Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

　On February 14th of Valentine's Day, "Valentine Special Lighting" is lit at Tokyo Sky Tree.

From 17:15 to 18:15, a simple production of a light-colored intersection lighting that shines brightly in white. (left image)

From 18:15 to 22:00, "Lovely Chocolat" is an image of a colorful combination of chocolate and expresses energy and pop.

From 22:00 to 24:00, one of the standard lighting "Nobori" is lit.

In addition to "CHOCOLATE CARNIVAL", "Special DJ events" are held at Tenbo Deck Floor 350.

Chocolate demand for this season, which is said to account for more than 10% of the annual consumption, is added to "honmei," "in-law," "friend," and "reverse." There seem to be a variety of "me" and "reward" chocolates for myself, but the marriage with alcohol such as "bitter chocolate x black beer", "citrus chocolate x sparkling wine", "ganash x red wine", "milk chocolate x Nigori sake" is also Otsu.

From Chuo-ohashi Bridge, you can see a colorful and unique shine reminiscent of Assorted Choco.

 

 

　Three Kawazu cherry blossoms planted on the northeast side of the Sumida River Terrace Chuo-ohashi Bridge along Shinkawa Park (Shinkawa 2) along the Sumida River Terrace Chuo-ohashi Bridge are blooming.

It is said to be an interseed hybrid of Kanhizakura and oshima cherry, and its flower color is pink or light red and has a darker color than Yoshino cherry tree.

One of the characteristics of the cherry blossom season is that, unlike Yoshino cherry tree, which usually starts to bloom in early February and is in full bloom about a month later, blooms suddenly and scatters.

I hear that the flowering time is greatly affected by the weather of the year, and flowering expectations are difficult, but the appearance of early blooming pink flower colors makes you realize that the arrival of spring is steadily approaching.

 

 

Hello, this is Minato kid.

After the Meiji Restoration, modern literature was nurtured in our Chuo-ku. Newspapers were born one after another in Ginza Brick Street, and the information industry was developed. In addition, many cultural figures visited Chuo-ku and drew scenes of Chuo-ku in various works such as novels and plays.

Today, I examined literary people who are closely related to Chuo-ku.

Kitamura Tokoku (Kitamura)

Meiji 1st year-Meiji 27 (1868-1894)

Literary critic and poet. Born in Odawara. In 1880 (1880), he moved to Tokyo Yazaemon-cho, Kyobashi-ku (currently Ginza 4-chome, Chuo-ku). Transferred to Yasuaki Elementary School. He is involved in the liberal rights movement set in Ginza. 1889 (1889) Announced "Shu Prison's Poet" and "Renna Song". Participated in the creation of the "Literature World" and presented numerous criticisms such as "Internal Life Theory".

Toson Shimazaki (Shimazaki)

Meiji 5-Showa 18 (1872-1943)

Poet and novelist. Born in the house of Shoya in Nagano Prefecture. In 1881 (1881), he moved to Yariya-cho, Kyobashi-ku (currently Ginza 4-chome, Chuo-ku). He studied at Yasuaki Elementary School and graduated from Meiji Gakuin. Through the activities of the literary world, he learned Kitamura Toya and was deeply influenced. From 1907 (1907) to the following year, "Spring" was written at Kaikaikan (currently Tsukuda 3-chome, Chuo-ku), and his representative work "Before Dawn" was performed at Tsukiji Small Theater.

Ryunosuke Akutagawa, Ryunosuke

Meiji 25-Showa 2 (1892-1927)

Noveler. Born in a milk ranch in 8-chome, Irifune-cho, Kyobashi-ku (currently Akashi-cho, Chuo-ku). Soon after birth, he moved to his mother's home in Honjo Ward. Graduated from Tokyo Imperial University. Entered the gate of Soseki Natsume and became a doujin of the third and fourth "Shinshicho". Representative works include "Rashomon", "Nas", "Hell thread", "Kappa".

Torahiko Koori (Koori Torahiko)

Meiji 23-Daisho 13 (1890-1924)

Playwright. Born in Minami Hatchobori 3-chome, Kyobashi-ku (currently Minato 1-chome, Chuo-ku). He entered the English Department of Tokyo Imperial University from Gakushuin. "Shirakaba." In 1913 (1913), "Dojo-ji Temple" will be performed at Jiyu Theater. He traveled to Europe and wrote "Tetsuwa" and "Yoshichoki". It was performed in London and gained popularity.

Bosha Kawabata (Kawabata)

Meiji 30-Showa 16 (1897-1941)

A poet. Born in 2-chome Kakigaracho, Nihonbashi-ku (currently Nihonbashi Ningyocho 2-chome, Chuo-ku). He became a painter and studied under Ryusei Kishida. Because of his illness, he devoted himself to Haiku and studied under Kyoshi Takahama. "grayheaded cuckoo," he said. There are "Bosha Kawabata Kushu", "Kagon" and "Shirachi" in the haiku collection.

Kayo Yamagishi (Kayo Yamagishi)

Meiji 9-Showa 20 (1876-1945)

Noveler. Born in Aburamachi, Nihonbashi-ku (currently Nihonbashiodenmacho). He went to Tokyo College of Technology (the predecessor of Waseda University) and studied under Shoyo Tsubouchi. Later he entered the gate of Koyo Ozaki. "Ikuriyusha" is the same person. Announced "Nihonbashi Literature" based on the townscape where he was born and raised, such as wholesale district and geisha district. "The beginning of service", "the temperament of this life", etc. Later, he worked for the Yomiuri Shimbun as a commentator.

Shigure Hasegawa (Shigure Hasegawa)

Meiji 12-Showa 16 (1879-1941)

Kabuki screenwriter, legendary writer, novelist, essayist. Born in Aburamachi, Nihonbashi-ku (currently Nihonbashiodenmacho). Debuted in 1905 (1905) with "Umishione". He builds his position in the biography of women. In 1933 (1933), he published the magazine "Keiku" and sent many female writers and critics to the world. In his essay, "Old Mon Nihonbashi" is a masterpiece.

Kanajo Hasegawa (Hasegawa)

Meiji 19-Showa 44 (1887-1969)

A poet. Born in Honishi-cho, Nihonbashi-ku (currently Nihonbashi 2-chome). Supports the magazine "Kareno" presided over by her husband, Kaizo Tomita (Reiyoshi Hasegawa). He studied under Kyoshi Takahama. In 1930 (1930), he launched "Suimei" and became a pioneer of female poets. The phrasebook includes "Ametsuki" and "Lake Flute", and the essays include "Koyuki" and "Yukiki".

Junichirou Tanizaki (Tanizaki)

Meiji 19-Showa 40 (1886-1965)

Born in Kakigara-cho, Nihonbashi-ku (currently Nihonbashi Ningyocho 1-chome, Chuo-ku). He studied at Sakamoto Elementary School. Representative works such as "tattoo", "love of chijin", and "Shunkinsho", which are considered to be aesthetics. He also published naturalist literature and modern translations of The Tale of Genji. "Hosoyuki" published after the war is considered to be the ultimate in Tanizaki literature.

Michizo Tachihara (Michizo Tachihara)

Taisho 3-Showa 14 (1914-1939)

A poet. Architect. Born in 3-chome, Tachibanacho, Nihonbashi-ku (currently Nihonbashi Hisamatsucho, Chuo-ku). He studied at Hisamatsu Elementary School and graduated from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo Imperial University. I liked tanka poetry since I was a teenager and was influenced by Tatsuo Hori. Participated in the first publication of the poetry magazine "Shiki". Announced a collection of poems "Some by Kayakusa" and "Poetry of dawn and evening". Received the 1st Chuya Nakahara Award.


He was born and raised in Chuo-ku and represents the times.

It was interesting to note that literary activities that pioneered the times were unfolded here in Chuo-ku, as well as that each literary person was connected in Chuo-ku.

In addition, many works were born in Chuo-ku, and the appearance of the town at that time is alive in the story, and conveys the scene now. It remains in many films, not only in novels and plays, but also in films.

(The photo shows the "Kitamura Toya / Toson Shimazaki Monument" built at Yasuaki Elementary School and Yanagi Nisei in Ginza)

Correspondent Minato kid, Chuo-ku Tourism Association

No. 34 February 11, 2019

 

 

In February, there were days when the temperature exceeded 15 degrees the other day, but on this day (2/9), snow as you can see. There was little snow in the morning. According to the previous day's forecast, Tokyo is also paying attention to snow, so snow began to fall near noon, and as you can see, Ishikawajima Park and Shinkawa Park are in a bunch of snow scene.

　

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<<<<The sky tree ahead of Eitai Bridge under construction on the right is not visible today. >>>

　

This is the scenery of Shinkawa Park seen from the Chuo-ohashi Bridge and Tsukuda side, which was the problem of this year's sightseeing certification. Kawazu cherry blossoms are located at Shinkawa Park from Chuo-ohashi Bridge, and when I saw them yesterday, the buds are about to swell.

Cold days still continue, but I think it will begin to bloom late this month or early March, so I will post it on my blog at that time.

 

 

ROBOT MART, an unmanned convenience store that does not use cash, has been reopened along Heisei-dori, near Kayabacho Station.

　

　

This was reopened by Robot Security Polys Co., Ltd. as the second demonstration experiment, and is a technology cultivated in robot development to realize customer service by robots.

　

　

There is no special procedure for entering the store, so it is easy to enter the store.

Pepper was greeted when I went inside, but it seemed a little bad today.

　

The product lineup of the demonstration experiment is beverages, cup noodles, and snacks, and Tokyo Dumbo also purchases carbonated water.

　

The current payment is only available for PAYPAY, but it will also be compatible with cryptocurrencies in the future.

　　

　　

Tokyo Dumbo also purchased carbonated water and was able to read QR codes on a smartphone to make payments easy.

　

When we talked to the staff of Robot Security Police Co., Ltd., they said that a dedicated facility in Akasaka has a 24-hour monitoring system with the call center.

　

Currently, this Nihonbashi store is only available, but it seems that we are preparing for the second and third openings.

Why don't you experience the cashless world as soon as possible?

　

▪️ROBOT MART Nihonbashi Store

1F, Kabuto-cho First Building, 20-6 Nihonbashi Kabutomachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

TEL: 0800-123-6110

Business hours Open 24 hours after the demonstration experiment from 10:00 to 19:00 during the demonstration experiment.

　

　

　

 

 

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
What do you think of when you say "Night View of Chuo-ku"?
There may be typical things such as the eight night views of Chuo-ku and the scenery from Harumi Wharf.

However, even if it is not very famous as a night view, Chuo-ku makes you want to take pictures.
There are a lot of spots that are fascinated by the radiance of the night.
Among them, this time, I would like to introduce 4 spots that I recently photographed.

[Building]
■PLUSTOKYO
"Adult social space" opened brilliantly on the 12th floor/RF of Kirarito Ginza in November last year.
Globally popular DJs such as STEVE AOKI and R3HAB also perform performances.
It is a hot spot that will also create a nighttime economy for Tokyo 2020.



DJs may have a strong image of a club, but they may have a strong image of a club.
PLUSTOKYO also has restaurants, bars, and galleries.
It can be enjoyed for various purposes day and night, such as providing a slightly luxurious branch.

I've never been there yet, but this floor, which is eye-catching on Chuo-dori, is on the street.
As you can see in the photo, it definitely shows the radiance unique to the night.

■Park City Chuo Minato The Tower (completed in November 2017, 36 stories above ground)
In recent years, the redevelopment of Minato has progressed, and the number of tower apartments is increasing.
Among them, one of the most eye-catching rooftops is the unique shape of this roof.
When I looked into it, I found that there was a sky garden here.
Because there are no tall buildings around, it seems that the space is very open.



From here, I would like to see the night view of Chuo-ku once.

[Bridge]
■Takahashi
Among the bridges over the Kamejima River, there are bridges that are beautifully lit up at night.



The bridge lit up in blue is also a highlight, but please pay attention to the river surface.
Despite the fact that there are many buildings that are not illuminated.
The scenery reflected in the river is a fantastic blue and white scenery reminiscent of an "underground empire"....
I can just imagine it.



■Minami Takahashi
Among the bridges in Chuo-ku, design is one of my favorite bridges.
If a part of the bridge is used as a subject, it will be finished as if it were taken at night overseas.



There are many places in Chuo-ku where you can see beautiful night views, and such places are already well known, but they are still well known.
Just a little change in your eyes and perspectives, apart from them, you will find a wonderful place that shines at night.
Why don't you look for a "My Night View Spot" that is not listed in the guidebook when you leave work or go sightseeing at night?