Wadabori Park, Feb. 04, 2012

We have very cold winter this year. The islands have been hit by series of cold waves since mid-January. Tohoku and Hokuriku districts (northern parts) were hit by heavy snow. Temperature went down below zero in Tokyo.

I visited Wadabori Park in Suginami ward, northwest part of Tokyo. The park lies along Zenpukuji River.


Colorful kingfishers are seen in the park. People were waiting photo opportunities around the pond. I also saw people enjoy jogging (in the road along the river) and playing ball games 8in the playfields.)


It is not too much to say that Tokyo’s history began in the area. People started to live along Zenpukuji River and other rivers in the region about 30 thousand years ago. Many dwelling sites were found.


A replica of bronze-age house was built in the park.

There are several leisure facilities including artificial fishing pond in the park.

There is a shrine called “Omiya Hachiman” in the area. It geographically locates at the center of Tokyo and the shrine stresses it.