Same Road (Commuter Road Part 2)

Continuing from last time
Let's move on to the second part of "Osanaji Michi".
Pass the Hibiya intersection and go straight on Harumi-dori.
If you cross Yurakucho and Higashi Ginza
It finally extends towards Ueno and near the company.
It joins Nikko Kaido (National Route 4)...
Again
I took a detour and entered the Michikusa course.
Pass the Hibiya intersection and turn left at the first traffic light.

Marunouchi Nakadori
This street is
Parallel to the JR line guard, Ginza Chuo Dori, and Nikko Kaido.
As you go straight, you will come across a median strip.
Beyond that
Marunouchi Building, Shin-Marunouchi Building, etc.
lined with office buildings
Connects to the area around Tokyo Station.
A colorful and beautiful cobblestone road with a dark color scheme.
Naturally ease the accelerator
Roll the bike slowly and slowly.


The Norinchukin Bank building


in a stone building
A heavy metal door with extremely detailed carvings.
It has a dignified appearance.
Not just this building
The surrounding area includes the Imperial Theater, Idemitsu Museum of Art, etc.
Dotted with old stately buildings
On the sidewalk
From the collection of Hakone Open-Air Museum
Decorated with objects created by various artists
It immerses itself in nature between buildings and trees, yet still makes its presence felt.
It gives the street a rhythmic and gentle dynamism.



To walk slowly along the sidewalk
It's too wasteful,
A healing place like an art park.
Due to the busyness of daily work
in an instant
Drawn into a space where time flows slowly
Refresh your body and mind.
This is a perfect environment for a quick reset.


Along the couple's side
Through the gap between buildings and trees
Peeking into the blue sky
What kind of thoughts do you have?
It's a wonderful space.



Vehicles are prohibited from entering this street during lunchtime, even on weekdays.
It will be a pedestrian paradise.
Famous brand shops are lined up alongside cafes.
Although there are many people walking during the day,
Unlike the shopping district of Ginza Chuo-dori
It's extremely quiet and has a calm, refreshing atmosphere.
even here
Inadvertently, I landed on a sidewalk with little traffic.
Early morning window shopping. . .

Enter Naka-dori from Harumi-dori.
My first intersection with a traffic light
This street is Babasaki Street.
The building across the street is Marunouchi Park Building.
The premises are adjacent
This is the entrance leading to the courtyard of the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum.

This museum and open spaces (plazas, passageways, etc.)
The purpose is to contribute to improving the culture and environment of the district,
Based on the City Planning Act (Urban Renaissance Special District, District Planning)
something that has been established.
It was written at the entrance.

Urban planning is progressing in the surrounding area.
Except for the traffic light pole and the minimum necessary electric wires.
There are no utility poles above ground, and the wires are buried underground.
Rooftop greening is also actively carried out.
This shows the high level of environmental awareness throughout the city.
Not a single piece of trash has fallen.
It's really beautiful.

At lunch time
People in surrounding office buildings
Families with children and elderly couples
Many people, including foreigners, visit this place.
meals, conversations, etc.
It was a relaxing communication space.



This is the south exit of the museum facing Babasaki Street.
It is now an exit.
There is a front entrance and a courtyard entrance along the courtyard.
The entrance to the museum appears to be from the courtyard entrance.
Numerous tree-lined avenues and cityscapes
Enjoy beautiful and magnificent buildings and art
When the level of satisfaction in the brain reaches its peak,
I'll pick up the pace soon.
Tokyo Forum east intersection, under the JR line guard
Passing intersections one after another, Kajibashi, Kyobashi, etc.
At the Takaracho intersection, turn onto Nikko Highway.
in the first place
Title: “Osanaji Michi”
My parents' homes are in Tsukishima and Tsukudashima, respectively, in Chuo Ward.
Ever since I can remember,
This morning's route When my parents go to their home many times a year,
I grew up sitting in the back seat of a car and looking out the window at the scenery.
On the way home from my parents' house
It's dark and pitch black and looks like Nessie will come out.
Crossing Kachidoki Bridge while admiring the eerily quiet Sumida River
Passing the Tsukiji fish market,
Kabukiza building illuminated
My heart dances to the colorful streamers
No matter how many times I go through the neon lights of Ginza, I'm always excited and overwhelmed.
It was the most enjoyable part of the trip home.
At that time (more than 35 years ago), there was no Disneyland.
I wasn't able to see the illumination parade that lit up the night sky even at the amusement park.
Lively, gorgeous, and full of energy even at night
The moment you pass through the neon lights of Ginza
In a child's heart
I felt like it was a big event that would bring me good luck.
I looked at it with excitement.
never changes even now
The gorgeous neon street of Ginza
When I got home from work
It's a great time to refresh.

To Ginza~♪
The Hato bus is running♪
Go through Kabukiza♪
Slip through the rows of trees♪

TOKYO～♪
Akasaka ~ Asakusa ~ ♪ Still ~ the city ~ ♪
Attract people♪
The cityscape is full of dreams and longing♪

~♪ to the street corner~♪ playing a song~♪
Jajajan♪♪♪

Boom! ! ! !
It took about 30km to reach this place.
Open the "doors of your heart" to the fullest
The freshest air in the morning
Stored in the body as energy for the day
Give yourself time and peace of mind
It just feels good
I ride while trying to enjoy riding.
but,,
A dreamy morning private run
This is where it ends. .
This vending machine corner
I was forced to
This is where you switch to work mode.
My hair was styled with a "bish!"
He looked perfect in a well-textured suit.
Businessmen ready for battle,
To have a momentary moment before being dispatched
These are the points being used.
Although our occupations, appearance, clothes, and feelings are different,
Beyond the eyes of everyone here
I'm sure the thoughts and fighting spirit towards the workplace
Today's strategy image etc.
I think there are many different things.
Like a fighter jet taking off from an aircraft carrier
As soon as I put out my cigarette in the ashtray,
His sharp eyes suddenly turned on
right to left
I'm leaving this place.
My name is
Not taking off from an aircraft carrier
I was left alone,
If you notice
It's like lighting a second cigarette...
“No matter what happens again today,
Let's stay strong and do our best without giving up! ! ”
That's what I keep saying to myself over and over again. . .
As an “important place” that reminds you of yourself
I stop here every day. . .
As might be expected
I won't touch the third one! !
Finally
The distance from here to Nishi-Asakusa, where the company is located, is less than 1 km.
body and mind
switched to work mode
This will be a serious commuter route!
here we go,
Today is also a hard day
I will work hard to make leather jackets! !
[Harada]