Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

　On July 31, Mars and the Earth "great approach", and Mars, whose brightness increased in the southeast night sky, shines brightly red.

This year's hot astronomical show.

Both Mars and Earth travel around the sun, but since the rotation speed of the Earth that rotates inside is faster, the closest approach to passing Mars every two years and two months before the meeting.

The distance is different every time, divided into small approach, medium approach, and large approach. This time, the geocentric distance is 57.59 million km, which is the first "large approach" in 15 years. Mars on this day is brighter than the first magnitude star, minus 2.8 mag.

It can be seen enough in the bright city center of the sky.

Until early September, it is the season of starry sky watching that makes it easy to observe Mars of minus 2 grade.

On July 27, the Bon Dance Festival was held at Shinkawa Echizenbori Park in Chuo-ku.

The climate was relatively easy to survive, with many participants and visitors coming to see it, and it was lively.

I heard that the Sports Agency encourages sneaker commuting, but I certainly saw many people wearing sneakers in the commuter train.

As expected, I haven't seen any businessman wearing suits or sneakers yet, but I often see women wearing sneakers in a stylish look.　

So, what I would like to introduce is "NIKE", which has nothing to do with sneakers at all.　Probably not Nike, but Nike.　
　

Recently, Japanese Government is encouraging business persons to wear sneakers and as a fact, you can bump into many of working persons wearing sneakers on trains.　
As a matter of fact, you cannot easily encounter business suits workers with sneakers but there are many business women dressed neatly and enjoying their fancy sneakers.　

What this blog is about has nothing to do with sport shoes, but what would like to write about is titled "NIKE" which probably has different pronounciating with the sport wear company.

This bronze statue is located in the square behind the Tokyo Sumitomo Twin Building in Shinkawa.　

This statue is placed at the backyard of Tokyo Smitomo Twin Building.　

The author is Fumio Asakura's young lady, who is famous for works such as Kyoko Asakura and Shigenobu Okuma.

I had been visiting the Asakura Sculpture Museum in Taninaka several times, so I was personally happy to see my daughter's work nearby. There is also a work called "Summer" on the front side, so if you are interested, please take a walk and appreciate it. (after it cools down)　

The sculpture is Kyoko Asakura, a daughter of Japanese great artist Fumio Asakura who is famous for "Shigenobu Okura" (statue) and others.

Visiting Asakura Sculpture Museum in Yanaka was just wonderful but seeing his daughter's masterpiece around the neighborhood was just delightful. On the other side of the building, there is also Kyoto Asakura's statue titled "Summer". If you are an art lover, maybe it is nice to include this spot in your walking course. (When the weather gets cooler)　

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
It was in the second half of July, and it was time for summer vacation at both company and school.
Some of you may be traveling far away.
This time, "Do you need an airplane? Continuing from the Greek and Italian excursions
Here are some recommended spots where you can enjoy Russia in Chuo-ku.

◼️ Russian-Soviet Union Film Festival
From July 10, the opening of the National Film Archive was held as a Russian year 2018 in Japan.
The "Russian Soviet Union Film Festival" is being held as follows.

Period July 10, 2018 (Tuesday)-August 5 (Sunday) ※Closed Monday
Venue: National Film Archive Nagase Memorial Hall OZU (2nd floor)
Website: 2018 Russian-Soviet Union Film Festival in Japan commemorating the opening of the National Film Archives



This film festival reflects socialism, war, emperors, and other social situations and ideas at the time of film production.
A lot of real works have been shown.
Some photos were taken at evacuation sites during the war, and completed after temporary suspension of photography.
Due to the pressure of the powers, it is difficult to disclose the information....He said
It is an interesting lineup not only for the content of the movie but also for the production background.

I am a novel by the Nobel Prize-winning author Mikhail Shorohov, which was screened on the 14th.
I've been watching movies based on "Human's fate (Original title: Звукava).
The protagonist, who was forced to suffer both physically and mentally due to the outbreak of World War II....
Despite the darkness of Russian literature in the 20th century, it is possible to do so.
It is a work with a strong message that is familiar to the present day, such as "I live strongly in any adversity in thinking of my family."
Also, it was the first director's work of Bondarchuk, who played the main character, and so on.
For those who like movies, I think you can enjoy it from another angle.

◼️ Russian cuisine
There are several restaurants in Chuo-ku where you can eat Russian cuisine.
One of the most important things is the Russian restaurant logoski.

Location: Ginza 5-7-10 EXITMELSA (Igjit Melsa) 7F
Business hours Please check the official website.



It seems that this is Japan's first Russian restaurant founded in 1951.



Not to mention Russian classics, piroshiki, borscich, and tsuboyaki.
Perimeni (water dumplings), recommended for those who are not familiar with Russian cuisine.
Nishin (Milfeuille-style salad) and Brinui (Russian pancake) wearing fur coats are also available!

Piroshiki can take out, and there is also a nice service for those who are in a hurry.
This time, I tried to take out piroshiki, a vegetable that reminds me of Russian home cooking with sour cream.



There is also a mushroom sauteed with vegetables.
When I was warmed and eaten, the flavor of sour cream was enhanced and it was delicious.

◼️ Image of Messenger
When it comes to Russian movies and cooking, I came to mind as a Russian-born person related to Chuo-ku.
Ossip Zackin, a sculptor who created the "Messenger Statue" at Chuo-ohashi Bridge!
(* I am from Russia during the Russian Empire era, so my hometown belongs to Belarusi.)



This statue was exhibited at the Paris World Exposition in 1937 and is considered one of his masterpieces.
It was also presented by Paris to commemorate the friendship between the Sumida River in Tokyo and the Seine in Paris.
Because he was based in Paris, the image of France may be strong.





So far, we have introduced three spots related to Russia.
This summer, when exchanges with Russia are booming as the “Russian Year in Japan” are booming.
Why don't you experience Russian culture with your five senses in Chuo-ku?

※This article has been approved by the public relations officer of the National Film Archive and logoski staff.

 

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
Recently, hot days exceeding 35 degrees have been continuing.
I'm worried about heat stroke, but when it gets hot, some people may feel better that summer has finally come.
In such summer, many summer festivals and Bon Dance Festivals are also held in Chuo-ku.
This time, we will tell you about the summer event information you want to keep in advance!

■The 41st Sumida River Fireworks Festival
Date and time: Saturday, July 28, 2018 19:00-20:30
Venue: 1st Venue Sakurabashi Downstream-Kototoi Bridge, 2nd Venue Komagata Bridge downstream-Umaya Bridge upstream

The venue is not Chuo-ku, but you can also enjoy fireworks from within the city.
In particular, the Sumida River Terrace from Hamacho Park to Ryogoku Bridge is also known as a secret place.
It is a recommended spot for those who want to enjoy fireworks while avoiding congestion.

■The 71st Tsukiji Honganji Noryo Bon Dance Festival
Date and time: August 1 (Wednesday)-August 4 (Saturday) 2018
　　　August 1-3 from 19:00 to 21:00, August 4 from 18:00 to 20:30
Venue: Tsukiji Honganji
Official website: The 71st Tsukiji Honganji Noryo Bon Dance Festival held

This event has been selected as one of the Eight Night Views of Chuo-ku, and is worth a look.
The performances of Oedo Sukeroku Taiko and the costumes danced as characters are gaining popularity.
The appearance of a mock shop of famous store associations in Tsukiji Outer Market.
It is exactly the best Bon Odori in Japan.

■Holiday Promenade "Yukata de silver"



Date and time: eve festival Saturday, August 4, 2018 17:00-20:00
　　　Main Festival Sunday, August 5, 2018 15: 00-17: 00 (Bon Odori venue is from 12:00 to 17:00).
Venue: Ginza Street, Yasuaki Elementary School, each commercial facility, each store
Official website: Silver in a yukata

It is said that there is also a great benefit if you wear a yukata, so you can enjoy it.
If you don't have a chance to wear a yukata, it's a great opportunity to wear a yukata.

■The 29th Oedo Festival Bon Dance Festival in Chuo-ku
August 24 (Fri) and 25 (Sat), 2018 16: 00-21: 00
Venue: Hamacho Park
Reference site: Chuo-ku government office "the 29th Chuo-ku Oedo Festival Bon Odori Tournament"

In this event, not only will Chuo-ku's original song "This is Edo no Bon Dance" (written by Toyohisa Araki and composed by Shosuke Ichikawa) flow, but also will be played.
In order to foster a spirit for the Tokyo 2020 Games from this year, the remake version of "Tokyo Olympics Ondo" (produced in 1963) "Tokyo Olympics Ondo-2020-" will be added to the song.
Why don't you dance the modern version of the "Tokyo Olympics Ondo" at this event, a little different from the past?

■Eight Views of Night Views of Chuo-ku
When you go out at night for events, etc., check out other spots in the Hakkei of Chuo-ku Night Views.
Light-up of Eitai Bridge



Light-up of Kachidokibashi



Please enjoy the summer tradition unique to Chuo-ku and make wonderful summer memories.

It is a view from Takahashigami over the Kamejima River to Minami Takahashi.

From Takahashi to Minami Takahashi, there is a highly hydrophilic green road that makes use of the waterside of the Kamejima River.

It's Kamejima River Green Road.

Slopes, view decks, benches, etc. are installed on this green road, making it easy for people taking a walk.

A lot of flowers are planted, and you can take a walk while enjoying these flowers every season.

Since the opening of this green road in 2016, the planted flowers have grown in each.

Planted in the planting space include Shidekobushi, dogwood, Hipericamcarcininaum (Western Kintoume), Oitabi, Teikazura, Shimotsuke, Bin Cami Nord (Himevine Nichikusa), narcissus, Kawaranadesico, balloon flower and Yabukanzo.

In this season, golden lace flowers are swaying in the wind across the Kamejima River.