Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

"Spring Urara Concert"

April 9, 2014 (Wednesday) From 12:10 to 12:55

It was held at St. Luke Garden Oya Square (8-1 Akashicho, Chuo-ku).

The performance of the Tokyo Fire Department Music Band and the gorgeous fluc performance of the Tokyo Fire Department Color Gars Corps.

We called on everyone for fire prevention and disaster prevention, and it was an activity to create a safe and secure community. .

Performance song

・The tape was cut

・Spring song

・The flowers are in full bloom now

・A cloud

・Flag Knight (Color Guars Corps acting)

・Tokyo Bugiugi (Color Guards Corps acting)

・SAKURA

・Cherry tree

The Tokyo Fire Department Music Band was established on July 16, 1949 as Japan's first firefighting music band, and this year marks its 65th anniversary. Through music, as a bridge between Tokyo people and firefighting, he calls for cooperation in fire prevention and disaster prevention, and is performing activities to create a safe and secure community. .

The Tokyo Fire Department Color Guards Corps was born on April 1, 1986, participated in concerts and parades with the fire music band, calling on fire and disaster prevention to Tokyo residents with gorgeous flag performances. .

 In late April, at the Botanen Garden in the Hamarikyu Garden, a peony called the "Hundred Flowers King" and "Kao" finally reached its best time.

The peony in the park is said to be about 800 plants of 60 species.

Peony is a deciduous Ogi of the Button family native to China.

Shakuyaku, the herb of the same family, blooms later.

From April to May, full of greenery, it is splendid to attach a large flower with a diameter of 20 cm, worthy of the name of the queen of garden trees. Also known as "Fukikusa" and "Fumigusa", and the English name is "Pionony".

It has a long history of breeding, and there are many variations of horticultural varieties.

There are various ways of blooming flowers, such as "single bloom", "double-flowered", "Senju bloom", "Manju bloom", "Head bloom", "Lion bloom", "Lion bloom".

The flower color is also rich in purple, red purple, black red, red (red), light red, white, and yellow, and "covering rings (the outer edge is bordered with a different color from the ground)" and "bottom red (the bottom of the petals) There are also flower patterns such as dark red) and "squeezing".

The most common flower season is "Spring Peony" of "Spring Bloom".

In addition, "two-season blooms" that blooms in winter and spring, usually removes the first buds formed in spring, cuts out leaves in summer, grows the second buds, and blooms from late autumn to winter. "Kan Peony" and

There is a "winter peony" that artificially adjusts the temperature of the "spring blooming" varieties and blooms from January to February.

In addition, "Botanhanasaku" is one of the 72nd weather.

It corresponds to the last weather of "grain rain" in twenty-four season old calendar, from April 30 to May 4.

Recently, I feel the impact of the consumption tax hike in the Tsukiji Outer Market is the "half price market"!

At Tsukiji Outer Market, which is also recognized by food professionals, about 300 stores are always looking forward to this event, where each of them turns "one dish" carefully selected from their specialty products into "half price" Isn't it?

The start of "half price market" is 10:00 am, but it is expected that it will be quite crowded on the day, so go early and first get a product that will be "half price" and a flyer with the location of the shop Get.

Let's check what you want.

There are some items with a limited number, so go to the shop you want at the same time as starting.

If the road is crowded and you can't pass, it may be faster to make a large turn from the other side of Harumi-dori St.

If you want to finish shopping and take a break, if the weather is nice, you can go to Tsukiji River Park behind Honganji.

Higashiginza and Ginza are also a short walk, so it may be a good idea to walk back there slowly.

And the next 7th is the annual "Nichikaichi" every month.

For a total of 2,000 yen for shopping receipts on the day, a lottery called "Ketsukoru" will be deducted once.

This month, a special set that allows 100 people with a special prize to compare the eating of 9 famous egg-yaki restaurants in the market.

And there are 400 tickets worth 500 yen that can be used in the out-of-market market.

It is an unusual opportunity to experience the slightly different tastes of egg-yaki and the differences in textures at each store.

Why don't you come here too?

Hamarikyu Garden is one of the most famous parks in Tokyo, but at this time, the "Hamarikyu Flower and Green Gathering" (until May 6) will be held, and residents of Chuo-ku will bring an admission numbered ticket It is a very good opportunity because you can enter for free.

Just from April 19th (Sat) to 20th (Sun), an event called "Edo Bunkamura in Hamarikyu Garden" was held. It was sponsored by the Chuo-ku Shopping Street Federation, and also supported by the Chuo-ku Tourism Association. It is a plan to enjoy a beautiful holiday by touching food, play, and crafts while touching the emotions of the Edo period.

At the event venue, attractions were held, exhibition booths of famous stores were lined up, and many customers visited. A booth of the Chuo-ku Tourism Association was also set up, and a happy voice was heard at the corner where you could experience "Throwing Fan".

In the park, Satozakura is about to be watched, but the wisteria has begun to bloom, and the greenery of the trees has become even darker, and the scent of early summer seems to be filling at a stretch. Just this time, it is the transition from late spring to early summer, and while being wrapped in warm sunshine, sometimes chilly sea breezes flow from the sea, giving you a sense unique to this season.

A little more you will be able to enjoy hydrangea and Japanese iris too. It is a great place to enjoy the refreshing colors of this season.

The recommended walking course is to extend your legs to Ginza and Tsukiji on the way back and forth of Hamarikyu. One of the charms of Chuo-ku is that you can enjoy shopping and eating while wearing an urban atmosphere close to you after getting acquainted with the natural flowers.

It's been a good season!　Please come and go out.

 On both April 19 and 20, the "Edo Bunka Village in Hamarikyu Onshi Garden" hosted by the Chuo-ku Shopping Street Federation was held at Hamarikyu Gardens.

It is an event to be held for the first time, but at the "Edo Nigiwai Store Corner" at Uchibori Square at the venue, "Eating and drinking booth" with "Let's taste the food culture of Edo" and "Products related to Edo" A "product sales booth" has been set up, and many famous stores in the city have opened.

On the special stage, "Let's touch the traditional Edo performing arts", on the 19th, 10:30-"Chuo-ku Taiko Federation & Chuo-ku Tsukuda Junior High School Taiko Club wadaiko Performance", 13:00-"Edo Dai-Kagura (a popular performing art centered on lion dance and acrobatics), which is said to have a history of 400 years." 

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 The tourist association also opened a booth.

There was a free trial corner for "Tosenoki" (4) "Kendama" (5) "spinning top".

In front of the booth, I met two people, the 32nd Chuo-ku Tourism Ambassador, Miss Chuo's Yui Aono and Midori Nashimoto. （⑥）

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Due to the good weather, it was crowded with many people.

From 11:00 to 14:00 to 14:00, garden guides are also provided by garden guide volunteers.

Visitors seemed to enjoy strolling through the beautiful spring garden.

　"Edo Bunkamura in Hamarikyu Onshi Garden" was held for the first time and went on April 19, the first day.　

At first, there was congratulatory address from Mayor Yada and other guests. Miss Chuo-ku Tourism Ambassador also adds flowers.

The concept this time is

１．Taste food culture

２．Knowing Edo products

３．It is about to experience Edo performing arts.

After the opening remarks, wadaiko's performance was powerful and energetic.

In the sense of knowing Edo products, I purchased Tabi from Onoya Sohonten.

This small tabi has a very popular reputation for "storeing feet (money)".

At Ginza Hiranoen, we purchased delicious Japanese tea and enjoyed it the next day.

 
There is a famous store in Chuo-ku in the "Edo Nikiwai Store Corner".

Well, what would you like to have a fun lunch?

I purchased a sukiyaki lunch box and a Sukeroku lunch box from Ningyocho Imahan.

Sukiyaki was very delicious because large Japanese beef was seasoned elegantly.

Sukeroku puts sukiyakiniku on Inari-san, and roast beef-style nigiri sushi was also delicious.

I look forward to this event going on every year.