Architecture of Tokyo

Architecture in Tokyo has largely been shaped by Tokyo's history. Twice in recent history has the metropolis been left in ruins: first in the 1923 Great Kantō earthquake and later after extensive firebombing in World War II.^[1] Because of this, Tokyo's current urban landscape is one of modern and contemporary architecture, and older buildings are scarce.^[1]

Notable buildings

• Tokyo Tower
• Rainbow Bridge
• National Diet Building
• Yoyogi National Gymnasium
• Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
• Tokyo Big Sight
• Asahi Beer Hall by Philippe Starck
• Tokyo Station red brick building
• Tokyo International Forum
• Roppongi Hills

Gallery

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  Tokyo International Forum

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  National Diet Building.

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  Supreme Court of Japan.

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  Zōjōji (a temple in Shiba Park) and Tokyo Tower.

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  Yoyogi National Gymnasium, a work of Kenzo Tange.

External links

Tokyo portal

• Tokyo Architecture
• checkonsite.com architectural guide to Tokyo - combines maps, addresses, ratings, reviews.

References

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