Meguro Ward, Tokyo, has decided not to call for self-restraint for cherry blossom viewing at the Meguro River, which has become a cherry blossom spot, and the local "Sakura Festival" will be held for the first time in four years.
The row of cherry blossom trees along the Meguro River is one of the cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo, which was visited by about 3 million people during the cherry blossom viewing season before the corona crisis, but for the three years until last year, people refrained from cherry blossom viewing to prevent the spread of infection. has been called.
Since there are no restrictions on movement, Meguro Ward has not called for self-restraint for the first time in four years, but has launched the catchphrase "Meguro no Sakura with Corona keep good manners."
Specifically,
we are asking people
not to stop and proceed on a one-way street,
not to raise their voices in a loud voice,
and to refrain from eating and drinking on the street as much as possible.
Ward Mayor Eiji Aoki recorded such a call as a video message, saying, "I would like to respond from the perspective of cherry blossom viewing with Corona, which will lead to infection control by having cherry blossom viewers follow their manners." .
And in response to the lack of calls to refrain from cherry blossom viewing, the Nakameguro Cherry Blossom Festival will be held for the first time in four years.
The event will be held from the 18th of this month to the 9th of next month, and during the period, there will be illuminations at night.
However,
▽ we will not set up stalls, etc., and will set up signs asking people to refrain from eating while walking
▽ We plan to limit the number of people and call on members of the executive committee to avoid crowding.
Takeaki Motohashi, chairman of the Nakameguro Ekimae Shopping District Promotion Association, which hosts the Nakameguro Cherry Blossom Festival, said, "I'm happy that the festival is finally being held. Crowds of people are the original appearance of the Meguro River area during the cherry blossom season. I think so.I hope everyone will cooperate, follow the rules and enjoy it so that it won't be crowded."
What is the response of cherry blossom spots in various parts of Tokyo?
We have compiled a list of cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo.
[Meguro River (Meguro Ward)]
▽Unlike last year, Meguro Ward did not call for self-restraint.
▽ On the other hand, in order to prevent crowding due to stopping, etc., one-way correspondence.
▽You can't enjoy cherry blossom viewing on a sheet.
[Ueno Park (Tobu Park Green Space Office)]
▽ Until last year, we asked people to refrain from holding banquets and put up nets to prevent people from entering the bushes.
▽ This year, it is not expected to be the same level of regulation as last year, considering relaxation.
However, the main Sakura-dori is under consideration for one-way traffic.
[Asukayama Park (Kita Ward)]
▽Until last year, people were asked to refrain from viewing the cherry blossoms on a sheet.
▽ This year, we plan to spread the sheets so that we can enjoy cherry blossom viewing.
▽ The policy is to allow drinking to the extent that it does not bother others.
[Inokashira Park (Seibu Park Green Space Office)]
▽Until last year, we called for people to refrain from banquets and used fences to prevent entry.
▽ It is not expected that the same restrictions as last year will be set this year.
Latest cherry blossom forecast
According to the latest cherry blossom forecast, somei-yoshino cherry blossoms in the city center will bloom on the 18th of this month, six days earlier than the average year.
The Japan Weather Association announced the latest flowering forecast for someiyoshino on the 2nd.
According to that,
▽ Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo is expected to be 18 days this month, 6 days earlier than the average year and 2 days earlier than last year.
In addition
, Saitama and Yokohama on the 19th of this month
, Hachioji, Tokyo on the 20th
, Maebashi on the 21st,
Utsunomiya on the 22nd
, Mito on the 23rd
, and Choshi, Chiba on the 25th. And so on.
Also, in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, it will be in full bloom on the 25th of this month, which is expected to be 6 days earlier than the average year.
According to the Japan Weather Association, "temperatures are expected to be much higher than normal throughout the country through the middle of this month, and flowering is expected to occur earlier than normal in many places."