Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

"Tokyo Marathon EXPO 2015" is an exhibition and sale centered on the Tokyo Marathon runner reception venue, marathon-related products and official goods, and city PR in Tokyo.

　

This year too, Chuo-ku Tourism Association and a long-established Nihonbashi sold masterpieces.

Yamamoto-noriten's booth when I first visited.

　

A woman in a kimono greeted me and unintentionally, "Oh!　"Yoko Yamamoto?"

We were greeted by the 31st Chuo-ku Tourism Ambassador.•Mr. Shoko Ikeda in the middle of Miss.

　

Yamamoto-noriten purchased his favorite seasoned laver because he offered a zodiac picture plate every year at Nihonbashi Seven Lucky Gods. Both green onion miso flavor and salmon flavor match with beer snack.

　

At the booth of the Chuo-ku Tourism Association, Shoko Ikeda joined the two men who were watching, and they stored in the photo with Skanda at Daikanonji Temple in the background.

 There was a hand towel and nocturnal list band designed with "Skanda" that would benefit the runner. Both are exhibited from Daikanonji Temple in Ningyocho.

I bought one to wrap it around my bag, rather than to wear it on my arm.

　

From "Ninben", I purchased a base for cooked rice with clams.

It's 500 for two, so I bought four. I ate it right away, but it was delicious that the cheeks fell. Click here for today's shopping!

　

Yes, "Ninben" gave me a present containing a bonito dashi pack. Thank you! The design and color of the list band at the bottom is also good.

 

 

 

Akashi-cho, Chuo-ku, next to Tsukiji Temple.

 

There is St. Luke International Hospital in Akashicho, but in February, my family decided to be hospitalized at this hospital. This time, it is a good opportunity, but as a patient's point of view, I went around the hospital.

The building with the cross spire on the left side of the photo is the old building, the tower building on the right side is the St. Luke's Tower, and the building between these two buildings is the main building, and these three buildings are connected by corridor-like passages at the second floor level. Inpatients spend time in the main building in the middle.

 

The main building and St. Luke's Tower are relatively new buildings built in the 1990s, but the old building is based on buildings built in 1933 and is a historic building.

 

 

Also, at night, a spiral with a cross shines, making it a symbol of Akashicho.

When you come to the Akashicho area, it feels strange that it makes you feel somewhat positive, but I think that it is thanks to this building that makes such an atmosphere.

　

 

In this old building, there is an old chapel (chapel) built in 1936, but until now there was no chance to enter, so I just looked up at the chapel building from the north side of the old building.

However, this time, I was blessed with the opportunity to visit several times before surgery, the day of surgery, and the rehabilitation walking after surgery.

 

 

From the main building to the old building, we used the corridor on the second floor. As you proceed along the corridor, you will see a gallery where you can see the Toysler Memorial Hall below, and further you will reach the space on the second floor, which is the center of the old building.

Right on the right is the chapel, but the entrance is glass-covered and you can see inside from outside the chapel. Perhaps because of that, I thought it was a chapel that was easy to enter.

 　

In the past, when this old building was a ward, the patient was able to see and pray in this chapel from each floor above, and it was said that the hospital and chapel were integrated.

 

 

The inside of the chapel is a sacred space, so I couldn't take photos, but I was surprised at the high ceiling that I couldn't imagine from the exterior of the chapel.

When I sit in a chair, I look at the ceiling all the time.
The wall continues to the ceiling as if it were piled up of stones, and it is strange that it would not fall.
Gentle light shines through the tall window of the stained glass.
It is a calm space and healing space where the sound of pipe organ constantly flows in a majestic atmosphere.

 

 

When you leave the chapel, there is a chapel break space on the other side.

This place is also an old building, so the floor is Mississi-style. If you sit in a chair, you will be sleepy with a good feeling.

 

 

This chapel is held not only for those who work, learn, and patients in the hospital, but also for those outside, and regular pipe organ concerts are held.

 

This time, I also visited the concert held on the first Wednesday evening of every month, and I was able to spend a good time immersed in a good atmosphere. That day was after the day of the surgery, so it may have been felt more because of a sense of security.

 

This time, I thought it would be good to come again, not as a patient's point of view.

 

 

 

This month, the "Tokyo Marathon" may be held, and I often see runners who practice around Tokyo. This event has become quite well established. Even in Chuo-ku, Ginza, Nihonbashi, Tsukiji, etc. are included in the driving course, so many supporters and spectators come. At that time, I hope that you can enjoy sightseeing and shopping in Chuo-ku together.

The running boom is still booming. I run myself occasionally, but there are many people who can't forget the exhilaration after running and gradually get stuck. Every fall, the “Chuo Kumin Marathon” is also held, so if you have been hesitant, why not start running little by little on this occasion? It's still cold now, but it's getting better as I'm running. In fact, winter is the best season for running.

I think that each person who runs has their favorite running course. Chuo-ku is the most urbanized area, so there are no hills or vast parks like the suburbs. If anything, it may be fun to run like sewing an alley in the city.

In such a situation, my favorite is the Riverside of the Sumida River. In the ward, there is a promenade along the riverside from Eitai Bridge to Kachidokibashi, so I think it is the best course for walks and jogging. It is pleasant to run slowly while watching the waterside scenery.

I recommend running early in the morning. You can run while relaxing in the tranquility of the moment before the town still starts moving. In the cold season, the air is clear, so you can see the sky clearly. During the time when the sky around Tsukuda becomes brighter, the scenery where the appearance of the high-rise apartment and the river live together is also impressive.

Let's meet at Riverside!

 

 

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[I'm going to cut tea soon] When I stopped by Toogashi Meicha and looked at the store while receiving the tea I had put in, "?" The mountains of red cans and white cans attracted my eyes. The name is "Oicha".

When I visited the shop, he said, "I tried to make it interesting for Valentine!" Because it's a tea yasan, the word "dark tea" is quite fashionable. This playfulness is good. It seems that the contents of "Okoicha" contain 70g of popular brand "Shan". The department store's underground chocolate department was very hot at this time, and 70-80% of the annual chocolate sales were concentrated at this time, and last week's Nikkei also ranked "Popular Chocolate Best 10". I was nervous because there was only one brand I knew. This year's Valentine gift is a little bit reluctant to change the eyes, and how about "Okoicha".

"Okoicha" can 70g is 1,080 yen.

Uogashi Meicha Tsukiji New Store 3542-2336 10:00-18:00 (Sunday holiday)

 

 

 

　Snow delivered from the friendship city of Higashine, Yamagata Prefecture.

The venue, Akatsuki Park, is a silver world.

　

　

　The Yuki Festival was held for two days from February 7 (Sat) to February 8 (Sun).

Children sliding on snow slopes with sleds.

Dad, mom and kids are also crazy about playing in the snow.

　

　Kigurumi is also very popular. Children playing on a pony.

　

　

The child had a good winter time blowing away the cold of the wind.

With the gift of snow from Higashine City, the children of Chuo-ku became a whirlpool of enthusiasm.

 

 

On Sunday, February 8, I saw the "18th Chuo-ku Festival" held at Akatsuki Park.

 

Unfortunately, it was raining, and the children were about to return home.

 

This snow was delivered from Higashine City, Yamagata Prefecture, a friendship city, and if the weather is good, the entire silver world will be a whole.

 

It must have been. Still, the children were enjoying sleds and miniskies.

 

In the park, there were also corners where you can taste Higashine's specialty “Imo broth” and “Tamakonjac”.

 

There was also a song corner and a mini zoo.