On Wednesday, March 11, the Wang Clock Tower will sound a mourning “bell of requiem and hope”

Wako will ring the clock tower bell of Wako Main Building on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, as follows.

On March 11, 2011, when the Great East Japan Earthquake occurred, Wako has been raising a half flag on the clock tower and sounding a bell with mourning for those victims of the earthquake since 2012. .



Following the “ Request for Silence '' sent to the people by the Prime Minister, this year also marks the ninth time, “ Bell of Requiem and Hope, '' for one minute from 14:46 when the Great East Japan Earthquake occurred. Rings the beating bell to give an indication of. The number of bells is 11 times as of March 11, 2011. One minute later at 14:47, the bell ends with two strokes.

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◎ Unusually, the bell rings except every hour.
◎ Please refrain from interviews and photography in the store.
◎ In the case of rainy weather, there may not be a half flag display.

In addition, a special window display will be displayed on the show window of the Wako Main Building from March 2 (Mon) to 11 (Wed).
On the night of March 11, 2011, when the Great East Japan Earthquake occurred, the sky was filled with stars shining in Tohoku. The star card that fills the show window shows the wishes of the people who wish to star.

Window display design picture

The Seiko Holdings Group has held 35 concerts in Tokyo and the three prefectures of Tohoku for the purpose of supporting the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake over 9 years.
We will continue this activity to connect the victims and supporters with the power of music.
◎ You can see the window display from 8:00 to 22:00.

[Wako Main Building]
4-5-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku
(03) 3562-2111 (representative)
https://www.wako.co.jp


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