Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Follow Kiyosumi-dori from Tsukishima toward Kachidoki and enter the side of Tsukishima Police Station to see [Toyomi Sports Park].　　　　　　　　　　　　This area used to be close to [Toyomi Fisheries Wharf] and there were many fisheries-related facilities and warehouses, but recently it has become a residential area such as condominiums.

In a quiet environment along the canal, it is a place where plants and lawns spread, but it is a place of peace.

An explanatory version marked "The origin of the stone" is installed beside the stone curb. It used to be on the Nihonbashi River.　

The park also has day campsites and tennis courts where you can enjoy barbecues. On a clear day, you can see the Rainbow Bridge beyond the canal and enjoy a pleasant sea view.

The autumn leaves have just begun. On this day, there were also families playing in the refreshing air.
How about strolling around Chuo-ku waterfront?

   

 

I've always wanted to visit the Kachidokibashi pier, which is the largest movable bridge in Japan.

I searched for a way to visit Kachidokibashi from the web.

Knowing that the Tokyo Metropolitan Road Maintenance and Conservation Corporation is conducting a tour tour, applying, and participating.

I did it.　　　You will see the machinery and equipment as it was when it was opened and closed in the pier.

 

　　　From HP

 

　

　

　The bridge used to be a bridge from this position.

　　We organized places and traffic of people and streetcars

　There was a traffic light left.

 

 　In addition, people at the foot, such as when a bridge is rising

　The line that kept waiting is lined with studs of the size of a small plate

　It remains in the form.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

　　From HP

 I went to the operation room on the second floor of the building in the center of the bridge.　There are many buttons on the operation panel.

Yes, it seems that many of these buttons were operated to raise and lower the bridge.

 

Next, from the first floor, go down the vertical stairs leading to the machine room in the pier. Of course, for the visitor's body

He went down the stairs through a rope to guard against the belt of safety equipment to prevent crashes.　I am

He was difficult to pass at the beginning of the stairs because of his wide width, and twisted his body and passed safely.

 

The inside of the pier is 9m in size and height for the entire tennis court.　It feels very wide.

Using this large space, the machine seemed to balance the bridge when the bridge was up.

That's right.

They gave a detailed explanation and explanation of the machinery and equipment.

 

 

 While looking at the machine inside the pier, go a little further and look outside.

　If you don't participate in the tour, you can't see it first.

 

The application for the tour tour is the Tokyo Metropolitan Road Maintenance and Conservation Corporation.

http://www.kensetsu.metro.tokyo.jp/kachidoki/tour.htm

　

The five people who provide detailed support to tour explanation and safety assurance are from the public corporation OB.

They are veterans.

They are also reliable people who can provide assistance in the event of a disaster.

 

The illuminated Kachidokibashi is very nice.

But I think I wanted to cross Kachidokibashi at least once before opening and closing was stopped.　At that time

It was impossible because I didn't live in Tokyo.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From HP

 

 

The famous bridge Nihonbashi will celebrate its 100th anniversary in April next year (2011). Prior to this, repair work began in late July of this year (2010), immediately after the Nihonbashi Washing event, and will end on November 19, about three months later.

It seems that such a full-scale repair work, including the side of the bridge, is the first time since it was bridged in April 1911. It's a rejuvenation at the age of 99.

This repair work was carried out by the Tokyo National Highway Office of the Kanto Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Once the granite laid on the road surface is removed, etc.

We have been working on measures to prevent water leakage around the paving stones and repair work on degraded or damaged paving stones.

The photo on the left shows repair work on the side of the bridge (upstream side).

The stone materials of Nihonbashi are mainly in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture.It is from Inada, but it is said that it is also used from Tokuyama, Yamaguchi, Kanami Yamasan, Ibaraki, and Kitagishima, Okayama.

 

 

At the beginning of last month (October), the “Nihonbashi 100-year mining site tour with Inada Mikageishi” sponsored by “Monthly Nihonbashi” was held. He seems to have been well received, and he is planning the second one.

 

In the last process of Hashigami, on the sidewalk on the upstream side (Mitsukoshi side), a new damaged stone block was compensated.

We performed the work of arranging the removed stone blocks one by one.

The photo on the right shows the "Inada Mikageishi" block (in a plastic bag one by one) with the restored sidewalk and the address of the original location.

During the paving stone construction on the sidewalk of the bridge, we decided to walk around the center of Nihonbashi.

Thanks to that, you can see the square depression in which the "road mark" is embedded in the center of the roadway.

Then, when I looked up at the highway from the center of the bridge, I was able to see the aerial monuments installed between the left and right highways almost directly below.

 

The repair work will be completed soon.

In parallel with the construction, the Nihonbashi Cleaning Project was launched on November 1 (Monday) by Kercher Japan and the famous bridge Nihonbashi Preservation Society.

In addition, Kercher has been involved in the Statue of Liberty and the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima.

It seems that he has been working on cleaning famous buildings and cultural properties around the world.

 

Using hot water high-pressure cleaning and powder cleaning (injecting harmless calcium carbonate, etc.)

 

The side of the bridge and the balustrade will be cleaned by machine over 3 weeks downstream and 3 weeks upstream, and will be completed on December 10 (Fri).

It is true that the plate of "Japan Road Mark" returns to the center of the bridge road.　It seems that there will be an announcement of the rejuvenated famous bridge "Nihonbashi" within 2010, but I am looking forward to it.

Then, in April 2011, when the stone-built Nihonbashi “100 Years of Bridge” will be celebrated.

It seems that stakeholders such as the Nabashi "Nihonbashi" Preservation Society (Chairman, Taneo Nakamura, Special Advisor to Mitsukoshi) are considering a commemorative event.

I'm looking forward to this too.

(The photo above was taken in December last year.)

[Reference]　About Nihonbashi

 

As you know, Nihonbashi was built in 1603 (Keicho 8), when Ieyasu Tokugawa's Edo shogunate began.　The following year was established as the starting point for five highways (Note).　

 

It has been an important bridge since the Edo period as a Gokogi bridge with giboshi attached to the head of the balustrade of the bridge.

 

(Note) Five Kaido: Tokaido, Nikko Kaido (Nikko Dochu), Oshu Kaido (Oshu Dochu), Nakasendo, Koshu Kaido (Koshu Dochu)

 

The area around Nihonbashi was the bustling economic and cultural center of Edo, as seen on "Kyodai Shoran" (displayed at the Mitsukoshi-ma Station concourse on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line) such as the Uogawa Bank and Mitsui Echigoya (the predecessor of Mitsukoshi).

 

After that, it was burned down by fire, and it was rebuilt repeatedly, and in April 1911, it is said that it will be the 20th generation, but the current stone double arch bridge was built.

Designed by Shinichi Yonemoto (Shinnichi Yonemoto) and design by Yorinaka Tsumaki.

The kanji of the main pillar and the characters of the hiragana were written by Yoshinobu, the last 15th general of Tokugawa.

And since then, he has survived the Great Kanto Earthquake and air raids, and has continued to this day.

As you know, Nihonbashi today is an important cultural property of the country (designated in 1999), and as the starting point of the national highway, the "Japan Road Mark" is installed in the center of the bridge roadway.

 

Currently, there are seven national highways starting from Nihonbashi.

1 National Route 1 (Tokaido)

2 National Route 4 (Tohoku Expressway)

3 National Route 6 (Joban Expressway)

4 National Route 14 (Keiyo Road/Chiba Kaido)

5 National Route 15 (Daiichi Keihin)

 

 

Today, I took on a guide to guide you from Nihonbashi to Shinagawa.　Before that

Check out the stores and restaurants in Cored Muromachi, which opened at the end of October.

 

　A guide panel of the restaurant and shop in front of the entrance. When you touch the panel, you can see the shop information.

We'll show you the recommended dishes and the day and night budget.　Well, I'm going to be a bit nervous today.

　

 

　Immediately after entering the first floor of the building, there is a shop called "Nihonbashi Dashiba" in "Ninben".

It's a little early at 11 o'clock.　First of all, after looking at Mr. Ninben's product lineup, Mr.

In the back, in addition to familiar items such as bonito flakes and sprinkles, there is also a sashimi pack of "return bonito".

　Go back a little and the rice ball sales corner. There was no rice ball of "Okakaka".

Here, my mobile phone rang! ！　A bus from Niigata arrived 30 minutes earlier than scheduled!

Well, I don't have time!　。

When I asked a kind clerk, I saw "Katsuobushi Meshi", which was shaken with a shaved bonito flake on Koshihikari.

I'll be ready right away. I ordered it immediately and put the above "Taimeshi Onigiri" in my pocket.

　The flavor of freshly cut bonito flakes matches Koshihikari.　It's the strongest fast food.

The Tokaido from Nihonbashi, which went out in such a hurry.　Niigata beautiful woman smiled in Ginza.

Everyone enjoyed the pedestrian paradise in Ginza and was very pleased.

　Next, we will eat slow food at the shop selected on the panel.　　

Yes, the "sea bream rice ball" placed in my pocket was delicious at 4 o'clock in the evening. Silver

 

 

The central zone of Yaesu Underground Shopping Center (Chika Yae) was reopened on November 5 (Fri).

8 new shops, 9 existing shops and center spots are reopened.

By the way, as you may know, there are four petit squares (spots) in "Yae Chika". (Reference 1)

One of them, at the back left of the reopened center spot, a bronze-made "Lucky Porcelino-" was once again rejoined.

(I was driven to the end of this spot during construction ...)

Behind them are new photographs of explanatory panels and museums in Florence.

 

On the nameplate of the statue, it says "Porcellino" (pork) ...

However, despite sitting, it is a large and splendid male boar (male) boar with a shape and power enough to think that if you put your hand in your mouth, it will be cut off. .

 

My nose's head is shiny.

 

"If you stroke your nose head, you will bring good luck," means that everyone passing by stroking for good luck, and as a result, you became golden shiny.

 

According to the explanation on the panel behind this porcelain statue, there is a real thing made of marble at the Uffizi Museum in Florence, Italy (see Galleria degli Uffizi, [Reference 2]).

 

It is said that Florence's famous sculptor Pietro Tacca (1577-1640) made only three copies of bronze (replicas).

 

One is displayed at the entrance of the new market in Florence (Mercato Nuovo) since 1639.

 

By legend,

 

After stroking the head of the pornographic nose, put a coin on the tongue of the mouth and the coin into the hole at the foot of the wild boar, "Luck will come."

Or he said, "I have a chance to come back to Florence."

 

It seems that it has been loved and loved by many tourists all over the world as well as the locals.

(The photo shows a traveler who puts a coin on the tongue of pornographic in a new market in Florence.)

However, I was surprised. 

At the beginning of last month (October), treasure hunting event "Chuo-ku Great Investigation Line-chase the legend of Oedo Treasure! On the way home, I'm sorry.

When I was walking around Nihonbashihisamatsucho, I happened to be there.

 

I met a pornographic statue that looks exactly like Chika Yae in size, figure, and shape.

 

For a moment, I thought that I was warped from Chika Yae.

 

I was very surprised. In Japan, I believed that there was only one in Chika Yae.

It was located at the entrance of Pigeon's building, which manufactures and sells childcare and nursing care products.

If you look closely, the difference from Chika Yae's pornographic statue is that you can see.

It looks like a little water comes out of the mouth, and the pedestal has puddles and drains (drainage equipment).

The pedestal is carved and has reliefs such as frogs, crabs, and snakes.

The porcelainian statue itself is the same as that of Chika Yae, but

Looking at the total, including around the water and the pedestal, it seems to be closer to the authentic Florence pornographic statue. It seems to have been produced in July 1975.

So, maybe there is more in Japan, and when I look at it online, the person who looked at the location of the PolyCherino statue (the pursuer?) Yes, it was.

http://sukao.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/2008/03/2007a_porcellin_e5cd.html

 

According to that person, there are at least 7 places, and all 7 bodies have a shiny nose. What are the seven locations:

 

１. Hotel the Manhattan in Makuhari, Mihama-ku, Chiba City

２. Porterino Cafe in Sannomiya, Hyogo Prefecture

３. The Uroko House and Urako Museum in Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe

４. "Hotel Okura" in Kyoto

５. Pigeon Company in Himatsucho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

６. Center Spot in Yaesu Underground Shopping Center, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Station

７. Hospital in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture

 

By the way, I thought that this is the only thing in Japan in the world ... and when I checked it online, I found that there are pornographic statues in Itariya and countries other than Japan.

 

For example, Henri X Square in Paris, Philip X Square in Madrid, in front of Sydney Hospital, and the Buchart Garden in Victoria, Canada. (See [Reference 3])

 

As mentioned above, I decided to investigate for some reason, but Porcelaino (?), who is loved by people in Japan and the world so much. There are also two bodies in Chuo Ward. I want to share it with you!

 

If you haven't been to the shiny renewed Yaesu Underground Shopping Center (Chika Yae), please try it.　And, along with shopping and gourmet, try to meet the lucky pig (sama) "Porcelino"!

 

Then in Chika Yae, another statue that must not be forgotten,　

 

・・・ Originally located at the end of the center spot, it was moved to South Spot for renewal work, and finally settled in Chika Yae (Where is it?　Go and check it. ) I found it ...

 

Please see "Jan Jooss Ten Statue", too.

 

 

Finally, a word!　When you buy a lottery or before taking the exam, it seems confusing, but don't forget to meet "Porturino" and stroke your nose. I'm sure a good thing will happen!　That's an O umbrella I want to believe.

 

[Reference 1] Changed the names of four "spots" and "street" in Chika Yae 

 From November 5 (Fri), when the central zone of Yae Chika was reopened and opened, the names of the five "streets" have been changed according to "Yaesu Street" and "Sotobori-dori St." on the ground. Please note that.

[Old name]　　　　　　　[New name]

Rose Road → Yaesu B1 Street

Lemon Road → Yaesu Underground 2nd Street

Olive Road → outer moat B1 Street

Orange Road → outer moat B2nd Street

Freesia Road → outer moat Underground 3rd Street

(I felt that the old name was difficult to remember, but the new name is easy to understand.)

 

Please see the photos for the location and streets of the spot.

 

The shop on the station side (west side) of "Kirapika-dori" in the photo belongs to Tokyo Station in Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, and is not a member of the Yaesu Underground Shopping Center.

 

For more information about shops and restaurants, please refer to the Yae Chika website.

http://www.yaechika.com/

 

[Reference 2] Uffizi Gallery

The Uffizi Museum of Art (Galleria degli Uffizi) is located in Florence, Italy, and is said to be the largest museum in Italy in terms of quality and quantity.

 

It was recognized in 1982 as part of the World Heritage Florence Historical District. (In addition, it seems that Uffizi is the etymology of the English word office.)

 

The Uffizi Museum is also a collection of art collections from the Medici family, from sculptures from ancient Greece and ancient Roman eras to paintings by Bottichelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Lafaello, and other Italian Renaissance masters, and the previous Gothic era and thereafter are systematically exhibited.

 

Many of the collections have been seen in history and art textbooks in the past.

 

"Birth of Venus" (pictured), "Prayer of Dr. Toho" (Sandro Botticelli), "Conception" (Leonardo da Vinci), "Portrait of Mrs. Urbino's wife" (Piero della Francesca), etc.

 

In addition, recently (2008), Tomoaki Hamada's work, "First Year Hyoi Rhyka Series," is also on display.

By all means, I would like to go there once.

 

http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A6%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%83%84%E3%82%A3%E7%BE%8E%E8%A1%93%E9%A4%A8

 

[Reference 3] The "Porteryno Statue" loved all over the world

There are a lot of things. Please take a look at the webb.

http://www.panoramio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16123

1. University of Waterloo- Faculty of Arts- Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

2. Viansa Winery - Sonoma, CA, USA

3. Lyndon Center - Lyndon, VT, USA

4. Sutton Park - New York, NY, USA

5. University of Arkansas campus - Fayetteville, AR, USA

6. Sydney Hospital - Sydney, NSW, Australia

7. Derby Arboretum - Derby, Great Britain

8. Butchart Gardens - Victoria, BC, Canada

9. In front of the Deutschen Jagd- und Fischereimuseum,- Munich, Germany

10. The_Great_Escape_&_Splashwater_Kingdom amusement park at Queensbury, NY. Just inside the entrance.

11. Place Richelme, Aix-en-Provence, France

12. R.W. Norton Art Gallery - Shreveport, LA

13. Museum of Outdoor Arts - Englewood, CO

 

 

 

　When you pass in front of the Suzunoya Ginza store at Ginza 5-6-10, it is a calendar of the zodiac sign of the rabbit.

There was a handkerchief of cotton. There are two colors, red and dark blue. @ 525 yen. It's cheap!

　I was wondering which one to buy, but I bought a dark blue for myself.

　There were other things like Tenugui who designed the rabbit.

 

　When I visited the shop, there was a special issue of "Ryomaden".

A photo of the cast and a person correlation map with people related to Ryoma are listed, so get one copy.

If you read the contents carefully

 

　The chairman of Suzunoya is said to be Kiyoko Koizumi and is in charge of this NHK Taiga drama series costume test. In 1997, he was awarded the Third Order of the Holy Treasure.

　Let's join a friend's party and decide with kimono.　The shop was very kind.