[Special feature] 10 years after the Tokyo earthquake
On March 15th, solemn condolences were held in various parts of the capital. The condolences in Dugong City were also held in the Commemorative Hall of the Civic Hall. Mayor Kiyinaga gave a silent tribute at the same time as his speech. At present, the restoration plan has been fully implemented, and there is no trace of the disaster in the city. How did readers spend the 10th year after the disaster?
◆Du Palace Memorial Park◆
On March 19th, many volunteers planted cherry tree saplings with the heart to mourn the earthquake in the State-owned Du Palace Memorial Park. These saplings were purchased with donations from the whole country and the city. The Dugong Shopping Street, which sent one of the saplings, said, "Even if the times change, I hope this matter will not be forgotten." (Chairman of the same Chamber of Commerce and Industry).
[Season] Flowering day later than in previous years
The Tokyo cherry blossoms opened more than one week later this year, and only 30% of the openings during the admission and joining period in early April were still open. However, since it is estimated that bad weather such as "spring haze" and "cold in the flower season" that frequently occur during this period will decrease and continue to be sunny, Du Gong Meteorological Observatory predicts that "cherry blossom viewing should be possible until late April." There are many sacred cherry blossom spots around Du Palace, and the days suitable for outings seem to last for a while.
[Event] Entrance Ceremony of Du Gong Academy
On April 6, the city’s "Du Gong Gakuen High School" held an entrance ceremony in the faintly blooming cherry blossom buds. The total number of freshmen is 158, which is quite considerable under the concern of declining birthrates in recent years. It should be expected that the freshmen will be active as the leading traditional school students in the city in the future.
Kita Miyuki, who is the president of the student council in the third grade, wished his younger siblings "Through the school life to hone his "self style"."
[Street corner visit①] Yiqi Coffee Shop
A nostalgic cafe located near the entrance of "Red Brick Path" from the north gate of Dugong Station, a 7-minute walk. Since the restaurant manager Yamaoka opened its doors 10 years ago, he has insisted on roasting at home and the aroma of coffee has continued to attract fans. The store also sells 6 types of coffee beans, and the store recommends the classic "One Seven Special" (580 yen for 100 grams, including tax).
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【Special Feature】Wolin Peak ‧ 2 competitions will be held in Du Palace
JWC (Japan Walling Peak Association) has decided that 2020 Tokyo Walling Peak will launch 6 competitions in the Tama area. Among them, the bicycle race and karate are scheduled to be held in Du Palace City, and preparations for the race in five years are now underway.
◆Bicycle race◆
It is mainly divided into road cycling races using roads and field races using racetracks. Among them, the road cycling race scheduled to be held in the Tama area, including Du Palace, is not only very popular in Japan, but also popular all over the world, centered on Europe. The race course is expected to span Musashino-Tama River-Okutama.
◆Karate◆
This is one of the new events. Karate has long been expected to be included in formal events, but because the karate world is divided into two different competitive styles, traditional and full-contact karate, it has not been realized. But this time it was adopted through the cooperation of the two sponsoring groups to formulate general rules. The event is scheduled to be held in a sports facility under construction in the city.
◆Popular views◆
Because both competitions are sports familiar to the Japanese people, the city was surprised and excited. "We can't ask for it to increase the number of participants or become an inherent culture" (the bicycle shop manager) "Really!? It's so happy!", "I can't help but have the dream that I can participate in the competition in 5 years... …" (Member of Du Gong Academy‧Women's Karate)
In addition, the city’s hotels and accommodation facilities quickly began to draw up travel itineraries in preparation for welcoming foreign tourists.
[Arts] The 3rd anniversary of "SPiKA"
The popular idol group "SPiKA" under ASG, an entertainment firm located in Zhusaka, Tokyo, celebrated its 3rd anniversary in June. In addition to the regular mini concerts held in the city "Acrosta", fans are also looking forward to whether there will be a 3rd anniversary concert. The new song "Initial Telepathy" released by the group in April is now on sale.
【Street corner visit ②】Du Zhi open-air cafe
An open cafe located at the corner of Du Palace Memorial Park. Light meals such as hot dogs, pizza and pasta are also available, and a crepe shop is also set up on the side. The dishes are cooked in a wood-fired oven, and the taste is quite authentic. Why don't you stop by while walking or exercising?
[Special feature] XIPHONE7 ‧ trial in Tama area
Twelve companies around the world, including Beidu Group, simultaneously announced the production of a new model of the portable terminal "XIPHONE". This is the practice of competition among various models of various brands, but this year it is scheduled to be tried out in a specific area before it goes on sale at the end of the year, and one of them is announced as the Tama area.
◆Blessings of the Tower◆
Completed 3 years ago, "Acrosta" stands in the center of the city. The building is prosperous due to many commercial facilities, so are most people unaware that it is actually a "guided wave tower"? Beidu Group stated that in order to cope with the high-speed and large-scale data communication volume after the launch of XIPHONE7, it will fully utilize Acrosta's wide area network to handle it. Although the imported more than 1,000 experimental machines are only available to relevant people and participants selected by lottery, the communication speed of XIPHONE6 seems to increase during this period, and users will be able to enjoy a more comfortable XIPHONE environment.
[Technology] XIPHONE APP, a topical topic
It has been 10 years since the first generation of XIPHONE went on sale, and countless apps have been launched to assist our lives. Here we will introduce the most topical and popular apps nowadays.
①St.LETTER
Can easily modify the content of standardized letters into humorous words. Is it also equipped with sufficient decorative functions and love letters?
② Painter Hokusai
An artist support app that allows you to easily draw on the screen with your fingers. Can you draw an expert-level character with the help of AI if you don't have the ability to paint?
③Listen to the gods
After entering a simple personal information, the cute gods will tell you the fortune of the day. The results of divination were surprisingly accurate, which made it a topic of discussion.
[Street corner visit ③] Soba noodle shop "Gen"
An 8-minute walk from the south gate of Dugong Station, and an old soba noodle shop that can be reached through Dugong Shopping Street. The two types of limited buckwheat flour from Shinzhou and the "coarse ground buckwheat" and "ten cut buckwheat" made from the spring water of the sacred mountain in the northeast of Dugong are exquisite. There are regular customers in Tokyo, Kannagawa and Xiyu. The dishes using Tama pig "Tokyo X" are also worth trying.
[Advertising] Renshidan Dugong Store
This year marks the 68th year of the opening of the Dugong store. From 5/4 (Mon) to 5/31 (Sun), to thank you for your visit on weekdays, the store holds a thank you sale. Fashion, jewelry, food, daily necessities, furniture and gifts are all available. We sincerely look forward to your visit.
[Special Feature] Painting Exhibition at Du Palace Museum of Art
The Du Palace Museum of Art will organize a painting exhibition jointly with the Museum of Modern Art (IMA) in Boston, USA from 5/16 to 8/31. The works of famous impressionists and modern art masters in Japan will be held in Acropolis. Exhibition in the art gallery.
◆There are also local art activities◆
The art museum plans additional "local art activities" in conjunction with the art exhibition. In addition to exhibiting the collection in the gallery on the Red Brick Path, it also cooperates with the Orion Bookstore to hold a book exhibition of art-related books. It will also introduce the installation art scattered in the commercial area "Creation Du Palace", "I hope that everyone will know that Du Palace is an art city" (the museum director).
[Current Events] Derailed young people
Recently, there have been frequent chaos incidents centered on the downtown area at night. It is reported that young people between the ages of 15 and 20 are fighting and making disturbances. There are also cases of pedestrians or students being involved and subjected to violence. Therefore, the police appealed to "try to avoid going out late at night, especially minors" (Du Palace Police Station).
[Technology] The popular APP will stop operating?
The popular XIPHONE divination app "Listen to the Gods", which has a huge amount of downloads, seems to have ceased operation a while ago. Some users are confused by the situation that the official website is suddenly unavailable without any detailed announcement. But there is also such an opinion that "Because the APP market is very large, it has little impact" (Weekly XI Editorial Department).
[Street corner visit ④] Overseas direct export grocery store "Wendy"
An overseas direct grocery store on the 1st floor of the "Seven Star Shopping Mall", a 3-minute walk from the north gate of Dugong Station. The store manager, Ms. Catherine, stated that the groceries, clothing and food displayed in the store are all products that conform to the insistence of the Japanese. We also recommend the cream biscuits "Brittany Shortbread" (8 pieces for 400 yen, tax included) made with Guérande salt.
[Advertising] Pawnshop "Big Black Hall"
With a 50-year history in Tonomiya Horai Town, it has continued to operate with the principles of peace of mind and trust, sincerity and honesty. Purchase unnecessary art, fine products, watches, jewelry and gold, silver, platinum, etc. at high prices. Provide identification of ancient coins, ancient art, swords, etc. You can also go to your home for service, please use it more.
[Special Feature] 3rd Anniversary of Acrosta
Standing in the city center, "Acrosta" celebrated its 3rd anniversary on June 2nd. It was originally planned before the earthquake and it is estimated that it will take about three years to build the highest guiding wave tower in Tokyo. It has experienced various events before its completion. Finally, it was completed with the assistance of Tokyo Metropolis·Du Palace City·Northern Capital Group and the public’s consent. It became the landmark of Du Palace. How often do readers use this place? Here will again introduce the charm of Acrosta.
◆The view from the observation deck is the best in Kanto? ◆
Acrosta is 458 meters high, and the viewing platform is 300 meters high. Compared with the highest guided wave tower in Japan, "Sky Tree", which is 634 meters high in Sumida District, the second observation deck is 450 meters high. However, due to the fact that Dumiya City, located in the west of Tokyo, is nearly 100 meters above sea level, Therefore, the elevation is actually close to the sky tree. In addition, because it is not far from Mount Fuji, some frequent customers commented that "may not be the best in Japan, but it should be the best scenery in Kanto."
◆Various commercial and cultural facilities◆
The three floors on the 2nd to 5th floors are commercial facilities "Across City", the 10th floor is "Du Palace City Art Museum", the 15th floor is "Du Palace Aquarium", and the 20th floor is "Across Theater". The commercial and cultural facilities are very attractive. The souvenir shop "Across Shop" on the first floor and the mascot "Dumaru" are also very popular. It is not difficult to understand why this place was planned into the itinerary of out-of-town travel plans or out-of-school visits to nearby schools.
[Politics] Du Palace City Council will be held
The second regular meeting of Du Palace City Council will be held on June 8. The redevelopment plan around the abandoned factory in the northeast of the urban area is regarded as the main topic of this time, and quite a lot of nearby residents want to listen to it.
[Street corner visit ⑤] Coffee bar "N"
It exudes a mature atmosphere and is located in a coffee bar near the entrance of Horaicho, 7 minutes from the north gate of Dugong Station. Soft drinks and light meals are provided during the coffee time during the day, and a variety of meals are provided during the bar during the evening. The store manager, Mr. Hamaguchi, said: "I hope to provide a place to rest amidst the hustle and bustle" and "I also welcome everyone to eat."
【Express News】Dense Fog Warning
According to observations by the Tonomiya Meteorological Observatory, there is a chance of dense fog in the entire area of Tama in early June. It may be obstructed by fogging in a large area, so please pay more attention.
[Temporary Special] Dugong City with dense fog
Last week, the dense fog was intermittently in Dugong City. It has gradually dissipated on Friday night. The weekend will be completely different from the previous few days, and it will continue to be sunny. Do you still have fresh memories of the dreamy scene of the city and Acrostata surrounded by fog in the news screens? The whole area of Tama has been misted, but why is it that only Du Palace is surrounded by dense fog?
◆Experts’ insights◆
The Du Palace Meteorological Observatory stated that the dense fog that enveloped Du Palace this time was probably caused by the radiation and cooling of humid air caused by continuous rain.
The current time is the rainy season, and the weather will start to rain again next week, but the chance of fogging is not high. However, radioactive fog mostly occurs at the edge of basins or valleys in winter, and it is "extremely rare" to occur in cities in June. Due to a number of traffic accidents during the period, we are now waiting for comments on future forecasts and countermeasures.
[Arts] Galaxy Du Gong concert
On June 7, the popular male idol group "Galaxy" held a concert at the Yacross Theater. Although they are widely popular on TV shows, they are far fewer than the medium-scale theaters in the suburbs holding concerts. This time may be realized because the place is one of the bases of the younger group "SPiKA" of the same firm. Ticket prices have soared on the auction website. There were also many fans who were unable to enter the venue on the same day. The theater administrator said: " The lineup is very hard."
[Current Events] Liquefied Natural Gas Pipeline Accident in Du Gong Academy?
On June 5th, students and faculty members fell into a coma in the Dugong Academy in the city. The reason was that the old urban LNG pipeline in the school was damaged, and the replacement and all inspections began today. The students and faculty quickly woke up, and there was no obvious trauma. Although the treatment was quickly completed in a thick fog that day, the nearby residents still feel very uneasy. For this reason, the urban renovation company said: "I am deeply sorry" and "will be replaced with the latest corrosion-resistant pipelines to prevent the same incident. Happen once again".
※About the temporary supplement number
Due to the dense fog in Dugong City and the occurrence of an LNG pipe accident in the academy, the provisional issue was added. The next issue is scheduled to be issued on 6/22 (Monday). In addition, this issue of [Street Corner Visit] is closed once.
[Special Feature] Dugong City Marathon
Dugong City Marathon 2015, which was postponed due to heavy snow in March, was held on June 14. Although it was held again during the rainy season, it was very fortunate to clear that day. The runners completed the race in the early summer sun and cool breeze.
◆The number of participants is the largest in the past ‧Renew the record of the conference◆
The route is almost the same as the Hakoyin Station Relay Race, starting from the site of the National Defense Forces Du Palace in the northwest, passing through the urban area, following the monorail track, and finally arriving at the Du Palace Memorial Park Stadium, with a total length of about 21 kilometers. The number of participants exceeded 10,000 for the first time, and the winner of Cangshan College University set a new record in the conference, and the results were quite fruitful.
[Arts] SPiKA will hold a commemorative concert
The popular idol group "SPiKA" 6/27 (Sat) held a 3rd anniversary concert at the Yacross Theater. The concert will start their national tour. Tickets have been sold out. Part of the concert will be broadcast on the big screen in front of the station that day. In addition, new songs will be sung at the concert, making fans look forward to it. There are many local support such as "As Du Palace people, I want to support them" (Shopping Street Citizen H).
[Culture] Du Maru continues to become popular
The mascot of Tonomiya City, "Dumaru," which was born with the opening of Acrosta three years ago, has gradually increased in popularity recently. Miss T, a souvenir store who thinks she is a big fan of Domaru, said with great enthusiasm: "Domaru will definitely get his name in the local character contest this year!". In addition, Dumaru is also scheduled to participate in business cooperation projects, which seems to be more eye-catching in the future.
[Street corner visit ⑥] Tofu shop "Suzuki Store"
The Suzuki store is an old tofu shop that sells on a trailer in the Dougung Shopping Street. The tofu made by my grandfather, Mr. Filial Piety early in the morning, is rich and mellow, and is also used by well-known restaurants. His grandson, Longkuan, will also help with the production after sales, but he said: "The craftsmanship is not as good as that of his grandfather." The shop also sells fresh eggs and ingredients from Du Gong, and the taste is also a must.
[Advertising] Yaoxing Volume Store Dugong Store
Looking up, Yaoxing is selling! From 6/22 (Mon), all stores in Dugong store will hold early summer sale! In addition to the store at the entrance on the 2nd floor, the camera store on the 3rd floor, the air-conditioning store on the 4th floor, and the game store on the 5th floor can earn you money! There are also points doubling activities, don't miss it!
[Special feature] SPiKA's 3rd anniversary concert is unprecedented!
The idol group "SPiKA" held a commemorative concert for its 3rd anniversary at the Yacross Theater on June 27. At first, although the member Jiuga Yamariyin was absent due to physical discomfort, she rushed to the stage when she sang a new song at the end. The clear voice made the audience fascinated. In the end, the audience stood up and applauded, and three additional encores were added, and the atmosphere was heated to the highest point.
◆Exclusive Interview‧SPiKA◆
This journal interviewed the members immediately after the concert! (※Honorable title omitted / expected to be published in other publications)
This magazine: The concert has been hard! It's really great!
Although embarrassed, I was also deeply moved during the interview!
Yang Cai: Thank you. Now it feels like I'm still dreaming.
Lianxiang: Well, it finally ended smoothly. (Stealing sight)
Riyin: Yes, I'm sorry~ I've really tried hard to reflect on the health management... and I'm sorry to the fans!
Our Journal: Haha, but before Miss Liyin arrived, she was also very exciting? Miss Ruoye and Miss Jing are also more eye-catching than usual.
Wakaba: Wow, I've passed and passed the prize! I'm so obsessed with myself!
Jing: ...I worked very hard just now. I hope it can be easier next time.
Lianxiang: Uh, hello! ?
Liyin: Ahaha, forget it.
Yang Cai: Anyway, I want to savor this joy. (laugh)
[Event] Summer festival is about to begin
"Du Palace Summer Festival" sponsored by Du Palace City will be held in Du Palace Memorial Park from 7/24 to 7/26. The event is sponsored by Beidu Group and others, and the most popular male group "Galaxy" on the first day will perform as a heavyweight guest. It is foreseeable that there will be an endless stream of people on the day, and those who are interested may wish to check it out.
【Event】The opening of the National Defense Festival of Du Palace
On July 4, the National Defense Forces Du Palace Base held a routine "Du Palace National Defense Festival." Many vendors are lined up in military facilities that are usually forbidden to enter. The latest mobile shells (mechanical weapons) and combat helicopters are also available for tours. In addition to military fans, many families also visited on that day, which was quite lively.
[Street corner visit⑦] Hotel "Kamiyama Hot Spring"
This is an old hotel in the sacred mountain on the border of Xiyu County in the northeast of Dugong City. The hot springs gushing in the area are very effective, and it is said that many writers have stayed here in the past. The modern Japanese-style lobby and the annex "Hoshimi-zhuang" and the open-air hot spring "Moon Soup" all have a special atmosphere, as if they would lead people to another world. Kaiseki cuisine paired with good local wine tastes great.
[Special Feature] Small Earthquake in Tamadou Palace
At 6:50 pm on July 8, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 occurred in Dugong City. Due to the special geological conditions, the impact of the earthquake was extremely local, and the communication between the city and the outside was interrupted for a whole day. Although with the efforts of the local police, fire brigade and the National Defense Forces, the chaotic situation was initially rectified on July 9 the next day, but presumably many people fell into anxiety and panic due to power outages in the city and unstable guided waves.
◆The aftershocks of the Tokyo earthquake? ◆
Except for the city, the earthquake hardly affected other areas. At first, there were rumors that it was a terrorist attack or an unexploded ordnance accident, but experts said: "Broadly speaking, this is very likely to be the result of the Tokyo earthquake. "Aftershocks"." (National Institute of Disaster Prevention). Du Gong’s underground is a rather strong rock plate, which should have been very earthquake resistant, but the energy released 10 years ago seemed to "a little bit accumulated in the intersection of strata," and this time it was released in one breath. Therefore, the same research institute said: "It should not happen again in the future." "Citizens please rest assured."
◆Mutual assistance and cooperation among residents, no one was killed ◆
Even if the intelligence and life-sustaining pipeline was interrupted for a whole day and it took several days to repair the infrastructure, there were no victims in this earthquake. The Du Palace Fire Department said: "Although it was a local earthquake, this can only be done by miracles. describe."
Ms. Ellie (20), an international student from Poland, said in fluent Japanese: "I was very upset at the time, but the citizens did not give up and worked hard." "The spirit of mutual help and cooperation among Japanese people made me deeply moved."
【Event】Du Gong Academy’s closing ceremony is postponed for 1 week
The Dugong Academy in the city was originally scheduled to hold a closing ceremony on 7/17 (Friday), but it will now be postponed for one week. The school has been suspended for several days due to the earthquake disaster. It has just finished the final exams and is adjusting the summer vacation period and school day. Many clubs such as baseball clubs and karate clubs are about to participate in the summer competition. The second-grade teacher in the school said: "I hope to help every student spend a meaningful summer vacation."
【Event】Follow-up report on summer festival
The summer festival in Du Palace Memorial Park is not affected by the earthquake and is scheduled to be held on 7/24 (Friday) as usual. In addition to the performance of "Galaxy", "SPiKA", which happened to be in Du Palace at the time of the earthquake, will also make an appearance as a guest. There should be many people who are looking forward to it as a celebration of passing the earthquake safely, right?
[Street corner visit⑧] Convenient festivals across the country
One week from 7/22 (Wed), the first "Nationwide Convenience Festival" will be held in collaboration with Mishitan, Akijimaya, and Akros City. A selection of famous railway bento and local conveniences from each store will gather at Du Palace, which is not to be missed by food lovers. The "Du Gong Bento" (800 yen including tax) launched by Du Gong Shopping Street to commemorate the event is also worth noting.
※About the special number
The police, the fire brigade, and the National Defense Forces all used their best in the earthquake disaster, but the biggest reason for preventing the second disaster should be that every citizen assisted and cooperated in the chaos. While feeling the beauty of Du Palace again, this magazine will continue to enrich the content in the future.
[Special feature] Du Gong Qianqiu Festival 2015
This weekend, from 10/30 (Friday) to 10/31 (Saturday), Dugong City will hold a routine autumn event "Dugong Thousand Autumn Festival". During this period, various unique booths will be planned in various places, and there are many crowds in and out of the city, which is quite lively. Everyone must look forward to it every year.
◆Festival initiated by citizens◆
The Senshu Festival began 10 years ago, about half a year after the "Tokyo Earthquake". There are groups of aspiring people who hope that the scarred cities can restore the joys of the past and stand up, and hold "Halloween" related activities in various places with the heart of mourning the victims. At first, some citizens thought that they were "not solemn," but as a result, the streets were filled with long-lost smiles and noisy faces. The following year the city government decided to seriously support the event, which seems to be worthy of the fun of autumn in the Du Palace recognized by the public. "The history created by the citizens is the real "Dogong Halloween"." "I want to be the pride of the city and guard it forever." (Mayor Kiyungaga)
◆The highlights of this year's Senshu Festival◆
This year is the 10th year, and every region seems to have planned activities carefully. Not to mention that wine lovers visit every year. Located in Horai Town, the center of "Du Palace Food Garden Party", Acrosta, which is visited again by "Galaxy", has decided that admission will be restricted on that day. According to the patron Mr. M (anonymous, male), "Each area has prepared "unique" events." "It should be difficult to go shopping in 2 days, but please enjoy yourself." By the way, the patron personally The supervised special performance of "Nikko Trail" is even expected to invite SPiKA and Domaru. It is good to make a complete plan with a friend or lover, or do whatever you want, and take a leisurely walk in the Du Palace, which is different from the usual.
[Current Events] Reservations for the Tama Monorail "Wine Train" will start soon
The "Wine Train", where you can enjoy meals and wine in one car of the monorail, will start accepting reservations in November. This is one of the very popular "event trains" held every winter. There will be many people making reservations this year. The Tama Monorail is the 15th year that the entire line was opened this year. The large-scale commercial facility "MaNaport" built by "Tian Nai Group" along the route will open on December 10th. With the addition of the tower "Across City", it is expected that more users will be added in the future.
[Technology] New "Mobile Shell" released
Last weekend, the "new mobile shell" in the development of Tenno Manufacturing Co., Ltd., which is also well-known in the development of XIPHONE, seemed to have completed the introduction test of the National Defense Forces. Although the name and specifications have not been announced, the performance should be quite high. After the announcement, military fans on NiAR were in turmoil. It is said that the new mobile shell has been decided to also be deployed at the Du Palace base. Maybe the next "National Defense Festival" will be able to get a closer look at it?
[Street corner visit⑨] Nikko Trail
This is a promenade that extends straight from the Monorail Dugong North Station. There are movie theaters (2 halls) that are popular with "Super Boom Sound Broadcasting" and Kotobukiya, which is about to open. There is also NIKEA a little bit ahead. Various activities are regularly held here, which is quite familiar to the public. It is also a key area of "Du Gong Qianqiu Festival"!
