Hanazono Room, Film studio in Shinjuku, Japan
Hanazono Room is a film studio on the top floor of the Sun Mall Crest Condominium in Shinjuku that features an indoor pool. The space is specifically designed for photo shoots and video productions that require an interior pool setting.
The Sun Mall Crest building was completed in 1988 and housed various facilities before the studio opened in 2000. Its opening coincided with a period when Japan was exploring new approaches to media production.
The space earned the nickname 'That Pool' within international online communities after appearing in numerous Japanese media productions. Filmmakers recognize the location immediately by its characteristic pool setting, which has been featured in several tokusatsu series and other projects.
Visitors reach the studio through elevators in the residential building and need to arrange a booking in advance. The space is primarily set up for commercial productions and professional reservations.
The pool itself lacks depth markings, which makes it flexible for different camera angles and lighting arrangements. The plain turquoise tiling around the water has become a recognizable element in many Japanese media productions.
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