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March 2023 Issue The History of Roses and Yokohama
Yokohama has the sea, port, greenery, history, region, people, and various attractions. We will deliver the color of this town as "Yokohama Aya Discovery". This time, it is about the flower "rose" in Yokohama. Yokohama has the sea, port, greenery, history, region, people, and various attractions. We will deliver the color of this town as "Yokohama Aya Discovery". This time, it is about the flower "rose" in Yokohama.
Last update date March 1, 2023
As for publication contents of "public information Yokohama" March, 2023 issue "Yokohama Aya discovery", please see link.
The History of Roses and Yokohama (postwar)
Japan Trade Exposition
Poster of the Rose Exhibition (1949)
In 1949, the Japan Exposition was held at two venues in Nogeyama Park and Tammachi (now Sorimachi Park), in order to promote recovery from the war. At the Tammachi venue, a "Rose Exhibition" sponsored by the city was held, and fresh flowers airlifted from San Francisco were displayed. Mainly the latest species of peace, varieties such as show girls and armstrongs were carried in glass tubes one by one. Considering the transportation situation at that time, it was phenomenal, and it gained popularity among many visitors, including rose lovers.
"Flower of Aiichi"
"Flower of Aiichi"
Distribution of rose artificial flower "Aichi no Hana", which had been carried out from around 1931 (Showa 6) to around 1940 (Showa 15), revived in 1951 (Showa 26). It was sold for 10 yen each on the street, etc., and the profits were allocated to expenses for the Minato Festival. Children with this artificial flower on their chests were able to enter the city's paid facilities free of charge on the anniversary of the opening of the port, and also distributed a tour boarding ticket in Yokohama Port according to the number of sales. In 1954, there is a record that 17,800 copies were distributed. The artificial flowers were white at first, but later turned pink.
Establishment of a city flower "Rose"
Commemorative ceremony for the establishment of the city flower "Rose"
During the period of high economic growth, rose events fell, but in the late 1950s, a civil movement was held to call for the revival of "Aichi no Hana" was held. After that, petitions were filed to the city and discussions were held in Yokohama City Council. The city held a civic vote in 1989, the 130th anniversary of the opening of the port and the 100th anniversary of the municipal organization, and roses collected 13,784 votes out of a total of 27,480 votes. On September 23 of the same year, a commemorative ceremony for the establishment of a city flower was held on the Yokohama Citizen's Day of the Yokohama Expo, and the city flower "Rose" was enacted as a new symbol to create Yokohama full of flowers and greenery. .
History of Roses and Yokohama (open-pre-war period)
Please refer to the "Public Relations Yokohama" March 2023 issue "Yokohama Aya Discovery" for information on the history of the opening of the port before the war.
Rose variety related to Yokohama
Rose beetle
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of its founding, the Yokohama Rose Association, a group of rose lovers, selected the roses most suitable for Yokohama from the new varieties that had been applied in 2000, and named it "Rose Yokohama". Was. The strong scent is wonderful, and the large yellow color stands out.
Hamamirai
It was selected in 2007 as a rose commemorating the 150th anniversary of the opening of Yokohama Port. The name was publicly invited by the general public. It is a large circle of 13 to 15 cm and has a bright salmon pink color and emits a sweet scent.
Cent of horse
Named in commemoration of the 33rd National Urban Greenery Yokohama Fair (2017 and 2017), the flower name means "Yokohama fragrance". This product is characterized by its strong aroma and resistant to diseases.
Famous Places in the city
Roses are in full bloom in spring (May-June) and autumn (October-November). At Garden Necklace Yokohama 2023 (outside site), Yokohama Rose Week will be held during the spring flowering season. Why don't you enjoy the flowers at the famous rose spot near you?
3-minute walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station in Minato Mirai Line Yamashita Park
7-minute walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station in Minato Mirai Line Harbor View Park (Minato-no-Mieru Oka Koen)
America Mountain Park (outside site) Directly connected to Motomachi-Chukagai Station, Minato Mirai Line
Yamate Italian Garden (outside site) 5 minutes walk from Ishikawacho Station on the JR Line
Nogeyama Park (outside site) 10 minutes on foot from Hinodecho Station on the Keikyu Line
Yokohama Children's Botanical Garden (outside site) Bus from Idogaya Station on the Keikyu Line and Hodogaya Station on the JR Line.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Hill Square (outside site) 10 minutes on foot from Hakkeijima Station on the Yokohama Seaside Line
For inquiries to this page
Civic Affairs Bureau Local Activities Promotion Section (about establishment of flower "rose" of city)
Phone: 045-671-3624
Phone: 045-671-3624
Fax: 045-664-0734
Environmental Planning Bureau Greenery Promotion Division (Yokohama Rose Week Rose Week Rose)
Phone: 045-671-2629
Phone: 045-671-2629
Fax: 045-224-6627
Page ID: 693-662-372
