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- March 2023 issue Roses and the History of Yokohama
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March 2023 issue Roses and the History of Yokohama
Yokohama with sea, port, greenery, history, region, people and various attractions. We will deliver the color of this city as "Yokohama Aya Discovery". This time, about the flower "rose" of Yokohama City. Yokohama with sea, port, greenery, history, region, people and various attractions. We will deliver the color of this city as "Yokohama Aya Discovery". This time, about the flower "rose" of Yokohama City.
Last Updated March 1, 2023
Please see the link for the contents of the "Public Information Yokohama" March 2023 issue "Yokohama Aya Discovery".
The History of Roses and Yokohama (War)
Japan Trade Expo
Poster of the Rose Exhibition (1949)
In 1949 (Showa 24), the Japan Trade Expo was held grandly at two venues in Nogeyama Park and Tammachi (now Sorimachi Park). At the Tammachi venue, a “rose exhibition” sponsored by the city was held, and fresh flowers imported by air from San Francisco were displayed. Focusing on the latest species of peace, varieties such as shaw girls and armstrongs were transported one by one in glass tubes. Considering the transportation situation at that time, it was phenomenal, and it attracted many visitors, including rose lovers.
"Flower of Aiichi"
"Flower of Aiichi"
The distribution of rose artificial flower "Aiichi no Hana", which had been held from around 1931 (Showa 6) to around 1940 (Showa 15), was revived in 1951 (Showa 26). It was sold for 10 yen per piece on the street, etc., and the proceeds were used for the expenses of the Minato Festival. Children with this artificial flower on their chests were able to enter paid facilities in the city free of charge on the anniversary of the opening of the port, and a tour boarding ticket in Yokohama Port was also distributed according to the number of sold items. There is a record that 17,800 pieces were distributed in 1954 (Showa 29). The artificial flowers were initially white, but later turned pink.
Establishment of city flower "rose"
Commemorative ceremony for the establishment of the city flower "rose"
During the period of high economic growth, rose events fell down, but in the latter half of the 1950s, a civil movement was held to revive "Aiichi no Hana". After that, in response to the excitement of momentum, such as petitioning to the city and discussions in the Yokohama City Council, the mayor at that time expressed his intention to consider the establishment of flowers in the city to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the municipal organization. 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, the largest number. On September 23 of the same year, a commemorative ceremony for the city's flower establishment was held on Yokohama Citizen's Day of the Yokohama Expo, which was being held, and the city's flower "rose" was enacted as a new symbol to create Yokohama full of flowers and greenery. .
History of Roses and Yokohama (opening of port to pre-war)
Please refer to the "Public Information Yokohama" March 2023 issue "Yokohama Aya Discovery" for the history from the opening of the port to the pre-war period. .
Rose varieties related to Yokohama
Rose yokohama
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Yokohama Rose Association, a rose enthusiast group, in 2000 (Heisei 12), selected the most appropriate roses from the new varieties that were applied for and named them "Rose Yokohama". Was. The strong fragrance is wonderful, and the large yellow color is outstanding.
Hamamirai
It was selected in 2007 as a rose to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the opening of Yokohama Port. The name is open to the public. It is a large ring of 13 to 15 cm, and has a bright salmon pink and a slightly sour sweet scent.
Cent of Yokohama
Named in commemoration of the 33rd National Urban Greenery Yokohama Fair (2017 / 2017), the flower name means "the scent of Yokohama". It is characterized by strong fragrance and strong disease.
Famous Places of Roses in the City
The best time to see roses is spring (May-June) and autumn (October-November). Garden necklace Yokohama 2023 (outside site) will hold Yokohama Rose Week in accordance with the flowering season in spring. Why don't you love the flowers at the famous rose spot near you?
3-minute walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station on Yamashita Park Minato Mirai Line
7-minute walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station on Harbor View Park (Minato-no-Mieru Oka Koen) Minato Mirai Line
Directly connected to Motomachi-Chukagai Station in Minato Mirai Line.
5-minute walk from Ishikawacho Station on the JR Line, Yamate Italian Garden (outside site)
10-minute walk from Hinodecho Station on the Keikyu Line, Nogeyama Park (outside site)
Yokohama Children's Botanical Garden (outside site) Buses from Idogaya Station on the Keikyu Line or Hodogaya Station on the JR Line.
Yokohama Hakkei jima Hill Square (outside site) 10-minute walk from Hakkeijima Station on the Yokohama Seaside Line.
Inquiries to this page
Civic Affairs Bureau Local Activities Promotion Section (about establishment of city flower "rose")
Telephone: 045-671-3624
Telephone: 045-671-3624
Fax: 045-664-0734
Environmental Planning Bureau Greenery Promotion Division (about the highlights of Yokohama Rose Week roses)
Telephone: 045-671-2629
Telephone: 045-671-2629
Fax: 045-224-6627
Page ID: 693-662-372
