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. Because of this, Tokyo's current urban landscape is one of modern and contemporary architecture, and older buildings are scarce.

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