Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog archive

　Ginza Wako's show window announced that the Tokyo Marathon will be held on March 3.

In addition, the message in the guide said, "It's not just a number. TIME IS WHAT I AM. "

　And some of the figures in the record were shown.

This is the World Record World Record World Record for Marathons because it is WR.

This is a new world record marked by Eli Ud Kipchoge (Kenya) at the Berlin Marathon held on September 16, 2018.

Next is the National Record of Japan because there is NR.

This is a record of the "Chicago Marathon" held in the United States in October 2018 by a Japanese player Suguru Osako.

At present, the Japanese record for the Tokyo Marathon is 2 hours 6 minutes 11 seconds, which was updated by Yuta Shitara in February 2018.

There were other figures in the record.　Let's enjoy the Tokyo Marathon with reference to the numbers in numerous records.

We hope that all players participating in the Tokyo Marathon will be able to achieve the results of their daily practice in production. And I support you to update your records.

 

 

It is still February, but warm days continue, and early blooming kawazu-zakura (Kawazu Sakura) can be heard from everywhere.

kawazu-zakura is also blooming at Sendai Bridge Park, located at the foot of Sendai Bridge.

This is the kawazu-zakura of Sendai Bridge, which was introduced at night cherry blossoms last March.

kawazu-zakura's name comes from being discovered around 1955 in the Kawazu region of Minamiizu.

kawazu-zakura is estimated to be a natural hybrid of oshima cherry (Oshima Sakura) and Kanhizakura (Kanhizakura).

The flowers are pink or light red, with a darker pink color than Yoshino cherry tree, and a longer flowering period of one month.

In the small Sendai Bridge Park, there are also Yoko (sunlight), late blooming Fugenzo (fugen elephant), and weeping cherry tree (weeping cherry), where you can enjoy various cherry blossoms for a long time in the same park.

Click here for a blog post about kawazu-zakura on Sendai Bridge, which was introduced at night cherry blossoms last March.　⇒

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February 23rd, Mount Fuji Day.

At Machiya in Nihonbashi, Edo Castle and Mount Fuji are as much as possible.
The city planning was done so that I could expect.

Suruga Tefu and Surugacho are located in front of the street in Suruga.
It is a town designed so that you can see Mount Fuji.
The name of the town was given from this view.

It depicts a broad composition that forms a pair with Mount Fuji.
You can feel good luck on the streets of the town.

Currently, stone structures such as the main building of the Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store and the Mitsui Main Building are made of stone.
It's a street lined with Historic buildings.

I can't see Mount Fuji hidden in the building, but I can't see it.

It is also known as a famous spot for cherry blossoms in spring.

◆A famous place in Edo where you can enjoy Nishiki-e.
　Hiroshige, 100 famous views of Edo.

◆Edo Sakura-dori St.
　1-2 Nihonbashi Honishicho, Chuo-ku, Nihonbashi Muromachi 1-2
　Nihonbashi Honmachi 1-2

 

 

Hello. It's Hanes, a new correspondent!
Recently, I got a sports bike for some reason, so I took a trial ride in the city.
Considering the traffic volume of pedestrians and cars in the city center, the maintenance of bicycle paths, etc.
Rather than enjoying running, I feel that pottering to enjoy visiting historical sites and shops is more suitable.

However, when it comes to sports bikes, pottering in the town is not enough....
One thing to say selfishness is that I want a variety of undulations and scenery.
This time, I would like to introduce a course (Hanes style) that fulfills such hope.
(* Photos in the article are taken at different times of multiple days.)

◼️ Seasonal Waterfront Course
Itinerary: Tsukiji - Toyomi - Harumi - Toyosu - Harumi - Kachidoki - Tsukiji
Time required (approximate): 45 minutes to 1 hour
Course Overview: A course for everyone who enjoys a variety of undulations and scenery in addition to seasonal spots such as Harumi's Athlete Village and Toyosu Market.
Recommended time zone: At any time



The starting point is in front of the Kachidokibashi Museum, located near Kachidokibashi.
Even if you go cycling in a group, there is a space where people can gather without disturbing pedestrians.
It is safe because there is also a public toilet.
For those who come for sightseeing or do not have a bicycle, a community cycle with electric assist is convenient.
I will introduce you later, but please check this map for the nearby cycle ports.

①Museum in Kachidokibashi
In front of the museum, there are monuments of the Navy Accounting School and traces of Kachidoki.
You can learn about the history of Kachidoki before departure.
And if you are lucky, you may see bulbuls that stop in the surrounding trees.



Well, the preface has become longer, but now we'll start for a ride in the waterfront area!

②Tsukiji Outer Market
The first thing you can see on your left after you start running is Tsukiji Outer Market, which is lined with about 460 shops.
The average number of tenants at major department store food department stores in Tokyo is said to be around 80.
It's calculated that there are 5.7 times more shops here.
Please note that there is a large amount of pedestrians and cars around the out-of-market market.

Also, if you want to start around this area, which has good access from subway stations and out-of-market markets, you can use it as a starting point.
There is a cycle port near the traffic light of Ichiba Bridge, so it is convenient to use it here.



If you go south along the site of the market for a while, you will see a sticker indicating the entrance of Route 2 for pedestrians and bicycles.
It may be a bit difficult to understand for the first time, but the entrance is right in front of Ote-mon gate Bridge!



It turns a little bit when entering and exiting, but most of it is straight and wide, making it easier to run.
While paying attention to pedestrians, it opens and crosses the bridge for about three months.



③Hamarikyu Onshi Garden
In the middle of a comfortable ride, you can enter your view....
Historic scenery and seasonal flowers of the Hamarikyu Onshi Garden, a nationally designated special scenic spot and special historic site.
In mid-February, I could see some of the canola flower, which is now in full bloom.



When I looked down on the surface of the water, I felt like I was called by someone.
A cute waterfowl was swimming with dexterous water.



If you go a little further, you will see the Hamarikyu dock, the lighthouse ruins, the Tsukiji River sluice gate, etc.
From this area, you can see the famous buildings of the ancient and modern times, Hamarikyu Garden and Rainbow Bridge at the same time!



④Tsukiji Ohashi
The flat road ends once in front of the bridge and becomes a gentle uphill.
Senior correspondent Mr. Satsuki's Koi Blower introduced it before.
Check the calligraphy of former Tokyo Governor Yoichi Masuzoe and proceed to the destination!



After crossing the bridge, head to the pier with a ship from Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology.



⑤Toyomi Fisheries Wharf
This area has many warehouses and many trucks.
There is a view that looks like a port town reminiscent of a market in Tsukiji.



From here, you can see Harumi Wharf, the athlete's village under construction, the Rainbow Bridge, etc.
It's not as famous as Harumi Wharf, but it's a great photo spot.



As you can see in the picture above, the view at dusk is also good.
You can take a memory of cycling against the backdrop of the blue sky during the day and the shining water surface.



⑥Tuna Wholesale tuna bowl shop
After that, if you run a little while looking at the Asashio Canal to the right, you will see something like a shop.
That's the tuna wholesaler's tuna bowl shop!
Senior correspondent HK introduced in detail in 2017.



The menu is written on the surfboard.
"Tuna wholesale tuna bowl", which is also the name of the store, is 600 yen!
Personally, I'm worried about "super rich bisque soup shrimp buckwheat".



For cycling in the morning, take a break that also served as lunch here.
Why don't you enjoy the seafood and scenery unique to the waterfront?
After that, go back along Route 2 and continue the ride.

⑦Reimei Ohashi, Toyosu Ohashi
Like Tsukiji Ohashi, this is also a relatively recently opened road.
Fortunately, the bicycle path is well-maintained.
However, there are pedestrians, so drive with care for speed.



After experiencing a moderate uphill, you can see the scenery unique to the waterfront.
"The slope was hard, but I'm glad I came."



⑧Toyosu Market
When you go down Toyosu Ohashi, you will see the Toyosu Market.
This is not Chuo-ku, but it is one of the seasonal spots related to the former Tsukiji Market!



⑨Harumi Ohashi
Pass the Toyosu Market, cross the Harumi Ohashi and return to Chuo-ku.
As you can see in the article by Senior Correspondent Sumida Fireworks, Harumi Ohashi has some undulations.
Even a woman like me can cross it without difficulty.
If you use a community cycle with electric assist, you can use it.
You can cross with a smile without having to look rugged.



From this area, you can see warehouses, tower apartments, and sky trees.
I don't get tired of the scenery
After that, we only run to the goal point, Kachidokibashi Museum, but also to the goal point.
Why don't you take a short stop before that?

⑩Derido Kachidoki Ekimae Store (with bicycle parking)
This is a supermarket used by people living in the surrounding area.
With self-service, you can enjoy your specialty coffee at an affordable price.
At the time of the visit, in addition to the commonly seen coffee, you can see the coffee.
There were also flavor coffee such as caramel vanilla and organic coffee.
There are two sizes, 12oz (about 355ml) and 16oz (about 470ml).
Surprisingly plenty, but you can adjust the amount yourself for self-service!

Get off the bicycle and move to the east side of Kachidokibashi with a cup of coffee.
It is also a luxurious time to see Tokyo Tower and Kachidokibashi (the night view is recommended).



If you take a break and cross the bridge, the museum is right there.
This time, I used photos from different time zones, so it may have been difficult to understand.
As I wrote at the beginning, you can make a lap in 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Finally, looking back on the course, the historical scenery such as the Hamarikyu Onshi Garden is the garden.
Modern landscapes such as Tower Mansion, Rainbow Bridge, Sky Tree, and Tokyo Tower.
And the scenery of warehouses, ships, sluice gates, etc. unique to the waterfront.
I was able to see a lot of landscapes that were rich in change and did not get tired of my eyes.

In addition, many of the roads that ran this time (other than around Tsukiji and Toyomi Fisheries Wharf) have bicycle paths.
The road width is wide and easy for children.
Whether you live in the city or have come to Chuo-ku for sightseeing from Japan and overseas, you can also visit the city.
This is my favorite course that I would like to recommend.

※When riding a bicycle, follow the manners and rules.
　Don't forget to wear a helmet or turn on the lights after darkening....

 

 

This winter, when birdwatching at Ishikawajima Park entered its fourth year, I feel different from the usual year. The small number of winter birds coming from Siberia and northern China. Waterfowl northern pintail usually has 25,6 to 17,8 birds, but this year it is 7,8 birds. Eurasian wigeon usually has three groups of 14 or 5 birds, but this year only 12 birds. Also, little birds daurian redstart and dusky thrush are hard to appear.

　

Why is it?　

Many wintering places are under construction this year, and there are many rats nearby due to the relocation of Tsukiji Market, so there are many raptors that feed on them, and birds and water birds are moving.

　

In such an environment, I would like to introduce the birds that I met this winter.

　

　Eurasian wigeon with northern pintail (the head is yellow)

　

northern pintail and Eurasian wigeon. Both act in groups of 14 or 5 every year. In particular, Eurasian wigeon was so cautious that he only came to the park on a rainy day with little crowds. But perhaps because of the small number this year, it may be mixed with northern pintail, and even on such a sunny day, four birds came close to people. This is a rare thing! That's right.

　

　northern pintail

　

Eurasian wigeon　

　

　

I'm thrilled to be able to shoot Eurasian wigeon so close.　

　

Next, I would like to introduce it to you. Only one bird comes every year. It's not a long stay, so I'm lucky to meet you. It's endangered species and it's just a few birds in the surrounding Kasai Rinkai Park Wild Bird Garden.

　

The grebes I met on January 24

　

When you dive to catch food, you'll die. Come here! Come! If you think about it, it will rise to a very close distance! ！Please pay attention to your head. A little crown is coming out. Summer hair increases more, but unfortunately it is not visible in Japan.

　

Next is mallard, which shines in the morning sun at the base of Ukishima.

　

mallard　　

　

Every year in mallard, only one pair is observed here in Ishikawajima Park, but many are found in Hamarikyu Gardens. It seems that mallard is the one who can eat the most delicious duck with no smell. At the hunting ground with many kinds of ducks, you must have been targeted first.

　

By the way, the birds that can be seen all year round could also observe cute appearances.

　

　

Hakusekirei

　

　

Three sparrows?　

　

It's a "mofumofu" figure unique to the cold winter.

　

Winter birds in Ishikawajima Park. This year's situation is a bit nervous, but please enjoy a walk while looking for wild birds.