Tsukiji-Ohashi Bridge — Local services in Tokyo

I love bridges. This is the last bridge over the 隅田川 Sumidagawa [River] before the waterway joins 東京湾 Tōkyōwan [Bay]. 築地大橋 Tsukiji Ōhashi [Great Bridge] was opened sometime in 2019. Japanese Wikipedia indicates a Nov. 2018 opening. The first I heard of it being used was in a SoraNews24 piece about the move of the Fish Market from Tsukiji to Toyosu including moving a fleet of small turret trucks to the new site across the bridge. (Oct. 2018) However, when I visited in January 2019, the bridge was not in use and off limits. It was about half open in Jan. 2020 when I crossed the downriver side of the bridge as a pedestrian. The north sidewalk was not yet opened. The bridge seemed complete long before it was opened. I have always thought it was finished for the Olympics. The bridge has a pair of flared arch supports that make it seem like a pair of lips...

The Tsukiji-Ohashi Bridge (築地大橋) is an impressive modern landmark in Tokyo, connecting the bustling Tsukiji area with the newly developed waterfront district of Toyosu. Completed in 2016, the bridge was built as part of an urban redevelopment plan following the relocation of the famous Tsukiji Fish Market. Its sleek, minimalist design complements the surrounding skyline, while providing a crucial transportation link over the Sumida River. A unique feature of the bridge is its pedestrian walkway, which offers scenic views of Tokyo Bay and the nearby high-rise buildings. The bridge not only serves as a vital infrastructure piece but also as a popular spot for city dwellers and tourists to enjoy peaceful walks along the waterfront, making it a blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal in one of Tokyo’s most...

Running or cycling, this whole place around the few bridges which connects to one another, all of them have the...