Top Center Building, Commercial skyscraper in Shizuoka, Japan.
The Top Center Building is a commercial office tower in the central business district of Shizuoka, Japan, with multiple floors occupied by companies of different sizes. The building has a straightforward facade and stands among other tall structures near Shizuoka Station, forming part of the city's downtown skyline.
The building was completed on 31 October 1994 as Media City Shizuoka, developed under the Tenmacho Second District redevelopment programme. It originally belonged to the broadcaster TV Shizuoka and housed a hall called Hyakunin Gekijo with a sub-control room and broadcast equipment. In 2002 TV Shizuoka sold it to Megane Top, and it was renamed Top Center Building.
The building opened in 1994 as Media City Shizuoka, owned by television station TV Shizuoka, and housed a hall called Hyakunin Gekijo used for studio recordings, live broadcasts and film screenings. Sold to Megane Top in 2002, it was renamed Top Center Building; the ground floor now holds the Megane Ichiba and ALOOK eyewear stores.
The building is a short walk from Shizuoka Station, making it easy to reach on foot after arriving by train. The surrounding streets are lined with cafes and shops, which makes the area convenient for a break before or after a visit.
The building's roof carries the transmitter for FM Shimizu Shizuoka, a detail easy to miss from street level. The tower began in 1994 as Media City Shizuoka, owned by TV Shizuoka, and held a hall called Hyakunin Gekijo with a sub-control room and broadcast equipment for studio recordings and live broadcasts.
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