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Asteraceae flowers <Harumi Triton>

[Sam] Nov. 4, 2011 08:30

R0015500S.JPG R0015412SRS.JPG    "Chrysanthemum" is a flower that is very familiar to Japan along with cherry blossoms, but it is native to China. It is said that he came to Japan during the Nara period.

In the Heian period, during the festival of Shigeyo, a banquet for Kangiku was held in the palace, and during the Edo period, cultivation heat increased and breeding progressed, and various shapes, colors and tailoring were widely enjoyed, and it has continued to this day.

It is counted as one of the three major flowers along with rose carnations, and is a representative flower of autumn, but it is a short-day plant and is currently supplied throughout the year by differentiation of crop types using lighting in greenhouses.

The chrysanthemum flower season and the rice harvest season overlap, but the lower part of the kanji chrysanthemum represents the holding of rice in the hand, adding a crown to it, and holding many flowers together and holding round It is said that it shows a flower shaped like it.

The strains and varieties that were bred from China to Western Europe are called Western chrysanthemums, and various horticultural varieties are produced.

You can also enjoy various types of Asteraceae on the terrace of Harumi Triton Square.

            <Rdope Kia>       <Yuriops Daisy>    <margaret cosmos>

      Ludpekia 'Takao'RS.JPG   Lilyopus Daisy (Asteraceae) RS.JPG   Margaret cosmos (Asteraceae) RS.JPG

         <Anowie sunflower>        <Tsuwabuki>           <Isogiku>

      R0015304RS.JPG   Tsuwabuki (Asteraceae) (2) RS.JPG   Isogiku (Asteraceae) RS.JPG

     <Marigold'>

     Safari yellow        Safari orange      Safari tangerine          

      Marigold 'Safari Yellow' (Asteraceae) RS.JPG   Marigold 'Safari Orange' (Asteraceae) RS.JPG   Marigold 'Safaritangerine' (Asteraceae) RS.JPG 

       <Cosmos>        <Chocolate cosmos>      <Pompomum>

      R0015309RS.JPG   R0015416RS.JPG   Pompomum (Asteraceae) RS.JPG 

      <Eupatrium>        <Shirotaegiku>        <Mokubiyakukou>     

      Eupatrium (Asteraceae) RS.JPG   R0015424RS.JPG   R0015419RS.JPG

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      R0015407RS.JPG   R0015405RS.JPG   R0015505RS.JPG  

      R0015367RS.JPG   R0015516RS.JPG   R0015369RS.JPG

               

 

 

Appare Nihonbashi! ・・ ・ Visit the Nihonbashi Festival, a famous autumn bridge.

[Shitamachi Tom] Nov. 2, 2011 08:30

On the last Sunday of October, the rain I was worried about was almost held during the day, and it was a pleasant autumn holiday.maple 

2011.10.30 Nihonbashi_R.JPGOn this day, the “Chuo-ku Whole Museum” was held, and many people could see sightseeing and walking here and there in the city.

Above all, at [Nihonbashi], the "Nihonbashi Festival" was held, and it was very lively. It seems to be a milestone of the 100th anniversary since the current bridge was built, and the festive mood rises without hesitation.up


 

2011.10.30 In front of the Bank of Japan _R.JPGSince its construction in 1911, Nihonbashi has been watching Japan's growth. It was designated as a national important cultural property in 1999. It is a magnificent bridge with a Renaissance style. Until the end of last year, the Nihonbashi Cleaning Project has been cleaning up, and makeup has been corrected, and this day has just begun. 


Since the Metropolitan Expressway covered the bridge in 2011.10.30 Nihonbashi River_R.JPG1963 as part of the urban development of the Tokyo Olympics, many people have missed their former appearance, but local elders said, `` At that time, the Olympic celebration mood was full, The expressway seemed to be a symbol of a new era. " In this era, I may have been able to afford to think about the problem of urban aesthetics. 

Even so, [Nihonbashi] Appare has been showing its presence as a pride of the region for a long time! I was surrounded by the feeling of that.scissors 


 

2011.10.30 Mitsukoshi _R.JPGAnyway, on this day, various events were also held in the Nihonbashi area. Classic cars lined up in front of the head office of the Bank of Japan, and festive boats came and went on the Nihonbashi River.

 

Until the end of next month, the Chuo-ku Tourism and Commerce Festival will continue to be held. Fun projects are being prepared mainly by department stores and shopping associations, and treasure hunting games are also being well received. Please take this opportunity to visit the fun spots in the city. present [Chuo-ku Shopping Street Federation 60th Anniversary "Treasure Hunting Game"]

 



Autumn Chuo-ku, which grows richer and more. Let's have a lot of fun.