Buildings and landmarks across the globe — from New York City’s Empire State Building to Niagara Falls — have been lit up in support of front-line health care staff, first responders and essential workers dealing with the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Japan is no exception in recognizing these workers, with buildings such as the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Tokyo Skytree and the Osaka Castle tower all lit up in blue and participating in the international #LightItBlue campaigns that originated in the United Kingdom and later spread to the United States.
The clock tower of Ginza’s iconic Wako Building is one of the latest campaign additions in which respect and gratitude for staff at working in the COVID-19 trenches is conveyed.