Tokyo International Forum

As an architect, this was on my can't miss list.
From the outside even the shape pulls you in. The space explodes upward from the second you enter. As you move through the space the whale-rib like structure becomes readily apparent. Knowing the complexity of structural design in this earthquake zone, this is a phenomenal design. Having known this space from it's once having been in Progressive Architecture, I had to see it. We simply do not have spaces like this in America.
Be sure to take the elevator to the top level and walk around on the upper level. The ramps down and across the upper levels give you a great changing view of this vast multistory open atrium. Stand in one place and pan around to help you truly understand what and how the structure is resisting both gravity dead load and seismic loads as well. The huge cross tube in the middle must be necessary to contain lateral forces present in the tension of placing two convex systems in on each other sort of like a reverse buttress system as in cathedral walls of old. The forces here bear not hidden agenda, and all the members can be understood to be absolutely in synch with each other. A beautiful example of Japan's habit of focusing on rhythm and repetition as a design them. Well done.
This is a definite don't miss space.

Tokyo International Forum, 1997 by Rafael Viñoly Architects

The Glass Hall, one of the most daring and imaginative structures ever built in Japan, consists of two intersecting glass and steel arcs, which enclose a vast central lobby and unite the elements of the complex. This dramatic structure is composed of seven stories above ground and three below. The Hall’s 60-meter-high (197-foot-high) curtain wall, a thin veil of heat-strengthened laminated glass hanging from the roof, was designed as transparently as possible to allow visual connection from the theatres and the plaza to the curved granite wall housing the conference center beyond.

Went there for WebX event. Great architecture opening spaces and usages. The design is astonishing. The public space and the space semi-outdoor is also very good to sit around. This is a great place for big exhibition in the center of Tokyo.

Very spacious convention center. Quiet place to sit and rest, as if you are in a separate place from the outside city.

The convention center halls' entrances are on the basement level. There's a few different restaurants as well, usuallu all quite busy.

A very large Krispy Kreme restaurant is in the courtyard area. Lots of benches to sit at.

Very impressive assembly of buildings, would take a lot of time to explore all the areas. Took some pictures in the building where you can go all the way up to the seventh floor. Free entry, not busy.

One of city landmark (and forum center)
Access is free so stroll inside to discover the amazing architecture

For photography, it’s one of Tokyo’s best architecture spots. You don’t have access to the entire building, but plenty of spots to explore and snap photos. Worth a visit.

Tip: if you're here to take photos 📸, take the elevator to the 7th floor and make your way down from there.

This place is stunning. You can't help yourself but to snap a few photos. Many people are also here for photoshoots. There's usually open public restrooms on each floor.

The largest antique market in Tokyo called Oedo antique market at Tokyo International Forum near Tokyo stat. The stuffs are from japan, europe and america..

The building is beautiful by construction and the acoustic of the halls are spectacular. For symphonic concerts is one of the best in the world in which I ever played... it has a lot of activity places and the location us very near (10 minutes) from the Emperor's palace! Enjoy it!

Uruguayan architect Rafael Viñoly is perhaps most famous for his car-melting Walkie-Talkie Tower—which won Britain’s 2015 Carbuncle Cup as the UK’s worst building of 2015 after zapping walks, cars, and carpets alike in London's Twenty Fenchurch Street neighborhood.

However, Rafael Viñoly is also the very same Uruguayan architect who designed Tokyo International Forum.

As appreciating the Forum’s most impressive details requires some serious urban hiking, I think most visitors never get to experience what makes this building unique and wonderful.

While Tokyo International Forum is both elegant and fascinating on the outside, as well as extremely functional as an exhibition hall for everything from conventions to concerts, you should definitely make the physical effort to venture up into her belly to really appreciate the design details that truly express its soul.

Despite the impressive visuals, unlike most such places in Tokyo, the Forum seems to never be crowded.

I’ve made the climb several times both during daylight hours and after dark, sharing the journey with one or two others at most.

An incredible structure and architectural piece. I’ve never seen anything like this, on this scale. definitely not located in the center of a city. Go there and experience the place.

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Beautiful and modern architecture. Worth visiting

A really cool place with great light to take photos ☀

I tried to find this place because it was featured in Kimi No Nawa anime, I'm really curious because this place was depicted as an awesome place with magnificent architechture.

So when we reach this place, we we're astonished, this place was instagrammable, you can find many patterns and lines here.

Definitely a must-go place for photographer or Instagrammer!

Hall A was large and beautiful, especially with hundreds of light bulbs lighting up the hall giving off effects of spotlights. Access from the subway and railway stations was just great and very convenient. Some of the toilets are clean, sleek, and rather fancy when compared to other public toilets such in most department stores.

They have a super cool antique market that takes place every once in a while. The structure itself is quite cool but would only recommend visiting for the market.

Great place away from the busy streets
Always good to re-visit

Very fun sunday vintage market

A photographers dream this building, absolutely magnificent architecture, a must do in Tokio