Retro Japan in Photos: Church built in 1933 in central Tokyo retains classic look
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Azabu Nanbuzaka Church is seen on a slope in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Oct. 11, 2021. (Mainichi/Akihiro Ogomori)
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The chapel that has a simple and warm atmosphere is seen at Azabu Nanbuzaka Church in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Oct. 11, 2021. (Mainichi/Akihiro Ogomori)
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A circular window in the staircase connecting the chapel and the upper floor is seen at Azabu Nanbuzaka Church in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Oct. 11, 2021. (Mainichi/Akihiro Ogomori)
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Well-used benches are seen bathing in sunlight at Azabu Nanbuzaka Church in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Oct. 11, 2021. (Mainichi/Akihiro Ogomori)
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The staircase connecting the first floor and the mezzanine floor is seen at Azabu Nanbuzaka Church in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Oct. 11, 2021. (Mainichi/Akihiro Ogomori)
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The beautiful blue-green entrance door with a triangle arch at the top is seen at Azabu Nanbuzaka Church in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Oct. 11, 2021. (Mainichi/Akihiro Ogomori)
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The back of a bench in the chapel bathes in soft sunlight at Azabu Nanbuzaka Church in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Oct. 11, 2021. (Mainichi/Akihiro Ogomori)
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The floor of the chapel bathes in sunlight at Azabu Nanbuzaka Church in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Oct. 11, 2021. (Mainichi/Akihiro Ogomori)
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The bottom part of a beam with an elaborate design is seen in the chapel at Azabu Nanbuzaka Church in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Oct. 11, 2021. (Mainichi/Akihiro Ogomori)
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Scissors trusses supporting the ceiling of the chapel are seen at Azabu Nanbuzaka Church in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Oct. 11, 2021. (Mainichi/Akihiro Ogomori)
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Stained glass in a pointed-arch frame is seen at Azabu Nanbuzaka Church in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Oct. 11, 2021. (Mainichi/Akihiro Ogomori)
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Simple lighting equipment is seen at Azabu Nanbuzaka Church in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Oct. 11, 2021. (Mainichi/Akihiro Ogomori)
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A lectern is seen at Azabu Nanbuzaka Church in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Oct. 11, 2021. (Mainichi/Akihiro Ogomori)
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A cross is seen on the top of Azabu Nanbuzaka Church in a quiet district facing Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Oct. 11, 2021. (Mainichi/Akihiro Ogomori)