Can you hear the echoes of silkworms munching on mulberry leaves? Here at Sanshinomori Park, those echoes mingle with the laughter of children playing. Sanshinomori Park wasn’t always a place for slides and swings. It once held the Government’s institution for silk and silk moths. Imagine rows of silkworms spinning their precious threads, contributing to Japan’s rich textile history. In 1980, the institution moved to Tsukuba in Ibaragi prefecture. The land was then transformed. It became a shared space, a park and school ground for the nearby elementary school. Look around Sanshinomori Park. You can still find traces of its past. The old brick gate and office building stand as silent witnesses to the park’s industrious past. Today, Sanshinomori Park is a vibrant community hub. An artificial pond reflects the sky and the surrounding cherry blossoms in spring. The same pond provides a cool respite in the summer heat. Children flock to the playground and the impressive artificial waterfall, 30 meters wide and 3.5 meters high. In autumn, the park transforms again, showcasing a breathtaking display of fall foliage. Sanshinomori Park is more than just a green space. It’s a testament to transformation, a place where the whispers of history intertwine with the joyful sounds of the present.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to