■Parking lot (Tokyo International Forum B3F)
・Opening Hours: 7:00~23:30, 365 days a year
・Fees: Car¥200／30min. (including tax)
Motorcycle ¥100／ 1 hour (including tax)

Opening Hours 7:00〜23:30（open all year round）＊May be closed for repairs, etc.
＊Event times will vary for diﬀerent events.
＊Opening times of stores and other businesses will vary.

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TOKYOINTERNATIONALFORUM
The Tokyo International Forum, which is locatedin Tokyoʼs central Marunouchi district, is aconvention and arts center equipped with a range offacilities including 8 small-to-large-size halls, 34
conference rooms, a symbolic glass atrium, a refreshing andplant-ﬁlled ground-level plaza, a variety of shops andrestaurants, and an art museum. The Forum is visited by around23 million people each year, and it serves as a center for promoting
and communicating comprehensive culture and information.
The Forum hosts a diverse program of events throughout the year at its
distinctive and varied halls and conference rooms, including international
conferences, ceremonies, academic meetings, exhibitions, concerts, musicals, andfashion shows. People of all ages from various backgrounds gather here to interact
and enjoy the vast array of culture and information on oﬀer.
The Tokyo International Forum is also highly rated for its architecture, and itʼs known as one
of Tokyoʼs leading landmarks. Boasting many attractive features in its construction and facilities,
the Forum provides plenty of aesthetically-pleasing points and enjoyable attractions and ways topass time for all visitors, from event participants to those just dropping by to have a look.

Tokyo International Forum recalling the history of the site and surrounding area
The site on which the Tokyo International Forum（TIF）was built is the intersection of the Daimyokouji, whichhoused rows of city residences（kamiyashiki）of Japanese feudal lords（daimyo）in the Edo period, and thecurrent Babasaki-dori where city residences（kamiyashiki）of the Tosa and Awa feudal domains were located.
Since the development of the surrounding area, dubbed the London Block of Marunouchi（Marunouchi Itcho London）for its red-brick European style buildings, and the shift of the Tokyo
Government Oﬃce Buildings to this area in the same period of 1894 and up to the relocation ofthese Buildings to Shinjuku in 1991, it has functioned as the modern and present-day centerof Tokyoʼs administration for approximately one century.
The Tokyo International Forum opened in this area in January 1997 as a center for
promoting and communicating comprehensive culture and information. It serves asa base for carrying out a wide range of cultural activities, a place for creating andexchanging various information, and a hub for international exchanges.

Former Tokyo PrefecturalOﬃce Building（Meiji period）

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Former Tokyo Metropolitan
Government Building 1（Showa period）

Opening Ceremony of TIF

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Facilities Guide
Hall A

Glass Building
and Conference Rooms
JR Tokyo Sta.

【4〜7F】

Halls B7 & B5

Did you know the Glass
Building has awarded
three stars in the famous
French travel guide book?

Plaza
JR Yurakucho Sta.

Hall A features 5,012 seats and two-tiered audience seating, making it one of
the largest theaters in Japan and the venue of choice for a wide range oflarge-scale events, from international conferences and ceremonies to concerts
and other live performances by major artists from Japanese and overseas.

HallC

Hall B7（B Block/7th ﬂoor）

Hall B5（B Block/5th ﬂoor）

Hall B7 boasts a 1400 ㎡ spacecompletely free of columns,

Hall B5 has a sophisticated lookcreated by blending traditional

making it an incredibly versatile
venue for hosting conferences,

Japanese décor with a touch ofmodern aesthetics in a 600 ㎡

exhibitions, fashion shows, andother such events.

interior space. One of its many
charms is the gorgeous view it
aﬀords from the lobby.

Halls D7, D5 & D1

【B1F】Basement Concourse【B2F】Hall E【B3F】Parking Lot

Glass Building andConference Rooms【4F to 7F】

Plaza【1F】

The Glass Building boasts anenormous sundrenched atrium

Hall C features a three-tiered
audience seating with a total of 1,502
seats. Made from Chinese quince（karin）wood in the image of a violin
with chic interior hues, it is a popularwith an open-air structure in the
shape of a ship. Spanning from theB1 ﬂoor to around 60 metresvenue for fans of classical concertsand musicals as well.

above, it is the symbol of theTokyo International Forum as wellas the main lobby for all theHall D7（D Block/7th ﬂoor）

Hall D5（D Block/5th ﬂoor）

Hall D1（D Block/1st ﬂoor）

Hall D7 is a 340 ㎡ space featuring

The 285 ㎡ Hall D5 features an

The 137 ㎡ Hall D1 is locatedthe state of the art lighting andinterior ﬁnished with granite and in the 1st ﬂoor of the D Block,audio equipment, where a wide
range of experimental events canbe held. It can be freely used forwood and a ﬂoor-to-ceiling glass
wall at the front, giving it a freshand open feel.

seminars and exhibitions toconcerts and fashion shows.

Basement Concourse【B1F】 Hall E【B2F】

facilities on site. There are 31
conference rooms located on the
4th to 7th ﬂoors of the Glass
Building, with the information desk

access by visitors.

Parking Lot【B3F】
For Cars
Opening Hours

For Motorcycles

7:00〜23:30, 365days a year417

on the 1st ﬂoor and a restaurant on
the 7th ﬂoor.
The Plaza is located in between the Hall
Building and the Glass Building, and oﬀers all
visitors an area ﬁlled with nature for theirrelaxation and enjoyment. It also hosts a wide
range of events such as the Neo Yataimura（food stands）at lunchtime and the monthly
Oedo Antique Market, as well as serving as alocation for many magazine shoots andtelevision drama ﬁlming.

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which is the closest to JR
Yurakcho station, making it
extremely convenient for

The basement concourse connects
visitors with all facilities on site, andprovides access to the subway and JRlines. It also has a convenience store,
six cafes and restaurants and the
Mitsuo Aida Museum.

The 5,000 ㎡ Hall E spans from the B2F
to the B1F with a high ceiling, creating
an open space with natural light that
can accommodate a diverse range of
events such as exhibitions and trade
fairs, commercial fairs and receptions.

Capacity（Including 7
parking spaces fordisabled persons）

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Fee（Including Tax）

¥200／30 min.

¥100／1 hour

On Monday throughFriday（excluding¥2,000-¥500-

national holidays and the※Times in excess ※Times in excess
year-end/New Yearof 10 hours willof 10 hours will
holidays）between 7:00

and 23:30, parking for
more than 5 hours but
less than 10 hours

incur anadditional ¥200
per 30 min.

incur anadditional ¥100
per hour.

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Recommended RouteNow we will introduce to you some of the recommended spots to see at theTokyo International Forum. Why not take a walking around the Forum and enjoy
all that this unique building has to oﬀer, such as its open spaces enveloped insunlight and artworks. You may discover something new and exciting!

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Plaza

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Recommended Route
Brallier Free Rout

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Glass Building【B1F】Glass Building Lobby

Lobby

Hall E1

3

Hall E2
Basement Concourse

Imperial Palace/
Marunouchi Nakadori Ave.

Glass Building【7F】Glass Building Lounge

From the Glass Building (7F) Yurakucho side, you can enjoy boththe scenery of Ginza and the Glass Building's large interior space.
Youʼll also feel like you can almost reach the Glass Building's hugeroof, which looks like the hull of a ship or a whale's belly.
Outside the window, you can also see the artwork “Apron.”

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Glass Building【7F】Glass Building Lounge

The 7th ﬂoor Lounge is frequently used as a location for fashion
magazine shoots and ﬁlming commercials. If you look toward the JRside from the lounge, you might see the Shinkansen (a bullet train) pass
by. The Tokyo Sky tree is visible from the gap between some buildings.

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4

4 Glass Building

Tokyo Metro Subway
Yurakucho Station

The Central Bridge connects the Glass Building
Lobby with the Basement Concourse. It divides
the Hall E into two areas in an aerial
conﬁguration and is enclosed in glass walls on
both sides, creating a 40m-long cuboid futuristic
space that exudes a sense of tranquility.

from 7

Mitsuo Aida
MuseumCentral Bridge

Glass Building

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Central Bridge【B1F】

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Glass Building Lobby【B1F】

Take elevator to Glass Building 7F
Mitsuo Aida Museum

Basement Concourse【B1F】

2

Ota Dokan Statue【1F】

Cross Plaza and take Keiyo Line exit stairs or elevator
to B1F underground concourse.

Enjoy drinking Tokyo s
tap water from thedrinking fountain.

JR Tokyo Station

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1

Stone Monument of the Former
Tokyo Prefectural Oﬃce Building【1F】

Enter Glass Building

Glass
Building

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JR Yurakucho Station

Ota Dokan was a superior samurai commander
who built Edo Castle（now the Imperial Palace）in
1457. This statue was erected as the symbol of theformer Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings.
Even now, it is positioned so as to gaze in the
direction of the Imperial Palace.
Next to the statue, there are panels explaining thehistory of the warring period in the Kanto region
and Ota Dokanʼs life. You can also enjoy displays
such as a model of the Edo Castle and learn about
the association between Ota Dokan and the castle.

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5

Rent aCommunity Cycle.

1F

JR Tokyo Station/Marunouchi Building

Ota Dokan Statue
2 （Createdby the sculptor Fumio Asakura in 1957）

Recommended Route（Time Required: Approx. 30 minutes.）
Glass
Building

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Stone Monument of the Former
Tokyo Prefectural Oﬃce Buildings

This stone monument marks the Former
Tokyo Prefectural Oﬃce Buildings, which
is a Tokyo City Historic Relic and the site of
the Tokyo International Forum.

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5

Glass Building Yurakucho side【7F】

6Glass Building Lounge【7F】

Go down the slope or take the elevators to Glass Building 6F or 5F※Do not use the slopes with wheelchairs or strollers.
Please take the elevators.

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Glass Building Bridge【6F/5F】

Take one of 2 elevators on right to 1F

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Plaza【1F】※Stops ⑤, ⑥, and ⑦ on the recommended route may not be open
to visitors depending on the usage status at the time, etc.

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Plaza

This resting space, with Japanese Zelkova (keyaki) and Judas (katsura)
trees, is a promenade that connects the streets to the Yurakucho
Station, Tokyo Station, and Imperial Palace sides of the Forum. It has
an open feel that is distinctive of the outdoors. Why not enjoy thebreeze of the passing seasons while gazing at the artwork here?

Glass Building【6F/5F】Glass Building Bridge

As you cross the bridge from the elevator hall, youʼll feel like
you are ﬂoating in the middle of the large space of the Glass
Building.
(Not recommended for guests who are afraid of heights.)

The total length of the Glass Building is 207 m. Its massive
scale is even more evident when you look up at the nearly 60
m high ceiling from B1F. On the other side of the crystal-clear
glass you can see the trees of the ground-level Plaza and whiteclouds drifting across the blue sky, making you feel like you
are outdoors even though you are on the B1 ﬂoor.

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Art Work
The Tokyo International Forum houses a collection of unique artworks
on the theme of A Boat of Diversity. There are 134 works by 50
domestic and foreign artists including Yayoi Kusama, Isamu Noguchi
and other renowned creators. This section provides an introduction tosome installations on display for all visitors to the Forum.

Glass
Building

Meeting Place

5

Glass Building
3

Hall E2
Basement Concourse

6

Imperial Palace/Marunouchi Nakadori Ave.

1

Plaza

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● Size：88.0×293.0×46.0cm● Created in：1991/96

Plaza

ISHINKI Kan YASUDA

2 BARCELONA BALLAD
Anthony CARO

Kan Yasuda is an artist working
internationally, primarily in Italy and Japan.
Even though this sculpture is made frommarble, it has been crafted in such a way thatit highlights the softness of the stones andinvites the viewer to come closer and touch it.

Sir Anthony Caro was the ﬁrst artist to createa sculpture without the pedestal that many
artists today use. This sculpture consists onlyof a frame, and is unique for its open viewstraight through it to the other side.

D Block【B1F-1F】Escalator-side wall

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● Materials & Method：painted ﬁberglass, steel● Size：211.5×126.5×9.5cm

Steel rusted and waxed● Size：249.0×238.5×104.0cm● Created in：1987● Size：155.0×340.0×240.0cm● Created in：1991

3● Created in：1993

Plaza

HEMISPHERE CIRCLE Richard LONG

The plan for this artwork, which was commissioned especiallyfor the Tokyo International Forum, was explained using an
arrangement of boiled potatoes on a plate. Viewing it fromoutside the circle of stones, as well as from within, gives aninteresting perspective. The creator of this artwork, Richard
Long, is a laureate of the Praemium Imperiale in honor of
Prince Takamatsu, and also a recipient of the Turner Prize.

Glass Building Lobby【B1F】

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WHAT COULD MAKE ME FEEL THIS WAY…
Richard DEACONThis artwork, which looks like a cloud or even a giant ameba,
was originally designed to be displayed on the ﬂoor. However,it has been hung on the wall at the Forum so that it can beclearly seen in its entirety.

● Materials：Japanese basalt● Materials：Stainless Steel● Created in：1996● Created in：1993● Size：Outer diameter 754.0cm

HASTAKARA YANTARAJohn DUFF● Materials & Method：● Materials：Carrara white marble

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APRON Makoto ITO● Materials：Bronze

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Hall E1

Glass Building Lobby【7F】

This bronze work was cast from an original FRP
sculpture speciﬁcally for the Tokyo
International Forum.

Glass Building
Lobby

Tokyo Metro Subway
Yurakucho Station

Mitsuo Aida
MuseumPlaza

Mitsuo Aida Museum

1

JR Tokyo Station

2

JR Yurakucho Station

JR Tokyo Station/Marunouchi Building5● Size：295.5×631.0×2.5cm

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D Block【B1F-1F】Escalator-side wall

ROBERTA S TRAY John DUFF

● Materials & Method：painted ﬁberglass, steel● Size：103.5×242.0×48.2cm● Created in：1994

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Construction of
the Tokyo International ForumThe Tokyo International Forum was built on the site of the former Tokyo Metropolitan Government Oﬃce
Buildings; it opened in January 1997.
Japan s ﬁrst oﬃcial international design competition recognized by the International Union of Architects（UIA）was held in 1988 to seek design submissions for the Forum. The following year a design by the U.S.
architect Rafael Vinoly was selected from among 395 designs submitted by architects from 50 countries.
Under the direction of Mr. Vinoly, a large team of design staﬀ, including from Japan, started work on thebasic design for realizing his overall architectural vision. Construction of the Forum commenced in October
1992, and was completed in May 1996.

The ship-like shape of the Glass Building was created byinverting the curved part of the site that follows the JR line. The
approximately 2,600 glass panes comprising the walls of the
Glass Building are made from 2 panes of 8mm double-strength
glass for ensuring robust and clear walls. Meanwhile, the roof
has around 1,000 multi-layer glass panes comprising 12mm
thick reinforced glass and 10mm thick wire glass.
The roof of the Glass Building is supported by two large pillars,
and inside the pillars are troughs for collecting rain water that
falls on the roof and sending it to underground water storage
tanks, as well as electric cables etc., running through them.
The Glass Building Bridge runs above the Plaza towards theHall Building as 3 interconnecting bridges, oﬀering visitors
easy access to the conference rooms in the Glass Building
while using the halls in the Hall Building as the main venue.
The Glass Building has a vast air volume of 215,000㎥, and so air
conditioning the whole area would result in a huge loss ofenergy. Therefore, partial air conditioning is used only in thesections where people pass through, and it is combined withnatural ventilation to control the air environment. In addition,
the air and smoke ventilation window at the apex of the Glass
Building can be opened as required during the peak of summer
to let out warm air, enabling a comfortable temperature to be
maintained inside even while only using partial air conditioning.

Walking on the slope that starts at the Glass Building
Lounge on the 7th ﬂoor and continues down to theTokyo Station side on the 1st ﬂoor provides an even moreenjoyable view and greater appreciation of the Glass
Building as an architectural work of art.
Gaze up at the clouds reﬂected on the Glass Building
while relaxing in the lush and green Plaza, or enjoy theview of the illuminated ﬂoor and the Plaza and Glass
Building lit up at night, and discover for yourself thewonders of the architectural masterpiece that is theTokyo International Forum.

The Tokyo International Forum mainly consists of the Hall
Building comprising 7 small-to-large-size halls, the Glass
Building consisting of a symbolic glass atrium and 31
small-to-large-size conference rooms, and a Basement
Concourse and Plaza that connects these two Buildings.
The Hall Building stands neatly along the Marunouchi sideon the west, while the Glass Building follows the curve of
the JR train line on the eastern side. In the center of the siteis the Plaza, which links together the three street sides of
the Forum and provides an outdoor rest area for visitors.

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Overview of construction scale● Site Area

● Building Area

● Total Floor Area
● Glass Building

Total Length
Maximum Width
HeightNumber of Glass Panes

approx.27,000㎡
approx.21,000㎡
approx.145,000㎡
approx. 208m
approx. 32m
approx. 60m
approx. 3,600 panes（Western side: approx. 1,800 panes,
Eastern side: approx. 800 panes, Roof: approx. 1,000 panes）

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Eco-friendly Facilities ‒ Tokyo International ForumThe Tokyo International Forum strives in various ways to leverage natural energy,
use energy eﬃciently and create a comfortable environment.

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Solar Power Generation System

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Solar panels are installed on the roofs of the hallbuildings. The power generated by the solar panels
is converted into AC power and used in thebuildings.

Lighting equipment in seating areas, lobbies,
corridors and other spaces are being changed to LED
lights, which consume less power and last longer.
We are striving to save more energy by using highly
energy-saving permanent magnet motors for air
blowers and introducing a system that appropriately
adjusts the intake of outdoor air for air conditioning.

The solar panels, about 600 m2 in area, generate 93 kW of power
This is equivalent to electricity used in nearly 50 general households

Solar panels

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Energy Saving in Lighting and
Air Conditioning

Solar Heat Collecting System

Apart from the solar power generation system, theroofs of the halls are also equipped with evacuatedglass tube type solar thermal collectors. Water heatedusing solar heat is supplied to restrooms and showers
in the buildings as well as restaurant kitchens.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has made reduction ofcarbon dioxide emissions mandatory for large-scale
establishment in the city（obligation to reduce total carbon
dioxide emissions）.The Tokyo International Forumʼsachievements far exceed the reduction standards

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Energy Management System（EMS）

Air conditioning system for Hall B

The Tokyo International Forum tracks its usage of
renewable energy on real-time basis and displays it
using on-site digital signage devices and theoﬃcial website to disseminate information about
its environmental activities in aneasy-to-understand manner.

The area of the heat collector is about 400 m2 andthe temperature is 85℃
The heat collected is suﬃcient to heat water in about
500 bathtubs to a temperature of 40℃

Explanation：http://www.t-i-forum.co.jp/ems/
Solar heat collectors

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Waste Water Recycling System

Waste water generated in the buildings(water from washbasins or restaurant
kitchens) or rain water falling on the premises
is processed (biotreatment and membrane
separation) in a waste water recycling system
and used for ﬂushing toilets, watering plants
and melting snow accumulated on the roofof the Glass Building.

Screen showing usage of renewable energy

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Roof Greening

The roofs of the conference rooms in the Glass
Building are installed with a green belt of rosemary
and liriope platyphylla. In addition to dealing withthe urban heat island and reducing the coolingload for the buildings, these belts also create
refreshing spaces in the structures made of glass,metal and stone.

Waste water recycling facility

Greening of about 700 m2 area in FY2009

Utilization rate of recycled water：
About 90% of the water used for
ﬂushing toilets and other purposes（subject to seasonal variations）
Watering of plants

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Roof of a conference room in the Glass Building

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Regular Events at the PlazaThe Plaza is a park-like open space between the Hall Buildings and the Glass Building.
It is a lush green resting area spanning 9,700 ㎡ and doubles up as a venue for events.
This section provides an introduction to regular open-to-all events held at the Plaza.

Japan s largest outdoor antique market

Oedo Antique Market

The Oedo Antique Market is the biggest outdoor antique market
in Japan. It boasts of a large number of antique goods including
Japanese pottery, Western tableware, kimono and sashes, andaccessories to name a few, and attracts many visitors every time.
With a rise in the number of foreign visitors in recent years, it is
becoming popular for its international character.
Event DateFirst and third Sunday of every month* The event may be cancelled due to bad weather or other reasons.

* The event is usually held on the ﬁrst and third Sunday of every month,
but there may be occasions when the schedule is changed.

Stylish and new ﬂea market

Best Flea Market

Any individuals can sell their stuﬀ at the Best Flea Market. Thereis space for a maximum of 200 shops. Characterized by a senseof style and freedom, like ﬂea markets in the West, this market
oﬀers more than just a place to recycle unwanted household
goods. You can ﬁnd a wide variety of things ranging fromhandmade products to antique goods.

Trivia of Tokyo International Forum
V-shaped white pillars are a special feature of Hall E.
You might wonder why they are shaped this way.
Considering the structure and the weight of thebuilding, it is common to either erect pillars at every
9 m or use thick pillars. However, that would hamper
the use of the space. Therefore, wide
spaces were generated by erecting
four pillars in V-shape at one spot andplacing them 18 m away from eachother to provide adequate support tothe structure.

The Glass Building's
white roof stretches
208 m long and 31.7 m
across at its widest
point, with its steel frame
weighing a whopping
2,500 tons! It is held
up by two large
pillars positioned
124 m apart.

2500
tons

Boasting 5,012 seats, Hall A is thelargest theater in Japan. It is used forlarge-scale events ranging from concerts
to big international conferences.
Incidentally, Tokyo International Forumhas eight halls including Hall A and its 34
conference rooms can accommodate
about 14,000 people.

The Tokyo
International
Forum issurrounded bysubways. To preventthe vibrations from the subways
from reaching the halls, thebuildings are characterized by a“box in a box” construction as an
optimal countermeasure against
noise and vibration. In thisconstruction, a ﬂoating box isbuilt inside another box toachieve acoustic isolation.

To let people experience
how good Tokyo tap
water can taste, the Tokyo
Bureau of Waterworks has
installed Japanʼs ﬁrst everoutdoor bottle-ﬁlling water
dispenser in the Plaza. Anyone canuse it to ﬁll their own bottle orcontainer with cold tap water, and
it is becoming a popular spot
among international tourists.

Made inJapan /

The walls of the Glass
Building feature Japanese
glass on the west side facing
America the Hall Building andAmerican glass on the eastside facing the JR lines. It makes you
wonder if the American glass was placed
where it can face its homeland.

Biggestin JapanBox ina BoxTokyo water-Drink-allyou-canMade in

Slopedceiling

Event Date

The second-ﬂoor lobby
ceilings in Hall A and C
slope downward toward theentrance side. Thatʼs because
the theatersʼ ﬂoors slope downward
toward their respective stages.

Hal

BuildinglOnce every month* The event may be cancelled due to bad weather or other reasons.

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Neo Yataimura Super Night

Surrounded by trees, the Beer Garden Neo Yataimura Super
Night provides a soothing environment in middle of the city.
15〜 20 stylish food trucks gather to delight the visitors withdiverse street foods, including ethnic food, at a reasonable
price. With live stage performances to add to its attractions, thisevent receives a large number of visitors every time.
Event Date

Once every month（except December to March）* The event may be cancelled due to bad weather or other reasons.

The Tokyo
International
Forum is 37 steps*
away from theInternational Forum exit of JR
Yurakucho Station. Boasting easy
accessibility, it can be reachedwithin 5 minutes from JR
Yurakucho Station and Tokyo
Station, and Subway Yurakucho
Station, Hibiya Station and
Nijubashimae Station.

steps

A popular beer garden in the city center

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V-shaped
Pillars

BiggestAs one of the biggest
in the worldclassical music
festivals in the world,
La Folle Journée au
Japon, has been held
every year since 2005
during the Golden Week holidays in the
Marunouchi, Yurakucho, Otemachi area,with Tokyo International Forum as thecenter. A total of 8,660,000 people haveattended the 15 previous events.

*This is a rough estimate.

3.0

seconds
This is the maximum reverberation time in Hall
A. Famous concert halls with seating capacitiesof nearly 2,000 people and almost roundshapes have a maximum reverberation time ofroughly 2 seconds. To provide a similar acoustic
environment in a rectangular hall with 5,012
seats, Hall A was equipped with cutting-edgearchitectural techniques and acoustic
equipment. The reverberation time can be
adjusted from 2.0 seconds to a maximum of 3.0
seconds (when seats are empty), oﬀering an
ideal acoustic environment.

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