"blue" of ale to medical professionals
The clock tower on the roof of the Wako Main Building, a landmark in Ginza, has been engraved with time for five generations from the Hattori Clock Store era to the Meiji, Taisho era, Showa, Heisei and Reiwa. In a situation where the spread of COVID-19 has become unstoppable and serious, the blue light-up of the clock tower and show window began on December 26 with gratitude to healthcare professionals and other people who are struggling daily at the forefront of countermeasures. Clock Tower: From sunset until 22:00 Show window: From 17:00 to 22:00 every hour Founded in London, England, it is a symbol color of the British state-owned medical service, and the light-up of "blue" inspired by the earth is deployed around the world, respect and appreciation for healthcare professionals, and this difficulty worldwide It is said that it also expresses the connection to overcome it. From April 20 to June 12, Wako endorsed the purpose of the "Thanks for your Courage" bell action, illuminated the clock tower in blue, and sounded the "bell of life." As the medical field is tight and a crisis situation is conveyed, the Westminster type chime plays a wish for the convergence of the COVID-19 pandemic as soon as possible.