Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

 Today was a surprisingly cold day contrary to expectations, but I went to Tsukiji's "Mochikichi" to buy a gift for a friend. Only on Saturdays and Sundays, I bought 3 rice crackers of ￥210.-$525.-.

On the way back: A dark pink cherry blossoms were blooming at Bizen Bridge in Tsukiji River Park.

It's called Yokou.

It is a horticultural variety that crosses "Amagi Yoshino" and "Kanhizakura".

The following is Yoshino cherry tree. It was blooming near yokou.

Generally speaking, cherry blossoms are a typical variety of cherry blossoms that refer to Yoshino cherry tree.

It is a hybrid of "Edo Higan" and "Oshima Sakura", and it is probable that it was born in Somei Village (around Rikugien) in the Edo period.

In the case of buds, it is light red, but when it blooms, it turns white.

The above is "Sekirei", but it is small and pyongpyong ... I can't put it in the camera well because it jumps.

I did it.

Recently, red sprouts of "maple family Hananoki" in Tsukiji River Park are growing.　I'm looking forward to my daily growth and record it with digital cameras.

The 　location is north of Akatsuki Bridge in Tsukiji River Park, between Tsukiji's daily sports and St. Luke's College of Nursing.　There are 24 hanaenoki trees planted here.　There are only three large Kokyogaien. It's rare that so many plants are planted.

　The buds of red buds in the center of the photo are blooming.

It is pretty unlike the same maple family Iroha maple with seeds like bamboo dragonflies and growing well.

The reality is that there is not much cafe where you can enjoy freshly baked delicious cakes, bread and drinks with one coin, and you can relax. I think there's a lot in Chuo-ku.
The name of the shop is "Café Aladdin". ← Please refer to this site for the location and business hours.

The lunch set is 500 yen for soups, salads, daily breads, desserts and drinks (you can choose), and the set of cakes and drinks is 480 yen, which is a surprise and concentric price.

An example of a lunch set. Soup and drinks are also included!

"Aladdin" is operated as part of the activities of "Rainbow House Akashi", a living support facility for the intellectually disabled in Chuo Ward, and users of the facility work.

Even during busy lunchtime, everyone is smiling and ordering quickly.

The inside of the store with large windows is bright and cozy, and women and families can easily enter.

In the store, miscellaneous goods produced by facility users in the workshop are also sold. The photo on the right is a shirt made of weaving.

"Cafe Aladdin" and "Magic Lamp", which makes bread cakes sold there, is a place to work independently for people with intellectual disabilities who use Rainbow House Akashi, and go to the shop A nice place for us to enjoy delicious bread and cakes. If you haven't known it before, please come and eat delicious bread and cake made of specialty ingredients. Thank you very much for opening on Saturdays and Sundays!

In addition, "Aladdin" has a shop inside Ningyocho Station (only for sale, it is open from 11 to 16:00 on weekdays, but delicious bread is the same)

 Last but not least, when I talked about introducing it to my blog, thank you very much, Mr. Hayashi, the facility manager who explained the activities of Rainbow Akashi while I was busy, Mr. Nishimura, the manager of Arajin, Thank you very much.

　I walked in Chuo-ku of the Tokyo Marathon Course.

From Ginza 4-chome to Asakusa Kaminarimon on February 20th. It was a group of 45 people.

The 27th is from Ginza 4-chome to the goal Tokyo Big Sight. There were 51 participants.

　There were also customers from a long distance from Kamakura and Narita.

We gave map of Chuo-ku tourist information that we received from Chuo-ku tourist association.

A group photo in front of Kabukiza in the middle of the course on the 27th. There were 29 people who guided me.

The Kabukiza Theater shows 63 days left.　Let's go there once more before demolishing.

　Silver

Tsukiji Market is now very popular with tourists from all over the world.

Not only professional traders, but also for the general public, and for tourists from all over the world and from all over Japan, we plan various events both inside and outside the venue, I always think, "Is there anything else that is such a fun market?" (Is it a bit favoured in Chuo-ku).

When I visited the special program of Chuo FM's http://fm840.jp/ the other day, I heard from a person who attended from the NPO "Tsukiji Food Town Development Council" Depending on ...

It seems that GOODS (goods) such as T-shirts exclusively for Tsukiji are also popular.

The photo shows ECOBAG (Eco Bag) in collaboration with Hello Kitty-chan.

Contact NPO "Tsukiji Food Town Development Council" ... 03-3541-9444

Listening information: A little more, a collaboration with "Hello Kitty-chan" (I thought it would be okay if I announced it first, so I made it a secret) 'Goods items will increase again

Also, in the out-of-office market, there are various plans for the general public on Saturday.

For example, we usually sell large fish only with a whole fish, but only on Saturday, we sell them as fillets.

They put out stalls at the store only on Saturday and provide freshly baked scallops ... It seems that each shop will be a sales system for general customers.

I've been feeling the signs of spring little by little, and it's also recommended that you go out to Tsukiji Outer Market after a walk.

On February 28, the 4th Tokyo Marathon was held on a cold rainy Sunday.

One of the biggest difficulties in the course of the Tokyo Marathon, which has few undulations, is said to be the biggest challenge.
It's Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge at 36 kilometers. Whip on the feet that have stopped moving after thirty-five kilometres
It is a strong wind on the Sumida River that finally waits for the runner who climbed the bridge.
In addition, there is a downhill from there.

Actually, I am also a citizen runner. I have experienced this difficulty twice in the past.
But I'm really grateful for the cheering from the roadside that I can hear in a tight place.
In the rain this year, many people were cheering on Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge.

On the bridge, there is a display of "the biggest difficulty".

I cheer on the runners on the bridge.

Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge is a recommended support spot because you can see the runners well.
Everyone, next year's Tokyo Marathon will cheer on the runners on the Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge.
After that, I slowly warmed up in public bath, which is located in the Tsukuda and Tsukishima areas.
Would you like to enjoy a delicious meal? "I'll be next year!" What a secret determination may be born.

6 kilometers away, do your best! 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　             Support even if it is near the end