Special Edition Introduction of people Introduction of people Introduction of people Introduction of people No.35,36,37,38 Akasaka-Aoyama Make use of the recyclable collection who are actively involved who are actively involved who are actively involved who are actively involved issued on Jan 2017 The three Akasaka goodwill in the community in the community in the community in the community ambassadors will report on Kids-to-Teens Joint Activity (Tomoiku) system available at designated MY TOWN 赤坂 青山 Akasaka’s many charms! Annual schedule collecting stations. Community Community Community Community The three Akasaka goodwill ambassadors, Ayumin, Akasakamen, and Akao-kun are sharing information The Akasaka-Aoyama Kids-to-Teens Joint Activity (Tomoiku) aims to The recyclable collection system is a system in which collection boxes AKASAKA AOYAMA about the charms of Akasaka on Facebook. create a system where local companies, groups, and residents work are set up at places, such as regional city offices, for gathering in Akasaka Aoyama vol. in Akasaka Aoyama vol. in Akasaka Aoyama vol. in Akasaka Aoyama vol. They will participate in various events to offer regular autonomously to plan events for the children of the community. It will recyclables like PET bottle caps, used small home appliances, used Activities Activities Activities Activities Created and updated reports on the fun times they had. find and recruit talented people who will take active roles in the batteries, used fluorescent tubes, used cooking oil, and used clothing by the community Please check out the Facebook page of the Akasaka 9 10 Vice-Chairman of the 11 The Akasaka Aoyama 12 residents Community Information Bulletin community. Local companies and groups have joined hands to offer brought in by local city residents to be collected by Minato City (only President of Akasaka Aoyama Jobankai Club goodwill ambassadors! Aoyama Gaienmae Shopping Mothers' Group ※The Facebook reports are written only in Japanese. various classes for elementary, junior high, and senior high school household recyclables are collected). 8-chome Town Council for the elderly "MY TOWN AKASAKA & AOYAMA" is a community information bulletin created by students living in the Akasaka-Aoyama region. Classes will provide District Promotion Association residents of the two local communities. They make plans, conduct researchs, and Kiyoko Shima Kazuo Kubo Mikino Imai do the editing by themselves. The bulletin is aimed at spreading information on Challenge Marathon children with experiences that make them "surprised, impressed, and PET bottle caps Naohiko Yokota is a member in charge of accounting fascinating things found in and around Akasaka and Aoyama, Tokyo. aware," inspiring them to "think on their own and take initiative." This The collected bottle caps are sold to recycling companies The 18th Akasaka Challenge Marathon was held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 will not end with the children simply participating in classes, but will and the money received is donated to Japan UNICEF's The town council of Akasaka 8-chome The club for the elderly is a group for The Akasaka Aoyama Mothers' Group in front of the Akasaka Biz Tower! This was an event planned by the Akasaka The Aoyama-Gaienmae Shopping help raise their awareness of the importance of being a part of society, "PET bottle cap fund." The bottle caps can be taken to a consists of members, households, and maintaining and improving mental and works closely with the police and related Shopping Street Association and the 2016 Akasaka Spring Festival Executive institutions and organizations to help build Committee. It accepts entries for the following categories: the toddler run, with the aim of revitalizing the Akasaka-Aoyama region. Tomoiku also nearby garbage collection site as recyclable plastic; officers. It works to develop the physical health. There are six clubs in District Promotion Association a better environment for the community. It costume run, and challenge run. supports local groups involved in planning children's events in the however, it would help us if you take them to a designatedcollecting station. community, prevent crimes in the area, the Akasaka-Aoyama region. The club (hereinafter called the Association) is I entered the costume run. Everybody cheered and clean and protect the environment. that Mr. Kubo represents has 58 works for the protection and upbringing for me and that really helped! I was so pleased! community and helps them build a network, promote information working on activities to enliven the The council celebrated its 60th year of members working on various activities of young people, prevents accidents It was an event that allowed many people to sharing, encourage the entire community to keep a watch out for the involving children and the elderly, Used small electric appliances establishment in 2014 and held a that provide elderly people with a community and make it beautiful. It not just enjoy running but also enhance their children, and build a sound environment for raising children. participates in local events for children, health. I hope to join again next year! (9 items including mobile phones) commemoration ceremony. purpose in life and help improve their For details on the future schedule and venues, please check the celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2013. and is involved in other events deeply (by Akao-kun) Mobile phones and other small home electric appliances health. website or Facebook page of the Tomoiku Information Bureau. rooted in the community. Like Comment often disposed as noncombustible garbage sometimes contain useful metals (precious metals like gold, silver, copper, and rare metals like palladium). Minato City ▪When did you start taking part in this activity? ▪Tell us how you became involved in the activities of the ▪How long have you been involved in community activities? ▪How long have you been involved in this activity? And makes effective use of these small electric appliances as I've been involved for about 17 years. what got you involved? Jodoji Temple Bon Dance Festival About seven years ago. club. resources, and promotes recycling of useful metals In the beginning, I didn't even know there I became involved about 13 years ago. I was invited by Toshiko contained in them. was a club for the elderly. What got me ▪What first got you involved? Tanaka, the President of the Akasaka Aoyama Mothers' Group, and Hi everyone! I am Akao-kun! ▪What got you started? started participating in its activities. started was a trip organized by the club. A I happened to attend a directors' meeting and that's how I came The Jodoji Temple's Bon Dance Festival was held on July 26 and I happened to participate in one of the Walking along the borderline 27, and all three of us went to the dance on the 27th. neighbor asked me if I could participate in a to know of their activities. I wanted to be of some help, so I got Used batteries meetings of the Akasaka 8-chome Town ▪Tell us about the activities of the Akasaka Aoyama The Bon Dance Festival is held by the town council, the residents' trip to take the place of another member who involved. association, the local Chamber of Commerce, and business We only collect cylindrical batteries. (Rechargeable batteries, Council. When I learned about its activities, Mothers' Group. operators. It is a popular summer event in Akasaka. canceled. Since then I started helping a little We conduct all kinds of activities, but we mainly work on micro cells, etc., should be put into boxes set up at stores that I wanted to help out and that's how I started The temple was thronged with people lining up in front of the stalls here and there, and before I knew it I was ▪What is the main activity of the Aoyama Gaienmae prevention of juvenile delinquency and the healthy upbringing of or doing the bon dance. sell them.) getting involved. We also joined the bon dance and did pretty well, taking part in the activities as a regular Shopping District Promotion Association? young people. We have about 53 members, consisting of the since we've been participating in the event every member, and now I’m the president. I've Our three major events of the president, vice-president, directors and members. They all year. A lottery was held toward the end, bringing Cooperative Manners Development Course Used clothing ▪What are the main activities of the council? been involved for about 20 years now. year are the Sports Festival in participate in various community activities, such as adult traffic the event to its climax. safety events and children's events (a rice cake pounding event, a We really had fun dancing with everybody! Please wash any used clothing to be recycled (no need to dry We conduct night patrols as part of our crime prevention activity, As the president, I am working avidly to May, the Gujo Dance in Aoyama city residents’meeting, emergency drills, a potato stew making We will surely go there again next year! Kids Fashionista Training Course clean). Put it in a clear plastic bag and in to the collecting box at and carry out awareness-raising campaigns so that people do not promote the welfare of the elderly in the in June, and the Aoyama Festival (by Akao-kun) the designated collecting station. event, and a bon dance) to work closely with the community. The leave their bicycles parked on the streets, etc. We also clean up the community in October. basis of our group is the Federation of Tokyo Mothers' Groups. We Like Comment Accepted items streets and work to make the environment nicer. Every year, we For the Sports Festival, our established ourselves as the Akasaka Aoyama Mothers' Group Akasaka-Aoyama SPORTS LIFE Any clothing that can be reused (only clothes that can be worn work on separating garbage and in relation to this, we tell people ▪What kind of activities does the Aoyama Jobankai Club role is to find athletic coaches through the Akasaka Police Station. There is a training session again), shoes and socks (must be in pairs), towels, kimonos, and about the Eco-life Fair which I also participate in. usually do? who will participate. For the once every year, sponsored by the Federation of the Tokyo Comprehensive Emergency Drill annual schedule kimono sashes. In order to help build a stronger sense of purpose, we hold Gujo Dance in Aoyama, we are Mothers' Group. In Akasaka, we hold our training as Block No.1. We also hold four directors' meetings As part of the Akasaka-Aoyama Kids-to-Teens Joint Activity Unaccepted items ▪What do you get out of participating in the town council Japanese dance and dance practice meetings, and karaoke. Also, responsible for building the yagura (drum stage) and setting up the Hello everybody! I am Akasakamen! every year. (Tomoiku), the Akasaka Regional City Office will create opportunities Blankets, zabuton cushions, carpets and other floor mats, rubber and plastic activities? for improving health, we offer exercise, quoits game and ground-golf venue. And for the Aoyama Festival, we try to come up with new The comprehensive emergency drill was held on Sunday, November 6 at products, company uniforms and other uniforms, and clothes that are very Since our activities are made possible Aoyama Junior High School, where we were invited as goodwill for children and young adults to meet with top athletes and receive plans. We do different things depending on the event. dirty, wet, or have been used for pets. You can get a lot of information about the community that you classes. Our members look forward to these activities. through support from the Crime ambassadors!From first-response fire emergency training and manhole toilet guidance from them for enjoying sports in the lead-up to the 2019 assembly training to an exercise for the prevention of Economy Class never would've had if you hadn’t become involved. I have gained a Prevention Association and the Syndrome, there were a total of about 30 booths where participants could learn Rugby World Cup and the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic lot of knowledge from joining. For example, I didn't know that the ▪Mr. Kubo is also the General Manager of the Federation ▪What are some of the difficulties? Akasaka Building Crime Prevention some useful knowledge related to disasters or have hands-on trainings while Games. For inquiries For me, the difficult thing is having to do my own business Association, we always try to do our having fun.Our idol for disaster prevention, "Sanmyu," was there too to join us in the Minato Recycling and Waste Management Office, town council owned some of the street lights set up in order to of Minato City Clubs for the Elderly. What vision do you We also hope that the participants will not just raise their physical and also work as a member of the Association. Since we have best with everything. training.We were at the front of the children's area to welcome visitors. We were really Operation Office TEL : 03-3450-8025 prevent crime, and that it was managing these lights, including have for the future of the clubs for the elderly? impressed to see so many elementary school ability through sports, but also gain social skills such as manners, The most important thing is a positive mindset for trying new to negotiate with coaches and companies, we often need to children come to participate in the training.When a payment of electricity fees. Also, our crime prevention activities people greeting, fair play spirit, and communication skills. things. At the Federation of Minato City Clubs for the Elderly, we have meetings for the Association during the day time, and ▪What do you get out from working with the group? disaster occurs, you must be able to protect and street clean up and beautification activities have led to a The group's activities will keep people informed about other yourself and help others in the community. For this, For details on the future schedule and venues, please check the List of designated collecting stations (Not exclusive) have joint gatherings with foreign clubs for the elderly, like those when that happens, I have to do my own work before or after reduction in garbage and bicycles left on the streets, contributing activities as well. For example, we can take part in a traffic safety it is really important for you to participate in this electric appliances

website or Facebook page of the Tomoiku Information Bureau. Used small home Used fluorescent with South Korean and Taiwanese people, since Minato City is a the meetings so that I will be able to attend the meeting. Used cooking oil type of drill. A total of 1,009 people participated in PET bottle caps to community safety. Our efforts have led to the creation of an event or a movement that will make the society a brighter place,

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Used clothing place of diversity. I don't want to narrow the range of our activities the drill, so it was a very worthwhile event! environment that is convenient and pleasant. and build a community movement for protecting children from (by Akasakamen) just because we're older. At the Aoyama Joban Club, there are difficult part. crime, preventing delinquency, and support delinquency recovery. Like Comment Designated site Address many members who are really energetic. And in order to take Volunteer work is not something you do for others, but for yourself, tubes ▪What are your goals for the future? advantage of those healthy and positive attitudes, I want to ▪What do you get most out of your activities with the so I feel very satisfied. We also have connections with volunteer I want to keep working on increasing membership. In anticipation increase the range of our activities even more. Association? probation officers or the Akasaka Red Cross volunteer group of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic games, I want to further Tree planting ceremony manuscript As a matter of fact, I am also a singer under the name of Ken When I see many people come to the events, or when I see that through their activities for children, so we try to participate in those reduce garbage and bicycles on the streets. And for our crime the events become something which people look forward to every activities as much as possible. Shiba Regional City 1-5-25 Shibakoen ○※ ○ ○ × ○ × Ogasawara. I do a lot of volunteer work as a singer, and whenever Hello! I am Ayumin! Office prevention activities, I want to keep an eye on dangerous areas on a I do, I make sure to promote our club year, it’s a rewarding feeling. Did you all know that Minato City will mark its 70th Azabu Regional City ▪What kind of difficulties do you have in working for the 5-16-45 Roppongi ○※ ○ ○ × ○ × regular basis and continue working to make our living environment Also, it makes me glad when I see events bringing in more year of establishment in March next year? Office group? It will be 70 years since the old Shiba City, Azabu clean and safe. ▪We would like to ask Mr. Kubo, who is very energetic, to customers Akasaka Regional City I don't really feel like I have any difficulties, but if I had to say one City, and Akasaka City were merged and became 4-18-13 Akasaka ○※ ○ ○ × ○ × I also think we have to start thinking about finding the right Office please give our readers a message about your club. thing, it might be that I have a hard time keeping up with the Minato City.And to celebrate this, Minato City is successors for our activities holding various events. One of the events was the Takanawa Regional City Coming together and doing the activities can be very fun and ▪What are your future goals? children's energy, since we have so many activities. Also scheduling The 10th Tomoiku Event (Baseball) ○※ ○ ○ × ○ × tree planting ceremony, which was held on November Office 1-16-25 Takanawa fulfilling, because you can get a greater sense of purpose for your We want to create events that are not dependent on demand can be difficult since we often work together with volunteer 10th and 16th, where young trees taken from a land Shibaura-konan ▪Do you have any message for the readers of this article? life and improve your health. You can join us whenever you feel related to the Tokyo Olympics, but instead establish Aoyama as a probation officers and the Red Cross group. associated with the Akasaka-Aoyama region were planted. The 9th Tomoiku Event (Rugby) 1-16-1 Shibaura ○※ ○ ○ × ○ × On the 10th, a cherry tree known as "Yoshimune-zakura," Regional City Office For me, taking part in the town council activities helped me to like it, so please come and try our activities. place for sports regardless of outside events. ▪Tell us about your future goals. which was popular among the people of Edo, was presented ※The Minato City Recycling Co-op collects the garbage. One last thing: Last April, the Federation of Minato City Clubs by the city of Wakayama, the historical base of the Kishu become more acquainted with the people living in the neighborhood. The Akasaka Aoyama region has a low youth crime rate. Still, as Domain, and was planted in Entsuji Park.Mr. Masahiro Obana, web http://www.akasaka-aoyama-tomoiku.net Through the activities, I want to continue building the kind of for the Elderly decided on a nickname for the clubs, since we felt ▪Do you have any message for the readers of this article? a mother, I will continue to do my best to maintain a safe and the mayor of Wakayama City, also came to help plant the relationships where we know each other well and can invite each other that "club for the elderly," sounded rather dull. Our Association holds many events in addition to the three major comfortable living environment. tree.On the 16th, a young magnolia tree from Gujo City, which is closely Facebook https://www.facebook.com/akasaka.aoyama.tomoiku/ There are other collecting stations set up in places to take part in the different events. For example, members of the The new name for the club is the Ajisai Club (Hydrangea club). events I mentioned earlier. All events are listed on the Association's associated with Aoyama, was presented as a symbol of friendship and planted in besides the regional city offices. Aoyama Park!The Mayor of Gujo City, Mr.Toshiaki Hioki, also came to help plant For inquiries council call on each other to participate in the emergency drill and Hydrangea is the official flower of Minato City. website, so please come and join us. Membership applications for ▪Please give the readers a message about your group. the tree.Many people from the community, including children, participated in the For more information, please check our the Aoyama Gaienmae Shopping District Promotion Association The activities of the Akasaka Aoyama Mother's Group are Regional City Policy Section, they all come together. This type of relationship becomes very helpful Hopefully the name catches on with everyone. tree planting ceremony to wish for the healthy growth of the trees and lasting "Sorting Recyclables and Waste Guidebook" meaningful not just for the community, but for individuals as well. friendship between the cities and Minato City. It was truly a wonderful event! Collaboration Project Section are also accepted. or go to the Minato City website. during emergencies, and I want people to know that the activities of Our activities can be invigorating, so let's work together to improve Like Comment TEL : 03-5413-7013 web Facebook the town council are helping to build this kind of a relationship. our living environment in the Akasaka Aoyama region. Shinanomachi Sta. The outside walls To the Japanese archery Walking along the borderline START Aoyama Kitamachi of the Geihinkan court of Sophia University Seven people, including

Ther Geihinkan Is this a Metropolitan Expressway 4 Shinjuku Line Turn right City four of our editorial staff, Apartment Minato gathered in front of the west gate at the entrance at this corner e Akasaka Palace City for the guesthouse tour. Walk down Aoyama-dori Street and turn at the corner of the Aoyama Shinjuku i Shibuya City, and Shinjuku City intersect. This is the point where Minato City, POWER ou will reach s Sairanno-ma There was a big line of Jidokan (children's recreational facility). -Walk a little further ahead and Geihinkan Akasaka Palace City an people waiting to get in.

Gaien-Higashi-dori Street Chiyoda a fascinating sight will appear before your eyes: A line of old apart- Do you know exactly where the borders of Akasaka and Aoyama the front Our guide was a Cabinet Standing on the borderline. Anchinzaka Slope intersection This room is where guests who have Walk along the slope Office staff. Let's go in! ment buildings made of concrete with thick trees in between and an are? This question was raised in the editorial staff meeting of this gate of the come to make a courtesy visit are old rusty bicycle parking lot. The sight and atmosphere will make you free newspaper, and to find the answer, the staff walked along the Jido Yuen! You will eventually first escorted. It is used as a room to This area, full of greenery, entire borderline with a camera. have an audience of the Emperor, feel as though time had stopped is a place for resting and (Children's recreational facility) see to signing ceremonies and interviews. A room mainly for holding there decades ago. recreation not just for the This walk along the borderline is a recommended walking course Geihinkan Tour members were all astonished apartment residents, but your right official banquets. Animals and because it will let you discover new attractions as well as solve by the luxurious decorations. Aoyama Kitamachi Apartment also for people who SPOT the State flowers painted on the ceiling, was built between 1957 and 1963 work in the surrounding some of the mysteries you've always wondered about in the area. Benkei Moat walls, and cloisonne are said to office buildings.

A street lined with gingko trees Guest House, be motifs of foods. amid Japan's rapid economic Benkei growth. It was the first Tokyo- which is called Bridge The premises are Sotobori-dori Street The room is decorated with Japa- Kachono-ma operated public housing complex TEPIA divided between nese art works from various places, Mr. Omamiuda, who was born during the built after the war. In a spacious The area around Jingu Stadium (Kasumigaoka-machi) in Shinjuku Advanced Technology like the sculptural relief of samurai Taisho-era, is 92 years old! He teaches City is now full of construction projects that have already begun for Gallery Geihinkan To the right is armors on the wall and a Japanese Shigin (recitation of Chinese poems). No area of 40,000 square kilometers, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. A place where Minato City (location of Minato painting in front of the fireplace. andCity in Japanese Nagatacho Sta. wonder he has such good posture and talks there are 25 four- to five-story Advanced Technology Gallery), Shibuya City and Shinjuku City ！？ Chiyoda City with a clear voice. apartment buildings. Surrounded connect (the latter two are where the Olympic Games will be held), ShinjukuCity Left is it exudes excitement about the future. The positive vibes might rub The slope which by lots of greenery, it is a luxury to be able to live here considering the Main Stairway / Main Hall Speakers glittering of gold are off on you if you visit. Chichibunomiya Rugby Field Minato City Main Garden housing situation nowadays. We spoke to Mr. and Mrs. Omamiuda, an Aoyama 1-chome Sta. Aoyama-dori Street appeared in the famous hidden inside the French chan- The borderline Asahino- delier. Can you find them? old couple who has lived in the apartment since it was first built. Gaienmae Sta. Japanese literature,

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the address sign on the Gaien-Nishi-dori Street AkasakamitsukeSta. "Before the apartment was built here, there was the old Tokyo (The Treasury of Loyal Retainers) is right on Hagoromono- Notice With Nogizaka Station behind you Kachono-ma Aoyama teachers’ college. In May 1945, during the great Tokyo air The teachers’ college that was here before the war was a Benkei Main Hall school for training elementary school teachers. Considering Where is this? ma Asahino-ma raid, this area was completely burnt down and the school was also this, the area has always been full of dreams for the future. electricity Minami destroyed. After that, the war victims who lost their homes built Aoyama Moat There were many events and pole. barracks here. This municipally-owned housing was completed in the gatherings for the children Overpass year before the Tokyo Olympics," explained Mr. Omamiuda. living in the area as well. Stairs are to The large stairway in front of the Sairanno- Aoyama Kitamachi Apartment Hie Jinja shrine ma There are more than 500 homes in these buildings. The residents This is the layout drawing of the main entrance. Unfortunately, this is Aoyama Kitamachi Apartment. You your right operate an autonomous association that organizes festivals and closed to the public. The column Front Garden can see that there is enough space This is the street that separates Aoyamano Koshinto There's only with marble pattern is impressive. night patrols. It was almost as though the buildings themselves had between the buildings to allow Walk along the formed a single town, said Mr. Omamiuda. "But since the buildings plenty of sunshine. The location of Minato City to the right and (The tower of a slope to Aoyama must've attracted many Shibuya City to the left. Koshin, the 57th borderline have deteriorated, they are going to start a redevelopment project residential applicants. On the right side, you will find Omotesando Sta. element of the A nostalgic landscape your ! 忠臣蔵 Gaien-Nishi-dori Street. Turn left left and begin tearing them down the next year. Heading toward the the popular children's bookshop, Chinese zodiac) and look up Hagoromono-ma It was also a at Aoyama bridge. This Minami Aoyama Overpass is a Akasaka Sta. the Crayon House. Minami next Tokyo Olympics, the Metropolitan government will construct he said. As I looked back on the road we had walked down, I saw Aoyama 5 street sign This side street is a must-see spot! convenient way to go from Akasaka If you walk straight ahead, you You will find a This largest room is used as the This room is used as the salon for to the precinct of Aoyama Cemetery. over three years a 20-story building with the Aoyama Daycare Mrs. Omamiuda waving at me in the twilight. I thought sights like will hit Omotesando, another pointing to conference and reception halls or state guests. The ceiling painting of Takagicho-dori Street Once you cross the overpass, Aoyama Center on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors." this must have been seen every day by everyone who used to live street that is separated between to hold indoor welcoming events the goddess, whose name is also used W Park will be very close. large torii for the room name, is magnificent! Minato City and Shibuya City. Zenko-ji Aoyama Aoyama Cemetery on a rainy day. The walls are After the interview, Mr. Omamiuda walked with me to the main street. here. Everything seemed wistful and gentle. It was a sight from the Tameike-sanno Sta. "Until last year, we built a scaffold here for the Bon festival dance," Showa-era that was about to disappear. Temple to the h decorated with many sculptural Japanese maple trees at shrine gate reliefs of musical instruments. to the right y? Nogizaka Sta. The painting on the ceiling was not painted directly on to the ceiling, but was Hinokicho Park near painted in Europe and plastered on to the ceiling. You can see traces of plaster What's this!? left left after many years, which is also an interesting sight. A deformed Japan Tokyo Midtown Patent Nanbuzaka TEPIA Advanced Taxi resting borderline stretches Office Nezu area Main Garden Museum Come visit Akasaka 1 You can see on the wall an orchestra Technology Gallery pit located on the mezzanine floor. This is the main garden that There is no record of a ball having extends to the back of the Adjacent to the Jingu Stadium, the TEPIA Advanced Technology Tokyo Tokyo Midtown been held here. right in the middle of the city the of middle the in right next year! The borderline guesthouse building. You can Aoyama Gallery is located right on the borderline between Minato City see the groups of high-rise Park Ropponngi Sta. and Shinjuku City. There are displays and information about runs through This building of symmetri- buildings far beyond the Avatar robot, garden, creating an open Japan's advanced technology of the day, including booths and cal construction is Japan's OriHime Suntory Hall !? one-and-only baroque feeling. The fountain desig- corners where visitors can experience some of the cutting-edge from a popular ramen shop style building. It is most nated as a national treasure is Roppongi-dori Street Akasaka is simply magnificent. It is truly a technology. We asked an attendant, Ms. Miki Urayama, to guide Takagicho beautiful viewed from the There's a tall man! 1-1-1 front. must-see sight. us through the gallery. to the end of a Metropolitan Expressway 3 Shibuya Line here A mysterious stone monument standing We first went to the 2nd floor to see the avatar robot at the Tech- Ms. Miki Urayama, an attendant at Front view Main Gate by the back gate of the Nezu Museum. ↓Nishi-azabu crosswalk Ropponngi Sta. nology Lab. The avatar robot collects and sends information about its Entrance of TEPIA Advanced Technology TEPIA, and the patrol robot, Teppy. Gallery This huge beautiful surroundings to the person it represents, waving and nodding to GOAL Did you know that this is a taxi resting area? Before the raid of Chushingura white gate opens only convey his/her will to the surrounding people. The robot was devel- on the much-talked-about future energy source, Euglena, which can From Tokyo Midtown in Akasaka 9, walk along Although parking and stopping of vehicles is If you walk across Roppongi-dori Street with ANA spring of 1701, the feudal lord of the Ako Domain, when state guests are oped based on the concept that since it is people who can comfort be used as a food source and jet fuel, also follow. Finally, at the Tech- Gaien-Higashi-dori Street that stretches to Aoyama prohibited on this street, the sign that also says Intercontinental Hotel behind you and as you face Asano Takuminokami Naganori attacked Kira Kozuke- welcomed. Go through The left and the right sides of the roof are decorated other people, having a robot which is just like you and stays close to nology Studio, you can experience a device that absorbs and weak- 1. Turn left before you reach an old wedding salon "Taxis only" tells you why there are so many taxis toward Tokyo Metro Akasaka Station, keep walking nosuke in Edo Castle in an attempt to kill him. Asano the gate and you will Nisseki-dori Street right by Nogizaka Station of the Tokyo Metro parked around here. The area is in fact a place straight into a residential area, there is a slope to your was shortly afterward sentenced to commit seppuku. with fine suits of armor, which come in the Japanese find a coffee stand in the people you care about would be helpful. ens the tremors of an earthquake. Chiyoda Line and you will see the Minami Aoyama where taxis are allowed to park and drivers can right. At the bottom of the slope, you will find a large His family was discontinued and the samurais who pair of A and Un. The star-sprinkled sphere protected the front garden. On the 1st floor, there is a display of a real example of "bio mimet- According to Ms. Urayama, since the gallery is all about advanced The name of this temple is not Hase-dera. Overpass. If you cross the overpass and the rest without worrying about traffic rules. stone monument that says, "Nanbuzaka." This is the served him were dismissed. In the winter of 1703, Oishi by Chinese phoenixes is said to represent the universe. ics" which analyzes and copies the useful functions of different life technology, she must always come up with new ideas for the exhibi- National Art Center, Tokyo will be on the east side There are public toilets in Aoyama Park and slope that stretches between north and west as you Kuranosuke, a high-ranking samurai who worked under and Aoyama Park will be right in front of you. The Aoyama Cemetery and wastebaskets are set every look toward the American Embassy's quarters, which Asano led a group of samurais to break in to Kira's forms. You can also learn some unique facts: for example, the ends of tion and constantly learn new things. Every year between March and 長谷寺 Aoyama Cemetery will be to the west. Here, away 10 meters or so alongside the pedestrian walk. I is between Akasaka district to the right and Roppongi mansion and take revenge. But before they left for the The luxurious and splendid Geihinkan guesthouse was truly the perfect place to stand, there may come a time when you will be able to enjoy a nice meal as a Shinkansen bullet train were designed after the beak of a kingfisher. April is when the entire exhibition plan changes. A guided tour that from the traffic, an oasis of rich green will spread saw a driver walking slowly toward the water sink district to the left. It is believed that the "Nanbuzaka" mansion, Oishi Kuranosuke climbed up the Nanbuzaka welcome our country's state guests. The Cabinet Office staff who guided us you indulge yourself in the luxurious atmosphere of the guesthouse. is the through the building said, "The building became open to the public just this year, Our final comment after the tour is: "You should really go visit and see it You can also take a look at the Technology Show Case, which is a requires a reservation is recommended, but a regular tour around the before your eyes. These areas along the borderline as he brushed his teeth. engraved on the monument comes from the fact that hill in the snow to bid a final farewell to Naganori's wife, Chokokuji correct name. are perfect for taking a walk or going jogging. It's always interesting to look at a usual the house of the Nanbu family of the Morioka Domain Yozenin, who was staying at a house of the Miyoshi so there are things that may seem inconvenient, but we are planning to do our for yourself!" If you decide to go, please visit the Cabinet Office website display centered on the idea that the history of science and technol- gallery is plenty to enjoy the entire facility. But looking at it a different way, you will notice landscape with a different point of view, as you was built here during the Edo period. (There are other Domain (on the Hikawa Jinja shrine grounds). best to improve whatever is necessary to have the visitors enjoy the tour." and check how to apply for the Geihinkan Akasaka Palace ogy is also the history of how mankind has overcome various limits. A worthwhile experience awaits you here, so why not pay a visit? Daihonzan Eiheiji Betsuin Chokokuji (2-21-34 Nishiazabu) that this street between Aoyama Park and will discover new things. Walking along the stories that tell the reason.) As you go up the Nanbuzaka slope to Hikawa Jinja in Although the only thing you can have is a cup of coffee bought at the coffee open tour. The temple is in Nishiazabu, but it is considered a landmark of Aoyama Cemetery that runs through Nishi-azabu is borderline offers plenty of fun and interesting And Nanbuzaka is also famous as the place of farewell the snow, try to imagine how Oishi Kuranosuke must Other attractions such as the Space Elevator and a series of displays TEPIA Advanced Technology Gallery the borderline with Aoyama. The 10m tall eleven-faced Kanzeon also an oasis for taxi drivers. discoveries. in the famous Japanese literature, Chushingura. In the have felt as he went to bid his final farewell. bodhisattva called Azabu-Kwannon is overwhelming.