Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

GINZA SIX has been bustling since its opening, but on the nearby Hanatsubaki-dori street, it is located nearby.

A statue of a ponytail girl with camellia "Hana" is quietly placed.

The origin of Hanatsubaki-dori is Izumo Tsubaki (Japanese camellia), which was contributed by Izumo in the early Showa era.

It was named because it was planted as a street tree.

On the side and back of the girl statue, "Hana", donated by Masao Saito, Hiroyuki Mogi,

The plate of the origin of the installation is embedded.

In commemoration of the completion of the environmental improvement project promoted by the Ginza Hanatsubaki-dori Shopping Street Promotion Association with Chuo-ku, Tokyo

It is said that this statue was installed in March 1993 after the road nickname "Hanatsubaki-dori".

It is on the left side of the intersection of Chuo-dori and Hanatsubaki-dori toward Showa-dori.

 

 

Tsukiji River Park in Akashicho is a park that was originally reclaimed from the Tsukiji River, but roses are blooming in two flower beds around the ruins of the Akatsuki Bridge bridge in it (map below, red)

Unfortunately, I don't know the name of the rose, but it's a beautiful single-flowered red rose.

It has a large number of flowers in bloom (spray bloom).

The contrast between the silver leaf of Shirotaegiku, the origin of the plant, and the yellow flower, makes the color of the flower even more prominent. As a companion plant for roses, it was a new discovery that Shirotaegiku fits so well.

On the sidewalk of St. Luke International Hospital, which separates the road from Tsukiji River Park where these roses are blooming, there are monuments of "Takumi Asanouchi's House Ruins" and "The birthplace of Ryunosuke Akutagawa" (map above, purple ☆)

It is said that Uchi Takumito's residence was 9,000 tsubo at the time, but after a famous blade wound incident in Chushingura, he was called to the Shogunate.

In addition, Ryunosuke Akutagawa was born near here, and his father, Toshizo Niihara, ran a ranch called Komakisha and manufactured and sold milk and butter to foreign partners. . This neighborhood is a foreign settlement, and Japanese people were not allowed to live, but they were exceptionally allowed because they were engaged in business with foreign partners.

 

 

　

　"Yama Hydrangea", which grows near the water bus stop in the Hamarikyu Onshi Garden, is at its best.

Yama Hydrangea, along with "bigleaf hydrangea" (so-called "hydrangea"), "Western Hydrangea" (Hidlandsia), and "Foreign Hydrangea" (I hear that more classifiers are classified as Hydrangea).

The standard varieties are also called "Kogaku" because they are smaller than bigleaf hydrangea, and "Sawa Hydrangea" because they tend to grow along moist forests and swamps.

In addition to gaku blooming, there is also Temari blooming, and the small elliptical leaves are thin, glossy, thin branches, and delicate.

As a whole, the impression is full of wildness, and the flower color and flower shape are said to have many variations depending on the region.

In cobalt blue, pale blue and pure white, you can enjoy a variety of "ornamental flower" flower colors for each plant.

 

 

When Minato Park was picked up last time, the stairs and slopes were still under construction, but the slope has now been completed and you can go to the Sumida River Terrace. This time, from Minato Park, we went out to the Sumida River Terrace, crossed the Kamejima River Sluice Gate and Minami Takahashi, and crossed the Rei Kishijima Teshio Station, Chuo-ohashi Bridge, Eitai Bridge, and Toyomi Bridge.

　

Features are under the modern Chuo-ohashi Bridge and the historic Eitai Bridge.

　

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<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Get off this slope and go to the Sumida River Terrace　>>>>>

　

　

<<<<<<<<<<<< characteristic structure of the Rei Kishijima Teshio Station>　>>>>>>

　

　

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>You can see the height of the normal tide. >>>>>

　

　

<<<<<<<<The place surrounded by red circles came out from here to the Sumida River. >>>>>

　

　

<<<<<<<<<<<The nearest station is Hatchobori >>>>>>>

　

　

<<<<<<<<<> High-rise building near Kachidoki seen from under the Chuo-ohashi Bridge >>>>>>>

　　

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<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< rivets under Eitai Bridge are used to feel the history. >>>>>>>

　

　

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< earthquake-resistant construction under Eitai Bridge is being carried out.) >>>>>>>

　

 

 

　

　To celebrate its 5th anniversary on May 22, Tokyo Sky Tree celebrates its 5th anniversary, the new lighting "Nobori" will be lit on May 18 in addition to the two lightings of "Iki" and "Masa".

"Nobori" has a theme color of tachibana (orange) inspired by the fruit of Tachibana, which has been regarded as an auspicious tree since ancient times, and is designed to show the appearance of three "nobori" in the night sky. The lower part of the heart pillar is decorated with bright tachibana (orange) with gradation.

The lights are turned off at 59 minutes every hour from the start of lighting, re-lit at 00 minutes, and at the time of lighting, the surfaces lit one by one in order to express the appearance of a large "nobori" being raised. Has been done.

In view of the lively and lively ukiyo-e paintings of festivals and events with the "Nobori" drawn, the message was "Enhance Tokyo as a whole by raising a large" Nobori "in the night sky of Tokyo." I hear it was named "Nobori".

The new lighting "Nobori" shines over Kiyosu Bridge, where the cable part is colored pink.

On this day, many houseboats came and went, and seemed to be enjoying the third lighting.

By the way, the "Nobori" is turned on for five days until the 22nd, and then the three types of "Iki", "Masa" and "Nobori" are turned on daily.

 

 

　On May 21, the annual "Wanpaku Sumo Chuo-ku Tournament" was held at [Chuo-ku Sports Center] in Hamacho.

　

　On a pleasant sunny day, many little wrestlers and their families who participated in the morning rushed to Hamacho Park, where the venue was located. In Chuo-ku, population growth is continuing, but the number of children seems to be increasing or more lively than usual. .

　At the venue, efforts will be made one after another by gender and grade. The operation is being carried out by the JC members while paying attention to safety. In addition, volunteers who participated from each area in the city are focusing on referees, venue arrangement, and guidance of players. . I also supported the children's enthusiasm with little effort.

　

　Some children win and show their guts pose proudly, while others lose and mourn and tears. Each of them will be a valuable experience, and one day will be a nostalgic memory.

　

　In Chuo-ku, various sports and cultural events are held somewhere every month. You can see the current appearance of this town, so be sure to go out while walking around the town. I think it will also be an exchange with many people. Enjoy the lively scenery of Chuo-ku.