Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Red color unique to this season that I realized during commuting

It is the leaves of cherry blossoms in Kameibashi Park on the Tsukiji River.

In particular, one cherry leaf is red.

Yellow of ginkgo on Showa-dori

On Showa-dori, not all ginkgo trees are still yellowing.

In the first place, the leaves look green because they contain "chlorophyll", and when the sunshine hours are shorter in autumn, the chlorophyll is broken down.

And the red color of the leaves is derived from the pigment "Anthocyan", and the anthocyan does not exist in the leaves from spring to summer, but is newly created during the aging process ().

In addition, the yellow color of the leaves is the pigment "carotenoid", and carotenoid pigment-based xantfills are contained in the leaves since the young leaves, but cannot be seen from spring to summer, and the chlorophyll of the leaves is broken down in autumn. It seems to be noticeable.

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And the green willow at Ginza Yanagi-dori St.

Because of this season, I am grateful that this green color is kept as good as the cold.

That's why it was red, yellow, and green unique to this season.

By the way, it is the situation as of December 4th.

Keiko Matsuda's exhibition "Love Countryside" is being held at "Ginza Gallery Musashi" on the 1st floor of the KI Building, Ginza 1-9-1.

The period is from Monday, December 3 to 8 (Sat).

The time is from 11:00 to 18:00, but the last day is until 16:00.

Mr. Matsuda is a calligraphy artist.

On display are works that combine calligraphy, the so-called "Western Japanese calligraphy," with beautiful watercolor paintings.

The letters of calligraphy are so elaborate that they can't seem to be handwritten, and there is warmth that they are handwritten.

My photography technology can't always convey this splendor, so I recommend that you check it with your own eyes.

The watercolor paintings drawn with transparent watercolor paints seem to capture the atmosphere of the refreshing season of Europe.

The work on which the wreath was drawn in the photo above matched very much during this season near Christmas.

In addition, we received your consent for photography at the gallery, and the person himself explained the production method of the work.

Thank you very much

Click here for a blog post that introduces Mr. Matsuda's work exhibition held at Gallery Yaesu in Yaesu Underground Shopping Center last March.　⇒

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On a clear autumn afternoon, we took a walk around Akashicho.

Started Tsukiji River Park

Roses were still blooming in the planting area near Akatsuki Bridge in Tsukiji River Park.

Akatsuki Park was quite crowded with parents and children.

Commemorative photo in front of Siebold statue

To Akashicho Riverside Park

Tsuwabuki blooms yellow flowers similar to chrysanthemums.

This area is behind the St. Luke Garden and is on the bank along the Sumida River.

Walk down the Sumida River Terrace.

2 horses on the water bus

Commemorative photo with Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge and high-rise tower apartments in the background

There was no wind and it was the perfect afternoon for a leisurely walk.