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A play park where you can play and learn about the theme of the world of picture books drawn by Eric Karl, the creator of "The Caterpillar". The concept was the first in Japan and opened in November 2021. The green maze, the Discovery Zone, the athletics, automata (Karakuri dolls), the workshop and more of the space of play that can be spent surrounded by Eric Karl's art.

It is a scenic park surrounded by the green of the Kokubunji cliff line and the water of the Tama River, and you can see the mountains of Tanzawa and Mount Fuji from the vista square. There is a green playground that takes advantage of the slope, Setagaya Life Forest where about 1400 seedlings are planted with residents of the ward, and a children's square where children can enjoy playing balls. In addition, within the full-fledged Japanese garden "Kishinen", the former Shimizu Family House of Housing and Housing of Setagaya-ku Registered Tangible Cultural Property has been relocated and restored. It has a high historical value as a building built along the Kokubunji cliff line from the end of the Meiji era to the beginning of the Showa era.

Kawabashiki Park is located about a five-minute walk from Tōkyu Railway Futako-Tamagawa Station. It was built on the Hyōgo Island portion at the confluence of the Tama River and the Nogawa River. The park is centered on Hyōgo Pond, and there is a stream that flows into Hyōgo Pond and a square of open lawns, which is dressed for wading and walking. Looking up in the direction of the station, you can see a train crossing the iron bridge on the Tama River and a streetscape of the complex's Futako Tamagawa Rise on the back and left of it. When it comes to holidays, it is crowded with children and families playing with the flow of the park.

"A little strange and funny beauty salon" is the concept of a hair salon. They also sell and offer craft beers from overseas in the swanky shop, which is lined with photo books and Western magazines all over the wall. In addition, various events using the in-store space after the business, such as music live, pole dance show, and English conversation exchange meeting, are also held irregularly.

A flower shop on the second floor of Shimokita Ekiue, where you can make bouquets and arrangements that are suitable for use and budget, such as home, small gifts, and commemorative day use. Potted plants such as flowers and houseplants, dried flowers, and preserved flowers are also available.

"Bottled flowers" made of dried flowers in oil are lined up in stores. "Bottled flowers" can be enjoyed as an interior for a long time, and it is perfect for gifts. You can also choose flowers and bottle them yourself.

It is a bookstore named "B & B", which means book and beer, and has a wide range of books in a wide range of genres. Moved within the bonus track opened in Shimokitazawa from April 2020. It hosts web distribution events with authors and editors as guests, and also sells digital little press in online stores.

A shop dedicated to "reading" in the complex "BONUS TRACK" in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo. It is characterized by the fact that the seating fee of the basic rate varies depending on the usage time and the order contents of the in-store food and drink. It is also OK to bring personal items books, including books of all genres in the store. You can also enjoy handmade curry and sweets and an authentic alcoholic menu to accompany reading.

Among the Shimokitazawa South Exit shopping street with unique eateries, there is a specialty Japanese sweets store that is unique in evolution. The archaic word "Itowokashi", which has various meanings, is expressed in Japanese sweets and traditional sweets using "yomo". The offer is only takeout, which is perfect for a little souvenir.

The second store of "Hojicha STAND Kamakura", which has a reputation in the city of Kamakura. Although it is basically specialized in takeout, it has a large kitchen as a base for its entry into Tokyo, and various sweets baked in the store are lined up in stores. The specialties are Kanure and pound cakes, which are used to make the savory use of the flavor of shallow roasted hojicha.