Kokusai Akasaka Building, Office tower in Akasaka, Japan
Kokusai Akasaka Building is a 20-story office tower in Tokyo's central business district, featuring a distinctive stepped design that creates visual interest in its upper floors. The structure contains multiple floors dedicated to office and commercial spaces throughout.
Built in 1973 by International Motor Company as a revenue-generating investment, the building served as headquarters for a major corporation through the early 2000s. Its original purpose gradually shifted as the surrounding area evolved.
The nineteenth floor once housed a dining establishment that displayed artworks by renowned painters, creating a space where political leaders gathered through a private elevator entrance.
The building connects directly to Tameike-sanno Station via Exit 10, providing convenient access to two major Tokyo Metro lines. This direct underground connection makes it easy to reach without walking through surface streets.
The building includes a dedicated high-rise parking structure that was originally used as a luxury car service facility by its developer. This integration of automobile services within an office tower was an unusual arrangement for downtown Tokyo.
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