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　The clock tower on the rooftop of the Wako Main Building, a landmark in Ginza, which has been ticking the time for five generations since the Hattori Clock Store era, Meiji, Taisho era, Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa.　In a situation where the spread of COVID-19 was unstoppable and serious, the blue light-up of the clock tower and show windows began on December 26 with gratitude to healthcare professionals and others who are struggling every day at the forefront of countermeasures.　　　　　　　　　　　　　Clock Tower: From sunset until 22:00　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Show window: Every hour from 17:00 to 22:00　　　　　　　　　It is said to have originated in London, England, and is the symbol color of the UK's state-owned medical service, and the light-up of "blue" in the image of the earth is deployed around the world, showing respect and appreciation for healthcare professionals and the connection to overcome this difficulty worldwide.　　　　From April 20 to June 12, Wako agreed with the purpose of the "Thanks for your Courage" bell action, lit up the clock tower in blue and sounded the bell of life.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　As the medical field is tight and the crisis is reported, the Westminster-style chime makes a wish for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic as soon as possible.