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Kaibori drainage carried out to rejuvenate waterfront
Inokashira Pond was drained as a part of efforts to prepare for Inokashira Park’s centennial in 2017. In this traditional drainage practice, called kaibori, water is drained from the pond and the pond floor exposed to the sun to be dried out. The purpose of the drainage is to improve water quality and also to eliminate foreign fish species. Another round will be carried out in 2016, followed by yet another in 2018.
(February 7, 2014.)
Tokyo’s heaviest snowfall in 45 years
On February 8, the Tokyo metropolitan area was hit by an extreme cold spell and recorded 27 centimeters of snowfall. This marks the first time since 1969 (45 years ago) that over 25 centimeters of snowfall was recorded in the heart of Tokyo.
(February 8, 2014.)
Tokyo Governor Yoichi Masuzoe makes debut at TMG Building
At 9時30分 a.m. on February 12, Governor Masuzoe arrived at the front entrance of Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) Main Building No.1. The Governor, greeted by a performance from the Tokyo Fire Department Band and the applause of staff, received a bouqet of flowers with a smile.
(February 12, 2014.)
Groundbreaking ceremony for New Toyosu Market (tentative name)
On February 28, the groundbreaking ceremony for the New Toyosu Market (tentative name) construction project was held in Tokyo’s Koto Ward. With the deterioration of the famous Tsukiji Market, it was decided in December 2001 that the market would be moved to Toyosu. Soil contamination countermeasure work was begun at the site in 2011, with the goal of establishing a safe and secure location for a perishable foodstuffs market.
(February 28, 2014. )
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