Howoftendoyoulookupattheceiling?Ifyoutakeamomenttolookattheceiling,youmaydiscoversomethingnewabout..

How often do you look up at the ceiling?
If you take a moment to look at the ceiling, you may discover something new about its architectural charm.

The beautiful domed ceiling of Tokyo Station's Marunouchi Station Building has been restored to its original appearance in 1914.
The ceiling decorations are full of highlights, including reliefs of the zodiac signs and a dynamic eagle with its wings spread ✨

The white flower made of plaster next to the wheel motif in the centre is a "clematis", and its flower language means "joy of the traveller". This message is fitting for Tokyo Station, a place that sees many come and go each day.

We will continue to introduce the "If you look up" series, which introduces architecture in Tokyo by looking up. Please look forward to more!

建物の天井を見上げてみたことはありますか？
少し意識をして天井の造形を見てみると、その建築の魅力を新しく発見できるもしれません。

東京駅丸の内駅舎の美しいドーム型天井は、1914年（大正3年）創建当時の姿が復元されています。
干支のレリーフや躍動感あふれる両翼を広げた大鷲など、天井の装飾は見どころが満載です✨
真ん中の車輪のモチーフの横にある石膏でできた白い花は「クレマチス」で、花言葉は「旅人の喜び」。多くの人が行き交う東京駅ならではの祈りが込められています。

今後も、見上げることから都内の建築をご紹介する「If you look up」シリーズをお届けしていきます。ぜひご期待ください。

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