Special Edition Hello! Nice One! Hello! Nice One! No.27, 28, 29, 30 Vol.7 Vol.9 issued on March 2015 Mr. Campbell Cleland Mr. Ali Ghanizadeh Minato City held Disaster Prevention Drills MY TOWN We interviewed Mr. challenging and develop my career, I found an IT-related job at in this area for a while longer. I still have a way to go, but I would We asked Mr. Ali Ghanizadeh, a trader in Persian carpets the wonderful traditional culture of this country. When I learned people who die in poverty without receiving livelihood assistance. (Akasaka area) Campbell Cleland who the Aichi World Exposition, following which I transitioned into like to spend my retirement years in New Zealand. For example, in Akasaka, about his impressions of Akasaka and Aoyama that the Japanese political system had not been forced upon the In Iran, we value ties among people strongly and everyone treats violence, but had been based on the democratic ideas since the each other like a member of their family. It’s not unusual to be came to Japan from the field of foreign exchange. I stayed in that position for several if you want to do anything in Japan (like tennis or golf), advance and the differences between his home country of Iran and On Sunday 2nd of November 2014, Minato City New Zealand 23 years years, providing support to customers in Japanese over the reservations are required, but in New Zealand you can just take Japan. Edo period, I felt that my understanding of Japan had become served a meal in a stranger’s home. It’s a part of Iranian culture Disaster Prevention Drills were conducted at Aoyama ago. After working as telephone, managing risk and trading foreign exchange. After that your equipment, show up at the facility and play. It’s a very deeper.” that we always give a hand to someone if he or she is in trouble. I heard that people in Japan were helping each other after the Junior High School (Akasaka venue). an English teacher, he I moved to Tokyo, where I have been working for a foreign-owned flexible living environment.” Q2: What do you think about Akasaka and Aoyama? joined the staff of the bank in a similar field.” war as we do in Iran. I hope that young people do not lose Q5: Please tell me about your happy and unhappy “I opened my Persian carpet store in Kioi-cho 13 years ago, but The aim of these disaster prevention drills is to provide World Exposition held in this beautiful Japanese tradition. I also hope that more people Q3: What do you think about your life in the Akasaka- experiences in Japan. I wanted to keep my shop in more relaxed surroundings. Then I Minato City residents the appropriate information, in case Aichi Prefecture, before will explore about warm hearted Iranian people and our great Aoyama area? “Usually I don’t pay much attention to it, but even though found this place behind Toyokawa Inari Temple and moved my of a major earthquake in Metropolitan Tokyo, and to enable entering the financial culture.” “I’ve lived in Aoyama for almost four years. It’s a very I’ve lived in Japan for 23 years, I am still considered a gaikoku- store here two years ago. Sometimes I go shopping or walk from all disaster-prevention-related public institutions to practice field, he currently lives in convenient location, within walking distance from areas such jin (foreigner). It’s unfortunate that we are not identified by our near the Canadian Embassy to Gaiemmae and Omote-sando. My cooperating each other and learning what they need for Aoyama and works for a Mr. Campbell Cleland as Ebisu, Nishi Azabu and Akasaka. I used to live in Chiba and nationalities or thought of as Americans or New Zealanders—just impression of the people in this area is neat and clean, and the emergency. foreign-owned bank. commuted to Otemachi for work. When my office relocated to by whether we are Japanese (Nippon-jin) or foreign (gaikoku-jin). people create sophisticated atmosphere.” On that day we had Created my present workplace in Roppongi, I spent three hours every However, generally speaking, the Japanese people are very kind about 60 groups and 990 Mr. Ali Ghanizadeh, in Q3: What is your favorite Japanese food? by the community Q1: What made you come to Japan? day traveling between my home and office. One day, I realized to foreigners, and I had my happiest experiences simply because individuals participated in front of his favorite Persian “I am very fond of sashimi (raw fish). In Iran we don’t eat residents “When I was a high school student, I had the opportunity of that I was spending more than ten percent of my daily life just I am a foreigner. One time I went skiing in Nagano and was carpet. these drills. raw fish but once I got used to it, I love it. I love iseebi (spiny learning about a different culture and lifestyle when I lived in commuting, so I moved to Aoyama so I could walk to work. staying at a pension. Breakfast was served and the Japanese He says that Persian At the drill venue, carpets have 7,000 years lobster) too. I can eat umeboshi (pickled plums) as well as Community Information Bulletin Chile (South America) for one year as an exchange student. This Here, on weekends, I can enjoy having lunch on the terrace of pickles were so good that I asked for more. The entire crock participants had a strong of history and it takes six natto (fermented soy beans). I like to taste the local specialties experience inspired my interest in foreign countries and I wanted restaurants or walking along Aoyama-dori to markets, where I of homemade pickles was brought out for me. It was much years to complete weaving sense of awareness of "MY TOWN AKASAKA & AOYAMA" is a community information bulletin created wherever I visit and I also order local food sent to my home. In my by residents of the two local communities. They make plans, conduct researchs, to go abroad again. Just by chance, I found a job in Nagoya and can find a variety of imported goods and fresh vegetables. It’s fun more than I could ever possibly eat but the selection and tastes one carpet. how to deal with possible and do the editing by themselves. The bulletin is aimed at spreading information were wonderful. This was probably because they thought it was neighborhood, I love Japanese sweets from Toraya.” Simultaneous discharge of water on fascinating things found in and around Akasaka and Aoyama, Tokyo. decided to come to Japan.” just to open-air window shop.” disaster situations, and unusual for a foreigner to like Japanese pickles. I have had both Q1: What motivated you to come to Japan? Q4: Do you find any problems in Japan? Is there they were experiencing the various booths. Each of them had Q2: Then how did you come to work at the bank? Q4: Do you plan to continue living in the Akasaka- good and bad experiences simply because I am a foreigner, but “My motivation was curiosity about how Japan could anything in common between Iran and Japan? its own drill exhibition, including extinguishing a fire in its early “In the beginning, I planned to stay in Japan about one year, Aoyama area? overall I would say that I have had more happy experiences than rehabilitate itself so quickly from the devastation suffered during “The cost of living is very high in Japan; the proportion of stages, riding out an earthquake on the earthquake simulator but was gradually given more responsibility at work and spent “I have always reviewed my life plan every three to four years, unhappy ones.” the war. I still remember that I was fascinated by seeing the expenses that goes for education, in particular, is higher than in Many colorful Persian carpets are and practicing giving first-aid treatment to the injured. 12 years as an English teacher. Wanting to do something more but my present job is very rewarding and I would like to remain Japanese people working so hard when I got here. I also admired other countries. My heart aches when I hear that there are some displayed in Mr. Ghanizadeh’s store. We had new programs in the drills: a demonstration of the difficulty of pushing a door open or closed against Hello! Nice One! the pressure of water in case Vol.8 offers and established his own company, Hoshi Pharmaceutical 12 years of study under harsh circumstances in the U.S. of flooding; experiments with Mr. Lemuel Barbarin Co., to manufacture over-the-counter medicines similar to the and meeting political leaders fire to compare fireproof ones in U.S. that were still hard to obtain in Japan at the time. As the literacy rate was not very high in those days, Sakichi and non-fireproof products; Later he succeeded in refining morphine for the first time in changed his first name to Hajime so it could be read easily by practice in the correct We interviewed Mr. housing and traffic systems. Japan has developed all kinds of perhaps they will understand better once they read this interview Japan. The medicines produced by Hoshi Pharmaceutical Co., Experience in the smoke tent anybody (see note*). Then he set sail for the U.S. at the age of handling of spray cans; and Lemuel Barbarin who ways to solve various problems: how to move people around (laugh).” were selling well, especially when the import of medicines from 20. But soon after he landed in this unfamiliar foreign country, learning how to handle your pets under extreme or dangerous SPECIAL came to Japan in 2013. inside a small territory; how to protect people’s lifestyle and their Germany was suspended due to World War I. The company Q5: What is your goal? he was cheated out of the funds he had worked so hard to raise circumstances in the pet disaster prevention booth set in the TOPIC After graduating from coexistence - not only cars, but also trains and other public No.21 grew rapidly into a gigantic industry with many plants. But when “My goal is to work in a field that I am interested in. To achieve for his studies. Undergoing repeated failures, he earned his living enlightening corner. the industrial design transportation facilities are well developed compared to other Hajime Hoshi as a peddler and a houseboy, finally reaching his destination a political opponent of Shimpei Goto, one of Hoshi’s constant this goal, I would like to learn more Japanese. To understand In the kids’ corner, department of the countries. I have an impression that Japan is very innovative in (1873-1951) New York City, and being accepted at Columbia University supporters, came to power in Japanese politics, Hoshi was both linguistically and culturally, communication is indispensable. ― three characters, University of Louisiana solving various problems in daily life.” as a student. While at the university, he attracted attention indicted on fabricated charges of illegal trade in opium. The I want to expand my connections in the design industry in Japan the Metropolitan at Lafayette in the Hajime Hoshi was the founder by publishing Japanese-language newspaper and magazines charges were made by those who wanted to block the flow of Q3: What do you think about Akasaka and Aoyama? and learn from them. I am also interested in studying in Germany, Police Department’s southern United States, of Hoshi Pharmaceutical Co., highlighting relations between the U.S. and Japan. He could financial resources from his Pharmaceutical to Goto. Although “I like Akasaka and Aoyama. I also enjoy walking from Akasaka I am planning to acquire a degree in design there in the future. “Pipo,” the Tokyo Fire he worked as a designer. the first Japanese company barely afford the costs for his publications, and continued to work Hoshi was later acquitted of all charges, his company had lost to Omote-sando. I think it’s an area that’s not only elegant Just like in Japan, designs for public transportation and cars in Department’s “Cuta,” He is now working as to succeed in refining morphine domestically, and known as hard, but he always wore worn-out clothes and shoes. the trust of the people and went into bankruptcy. Hoshi still did and sophisticated, but also has interesting characteristics. Europe are also creative and massive in scale. I believe that it is and Akasaka’s good- an English teacher in a statesman. He is also known as the father of science fiction Hoshi’s English proficiency and good knowledge of the not give up developing new medicines, but his company lost its As you walk towards Omote-sando, you will notice that the everyone’s dream to continue doing what you like to do for your will ambassador, Omotesando while writer Shinichi Hoshi. Hajime Hoshi’s entire life was a series of American economy were highly appreciated by political leaders land when Japan lost Taiwan as a territory, and the plant in Tokyo scenery of the city changes gradually. The designer-brand job, and succeed in that business.” Experience on the earthquake simulator “Ayumin,” appeared Mr. Lemuel Barbarin studying design. challenges. such as Hirobumi Ito, Shigemaru Sugiyama and Shimpei Goto. burned down during World War II. He was elected a member stores coexists with local restaurants and stores. All the stores He often served as an interpreter or a temporary secretary for of the House of Councilors and he was trying to rehabilitate his and posed for photos cooperate to support each other, in this highly refined and Youth devoted to study despite the loss of sight in his them, and accompanied them on their tours of foreign countries business when he passed away while visiting the U.S. at the age with children, enlivening the overall atmosphere. Q1: What made you decide to live outside of your own unique neighborhood. There is a distinctive cultural atmosphere right eye including Europe. He was also involved to a certain extent, in of 77. Nobody is able to expect when a major disaster will occur, country? that helps the foreigners to feel less isolated. For example, Sakichi Hoshi (later, Hajime Hoshi) was born in Iwaki City, political affairs, such as his introduction of Dr. Hideyo Noguchi to Hoshi’s life was a succession of so it is always better “After working for two years, I wanted to learn more about when I entered a sushi train restaurant in this area, even though Fukushima Prefecture, as the first son of a farming family. He Hirobumi Ito. setbacks and challenges, and he kept to prepare in advance. other cultures and lifestyles in an international setting. I came to I couldn’t speak Japanese, the waiters were very kind to me was an active boy and lost the sight in his right eye when it was working until the end without giving up. *In Japanese kanji, Hajime is written in a one-stroke character“一”, . Japan because, I thought that it would be good both for me and and made me feel comfortable. I would say that Akasaka and pierced with an arrow. In spite of this accident, his curiosity and His life story continues to be told in the my career to live in a foreign country.” Aoyama are one of the best cities in terms of hospitality.” energy were so strong that he continued reading books in all Establishment of pharmaceutical company in Japan and books written by his son Shinichi Hoshi. fields and achieved very good grades at the school in Tokyo. As Q2: Why did you choose Japan? Q4: What is your favorite place in this area? problems ahead he became familiar with English and foreign cultures, thanks to “I think that Japan has more attractive cultural aspects “I like the showroom of foreign automobile companies located When Hoshi returned to Japan at the age of 31, he was offered Meiji, Chichi, America Jinmin the books he had been reading since his childhood, he started Reference books:“ ,”“ various positions, such as government official, newspaper wa yowashi, Kanmin wa tsuyoshi, Meiji no than other countries. I studied packaging in industrial design in Aoyama. I like sketching their cars from outside the showroom Always carrying a notebook ”“ thinking about studying economics in the U.S. where he would be Jinbusu-shi written by Shinichi Hoshi (Published Pipo, Cuta and Ayumin at university. The concepts for packaging relate to Japanese for my study. I may look strange to the people in the streets, but filled with sketches of cars. publisher or railway company executive, as he has a great ” able to study while working for his living. reputation and connections. However, he declined all of these by Shincho Bunko) were entertaining the participants. ⒸThe Hoshi Library Wisteria on a trellis and SPECIAL Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum Nezu Museum Japanese irises bloom Suntory Museum of Art Appreciate historic art in Tokyo Midtown Myogon-ji Toyokawa Inari Temple TOPIC beautifully between April and May. The artist’s residence, garden and atelier, The gabled temple-like roof comes Get off the Chii-Bus at Roppongi 7-chome or Hinokicho Park and This temple has been often associated with Ooka Echizen no kami Tadasuke, all in one work of art into view as you get off the Chii- you’ll find the Suntory Museum of Art nearby, on the 3rd floor of who was a chief justice during the Edo period. Its official name is “The Tokyo Bus at the Seinan Elementary School the Galleria Area of Tokyo Midtown. Its spacious halls allow you to branch temple of Myogon-ji Toyokawa Inari Temple” but it is more popularly In the residential area stop on the Aoyama route. It is the enjoy the exhibits comfortably without too much of a crowd or long known by its familiar name “Akasaka Toyokawa Inari”. It is also famous as a behind Takagi-cho dori Nezu Museum, which exhibits the queue to follow. Wood and Japanese paper are skillfully adopted temple visited by many artists in the entertainment field, probably due to the Street (known as Kotto- antique arts from Japan and Eastern Asia collected by as materials for the halls, where people can feel the characteristic nature of the Akasaka area itself. At the small Yuzu Inari Temple in the precinct, dori Street or Antiques Mr. Kaichiro Nezu who was known as the Japanese King of warmth and delicacy of these traditional Japanese materials. The you can receive an amulet called Yuzu-kin to protect your happiness, good Street), you find a Railways. setting is perfect for you to drop in easily before or after shopping. fortune, money and treasures; this amulet contains a real coin! Naturally you are place with an imposing Even though it is located in the heat of Aoyama, the original Every Saturday there is an event called Friendly Talk, where a staff supposed to come back to thank the deity for the good luck you’ve had. You can What is Chii-Bus? Bring a 100-yen coin and take a ride. white statue and rich topography and nature have been preserved in the immense member briefly introduces and explains the current exhibition in the also visit the seven gods of good fortune in one circle. This temple is a good spot You’ll find new scenes and unexpected things in your area. greenery. It’s the adjacent garden, as an embodiment of the quiet teahouse in a Approach from main entrance ©藤塚光政 lecture room on the 1st floor. This will help you to appreciate the for sightseeing on Chii-Bus. memorial museum of Get off the bus and discover something exciting. mountain, reflecting the will of Mr. Nezu, who was also a master exhibits even more. Its familiar name, Taro Okamoto, famous of the Japanese tea ceremony. Stop off at this museum when you get off the Chii-Bus nearby. Why not go for a stroll? for many distinguished Toyokawa Inari, may give There’s a Chii-Bus stop near your home. art works including A museum with a garden

Oedo Line Shinjuku Route, 1-minute walk from bus stop #36 Roppongi you the impression that it Go where you want to go, even to places you haven’t been to. “Tower of the Sun.” where you can enjoy nature from all seasons. Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway State Guest 7-chome or #52 Hinokicho Park Remember to take the Chii-Bus. Inside the museum compound, you will find many Okamoto was born in House 10:00 -18:00 (open until 20:00 on is a Shinto shrine, but it is Okamoto’s famous art works. the old house that stood 2-minute walk from bus stop #133/119 Seinan Elementary School Fridays,Saturdays and July 20) actually a Buddhist temple here; renovated after World War II, it was turned into a residence 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30) Tuesdays Mondays/periods when exhibits are being changed/New Year’s holidays For further details, see: http://suntory.jp/SMA/ of the Soto Zen Sect. with atelier. It is open to the public, preserved as it was during the Gaien Higashi-dori For further details, see: http://www.nezu-muse.or.jp/ Moto-akasaka(2) Exterior view life of Okamoto. 127 ©木奥恵三 Unlike many other museums, you are able to sense his breathing Kita-aoyama(1) Akasaka Detached Palace bus stop as you trace the drops of paint on the floor. It makes you feel that The Akasaka/Aoyama Chii-Bus route crisscrosses central Chichibunomiya 126 Akasaka route you are visiting this artist’s home, as you enjoy his works. Akasaka route Gaien Nishi-doriKita-aoyama(2) Rugby Ground Aoyama route Tokyo via Aoyama-dori Street and other streets. Toyokawa Inari temple Moto-akasaka(1) Nagatacho station The garden itself is a work of art, where particular plants rarely Aoyama route Aoyama-itchome Look out the window at the scenery. Areas full of greenery Bus stop Gaiemmae station Approach to inner Toyokawa Inari Temple Main Hall: found in the Minami-aoyama area are grown in their natural 122 station 123 124 42 sanctuary: Chii-Bus (Bus stop #) 44 43 main deity is Toyokawa Dakini Shinten 53 Prayer flags for Fun spots and stylish streets where you will find interesting spots in the surroundings. If you walk around to the rear of the building, you will 125-2 Akasaka(3) Akasaka-mitsuke familial happiness and heart of Tokyo. find the original gate of the house. 121 130 129 47 128 46 45 Akasaka Regional 3rd Floor Exhibition Hall ©木奥恵三 near bus stop #43 or #125-2 Kita-aoyama(3) station business prosperity Aoyama Park Minami-aoyama(2) City Office Toyokawainari Takahashi Korekiyo 125 stand on both sides. Zenko-ji Temple Akasaka Library 48 For further details, see: to visit near bus stop #118/133-2 Minami-Aoyama 6-chome 131 Memorial Park Akasaka(4) Metropolitan Aoyama Park 49 http://www.toyokawainari-tokyo.jp/index.html 10:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30) Aoyama-dori Omote-sando 120 Akasaka(5) Tuesdays (Open on national holidays)/year-end and New Year’s holidays station Between Omote-sando and Gaiemmae Akasaka(7) For further details, see: http://www.taro-okamoto.or.jp/ Minami-aoyama(3) 132 50 Akasaka Sacas area 41 Akasaka(8) Namboku Line Miyuki-dori Street Minami-aoyama(1) Hinokicho Park Minami-aoyama(4) 40 Ginza Line Between Seinan Elementary Hanzomon Takagi-cho-dori Line Street Aoyama Cemetery Nogi Jinja Shrine 39 Akasaka station Open park with welcoming atmosphere (Kotto-dori Street) Miyuki-dori Street Nogizaka School and Omote-sando Station 51 38 Tameike-sanno This Park, part of the Midtown garden located among offices and residences, Minami-aoyama(5) station Hikawa Park lies a fashionable street with many Akasaka-dori station provides a relaxing urban space. It is designed to show its history as part of the name-brand shops called Miyuki- What is Chii-Bus? 133 Akasaka(9) Akasaka(2) 119 Akasaka(6) compound of the outer villa for the feudal lord Mouri, the Japanese style rest dori Street. Chiyoda Line Chii-Bus is quite pleasant to be 51-2 40-2 house by the pond is a part of it. Chii-Bus, the community bus, started operation with two routes— Hikawa Jinja Shrine riding comfortably in a small bus Nezu Museum 37 It attracts many visitors now as a new Tokyo sightseeing spot, but an the Tamachi route and the Akasaka route, in October, 2004. The with only 12 seats*, looking at the Taro Okamoto 118 Tokyo Midtown archeological excavation in 2002 proved that the site had been a settlement Between Omote-sando shuttle route between the depot and Tamachi Station east exit passing sights from the low seats started in April 2007. In April 2012, service was started on five more Memorial Museum 133-2 36 Hinokicho Park during the period from the Jomon period (ca. 11,000 B.C. - 500 B.C.) through Suntory Museum of Art 52 in the bus, as if one were traveling and Gaiemmae routes: Shiba, Azabu, Aoyama, Takanawa and Shibaura-konan. Minami-aoyama(6) Akasaka(1) the Kofun (Tumulus) period (ca. 3rd century A.D. - 7th century A.D.). Stone Age Roppongi in a rickshaw in this luxurious town. Chii-Bus is the nickname chosen from among names submitted by 134 station Midtown Garden pottery dating back to some 30,000 years was also excavated on that occasion. This is a street lined with shops filled with You will be tempted to get off at Minato citizens; it means a small bus loved by the local people. 117-3 35 The land served as a Japanese military facility with many barracks after the sundries, small items and interior 33 34 every stop. Enjoy a ride on this goods. These small shops are great Chii-Bus routes are decided by the Minato City Regional Public 135 Meiji Restoration. After World War II, it was used by the Allied Occupation Forces Transportation Council, composed of the Tokyo Metropolitan Minami-aoyama(7) 135-2 Inner Circular Route, cute community bus around the for window shopping. Shibuya Route, Tokyo Tokyo Metropolitan and then became the location for the Japan Defense Agency. The site, with its 53 Metropolitan Expressway modern and historical Akasaka and Government, Transportation Bureau; Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, 117 115 Expressway serious and oppressive atmosphere was converted into a bright and fun area with Transport and Tourism; Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department; 116 Aoyama areas—it’s your bus and Roppongi Hills its historical value preserved upon the completion of Tokyo Midtown. and other concerned institutions, after considering the routing, your town. profitability, safety and other factors. 16 *Medium size buses have 26 seats. Redevelopment of the former Japan Defense Agency site as Tokyo Midtown 117-2 Hinokicho Park filled Usually the stops for Chii-Bus are located along public roads, but 32 with greenery The former site for the Japan Defense Agency and Hinoki-cho Park were Akasaka Sacas area when the Tameike-sanno stop (#40-2) was added to the Akasaka merged to create a space of some 100,000 square meters, where six buildings route in 2014, the road was too narrow to accommodate the new Akasaka Route 38 Akasaka Elementary School 45 Takahashi Korekiyo Memorial Park 51-2 Akasaka 6-chome 116 Nishi-Azabu 122 Gaienmae Sta. 45 Takahashi Korekiyo Memorial Park 133-2 Minami-Aoyama 6-chome Rest house rise, including the 248-meter Tokyo Midtown, with 54 stories above and 5 stories stop, so some privately owned open space was used. The stop 16 Roppongi Hills 39 Akasaka 5-chome Police Box 46 Akasaka Post Office 52 Hinokicho Park 117 Nishi-Azabu 4-chome 123 Aoyama 2-chome Crossing 46 Akasaka Post Office 134 Minami-Aoyama 7-chome The area around Akasaka Sacas, 32 Roppongi Keyakizaka 40 Akasaka Sta. 47 Aoyama 1-chome Sta. 53 Roppongi Sta. 117-2 Nisseki Medical Center 124 Aoyama 1-chome Sta. 128 Aoyama 1-chome Sta. 135 Nishi-Azabu by the pond underground. where you can enjoy various events and was located near the elevator to the Tokyo Metro’s Tameike-sanno 33 Roppongi 7-chome Minami 40-2 Tameike-sanno Sta. 48 Minami-Aoyama 1-chome 117-3 Minami-Aoyama 7-chome 125 Akasaka Regional City Office 129 Aoyama 2-chome Crossing 135-2 Nishi-Azabu 1-chome Station to facilitate transfers for those who have difficulty walking or 34 Roppongi Sta. 41 Sanno-shita 49 Akasaka 8-chome Aoyama Route 118 Minami-Aoyama 6-chome 125-2 Toyokawainari 130 Gaienmae Sta. The park is alive with families concerts, is also rich with small cafés. 35 Roppongi Crossing Kita 42 Akasakamitsuke Sta. 50 Sanno Hospital 16 Roppongi Hills 119 Seinan Elementary School 126 Akasakamitsuke Sta. 131 Minami-Aoyama 3-chome Crossing near bus stop #52 Hinokicho Park who are accompanied by babies or small children. 36 Roppongi 7-chome 43 Toyokawainari 51 Nogi Park 32 Roppongi Keyakizaka 120 Omotesando Sta. 127 Moto-Akasaka 1-chome 132 Omotesando Sta. 9-7-9, Akasaka Playground equipment such as swings and a slide for children are designed to 37 Nogizaka Sta. Ent. 44 Akasaka Regional City Office 38 Akasaka Elementary School 115 Roppongi 6-chome 121 Minami-Aoyama 3-chome Crossing 44 Akasaka Regional City Office 133 Seinan Elementary School match the artwork installed in the garden.