FCG Building, Television headquarters in Odaiba, Minato City, Japan
The FCG Building, also known as the Fuji TV Headquarters, is a television headquarters in Odaiba, Minato City, Japan. It consists of two towers linked by corridors, with a large titanium sphere suspended between them, and its exterior is covered in aluminum panels.
Designed by architect Kenzō Tange, the building was completed in 1996 and became the new headquarters of Fuji Television in 1997. It was the last large-scale project Tange directly supervised.
The ground floor mall is home to the only Sazae-san shop in Japan, where fans can buy original goods and watch Sazae-san-yaki being made. The building also hosts seasonal events and light shows that draw locals and tourists alike.
Visitors can explore several floors of the building, including a rooftop garden and a fifth-floor gallery, while the sphere houses a paid observation deck. The site is easily reached by train and is best visited on weekdays when it is less crowded.
The building's proportions match the 16:9 aspect ratio of high-definition television, a detail requested by the architect. The sphere, weighing about 1,200 tons, is covered in titanium plates and serves as an observation deck.
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