Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

The cherry blossoms have passed, and the cold season has finally ended.

And he said...It is the opening of the Edo boating tour season, "Touring around the water city, Tokyo by boat"!

Edo is a water city and a prosperous town based on logistics by waterways. Currently, there are many major roads in Tokyo that were originally waterways. And in Chuo-ku, there are a number of active waterways, led by the Sumida River and Nihonbashi River. Let's go around there by boat! That's a boating tour. It's not just a boat play, but a journey through the Balibari arterial road where trade boats come and go until a little more than 100 years ago, the waterway that was the gateway. In addition to the remnants of Edo, there are many remains where the gorgeous Meiji Taisho era remains. You can see Are and Chore, which can not be seen from the ground, along with the guide's explanation.

Is there anyone who knows where it is here?...！？ (The hint is the site of a certain subway.)

Of course, I also go around the hot places now.

In Tsukiji Market...

Toyosu planned site!

There are various types of tours, so you can choose what place, how much time, and how deep you want to see according to your preference. Each tour has a professional guide, so it's very interesting.

You can also see landfills under construction in Tokyo Bay.

The boating tour is not held in winter, so the next few months will be the on-season. At that time, a wide variety of tours are held. For more information, please visit our website.

→The Association for the Creation of Water City Tokyo

When you look at Tokyo in Heisei from a spacious waterway, you can see a completely different figure. I think you can also experience the people and things from Edo to the pre-war period, the flow of culture, and how to connect with neighboring areas such as Asakusa.

It is a very fulfilling event, so please come and visit Chuo-ku from the waterway in the coming warm season.

By the way...

This is for those who say, "I like bridges rather than rivers!"

"Bridge Pocket Map" edited by the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Construction. It is a wonderful book that covers major rivers and bridges in Tokyo.

It's like this when you open the inside.

Each one is pocket-sized, 5 books in total. The price of the box set that contains all is 800 yen. It is also sold at the Kachidokibashi Museum, located at the base of Kachidokibashi. I don't really recommend these maps.

 

 

"Chuo-ohashi Bridge" over the Sumida River. With the white and high main tower of this bridge in the background, many cherry blossoms bloomed again this year, delighting people's eyes.

　

Looking at the upper and middle sides of this bridge girder, you can see that there are unusual things that other bridges on the Sumida River do not have. The statue was given to Tokyo as a sign of friendship from Paris, France. This is the "Messenger Statue" by Osship Zackin.

　

The Seine River, which flows through Paris, France, is a friendly river on the Sumida River in Tokyo. This statue was given by Jack Sirak, the mayor of Paris at the time of the friendship.

　

In order to see this statue from the closest, you need to walk to the middle of Hashigami. However, since the statue faces the upstream of the river, I don't understand the front side of the statue, like "Why don't you turn your face?"

　

　

When I was wondering if there was a way to watch from the front side, I knew that there was a similar statue in Yamanashi Prefecture, so I came to see it during the cherry blossoms this spring.

　

　

The statue is located in Kiyoharu Art Village, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. It is a refreshing spot where museums and architecture are dotted in the mountain village surrounded by mountains, but especially in the spring, it is famous as a place where cherry blossoms are in full bloom against Mt. Kai-komagatake in the background, attracting many tourists.

　

This Kiyoharu Art Village was built on the site of a closed school by Chozo Yoshii of "Yoshii Gallery" in Ginza 8-chome, who died last year. The fact that there are many cherry trees is the remnants of the former elementary school.

　

Actually, my home likes Yamanashi Prefecture, and it has been 15 years since I came to see the cherry blossoms and peach blossoms of Yamanashi every year. I've come to see the cherry blossoms at Kiyoharu Art Village several times, but I guess there was a messenger statue in this place ... I was surprised.

　

　

As soon as you enter the entrance of Kiyoharu Art Village, there is a building called "La Rush", and this statue stands in a way that welcomes visitors.

　

The face is flat, but it is characterized by a step on the left and right. In addition, the strength of the legs is very conveyed.

　

The left arm is turned from behind to the right shoulder,

The most impressive thing was that the right arm, which holds the sailing ship carefully on the front of the body, was very powerful.

　

The author of this statue is Osship Zackin. He is a sculptor from Russia and is active in Paris, France. It seems that he had been staying in a building called "La Rush" in Paris, where artists gather, and the reason is that there is a statue in front of "La Rush" in Kiyoharu Art Village.

　

The Messenger statue was made in 1937 and was exhibited at the Paris World Exposition that year. It seems that it was originally a wooden sculpture, and then several bronze statues were made at Kiyoharu Art Village and Chuo-ohashi Bridge.

　

　

At Chuo-ohashi Bridge on the Sumida River, there is an explanation relief for this bronze statue.

　

There

"According to a guide to the World Exposition at that time, this work represents the guardian deity of France who dispatches ships overseas in search of rare wood."
And more

"The sailing ship in the statue reminds me of the sailing ship depicted on the emblem of Paris."

It's written.

　

Looking at the emblem of Paris on Wikipedia, it is true that a sailing ship with sails is drawn in the center of the emblem.

The Latin slogan "FLUCTUAT NEC MERGITUR" is attached. This is a word that means "tayudo not sink" or "waft but do not sink".

　

The city of Paris, like Tokyo, was once developed by water transport. Originally, this word was the word of the water transport association around Paris, expressing the strong will of the sailors.

　

"It may shake by the waves, but it never sinks."

　

Paris is a city that has been at the mercy of history such as revolutions, floods, and world wars, but it is a meaningful word that symbolizes Paris.

　

　

A messenger statue holding a sailing ship with a deep meaning.

　

If this Messenger statue contains such a message that represents the essence of Paris, would it mean that Tokyo receives an important message from Paris?

　

A message sent from Chuo-ohashi Bridge toward the upper reaches of the Sumida River by a messenger from Paris. The composition that Tokyo's historic Eitai Bridge welcomes and receives it.

Eitai Bridge continues to watch the Sumida River and has long reigned as the gate of the Sumida River in Edo and Tokyo, and is the most suitable bridge for pick-up.

There may be a reason why the Messenger statue is facing upstream, not downstream of the Sumida River.

　

　

When I was writing this article, there was news that terrorism occurred in Paris ...

The word "Don't sink." Once again, I felt it was a very meaningful word.

　

 

 

Eitai Bridge was about 150 meters upstream from the location as of the Edo period. It is said to have been around 1698. At that time, it was painted in Ukiyo-e as a famous place with a good view on a large wooden bridge.

　

It is Japan's first road bridge made of steel. A tram was laid in 1904.

　

It was bridged with the 50-year-old celebration of the 5th Shogun Tsunayoshi. On August 19, 1807, the bridge collapsed due to congestion toward the festival of Fukagawa Hachiman, and more than 1,000 people drowning. There are so many stories about this accident. It is also known as a bridge that Ako Gishi crossed when he lifted from Kira's residence to Sengakuji Temple.

Both the upper photo and the lower picture want the direction of Tsukuda Island.

The upper photo was taken from Eitai Bridge.

 

 

　

Walked Harumi after a long time.　I feel that the scenery changes every day.　

　

It's been a while since I last took a walk around Harumi area. You can feel that things are changing day by day.　

　

　

　

　

Is this Toyosu Ohashi?　　

　

So this must be Toyosu Ohashi (Bridge).　　

　

　

　

　

There's a ship in Nihonbashi from Harumi.　　I think it's only on weekends.　

　

There seems to be a river boat from Harumi to Nihonbashi. Only operates on weekends.　

　

　　

　

　

Then we arrived at Harumi Triton Square.　　It is very convenient because the shop is open even on Saturdays and Sundays.　　　

　　

Arrived at Harumi Triton Square. The place is very convenient since the shops open even on weekends.　

　

　

 

 

“Kitano Komakino Shoten” 2017.4.21 Interview:

Business hours 9:00-19:00 Closed - Sundays and holidays (only on May 6 during GW)

4-10-1 Tsukishima ☎03-3534-008 [email protected])

　

There is a shop located a little away from the shopping street near Tsukishima Daiichi Park.

We spoke with the owner, Fukuji Makino. Opened in 1979 as a cod wholesale specialty store. After that, we sell salmon, dried fish, shirasu, etc. by increasing the number of items. It was spread only by word of mouth, and now it is time to look at catalogs and receive orders from all over the country. The number of fans continues to increase nationwide. It's amazing.

　

In addition, when asked about Makino's delicious secrets of salmon, he said that he was carefully wrapped in Saran wrap one by one, and worked with his heart so that the taste of salmon did not escape. In addition, we sell with confidence under the motto "food safety", "eat delicious", and "If you think it is delicious, please introduce it to your friends." . And also offer at reasonable prices. I'm happy.

　　

Immediately, thick sliced salmon fillet (there is also a thin slice. I bought a thick slice) and went home and ate it as grilled fish. As the food went on, I replaced the rice several times. The salt content of sweet salt is subtle and delicious.

I felt happy after eating such salmon.

　

I hope everyone will enjoy it. It's my best.

(I'm photographing with permission from Mr. Makino.)

 

 

Application for participation in the annual “Yuyu Course” is currently being accepted.

This is an event held at three Social Education Centers in Chuo-ku, and is a one-time course.

Voice training, bath essence making, brain training / brain activity, pilates, origami, etc. are diverse, and they can participate happily, leading to nature and health promotion.

Target person is "resident in ward 60 years or older who does not receive support, nursing care certification"

Fees are free for both tuition and teaching materials.

The application method is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis from 9:00 am on the 11th of the previous month of the desired course month at the window of the three Social Education Centers or by telephone.

It will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.

The courses scheduled to be held by July are as follows.

By the way, as of April 19, voice training (held on April 26) and aromatherapy (held on May 11) have reached capacity, so it seems that reception has been closed.

〇 Wednesday, April 26 10:00 to 12:00

"Sing! Dance! Rejuvenate! Voice Training (Nihonbashi Social Education Center, 60 people)

(first come, first served) Applications were accepted from March 11 (Saturday), and the capacity was reached and the application was closed.

〇 Thursday, May 11 10:00 to 12:00

"Aromatherapy to Heal the Heart" (Tsukiji Social Education Center 60 people)

(first come, first served) Applications will be accepted from April 11 (Tuesday), and the capacity will be reached and the application will be closed.

Saturday, May 20 10:00 to 12:00

"Brain training in kanji" (Tsukiji Social Education Center 60 people)

(first come, first served) Applications are being accepted from April 11 (Tuesday).

Tuesday, June 6 10:00 to 12:00

"Walking and Recognition Pilates" (Tsukiji Social Education Center 60 people)

(first come, first served) Applications are scheduled to be accepted from May 11 (Thursday).

Wednesday, June 21 10:00 to 12:00

"Multi-Simultaneous Operation and Fun Brain Activity" (Tsukishima Social Education Center 60 people)

(first come, first served) Applications are scheduled to be accepted from May 11 (Thursday).

Wednesday, July 12 10:00 to 12:00

“Prevention of Undernutrition” (Nihonbashi Social Education Center, 60 participants)

(first come, first served) Applications are scheduled to be accepted from June 11 (Sun).

Friday, July 21 10:00 to 12:00

"First Origami" (Tsukiji Social Education Center, 60 people)

(first come, first served) Applications are scheduled to be accepted from June 11 (Sun).

For health promotion and purpose of life, please apply positively and participate in "Yuyu course"

Click here for the website of Chuo Ward Social Education Center　⇒

http://chuo-shakyo.shopro.co.jp/

Click here for Chuo-ku's website regarding "Yuyu Course"　⇒

http://www.city.chuo.lg.jp/kusei/kohokotyo/koho/h28/290311/04_03/index.html