Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Where's the cold until last week, it's been warm and cheerful for the last few days.

When I thought that the buds of the cherry blossoms were about to begin to bloom, I found a quick cherry tree that had already begun to bloom.

The location is at the foot of the northwestern side of Chuo-ohashi Bridge (Sumida River Terrace).

If you want to enjoy cherry-blossom viewing in advance, please do so.

Speaking of cherry blossoms, the Sumida River. The promenade will be dyed in cherry blossoms soon. I'm looking forward to it.

The novel set on Tsukuda Island, "Tsukuda Island Futari Shobo" (written by Tatsuro Dekune), begins when one of the characters crosses the Sumida River on a ferry and comes to Tsukuda Island.

The history of Tsukuda's ferry is old, and it opened in 1644, when fishermen from Tsukuda-mura, Settsu-kuni (Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi) entered Edo in accordance with Ieyasu Tokugawa and built Tsukuda Island. It was the year after I built it.

Tsukuda's ferry, which began as a water foot connecting Tsukuda Island and Edo City, was later used by people as an important means of transportation even after the Edo, Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras, and the last Sumida River basin. It was active as a ferry, but in 1964, Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge was completed with the long role of 30.

At present, stone monuments marked "Tsukuda Island Ferry" are built on both sides of the Sumida River, Tsukuda and Minato, respectively. In 1927, it was built in commemoration of the fact that Tokyo City abolished the rowing boat and made it a free tugboat, and is registered as a Chuo Ward Cultural Property.

(Left) Tsukuda side

(Right) Minato side

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"Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge" received a baton from "Tsukuda's ferry".

The course of the Tokyo Marathon, which will be held this weekend (28th), is just 36 km.

It would be surprising to see the old people who once crossed the Sumida River on a ferry and 32,000 runners running overhead. 

On Sunday, February 14, we were blessed with unusual and pleasant sunny weather in recent unseasonable weather.

What day?　"Valentine Day"? ・... Of course, this day is the New Year's Day of old calendar.

In China and overseas Chinese society, we celebrate as [Spring Festival], but recently it has become quite well known.

That's why I once again visited Sumiyoshi-jinja Shirine on Tsukuda Island with the feeling of new year worshipping. It is a shrine with a deep connection to the opening of Edo. I can't help but pray for the prosperity of Chuo-ku.

Nearby, the Ishikawajima Lighthouse is also showing a revival.

Heizo Hasegawa, known for his series of works by Shotaro Ikenami, "Onihei Criminal Book", has also opened a "human footing place" for the purpose of breeding.

In spring, you can enjoy the contrast between the gorgeous appearance of cherry blossoms and the river scenery around here.

I walked a little bit hungry, so I'm hungry at a Chinese restaurant [Shanghai Dining] at the base of Chuo-ohashi Bridge.

This is a calm spot with a terrace on the banks of the Sumida River. The taste is good and it's a cozy favorite shop.

I enjoyed a holiday time while watching the boat going through the river.

Introducing Diamond Fuji seen from the southernmost part of Chuo-ku.

It seems that the best time to see it is around 6.7 days than the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Carrot Tower, but it was reported in newspapers that the sun from St. Luke's Tower was slightly higher than the left.　　　　　　

　　　　　　　In Chuo-ku, clouds fell short of sunset on February 8 (Monday) and became "Kasafuji".

　　　　　　　This is also interesting depending on the point of view ... but unfortunately!

　　　　　　　I was able to capture the silhouette of the building.

　　　　　It had been sunny since the morning of February 9 (Tuesday), but it became cloudy in the afternoon.

　　　　　But after 5:00 p.m. the clouds disappeared and the sun appeared.

　　　　　It's still a bit left, but it's somehow fit in the camera.

　　　　　At that moment, the sun looked bright and big.

　　　　　　The sun went down shortly after being moved.

　　　　　　　I was looking forward to February 10 and 11 (Wednesday / Thursday), but as the weather forecast, it will not be cloudy or rainy.

　　　　　　　I can't catch the sun (Diamond Fuji) that rides directly above Mount Fuji.

　　　　　　　It was the best Diamond Fuji.　I'll try again next year.　Gomennasai~~~~

13,500 tons of the Marine Self Defense Force's supply ship "Mashu" and 4,550 tons of the escort ship "Ikazuchi", which has been engaged in refueling and supplying water to foreign ships developing "fighting against terrorism" in the Indian Ocean (off Somaliya, etc.). Returned to Harumi Wharf on the morning of the 6th.

 　　　　　　13,500 tons of "Mashu" dive the Rainbow Bridge and pointed the bow to Harumi Wharf.

　　　　　　It is a tugboat that sticks to the side.

             The tugboat pushes a large ship in a narrow place to operate skillfully.

　　　　　        Next, 4,550 tons of the escort ship "Ikazuchi" came in.

　　　　　　　"Ikazuchi" ... At Kojien, there was an explanation that "Ikazuchi" = lightning".

 　　　　　"Mashu" turns further and approaches the quay in front of you.

　　　　　I can't see the tugboat, but I'm slowly pushing it from the port side (the other side).

　　　　　On the other side, 4,550 tons of "Ikazuchi" pass slowly.　

　　　　　The quay is home to stakeholders such as welcome families.　

February started with cold rain, but spring is steadily coming to that point.

So today, I would like to introduce the plum trees that are about to be in full bloom.

 The photo shows the plum blossoms that have begun to bloom on the side of Tsukuda Namishi Inari Shrine (Tsukuda 1-8-4).

This Tsukuda Namishi Inari Shrine is nearby Sumiyoshi-jinja Shirine

Compared to (Tsukuda 1-1-14), it is not well known.

It may be, but you can see something very interesting.

By the way, do you know what the "sashiishi" in this photo is?

Tips: "Sashi" in "Sashiishi" means "lifting"

You already know, this is a stone used for "power comparison" a long time ago.

Until the time of the Great Kanto Earthquake, men proud of the power of the Tsukuda area made this stone.

He was lifting up and competing for that power. It may look small.

Why is it not so easy to lift.

I stopped by Tsukuda Nami-Inari Shrine, a little bit of a good friend.

If you are invited by the plum blossoms, which have the scent of spring quietly in the shade, you can see them.

There is a vermilion Tsukuda Kobashi in front of you.