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Acanthus is a Greek national flower that is native to the Mediterranean. Not only how flowers are attached, but also the appearance of leaves that are characteristic of dark green are impressive. Large leaves are used as ornamental motifs for Greek buildings and interiors, and the Corinth-style pillars are characterized by pillars designed with Acanthus.

You can check the decoration at the Mitsui Main Building and Hario Building.

Crossing Aioi Bridge from the Chuo-ku side, you will find the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Echinakajima Campus, but the Acanthus pattern is also drawn on the bow and stern of Meijimaru, which is fixed on land on the premises.

Meiji Maru is the root of "Sea Day" in July. The context seems to spread from Acanthus to the Aya of history ...

The Japanese name is "Azami".
It is a large perennial plant plant that symbolizes vitality. The fresh leaves inform you of the arrival of early summer.

Acanthus is also planted on the side planting where the ship is fixed.

◆Harumi Triton Square
　1-8-16, Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

◆Mitsui Main Building
　2-1-1, Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

◆Hario Glassville
　9-3, Nihonbashitomizawacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

◆Aioi Bridge
　Echinakajima, Koto-ku, Tokyo - Tsukuda, Chuo-ku