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I would like to introduce a walk course that goes a little far from Harumi Kachidoki.

　From Kachidoki Station, go south on Harumi-dori St. From Harumi Triton Square, cross the Harumi Sanchome intersection and turn left. (This street that turns left is also Harumi-dori St..)

If you proceed as it is, go to "Art Harumi" and turn right at the intersection. When you cross the Harumi Bridge, a large red and black bridge is on your right. This bridge is a bridge with a track that was used at the shipyard of the former Ishikawajima Harima Heavy Industries. If you look through the balustrade, the Rainbow Bridge is far ahead of the canal.

This is Harumibashi Park. When you walk while looking at the flower bed, the surface of the canal is on your right. The crane's monument is red and beautiful. This is the Urban Gate Bridge. It opens like the old Kachidokibashi when the ship enters and exits. It's full of runners and dog walkers early in the morning. I'm surprised that this is the city center.

There are many things to see. Next month.

Kachidoki Station → Harumi Triton Square → 3, Harumi Intersection → Art Harumi → Harumi Bridge → The Urban Gate Bridge continues.

Kachidoki Station → Harumi Triton Square → 3, Harumi Intersection → Harumi Ohashi → Shin-Toyosu Station → Turn left → Housing Exhibition Hall → Gas Science Museum

On a sunny day near the rainy season, tachiaoi is blooming in the planting space along Tepposu Street.

Tachiaoi (Tachiai) is a perennial plant of the Aoi family, and the Greek word "althaia", which is the etymology of the genus name, is related to "althaino" (treatment), and since ancient times, Tachiaoi has been used as a medicinal herb.

It is said that it has long been introduced to Japan as a medicinal product.

The pink and red flowers were blooming, especially the pink flowers were large.

It seems that various varieties have been improved for horticulture.

Just like the beginning of the rainy season and the end of the flowering season with the end of the rainy season, it seems that there is also another name called "Tsuyuaoi ( rainy season Aoi)".

It is said that it is called kokekokko flower in a part of Hokkaido and kokekko flower in a part of Aomori prefecture. This is due to the fact that you can play by imitating chicken by attaching a pulled petals to your face etc. ().

It's finally the rainy season.

"Tsukuda Nakadori" is a street of about 150 meters from 2-11 to 17 Tsukuda. This nickname was named in 1989. The sidewalk is paved with colorful blocks, and the potted plants placed by neighbors are blooming beautifully. There are sushi restaurants and udon shops with the seasons, and it is a street with a nostalgic atmosphere.

Along the street, there is the stop of Edo Bus "Tsukuda 2-chome" and Exit 6 of Tokyo Metro "Tsukishima Station", and the flower bed of "Hanasakimachi Corner" colors the sidewalk. Beyond the New Moon Overpass, you can see the red roof of Monja Street.

Suddenly, I found a white tile with faded color. I'm sure the picture was drawn. Since this is Tsukuda, I wonder if it was a picture related to Tsukuda Island?...I wanted to meet this path sooner...Minato-ko thought of it.

How, I found a picture that seems to be in the image materials held in the regional archives of the Kyobashi Library. The title is "Tsukuda 2-chome". It's exactly the address of Tsukuda Nakadori. It was a photo taken by Katsuo Hirai in 2005 (2005). There was a beautiful old scenery of Tsukuda.

Photo courtesy of Chuo Ward Kyobashi Library
　
A Benzai ship floating on the blue waves. It seems to have brought goods from a distant place. In the background, you can also see the lighthouse of Ishikawajima. It is also depicted that the waterway is broken to Tsukuda moat. At present, Sumiyoshi sluice gate is built there.

Photo courtesy of Chuo Ward Kyobashi Library
　
This is like a Bensai ship that also carried goods. Important products are covered with rain like Toma so that they do not get wet with rain or waves. Over there you can see the roof of Sumiyoshi-jinja Shirine. All of them look like the scenery of the Edo period. Minato-ko, who found this photo, was impressed. And thank Mr. Hirai for taking the picture.

At the mouth of the Sumida River, surrounded by Tsukuda Island and Eitai Bridge, many boats were anchored, and the surrounding towns were crowded with Setori-juku and wholesalers who served cargo. This is the center of Edo Minato.
In Edo, there were no port facilities where large boats could land directly. This is due to the terrain of the Sumida River, because the flowing sand accumulated at the bottom of the river and created shallow waters.
For this reason, large vessels that have sailed from various countries have anchored off the mouth of the Sumida River, which is `` Edo Minato '', or off the coast of Shinagawa, transshipped goods into a small boat called Setori Ship (tea ship), It was carried to the storehouse of a wholesaler lined up on the banks of the river. (On the right, you can see the ruins of the current Ishikawajima Lighthouse, Tsukuda Island, and Sumiyoshi Suimon. Chuo-ohashi Bridge and Shinkawa buildings on the 1994 bridge in front. )

Another thing, "Usako Tsukuda", who was with me on the radio the other day, gave me special information. There is a picture of Indian spot-billed duck on this "Tsukuda Nakadori"! That's right. It was Minato kid who went out with breath, but unfortunately the pavement was newer. Indian spot-billed duck's paintings are not left in the Kyobashi Library. What kind of Indian spot-billed duck was?...I disappointedly dropped my shoulders, but I still enjoy walking just by thinking that there was a picture of Indian spot-billed duck here. Thank you, Mr. Usako Tsukuda.


The city of Tokyo doesn't stop. That's why I think it's important. At least, I want to remember my favorite scenery and place.
　

※For posting photos, we apply to the Chuo Ward Kyobashi Library and obtain permission.
　

Chuo-ku Tourism correspondent Minatokko-chan

No. 14 May 24, 2018

　Tokyo Minato matsuri is held every year on Saturdays and Sundays around May 20, celebrating the anniversary of the opening of Tokyo Port, which opened as an international trading port on May 20, 1941. This year, the 70th anniversary, various events were held on May 26 and 27 at the Harumi Passenger Terminal as the main venue.

Among them, the first "First Water Fire Fighting Ceremony" held on the Sumida River in 1949 was transferred to Harumi Wharf, and the following year, the 20th anniversary of 1969, the year after 1969, the 10th anniversary of firefighting boats and 3 firefighting helicopters, transformed into one of the events of Tokyo Minato matsuri.

From 10:30 on the 27th, along the progress table, 1 Fire Boy Scouts·Color Gars Corps·Music band parade, 2 opening ceremony, 3-minute march, 4 water discharge performance, 5 firefighting·The rescue performance, 6 simultaneous water discharge (color water discharge), 7 closing ceremony, and performance were performed sequentially. Red and white water discharge, as well as the climax five-color water discharge, are a highlight.

The Cheongju Bridge, along with Eitai Bridge, is planned as a reconstruction project following the Great Kanto Earthquake.

It was completed in 1928.

With the Tokyo Sky Tree

It seems that the design is modeled on a suspension bridge in Cologne, Germany.

Summer camellia (also known as Sharanoki) has begun to bloom.

The neat white flowers have a very cool atmosphere.

Summer camellia, one of the Rikyu's seven selections, is a one-day flower that blooms in the morning and falls in the evening.

The appearance of blooming and scattering beautifully is said to have the meaning of "once-in-a-lifetime encounter".

It really leads to the knowledge of tea ceremony.

Rikyu may have felt this ephemerality and meaning.

◆Chuo-ku: Water and Green Contact Map
　Sumida River Tsukishima Green Road ()
　
◆Rikyu Seven Selections Hana "Yamahoshi" / Past Blog