🏛️【Meiji Seimei Kan, Marunouchi】A journey through time into the serene world of Showa modernism.

Marunouchi, Tokyo. Amid the bustling streets lined with towering skyscrapers, stands a quiet, dignified, and beautifully white stone building. This is the Meiji Seimei Kan, completed in 1934 (Showa 9). Designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, this building offers a space that feels like stepping back in time to the early Showa era. ⸻ 🪞Step inside, and you'll be greeted by dazzling white marble, intricate chandeliers, spiral staircases, heavy wooden doors, and classic furniture. The building also has a historical significance, having served as the GHQ headquarters after World War II. Amazingly, parts of the interior are still open to the public for free! ⸻ 📸 Photography is allowed (quietly and respectfully), making it a hidden gem in Tokyo for travelers who love retro spaces or architecture enthusiasts. ⸻ ⏰Opening hours: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM) 📅Open on weekdays only (closed on weekends and public holidays; check the official website for details) 🎟️Admission: Free! *As of June 2025, some areas of the exterior are under renovation, limiting viewing access (interior remains open as usual). ⸻ In modern Tokyo, this is a place where you can quietly connect with Showa modernism. Why not take a moment during your sightseeing to immerse yourself in the past? ⸻