-ku, Minato-ku / Minato-ku Tourism Association, Taito-ku, Koto-ku, and Sumida-ku, which are marathon course areas.

At the booth, goods related to the statue of Skanda, a god of Shunde, enshrined at the Great Kannon-ji Temple in Nihonbashi Ningyocho, and "Tokyo Kumihimo clap trees" from Nihonbashitomizawacho Ryukobo are displayed in connection with the marathon.

 

 
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