[Stained Glass Windows in the Ueno Kaiun Building]

The Ueno Kaiun Building, where the Wakamatsu Showroom is located, was built in 1913 as the Wakamatsu Branch of the former Mitsubishi Limited Partnership Company and is a nationally registered tangible cultural property. Since the building has not been extensively renovated, it retains the atmosphere of the Taisho Period, and the building still retains the appearance of its time.

Ascending the stairs, the second and third floors are vaulted, and the ceiling is decorated with beautiful stained glass windows. The bright, soft natural light shining through the stained glass and the chic colors of the straight columns and walls, which evoke a sense of history, are in harmony with each other, making visitors want to point their cameras at the ceiling.

Stained glass originated in Europe, with the earliest examples found in German monasteries during the Middle Ages. Later, it developed remarkably, especially in France, and by decorating the windows of Christian churches, churches became sacred spaces filled with light.

In Japan, the technique of stained glass was introduced at the same time as the development of modern architecture, and at first it was common to import and install stained glass produced overseas. However, from the latter half of the Meiji period, domestic production gradually began, and in the Taisho period (1912-1926), stained glass became popular along with the spread of Western-style housing. It also spread to ordinary houses.

When you visit the Wakamatsu Showroom, please look up at the ceiling of the building and enjoy the beauty of the light through the stained glass and the unique atmosphere created by the retro building.

Wakamatsu Showroom
https://www.shokunin.com/en/showroom/wakamatsu.html

Reference
https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89%E3%82%B0%E3%83%A9%E3%82%B9#%E3%81%9D%E3%81%AE%E4%BB%96