Shibuya Cross Tower, Skyscraper in Shibuya district, Tokyo, Japan
Shibuya Cross Tower is a skyscraper in central Shibuya that combines office space, retail shops, and dining venues in a single structure. The building features multiple levels connected by open passages that guide foot traffic through its interior.
The tower was built during the 1970s as part of Tokyo's rapid commercial expansion in its business district. Its construction marked an era when modern high-rises began reshaping the city's skyline.
The building's name changed from Toho Seimei Building to Shibuya Cross Tower in 1999, after the insurer Toho Life sold the trust beneficiary rights to Goldman Sachs for about 20 billion yen. Near the tower stands a monument to singer Ozaki Yutaka, who attended Aoyama Gakuin High School nearby and watched sunsets from the third-floor terrace; it was unveiled on 25 April 1994.
The building sits right next to Shibuya Station and is easy to reach. The spaces inside are clearly marked, and visitors can explore different floors to find shops and restaurants.
A monument to singer Yutaka Ozaki stands by the building: he often watched the sunset from the third-floor terrace while attending Aoyama Gakuin High School nearby, and the lyrics of a song from his debut album plus a relief of his face were unveiled there on 25 April 1994.
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