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Tokyo Sky Tree/Tokyo Tower Purple Light Up

[Sam] Nov. 16, 2017 18:00

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DSC01183RS'G.jpg Following the purple ribbon, a symbol of eradication of violence against women, the campaign to end violence against women (Cabinet Office and other ministries and agencies of the Gender Equality Promotion Headquarters) (November 12-November 25) On November 12, the purple light lit up the Tokyo Sky Tree and Tokyo Tower purple.

(Tokyo Tower: Diamond veil with purple image "Dream Pink Aqua Blue Mix" lit.)

Purple Lighting calls for the eradication of violence that significantly violates women's human rights, such as DV, sexual offenses, sexual harassment, and stalking, and told victims, "Do not worry alone, Please consult. "

During the exercise period, purple light-up was carried out at landmarks such as towers and commercial facilities nationwide that support the purpose.

From Sumida River Ohashi to Kiyosu Bridge and from the Sumida River Terrace in Kachidoki to Tsukiji Market, each of the towers in message colors shines.

 

 

Kabuto Shrine

[TAKK...] Nov. 16, 2017 12:00

Located north of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the commercial guardian angel's "Kura Inamamei (Inari God)" and "Daikoku Lord (Daikoku-sama)" are enshrined here.

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There is a rock called Kabuto-iwa on the precincts, which seems to have been the origin of Kabuto-cho.

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This rock seems to have some origins, but it doesn't seem to have a solid backing.

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The amulet of Kabuto Shrine is said to be awarded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

 

 

 

2017 Tokyo Sky Tree Christmas Limited Lighting

[Sam] Nov. 13, 2017 16:00

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DSC_0277'RSG.jpg On November 9th, two types of Christmas limited lighting, "Champagne Tree", which resembles the Tokyo Sky Tree as a Christmas tree, and "Candle Tree", which resembles a candle, started every other day.

 Lighting date and time November 9-December 25

 From 22:00 to 24:00, "Nobori", "Iki" and "Masa" are turned on a daily basis.

The Christmas light-up season is finally coming.

From Sumida River Ohashi, you can see the unique shine of this period over Kiyosu Bridge, where the cable part is colored pink.

From 16:45 to 17:45 on November 9, the first day, the LED Takaaki degree white lighting, flashing intersection lighting, and simple red production of observation deck. From 22:00 to 24:00, the "Nobori" is lit.

From November 9 to December 25, the Tokyo Sky Tree Town 4F Sky Arena will have illuminations with stars and hearts on flower beds with a Buddhist garden motif centered on a Christmas tree with a 6.34m high "Hikari Garden" will be set up, and projections will be held from December 1 to December 25, and will be held on the wall.

 

 

The panel under construction of Kuyasu Bridge is interesting to rest for a walk

[Silver] Nov. 9, 2017 12:00

 Walk from the Yaesu Exit of Tokyo Station. Toshin Yaezu Street for 300 meters, and you will see the familiar statue of Kirin.

Cross the pedestrian crossing to the south, see the monument of Jan Jooss Ten, which was set up to commemorate the first anniversary of the Declaration of Peace City, which stands out, and proceed in front of the Bridgestone Museum under construction. I will soon reach Kuyasu Bridge.

 

 Kuyasu Bridge was built in front of the residence of Matsudaira Ecchu Mamoru during the Edo period and was called "Ecchu Bridge", but in 1868 (1868), the name "Ecchu", a remnant of Edo shogunate, was named "Kuyasu Bridge". The name of "Kuyasubashi" is said to be due to the fact that there was a place of worship for Gosha Kuyasu in this area in the past. The current bridge is a reconstruction project following the Great Kanto Earthquake, and its construction was rebuilt in March 1930 along with the construction of Yaesu Street. 

 I will explain "Matsudaira Ecchu Mamoru Kamiyashiki", which was the basis of the name "Ecchu Bridge". 

Matsudaira Etsuchumori is the Matsudaira family of the Kuwana clan in late Tokugawa shogunate. The last feudal lord of the Kuwana Domain was Sadaaki Matsudaira and the younger brother of Katamori Matsudaira, the guardian of Kyoto, Aizu feudal lord. (One of the four Takasu brothers) 

 

 By the way, the building at the side of Kuyasu Bridge is under construction, and I felt that the panels surrounding it were excellent. There are about 12 panels in total, but in the Edo period, Nihonbashi and Kyobashi districts were towns where artisans lived.

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 During the Edo period, many craftsmen lived in this area, and it is said that the name of the town was given from the work of the craftsmen. In the vicinity of the current Yaesu and Kyobashi, there are a variety of monozukuri craftsmen from artisan towns such as Ogamachi, Motozaimokucho and Minamidaikumachi, which handle construction materials, to Okemachi, Tatami-cho, and Guashi-cho, which handle the daily necessities of samurai and common people. It was a town where Takumi lives. " By the way, the place where the current Kyobashi Edgran is located was Tatami-cho in the Edo period, and the Chuo-ku Tourist Information Center confirmed it.

 

From here, if you are taking a walk in the direction of Hatchobori, a panel explaining about Hatchobori concentric will be interesting.

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 He said that his power was called "husband" and his wife was called "wife".

How about taking a walk with your husband and wife? There are two Japanese sweets shops on Suzuran Street, where you can also buy delicious souvenirs.

In front of Keika Square, you can see an explanation monument about Hatchobori's power and concentric mansion.

 

 By the way, when you go to Kameshima Bridge, you will find a monument about Basho's stone monument, Ino Tadataka and Sharaku Toshusai. On the opposite side of the bridge, there is an explanation monument that Yasubee Horibe lived.

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The real thing is

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Please take a look at these monuments and monuments at Kameshima Bridge.

 

 Also, the explanation about manners of hospitality was interesting.

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 buddhist cuisine's takuan only gave out one piece (sufficient), three pieces (sufficient) and four pieces (sufficient), and the heart of hospitality was explained as manners. It's interesting to take part in the experiment.

 

 It's a refreshing autumn climate, so please have a pleasant walk.

 

 

 
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