Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

　Today we go shopping through Tsukiji River Park.　

With the canvas in the blue sky in winter in the background, the "metasequoia" called "living fossil" is called "living fossil".

It glows and towers in a bronze color.

　Now, let's talk about why "metasequoia" was called "living fossils."

Shigeru Miki, who was born in Miki-cho, Kida-gun, Kagawa Prefecture in 1901, graduated from Kida Agriculture and Forestry School.

Although it was a trace of a farmer, he persuaded his father and entered Morioka High School of Agriculture and Forestry. Vegetation during the third year

We also conducted surveys and studied the strata of the mountains. Also, in order to study plant classification, Kyoto Imperial University

Department of Botanical Science, Faculty of Science.　－--the story flew all the time, 1939

　Fossils that had previously been identified as the genus Numasgi and Sequoia in Europe, the United States and Japan have been extinct.

It was named the genus Methasequoia.　In 1941, he published a paper on fossils as evidence.

By the way, "meta" (Meta-) is a prefix attached to the Sequoia genus "later ...").

　In 1945, an unknown plant discovered in Hubei Province, China was found to be the same as the genus Metasequoia discovered by Dr. Miki in fossils.　This is introduced in the book below.

It was on sale at a bookstore on the first floor of Inax Gallery. Please confirm by telephone 03-5250-6571.

　

　There was such a discovery and story in the "Methasequoia" tree that I usually see.

 

 

 

At the end of the year when I'm busy, I'm worried about choosing New Year's cards.

My recommendation is in the middle of the chrysanthemum of Irifune Aoyagi.

Chrysanthemum-shaped design makes you feel dignified, and the fact that it lasts for a long time is also useful for New Year's greetings.

And no matter what you say, Anko. It's really delicious because it's just carefully selected ingredients.

 

My husband's father's favorite dish is in the middle, so I've tried a lot of reputable middle so far, but after knowing the chrysanthemum, I always have this souvenir without hesitation. As many fathers in their 80s flatten by themselves, I think you can understand the taste.

 

Irifune Aoyagi is a long-established store that celebrates its 120th anniversary next year. In the middle of chrysanthemums, it is a signboard product from the time of its founding, but in addition, there are various assortments such as seasonal Japanese sweets, Daifuku, yokan, castella, and rice crackers.

 

The household miniature shrine, pole watches, and old signboards in the store have a look.

By the way, it seems that this shop was the first selling "Morinaga Caramel" in Japan.

　Address: 1-2-8 Irifune, Chuo-ku, Japan Phone: (03) 3551-0146　

After the Christmas cake, Japanese sweets after all. Everyone, please try it.

 

 

　The restoration work of the Matsuno Chaya, which has been undertaken since 2008 as part of the restoration and maintenance of the Ochiya of the former Hamarikyu Garden, which has been lost due to the earthquake and war.

The fourth "Chaya Restoration Site Tour" was held on December 26 (Sun), following the completion of the restoration work and the same appearance as 200 years ago.

First of all, from the viewpoint of not only the use as a teahouse, but also the restoration of the landscape as an element that constitutes Oizumi together with others, compare the scenery from "Oden Bridge" and "Nakashima Bridge" with historical materials. Enjoy the view.

After listening to a lecture by Mr. Kasugai of the Association for the Preservation of Cultural Properties, who was in charge of the design of the restoration, etc. <Reconstruction of buildings at historic sites>, a ceiling board in yakusugi cedar, a moss-roofed roof made of Japanese Spanish mackerel woodblock 5 lacquer nails made of Japanese paper made by living national treasure living in Hyogo Prefecture.

"Maining the old landscape is effective in utilizing it as a historic site, and by reviving the old landscape, we can increase the value as a scenic spot," he said, unraveling the history and faithfully restoring it to history. I was once again impressed by the thoughts and hardships of the construction workers.

 

        

        

        

 

The Hamarikyu Onshi Garden is preparing for the New Year.

There is a Kadomatsu at the entrance to the Ote-mon gate, and a mini planting of early spring plants (manryo, Senryo, Hyakryo, Juryo, Ichiryo, pheasant's eye, Sasa, Ume and Ryunohige) beside the management office.

     

 

 

 

　The New Year is approaching, and everyone will be preparing Osechi dishes.

Please purchase delicious, safe and secure ingredients at Tsukiji Market.　Yeah,

Today, December 24th, we walked around the Tsukiji Outer Market around 8:30 at the end of the year.

　I think it's vacant early in the morning.

　Enter a little and turn left, and at the store of "Aji no Hamatoshi".　In Tsukiji, you can see foreigners walking while eating skewers.　The photo below shows "Morokoshi-Yo", which won the Japan Fisheries Association Chairman's Award. The skewers of "Tsukiji Shumai", which was processed with squid, seemed to be delicious.

　Kibun's store is busy with the display of year-end products.　Red and white curtains make you feel like New Year's mood.

There are two types of skewers here: "Echizen fried" fried type and Isobe style, but today it is

It's all the ingredients of Osechi.

　Mr. Kibun passed in front of Kochi Market, and at the end, was also interviewed on TV.

It's "Tsukijiyamacho" of egg-yaki.　I've been eating before the TV broadcast. Echen!

　A hot "Kushidama".　Moderate sweetness.　I can't express it in a sentence.　By all means, try it!

　From Mr. Yamacho, head toward Namiki Shrine and turn left at the corner.　

This is also "Le Unagi" aired on TV. Whether it's French Le Mann, it's a stylish store name.

"Kurikara" of eel using blue eel. Kurikara is said to be a dragon entangled with a sword that Fudo Myo has on his right hand.

　I'm quite familiar with your husband.　Of course, I have a meal three times at this shop.

　Unagi rolled sushi, eel rice balls. I recommend it.　In the back, you can also enjoy proper eel bowls. 

 　When you are busy, when sushi restaurants are crowded, when you are busy, or when you are not.

It is one of the recommendations of Tsukiji's skewers and silverware. Click here for a recommended report on ingredients.

Please come by all means. http://www.chuo-kanko.or.jp/blog/2009/09/post-153.html

 

 

 

Kachidokibashi, a specialty of Chuo-ku and also famous as the bridge downstream of the Sumida River, is a great place to enjoy the surrounding scenery and is my favorite spot.

You can take a leisurely look at the boat going through the river against the background of Tsukiji Market, or get acquainted with the scenery woven by high-rise apartments in the upstream.　

There were two types of explanation boards at the base of the bridge. Kachidokibashi was completed in 1940 (Showa 15), and you can remember the history of November 29, 1970 (Showa 45) when it stopped opening and closing.

 

 

In addition, there is a monument marked "I of Kachi Toki" below the Tsukiji area. I used to pass here until the bridge was built.

Upstream, there were also Tsukishima's handovers and Tsukuda's handovers, so in the past, did the noise of boats passing through the Sumida River echo around?

The "Kachidokibashi Museum" is also right next to it. Every week, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 9; 30-16: 30 (9: 00-16: 00 from December 1 to February 29, except closed from December 29 to January 3)

Materials related to Kachidokibashi are on display and open to the public, so please take a look at it.

Also, what I would like to note is the appearance of [Tokyo Tower] seen from the bridge. The Sky Tree is now popular, but the existence of Tokyo Tower as the face of Tokyo is still unwavering.

From Kachidokibashi, you can see the tower that rises firmly in the back of Tsukiji Market. It's one of my favorite scenes.

 

 

Christmas has come to Shintomi-cho. Cute reindeer lights and Santa's illuminations at the road construction site. The building in the back is Chuo-ku government office.