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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Japan

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Prefectural office building in Japan

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, also known as Tochō, serves as the headquarters of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

Inaugurated in 1991, its design fuses modernism with traditional Japanese styles, embodying Japan's rapid economic rise.

Designed by Kenzō Tange, it represents a symbol of Tokyo's urban and architectural innovation.

Located in Nishi-Shinjuku, it offers panoramic views of Tokyo and beyond from its observation decks.

This complex is renowned for its distinctive split and symmetrical towers, earning it significance in both function and form.

Location: Nishi-Shinjuku

Inception: 1991

Architect: Kenzō Tange

Official opening: April 1991

Architectural style: postmodern architecture

Floors above the ground: 48

Height: 243 m

Phone: +81353211111

Website: yokoso.metro.tokyo.lg.jp

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