The Wako clock tower, now known as the landmark tower in Ginza, was completed on June 10, 1932 (1932), "Time Anniversary". The design is also known for the design of the architect Jin Watanabe (1887-1973) Dai-ichi Seimeikan and the former Nissha. Do you know the first clock tower until this clock tower is built? The first clock tower was completed in 1894 (1894).
Kintaro Hattori, the founder of Hattori Clock Store, purchased the site of the Asano Shimbun at that time, the predecessor of Wako, and was built. Designed by Tamekichi Ito, an architect returning from the United States. Tamekichi Ito was also famous as an inventor and obtained 70 patents, and at that time it was called "Japanese Leonardo da Vinci". Yukisaku Ito of the stage art and Korenari Senda, director, are sons. From June 10, 1954 (1954), the Westminster-style chime announced the time, and in 2009 (2009), it was recognized as a "modernized industrial heritage" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. .
Well, it's a quiz.
Question 1 What is the height of the clock tower from the ground?
Question 2 What is the height of the clock tower?
Problem 3 What is the length of the long needle?
For the answer, please see the website of Wako.
Currently being held at the bridal fair, "If you purchase bridal products of 150,000 yen or more during the bridal fair, you can take photos in front of the clock tower if you wish. Until October 1,"
