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In Sukiyabashi Park, next to Tokyu Plaza in Ginza, there is a "Young Clock Tower", a work by Taro Okamoto, famous for "art is an explosion." When I passed the other day, I saw something like a big sign standing in front of the clock tower. When I approached whether I was repairing it, I saw a big letter of "bright future". Well, what is this advertising? Is it national? Even so, when you look at this place while thinking, there is some explanation board.

When I read it, I found that this was one of the works of the Tokyo Biennale 2020/2021 event, which was held in conjunction with the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. "Tokyo Biennale" is an international art festival held once every two years in the city of Tokyo.

The work of Sukiyabashi Park is the work of artist Masaharu Tayu. This means that the project is being developed with the keyword "bright future" taken from the slogan sign "Energy of a bright future for nuclear energy" that was once listed in Futaba-cho, Fukushima Prefecture.

In addition to this, participating works of the "Tokyo Biennale" are held at facilities and public spaces in Chiyoda-ku, Chuo-ku, Bunkyo-ku, and Taito-ku in northeast Tokyo, starting from July 10 until September 5. . There's also a digital guide in each area where you can watch the culture and history there. For more information, please visit the Tokyo Biennale. There seems to be talk shows and events. To be honest, I don't know much about art, but I think it's okay if there is something I feel when I see it.

It's a "young clock tower" that I took before at night. Is it only me who thinks that it is lit up and you can feel the smell of Showa somehow?

Similar to the "Tower of the Sun" of the Osaka Expo held in 1970, this was created in 1968 to commemorate the formation of the Sukiyabashi Lions Club.