Tokyo Tower says 'Arigato' to medical workers

Tokyo Tower in Minato Ward, Tokyo, is illuminated Monday night in blue with the word "Arigato" to show gratitude to medical workers and others working on the front lines in the battle against the coronavirus. (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

Towers in 11 cities nationwide, including Tokyo Tower, Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka, and Sapporo TV Tower, were illuminated in blue Monday night to show their gratitude to medical workers who are fighting the new coronavirus.

The movement to color architecture in blue to honor medical workers is spreading around the globe.

The word "Arigato" (Thank you) was projected onto Tokyo Tower's observation deck. The tower will be illuminated until May 2 between sunset and midnight.

Tsutenkaku Tower is lit up on Monday night in the dark and quiet downtown district of Shinsekaiin Naniwa Ward, Osaka. (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

Sapporo TV Tower is lit up in blue in Minami Ward, Sapporo, on Monday night. (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

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