Tokyo International Forum
Tokyo International Forum
Tokyo International Forum
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7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
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7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
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7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
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7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
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7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
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7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
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7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
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7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
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Ginza is famous for being a trendy hotspot, but it's also a downtown area with shops that were founded over a hundred years ago. Department stores and luxury boutiques line the route from Nihonbashi to Ginza. It's a long established tradition to shop and stroll while the road is closed to traffic. Luxury hotels, world class cuisine from talented chefs, and a collection of glitzy clubs will make this area popular with anyone looking for a night out.
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3.9
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Sharon
Silver Spring, MD87 contributions
Oct 2019
Beautiful building and not a bad walk from Tokyo Station. We specifically appreciated it because we were hiding from the rain and it has a number of shops inside. It was being set up for a big expo, and I'm sure it would be a great expo building. As a tourist attraction I would only do a quick stop to look at the impressive architecture, maybe grab a quick coffee and go, if it's on your way.
Written January 10, 2020
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Itzik L
Tel Aviv, Israel4,563 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
An impressive architectural structure.
Enter to admire the structure and continue to the palace or to the stadium
Enter to admire the structure and continue to the palace or to the stadium
Written August 9, 2023
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Rosanjin
Manhattan192 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
It's smack in the middle of an office district and the main purpose of this building is for exhibitions. Although the architecture is fairly impressive not much to see here. However, the building takes up a lot of land and has lots of open space where anyone can stroll. During the week at lunchtime the courtyard is covered with food trucks and business men and women flock to this place for quick cheap eats. On some weekends there are open-air antique markets going on which is quite fun.
Written January 2, 2019
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Brun066
Florence, Italy14,027 contributions
Jul 2024 • Friends
It is well known that the Forum stands on the site of the former Tokyo City Hall, later demolished and replaced by the mammoth building of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, in the Nishishinjuku district
The most striking feature of this majestic building (completed in 1997, designed by the Argentine-American architect Rafael Viñoly) is undoubtedly the lobby, a large and tall unitary space, oblong in such a way as to recall the shape of a ship. It's closed by immense glass walls towards the outside, it's overlooked by terraces - always internal - from all floors of the remaining part of the building; and it's also equipped with other balconies and walkways.
It's undoubtedly referring above all to this space that Herbert Muschamp, at the time architecture columnist for the New York Times, defined the building as "a monument to the idea of openness". In any case, from my readings following the visit it appears clear that this undertaking definitively established Viñoly's international fame.
The back of the terraces overlooking the lobby is occupied by halls of various uses and sizes, from the largest one, in the shape of a theater and with capacity of almost 6000 seats, to the smaller or much smaller ones, which can serve the most disparate uses .
Overall, a journey through the contemporary architecture of Tokyo definitely cannot ignore this landmark.
The most striking feature of this majestic building (completed in 1997, designed by the Argentine-American architect Rafael Viñoly) is undoubtedly the lobby, a large and tall unitary space, oblong in such a way as to recall the shape of a ship. It's closed by immense glass walls towards the outside, it's overlooked by terraces - always internal - from all floors of the remaining part of the building; and it's also equipped with other balconies and walkways.
It's undoubtedly referring above all to this space that Herbert Muschamp, at the time architecture columnist for the New York Times, defined the building as "a monument to the idea of openness". In any case, from my readings following the visit it appears clear that this undertaking definitively established Viñoly's international fame.
The back of the terraces overlooking the lobby is occupied by halls of various uses and sizes, from the largest one, in the shape of a theater and with capacity of almost 6000 seats, to the smaller or much smaller ones, which can serve the most disparate uses .
Overall, a journey through the contemporary architecture of Tokyo definitely cannot ignore this landmark.
Written September 20, 2024
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Mark Matsuoka
Aiea, HI14 contributions
Mar 2020
The Tokyo International Forum truly is a photography wonderland. Head into the main building and take the elevator to the 7th floor. There are so many cool angles to shoot in this architectural accomplishment.
I have to stop here every time I'm in Tokyo, as the light and shadows dance off the surfaces depending on the time of day and the weather conditions.
The rest of the building is a convention hall, and while I'm sure some cool things happen here, the top floor is where you want to be.
You could spend a considerable amount of time here, just wandering around the top floors trying to figure out where the best shots are taken. If you look at my photos though, you can get some hints!
I have to stop here every time I'm in Tokyo, as the light and shadows dance off the surfaces depending on the time of day and the weather conditions.
The rest of the building is a convention hall, and while I'm sure some cool things happen here, the top floor is where you want to be.
You could spend a considerable amount of time here, just wandering around the top floors trying to figure out where the best shots are taken. If you look at my photos though, you can get some hints!
Written September 28, 2020
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jajavalB
Lampang, Thailand4,026 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
This architecture shows japanese heart of design ,consisting of 7 Halls, A-G. The main building is Hall G , all 7 floors can be reached by slope walkway and connecting sky ways to other 6 remaining halls.it's also connecting to public transportation, JR line, Tokyo metro.
Written October 12, 2019
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Rachel B
Sydney, Australia5 contributions
Jun 2012 • Business
If you love architecture, this is a perfect place. Dashing into the building from the bustling streets outside, I stopped for a minute because I was immensely dazzled by look of the building. The structure of the building, the lighting system, the materials used to erect the building and the colours…all of them conjure up an image of a modern ship made of glass (plus metal). I like the fact that the interior of the building gets a lot of natural light on a massive surface of glass. It is a great place to take pictures, my colleagues couldn’t get their hands off their DSLR cameras. I personally love the little shops along the side of the building across a garden. I was pleased with the souvenirs I bought at a shop there after having some nice coffee. Japanese people do know how to make things so elegant-looking.
Written December 7, 2012
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susiegoldcoast
Gold Coast, Australia25 contributions
Oct 2016 • Business
I have just spent four days attending an international conference at this venue. While it is architecturally aesthetically impressive I have had a very frustrating and at times stressful four days trying to navigate around this building. The internal layout is a maze of tunnels and stairs which are badly signed and lack comprehension. The building and rooms are organised in columns and not the usual rows. The cross over walkways further complicates navigation. As a conference venue it has a perfect location, so close to nearby Metro and central Tokyo. Unfortunately the lack of functionality for purpose as a conference venue leads me to rate it so low. I have walked no less than 5 miles a day inside this building ( good for my health but very tiring), and got lost several times and missed sessions. The pluses are it is immaculately clean and has excellent wash rooms and a variety of meeting rooms. I really don't understand what the architects were thinking as the exterior is impressive and the structure offers some majestic photo opportunities. Unfortunately there is a lack of fit for purpose as a conference venue. Certainly worth looking at from the out side, but you will need a nav man to find your way around once you enter.
Written October 19, 2016
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Mr_Veggie
Vancouver, CANADA45 contributions
May 2012 • Solo
Modern building with good access to train. Went to a short (45 minutes) concert in the huge concert hall. It was quite an experience.
Written August 19, 2012
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kennethccc
California17 contributions
Nov 2019
I just walked through this place on my way to go to Ginza from Tokyo station. The design of the architecture was amazing and spent about 20 minutes for taking some photos.
Written November 19, 2019
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確かベンチがあり、そこでイベント参加者の皆さんが座って弁当などを食べていました。ただしベンチの数は多くないので早目に確保する必要があります。
Written February 11, 2019
小小 魏
MONCLERの新たな広告が発表しました！
モンクレールと言うのは、世界有名なダウンジャケットブランドです。最近、「モンクレール（Moncler）」が14/15年秋冬広告キャンペーンを発表しました。このブランドのダウンジャケットは上質で、ウーザーフレンドリーな設計によって、超人気をもらいました。
撮影を担当したのは、「ダンヒル（dunhill）」や「ルイ?ヴィトン（Louis Vuitton）」などの広告ビジュアルも手がける著名ファッションフォトグラファーのアニー?リーボヴィッツ（Annie Leibovitz）。32jpcomスーパーコピーどんな季節でも、世界中のどの地域でも着られるグローバルなダウンジャケットというブランドの本質を、ニューヨークのクライスラービルを舞台に自然の真っただ中にいる設定を作り、ギリシア神話に登場するラーァ〕オーンにダウンジャケットを着せたビジュアルで表現しました。
もっとモンクレール（Moncler）の商品を探したいと、是非本サイトへご覧下さい！名ブランド商品は今本サイトで激安販売中！
Written January 20, 2015
小小 魏
2015年春夏新作ロエベコピートートバッグ「イースト ウエスト シ
2015年春夏新作ロエベ スーパーコピートートバッグ「イースト ウエスト ショッパー」が登場。着心地も良く、デザインでも機能性でも満足のトートバッグです。
2014年9月末にパリでクリエイティブ ディレクター、ジョナサン?アンダーソンによる、初の2015年春夏ウィメンズコレクションを発表し話題を呼んだロエベ。スーパーコピー 激安新作「イースト ウエスト ショッパー」は、しなやかでソフトな手触りのカーフ素材と、長めのハンドルが醸し出すラフでカジュアルリッチな雰囲気が特徴だ。サイズは2種類で、ラージサイズはパートナーと兼用したいサイズ感。またスモールサイズは、ブラックやネイビー、ブラウンのベーシックカラーに、発色の鮮やかなコーラル、ラグーンブルー、ホワイトといった6色のパレットが揃う。
なお2014年12月11日、glovebustercomコピーブランド コピー 激安専門店では限定イベントを開催。発表されたばかりの2015年春夏ウィメンズコレクションからセレクトされたアイテムも同時に店頭に並ぶ。ピュアで上質な素材にこだわった美しいシルエットのウェアは、抜け感が加わりリラックスしたスタイル。これみよがしではない新しいラグジュアリーを、現代の空気感で打ち出す。
Written January 13, 2015
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