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What is the prize awarded by the pedestrian paradise in Ginza?

　In order to prevent the spread of infection in COVID-19, the declaration of a state of emergency came into effect and requests to refrain from going out have been made.
　While refraining from going out, "seasonal" information is quite difficult, and it is now necessary to refrain from actually visiting for sightseeing purposes.
　However, I do not know how far I can do it, but even in such a situation, it is possible to convey the charm of Chuo-ku, and if I can provide a fun time while I am refraining from going out, I decided to create a blog from the viewpoint of

Let's talk about the pedestrian paradise in Ginza.

In Chuo-ku Monoshiri Encyclopedia

In the column, there is an item called "Holiday Promenade".
・The pedestrian paradise on Ginza Street began on the first Sunday of August 1970 (1970).
・At that time, it was called "Holiday Promenade (holiday Promenade)"
・Ginza still holds events every year on this day.
And so on.
The annual "Holiday Promenade" event is also a summer tradition.

Pedestrian roads in specified prohibited areas and sections

In Ginza, pedestrian paradise is also held on Suzuran Street.

However, on Chuo-dori in Ginza, along with Akihabara (Chuo-dori) and Shinjuku districts, we also have a lot to do.
"It is designated as a "special prohibited area / section" on pedestrian roads, and is provided so that people and cars can be separated so that they can enjoy walking and shopping with peace of mind. (Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department website)

Yes, it is.
The location and time of day are also described on the Metropolitan Police Department's website, and there are only three such "pedestrian paradise".

Good Design Long Life Design Award

"Pedestrian paradise [Chuo-dori (Ginza district) Pedestrian paradise]" received the 2017 Good Design Long Life Design Award.

Good Design Award, which is familiar with the "G Mark" and is sometimes seen in industrial products.

It seems that "strong business division and public-private joint establishment" and "almost 100% implementation on weekends except in stormy weather" were evaluated.
In addition, the judge said, "There was a careful discussion in selecting things instead of things as long life.

However, there will be no rare cases in which the value conversion of the place usually occupied by the vehicle into a place where people can walk and rest, so vividly and infiltrated into their lives."

You're talking about it.

Old and new "Holiday Promenade"

The ideas and concepts such as "transition from car-oriented road traffic to pedestrian-centered traffic" and "use the central city area as a pedestrian-centered and used as a public space" still remain fading.
Also, since it was very popular among guests from overseas, it can be said that it is a world-class culture.

We hope that the "Holiday Promenade", which can be said to be the symbol of Ginza, will be resumed as soon as possible.

"I want to tell busy people about the charm of Chuo-ku in a short time."

I've been composing a blog focusing on photos while keeping up with such feelings, but this time it was only sentences.

There are some unfamiliar parts, but I hope you can enjoy it a little.