Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

 It's been a long time since I began to feel nostalgia in the alley.  

 The current Tsukishima 1-chome to 4-chome is an artificial island that was created in 1882 as the first landfill since modern times.

 There are various theories that the origin of the name is based on the famous moon viewing spot, and that "Tsukishima" turned to Tsukishima.

 Roads with a width of 10.91m (6 spaces) and 5.45m (3 spaces) run in a grid pattern, and the standard block size is divided into 60 spaces (approximately 109m) square, which is the historical town split, are divided into two. I have.

 When constructing a tenement house for workers working in factories and warehouses located one after another in the area, it is said that the so-called "alleys" were passed through the block from the viewpoint of effective use of the back site.

 Water and electricity were laid in 1904, but at that time, the water supply was shared, the kitchen was near the entrance, and the fire was put out seven wheels in an alley.

 It is said that by the time the Machiya and Nagaya were rebuilt after the Great Kanto Earthquake, water and gas were laid in each house and the kitchen moved to the back, but the streets were not largely reorganized, and flower pots and bonsai were lined up in the alleys, laundry was dried, and curtains fell on windows and eaves.

 And small ceramic residents who lived in the planting space.

 Although the damage of the war and the wave of redevelopment before the Tokyo Olympics have been almost avoided, the "alley" space of Tsukishima, where the typical historical town layout can be seen together, has recently been surrounded by ultra-high-rise apartments. However, it is a rare area in Tokyo that preserves the scenery of the early Showa era, which was restored after the earthquake.

 Time to flow slowly. Cats look good in the alley.

　          

        　        

         　                   

              　             

       

     

 

The rainy season is finally over. The intense heat is coming soon, and it is finally summer performance.

Healing water and greenery: The cool cooling effect of the waterside, the transpiration effect of trees, flowers, alley plants in the city, and the sindy effect of green shade increases the difficulty.
Continuing from the previous time, this time we will introduce the second installment of "water babbling" seen in the city.

       

Waterside amenity. It's a space of peace.  (Left is Hamacho Kobi kid)

   　         

   <Nihonbashi Falls Square>　　　　　　<Harumi Triton>　　　　　　　　　  <Mandarin Oriental Hotel>

         

   <Hakozaki Park> 　　　　　　　　　　 <Sakamotocho Park>　　　　　　　　　 <Akatsuki Park>  

 

           

   <Hakozaki Japan IBM> 　　　　　　　  <Tsukiji Xinxing Building>　　　　　<St. Luke's International Hospital>

             

　 <Tsukuda Park 1> 　　　　　　　　　　 <Tsukuda Park 2>  　　　　　　　　　　<Tsukuda River City> 

               

   <Tsukiji River Park>　　　　　　　　　 <Kachidoki Bridge 1>　　　　　　　　　<Kachidoki Bridge 2>      

   

 

 This year, Tsukishima Kusa City, full of downtown atmosphere, was opened.

At the Tsukishima Nishinaka-dori shopping street, which is about 500 meters long, the stalls are filled and it is finally possible to walk.

There were nostalgic shops such as shaved ice, takoyaki, goldfish scooping, tama scooping, treasure lottery, quoits, grilled corn, etc., and it was crowded with many adults and children.

　　　

　　　　　　　

 

　　　　　　Goldfish scooping

　　　　　　 　　　　

　　　　　　The girl in the yukata was cute.

　　　　　 　　　　

Last year was 3 days on July 12, 13, and 14, but this year it was 10, 11 and 2 days.

dancing girl of Bon Odori did not have many children like last year, so I couldn't take pictures well because of the light.

Last year's photos on December 12, 13 and 14 were better.

 

 

　　

 

 

     

  <Ote Kadoguchi>　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　<Mikadoguchi in the middle>

Until July 7, the Hamarikyu Onshi Garden is holding the Tanabata Festival, in which visitors decorate strips with "wishes".

Tanabata decorations are installed at three major locations in the park: Kadoguchi, Nakano Kadoguchi, and Nakajimateahouse.

On the table next to it, strips and writing instruments are prepared along with the origin of "Tanabata Festival".

There are colorful strips of bamboo leaves that make your desired "wish" on the leaves and leaves that sway smoothly.

Reflecting the increasing trend of foreign visitors in recent years, strips written in foreign languages are also conspicuous.

     

In addition, from Friday, July 16 to August 14 (Sat), the garden opens at 8:00 am one hour earlier than usual for 10 days from Friday and Saturdays.

In the midsummer, why don't you enjoy the cool breeze from the sea on your cheeks during the early morning hours and enjoy a refreshing stroll in the park?

 

 

In front of Tanabata at "Mikimoto Garden Plaza" in front of the main store in Ginza and Mikimoto, seasonal wildflowers appear, stopping the eyes of passers-by.

"Tanabata is also called Star Ai (Star Ai, Hoshi Ai) because it is the Aise of stars and stars. May there be a lot of beautiful encounters on this day ... And seven herbs of Western oval grass, purple kunko orchids, fuchi grass, Yabu licorice, Nashiko, bellflower, and princess grenades are displayed.

　

From the left, <balloon flower> <nadeshiko dianthus> <Murasakikunsiran>

 

 

Of the 9.1% green coverage, which indicates the total amount of greenery in Chuo-ku, rooftop green spaces are 0.4%, 4.3% of the total. It is said that the number has increased significantly in recent years, partly due to the enhancement of greening room in the city center.

There are seven rooftop greening facilities of 1,000m2 or more, three of which are municipal parks.

This time, I would like to introduce the park. This kind of vegetation is growing on the rooftop. Surprising scenery! 。

 

     

 <Sakuragawa Rooftop Park>

　Completed in 1993. The first rooftop park in Chuo-ku. Kouenshimo is Sakurabashi No. 2 pumping station of the Tokyo Metropolitan Sewerage Bureau.

　It is connected to the adjacent women's center (Bouquet 21) on the 3rd floor.

　Planting plants, creating a "babbling" and pond that circulates water, and a Japanese-style garden with "Azumaya".

　There is also a playground equipment corner for children. A part of the park is open as a gateball field.

　It is a place of relaxation for local residents and workers.

 

     

 <Harumi Daiichi Park>

　Kouenshimo is Harumi 1-chome parking lot operated by Chuo-ku.

　Some promenade sewn between trees and planted.

　There is also a playground equipment corner for children. The deck is connected to Harumi Triton Harumi No. 2 Park.

 

     

    <Harumi Daini Park>

　Kouenshimo is the Harumi water station of the Tokyo Metropolitan Waterworks Bureau.

　A spacious lawn and tree planting.

　There is also a playground equipment corner for children. The deck is connected to Harumi Daiichi Park.

　In both Harumi No. 1 and 2 parks, the energetic voices of the children resonate in the afternoon.