Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

If you go straight along Harumi-dori St. at Ginza 4-chome intersection, you will reach Kachidokibashi, completed in 1940, closest to the mouth of the Sumida River via Tsukiji. Cross the bridge and you will see Kachidoki intersection where Harumi-dori St. and Kiyosumi-dori intersect, where Kachidoki Station on the Toei Oedo Line intersect.

If you go further, you will see "Reimei Bridge". It is about 2 km from Ginza 4-chome.

When you cross this bridge, you will see a skyscraper of Harumi Triton completed in 2001 on your left and a park on your right. This park is "Daimeibashi Park" which I would like to introduce.

　

It's been half a century since I lived near Reimeibashi Park (3-1 Harumi), but after work, I sang on a bench, played with pigeons, and enjoyed lunch. . Now, Arafo's daughter is playing with friends in elementary school and falls into a shallow pond in the park's fountain (?) I had to do it. Trees were thriving on the restrooms and streets of the park, giving a slightly dim impression.

　

Over time, the overgrowth of trees, the aging of iron fences on parks and sidewalks, the aging of playground equipment in the park, and in recent years, the rapid increase in the population of the Harumi district, the practice ground for soccer, etc. Along with the relocation and merger of "Chibikko Plaza" to Harumi 2-chome, renovation work and maintenance were carried out for four months by the water and green section of Chuo-ku.

　

And in July, it was completed, and I walked around the park immediately.

The area is about 6,800 square meters, but with the combined ground of the little child square, the area was doubled, making it a spacious feeling.

Cherry blossoms were added to existing cherry trees, and plums and dogwood were planted. I'm looking forward to the cherry blossoms in full bloom in spring. In addition, although it is currently curing, there is also a lawn open space of 2,000 square meters, and it seems that it can be used for various purposes.

　

　

In April 2013, there was a press announcement that the population of Chuo-ku exceeded 130,000, but as of July 1, more than 58,000 people, more than 40%, including Harumi, are here. It is said that you live in the Tsukishima area.

(By the way, about 33,000 people in the Kyobashi area and about 40,000 people in the Nihonbashi area.)

Walking along the streets of Reimeibashi Park is full of vitality.

Compared to when I first lived, there is a sense of every other life.

　

The urgent priority policy of Chuo-ku in the 1960s was the "Resident Population Recovery Plan (Operation)" in 1997 to stop the population, which was about to fall below 70,000. Compared to about 10 years ago, the number of newborn births was around 500, but last year it exceeded 1,500. Harumi is also full of strollers and feels painfully the dashing vibrancy of young people in the child-rearing generation.

　

In order to respond to this, many ideas were felt everywhere in Reimeibashi Park.

There were many things that children would be delighted, such as playground equipment for large children, slides, sandboxes with consideration for the surrounding hygiene, and spring playground equipment as facilities.

　

A furnace-shaped bench that adults can relax, a fountain that invites coolness in summer, a solar lighting installed everywhere, a drinking fountain, a healthy playground equipment, a lawn open space, etc. A public toilet was completed.

　

It was a long-term large maintenance of about 4 months, but it felt very wide and felt that it became a bright park in Harumi, as the name of the local people at the time of 1937 (Showa 12) Was.

　

The use of neighbors, neighbors, young people, and child-rearing generations can be greatly imagined, but let's make great use of this renovated Reimeibashi Park.

Soon, I'm thinking with my grandchildren!

　

 

 

 On July 19th, Ginza's summer tradition "Sony Aquarium" came again this year. This is an annual collaboration project with Okinawa "Churaumi Aquarium", and the exhibition period is from July 19 to September 1.

At the venue's Ginza Sony Building outdoor event space, a large 14t tank was set up, and during the period, 15 species, including a 1.5m-long fake Goishi Utsubo that appeared since 2008, a lemon shark that appeared first this year, and a prefectural fish Takasago in Okinawa Prefecture, about 870 fish of species migrated and reproduced the world of Okinawa.

In the "Tropical Fish Aquarium" at the entrance hall on the 1st floor, you can meet about 400 fish of 16 species during the period, such as Irobudai, male and female, whose colors are significantly different between young fish and adult fish, and Tateji Makikudai and Sazanamiyakko, which are completely different from each other.

At the feeding time of 11:30-12:00 and 16:00-16:30, you can also see how to feed according to the species of fish.

At the "Creature Fureai Experience Meeting", which will be held only on Saturdays and Sundays from July 20 (Sat) to September 1 (Sun), dog sharks with a total length of 1m, yakkoei and impactful appearance clam shrimp, elephant shrimp will appear.

On the 8th floor OPUS, you can enjoy the nature-rich Okinawa "Churashima" and "Churaumi" with a realistic sound and 4K video on the 200-inch screen.

By the way, the electricity used in the aquarium and lighting of the Sony Aquarium uses electricity generated from 100% green energy.

On the 19th of the first day, after the unveiling ceremony from 10:45, the first 500 people were given cut flowers of orchids.

 

　　　　　  <Fake Goishi Utsubo>　　　　　   　　　　<Lemon Shark>　　　　　　　　　　<Leopard Montomeei>

          

　　　　　　<Mongarakawahagi>　　　　　　　 <Adult fish of Sazanamiyakko>　　　　　　　<Sazanamiyakko Young Fish>

          

　　　　　　<Adult Irobudai fish>　　　　　　　　 <Irobudai Young Fish>　　　　　　　　<Tatejimakinchakudai>

          

 

 

 

 From July 13th to September 23rd, the underwater art exhibition "Art Aquarium 2013"-The Cool of Goldfish in Edo and Goldfish is being held at Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall on the 5th floor of Coredo Muromachi.

Underwater art exhibition that sublimates goldfish, which have been popular with Japanese since the Edo period, into contemporary art by combining aquariums designed with a Japanese motif with the latest production techniques such as light and video. It started in 2011 as an event to color the cool summer of Nihonbashi, and last year there were about 200,000 visitors.

This year, in addition to Yuzen dyeing's 8m x 2m Goldfish pattern, a kaleidorium kaleidoscope that creates a world like kaleidoscope, a oriental lamp aquarium where goldfish dance in oriental lamp, a goldfish collection that shows various rare goldfish in a round aquarium, and a new 8m x 2m Goldfish pattern projected by projection mapping.

From 19:00 during the period, a "Night Aquarium" will be held where you can enjoy the coolness of goldfish with sake and "goldfish cocktails" in one hand. Live and DJ performances are also scheduled for the weekend.

In addition, original goldfish goods are also sold at the exit of the venue.

 

          

          

          

          

 

 

 

 The summer garden at Harumi Triton Square.

In the morning and late afternoon, you can see swallowtail butterfly and Aosji Ageha dancing to avoid strong sunlight, centering on the terraces of flowers and greenery.

In the large planter installed in South Triton Park, the rice planted with children from nearby elementary schools in May continues to grow lushly, and the autumn harvest day is waiting (Oedo Farm, Chuo-ku).

Facing the Asashio Canal, you can enjoy the cool evening in the "Triton Garden" in a privileged environment surrounded by greenery and trees.

The photo below shows the cool colors of flowers found on the terrace.

 

　　<Hydrangea Endless Summer>　　　　<Agapanthus>　　　　　　　　　　<balloon flower>

          

　　　　　<Blue common sage>　　　　　　　　　<isotoma>　　　　　　　　　　　<Petonia>

          

 

 

 

 

When asked, "Where is St. Luke Hospital near Tsukiji Station?", "If you go straight along this road, there is a building with a tower of the cross, that's the old building.
The reception for outpatients and visits will be at the new building next to it. "

　
In the meantime, when talking about St. Luke International Hospital, a landmark of Akashicho, this chapel is the first thing that is remembered for local people.
To be precise, it is called "St. Luke Chapel of St. Luke International Hospital", and it is said that it also plays a role as a church of the Tokyo Diocese of the Nippon Church.

　

　　
The front yard of the building and the adjacent Tsukiji River Park are not very large, but in spring the rows of cherry blossom trees are stunning, and now in gardenia, the flowers are in full bloom every season and the grassy smells after the rain, so you can say it's quiet.
It's hard to believe that there is a fish market that is crowded with tourists right next to it.
　
From the Tower of the Cross, the melody of the choir resounds every day at 8:30, 12:00 and 18:00 with the beautiful sound of the Carillon chime (bell instrument).
The songs played change from season to season, and until the other day it was "Amazing Grace", but at Christmas time it becomes "Morobito Kosorite".
　
And what's amazing is the illuminated night figure!
Not only from the front of the building, but also from the veranda at home, the light of the skyscraper in the background seems to have studded gemstones.

　　

It is often said that "I live in a good place and I am enviable", but I realize that word when I am watching such a scenery.

 

 

  In Tsukiji River Park in June, pure white and neat chinashi flowers emit a sweet faint fragrance. I remember the phrases of songs that were popular in the past.

 On the side of the lawn promenade, blue apples are beginning to change color. It's an apple Oiwake, a forked road.

   Children who are in the city and have never seen an apple field can have a great nature observation.

The birds and other wild birds are waiting for ripening. Is it possible to observe such apples and wild birds until the first week of July? Please enjoy a walk at Tsukiji River Park.