Yomiuri Shimbun Building, Corporate newspaper headquarters in Ōtemachi, Japan.
Description
The Yomiuri Shimbun Building is a 200-meter-tall skyscraper in the financial district of Ōtemachi in central Tokyo, with 33 floors above ground and 3 basement levels. The structure houses editorial offices, printing facilities, and various media operations.
History
The building was designed by architectural firm Nikken Sekkei and completed in 2014 after construction began in 2013. This modern skyscraper represented a significant infrastructure investment for Japan's media industry.
Culture
This skyscraper houses the headquarters of the Yomiuri Shimbun, one of Japan's largest newspapers. The newspaper has shaped the country's news landscape for decades, and its main office represents the importance of print journalism in Japanese society.
Practical
The building is easily accessible by multiple railway lines and is located in the busy business district of Ōtemachi. Keep in mind that this is an active working environment and many areas are not open to the public.
Did you know?
The building houses specialized facilities for newspaper production, including advanced digital newsrooms. This blend of traditional printing technology and modern digital systems demonstrates how media production has evolved in the 21st century.
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