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Various white days [Shonoro Yamanaka's work exhibition]

[The Minnie Cricket] 18:00 on February 5, 2019

Shonoro Yamanaka's exhibition "Various White Time" is being held at St. Luke's First Gallery at the restaurant entrance on the first floor of the main building of St. Luke's International Hospital in Akashicho.

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This is an annual exhibition by pastel artists.

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Mr. Yamanaka's exhibition has been introduced several times on this blog before.

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The cat's casual gestures, humorous poses, adorable expressions, crisp beautiful eyes, etc. are beautifully expressed in pastel paintings and rubbing brushes.

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This time, I thought there were many new works that captured the moment of dynamic movement.

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The period is until 16:00 on February 9 (Sat).

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Postcards and handwriting paper are also sold at the venue.

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It's a great season to go outside, but works that make you feel warm are waiting for you.

Please drop in

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In addition, regarding photography in the gallery this time, we had the consent of the person who was in the Hiari gallery, and we were able to hear stories about the schedule of the next exhibition.

Thank you very much

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Click here for a blog post introducing an exhibition held at the gallery last January. ⇒

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When I observe fixed point...(Former Tsukiji Market & Athlete Village)

[GPP] 09:00 on February 5, 2019

"Why don't you look at Chuo-ku from the outside? This is the sequel to Rainbow Bridge & Carletta Shiodome.

[Reference] /archive/2018/06/post-5316.html


 Chuo-ku is changing toward the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. By "fixed point observation", you can see the change.

 We photographed the same thing at different times from the same place (Caretta Shiodome 46th floor observation space).....


Demolition status of the former Tsukiji Market (on-site)


 First of all, the former Tsukiji Market (in the hall) relocated in October 2018.

 The on-site market is now surrounded by fences, so you can't see inside from the ground. But from a high-rise building, it looks so good....


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 The baggage storage (a blue roof building lined up in three rows) has been removed.

 A provisional detour road (internal circuit) from Tsukiji Ohashi to Shin-ohashi Bridge has been opened.

 There is also a change in the number of cars that use the parking lot.



Construction status of Olympic Village (Harumi)


 Next, the construction of the athlete village.

 Comparing May 2018 with January 2019, seven months later....。


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Note: The front is Hamarikyu Onshi Garden, and the back is Toyosu Market.


 Among the photos taken in January 2019, the buildings that look black are the athlete village under construction. I have a presence.

 It seems that it took time to construct the foundation part, but when the construction of the building part begins, I feel that it will be quick afterwards.


Starting with photography from the Charletta Shiodome Observation Space, we will continue our "If you look at Chuo-ku from the outside" series and "fixed point observation" series....

 

 

"Tokyo Tower SAMURAI BLUE Light Up"

[Sam] 18:00 on February 3, 2019

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In order to support the Japanese national football team who will face the final match with Qatar from 6:00 pm on February 1 (11:00 pm Japan time), Tokyo Tower will shine in the image color "blue / white" and diamond veil (blue / white) is on.

Sunset to 23:00

"Tokyo Tower SAMURAI BLUE Light Up" seen from the Sumida River Terrace in Kachidoki.

Qatar has been strengthening as a host country for the 2022 World Cup, showing 16 points and no scores in the six games of this tournament and a fulfilling match for offensive and defense, and the first advance to the final, the past match results in Japan were 2 wins, 4 splits and 2 losses.

If the Japanese national team wins, the light up will be lit on February 2 to celebrate it.

 

 

Yanagiya Yanagi Rakugo Night 20th [Fugen-sha Rakuken]

[The Minnie Cricket] 12:00 on February 3, 2019

On Friday, February 1st, I went to Yanagiya Yanagi Rakugo Night, which started at 7:00 pm.

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It's going to be the 20th.

In commemoration of the 20th anniversary, Yanagi's flag was renewed.

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The venue is Tsukiji 1-chome, the second floor of Tsukiji Garden Building, Communication Gallery Fugen.

This is the red spot on the map below.

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The performer is Yanagi Yanagiya of Sankyo Ichimon.

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It was two seats across the middle, and after the start of 7 o'clock, it was two hours in a flash.

The performances are "Teacher's Story" and "House Cat", plenty of pillows, Yanagi-san, a great enthusiasm.

The proximity of the distance to the performer is completely different from other vaudeville seats.

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Rakugo listening to Hanakin (old) night while drinking coffee with one drink was the best

Even the tiredness of one week blows away by Yanagi's story, and the weekend is pleasantly welcomed.

By the way, at the venue, a monochrome photo exhibition held by Fugen is currently being held under the title "World of Monochrome-Fugen-sha Collection Exhibition".

The period is until February 16th (Sat)

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Click here for the website of the Railway Rakugokai held at the gallery last July. ⇒

/archive/2018/07/post-5395.html

Click here for Fugen's website ⇒

http://fugensha.jp/

 

 

The sidewalk in Chuo-ku is interesting! 24 [Retro Things]

[Minatokko-chan] 09:00 on February 2, 2019

Hello, my name is Minato-chan.

There are a variety of public things on the sidewalk. Not only the town signboards and monuments, but also if you look up a little, signs, traffic lights, curve mirrors, etc. that protect the safety of pedestrians, and if you look at your feet, you will be drawn on manhole patterns and pavement tiles The pictures will catch our eyes and delight us.

Today, even in such a situation, I gathered illustrations of nostalgic touches and retro things with unusual shapes.

♪ Various information boards

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This is a tourist information board found on the sidewalk of Tsukuda Nakadori. Handwritten pictures and letters will be fun just by looking at them! Under the title of "Tsukuda / Tsukishima Walking Map", here, Tsukuda Island is the birthplace of Tsukudani, River City 21, Ishikawajima Lighthouse Ruins, etc., Monja Street, Tsukishima Kannon, A little stretching and giving guidance to Kachidokibashi.

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This is the Sumida River Terrace. This panel is installed on the wall on the sidewalk at Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge Chikaku. Introducing creatures that gather on the terrace, such as fish and wild birds, and how the water quality that deteriorated in the 1930s has improved using graphs. The part of the graph is open and closed.

♪ Flowerbed on the sidewalk

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A green plate with "flower azalea of ward" stands on the flower bed on the sidewalk. It looks like it was installed in the ward. It's a plate that I don't see much now, so it may be from a long time ago. The same type, and the right is "Tree of the Ward".

♪ This is a precautionary note

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It is a mark that was found at Namiki-dori St. in Ginza. This is embedded in the pavement of the sidewalk. At present, the design is different from the mark seen on the sidewalk in Chuo-ku, so it may be a long time ago.

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It is a plate that calls for dog manners, which is often installed on pillars on the sidewalk or on concrete walls. It says, "Please connect when walking" and "Let's bring your dog feces home properly."

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It's a bit difficult to see, but this is a sharp picture touch, calling out to "let's keep dogs connected" and "don't forget to register and vaccinations."

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It is a sign that prohibits ball play installed in Tsukuda Park. It's nice to have a nostalgic illustration!

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This is a precautionary note installed on the Sumida River Terrace and protective fence. As a request to terrace users, it is written that dogs should not walk, do not enter the planting, and do not throw away garbage. The illustration of the dog is cute.

♪ Various kinds of water supply

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It is a water supply installed in a park in the Minato area. The shape of a stump, fairy tale. The table where children ride when drinking water is also a small stump. The part of the iron fence is shaped like a tree and is quite elaborate. These worrying designs will not fade over time.

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This is the water supply of Tsukudabori Chikaku. The iron fence part is shaped like a pigeon.

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It is a water supply installed in a park in the Tsukuda area. It looks like a potted plant. There is a plate called "Please cooperate with water saving Chuo-ku". The season is in.

♪ Astringent things

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It is a well found along Shin-ohashi-dori St. The manufacturer could not be identified, but you can find various wells in various places in Chuo-ku. Wells have trademarks and numbers, but there are so many types, so it is interesting to compare them.

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This is a bulletin board on the sidewalk found in the Tsukishima area. The notice part is green board and the eaves are wooden. Nowadays, there are not many wooden bulletin boards left. It's very valuable.

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This is a public telephone installed in a park in the Minato area. The round roof is illuminated, and the door is attached to the platform where the telephone is installed. Recently, you have seen fewer public telephones. The exterior feels nostalgic, but the telephone inside is relatively new.

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It is a stone fire tub that can be found in each area in Chuo-ku. Fire protection water tubs are often placed in front of the entrance of the house. Once upon a time, we stored water here in preparation for an emergency.

"When the sparks flew in the air raid, I drained water from the tub and hung it to my house so that it would not cause a fire," said the local community.

※ The fire prevention water tub I met this time contains the name of the individual, so I will introduce it with an illustration. Thank you for your understanding.


ret17m.jpg♪ Fashionable object

This clock tower is located on a terrace in the Nihonbashi Hakozaki area.

There's a cute object on the top. There's a small child in the helicopter.

This is a clock tower built to commemorate the expansion and maintenance of the Sumida River Terrace when the construction of the Eidan Hanzomon Line was carried out in 2001, when the wishes of the residents were fulfilled.


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♪ Flowers for Local People

As a long-standing landscape of Chuo-ku, you can see many potted plants lined up at the eaves.

It seems that in areas where private houses are dense and there is little green, it has been customary to put potted plants in order to feel the flowers a little closer. In addition to such potted plants, you can also see flower beds grown in the town council.

When you see the flowers blooming beautifully, you feel like there is a smile of people there, and we walking naturally feel fun. The sidewalk in Chuo-ku is interesting!

Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent Minato-chan

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No. 34 January 29, 2019

 

 

Bacon and caponata risotto [Saposen Tudiaki]

[The Minnie Cricket] 09:00 on February 1, 2019

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This is a delicious Italian restaurant "Saposen Tudiaki" which is close to the company and is often used for lunch.

I’ve been introduced to this blog before.

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The place is a little from Tsukiji 1-chome, Heisei-dori. It's close to Chuo-ku Office.

The map below is the location of red.

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Today, we ordered "Bacon and Caponata Risotto" from the lunch menu.

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First of all, appetizer plate

Oil dressing with strong acidity on the salad increases appetite

It also comes with quish and soft chicken.

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This is the main risotto

Kaponanata is one of the Italian dishes. It is said that eggplant is fried in olive oil, fried with vegetables such as zucchini, celery and tomatoes, and lightly boiled with wine vinegar, sugar, spices, etc.

Rich taste, vegetable-rich risotto, delicious

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Saposen Tudiaki is based in regional cuisine, Sardinia, Italy, where you can enjoy Italian at a reasonable price.

The shop was open at 11:30, and when I went near 12:00 on the day, it was almost full.

We recommend that you enter the store early.