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January 2019 TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FORUM

The Tokyo International Forum, which is located in Tokyo’s central district, is a convention and arts center equipped with a range of facilities including 8 small-to-large-size halls, 34 conference rooms, a symbolic glass atrium, a refreshing and plant-filled ground-level plaza, a variety of shops and restaurants, and an art museum. The Forum is visited by around 23 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, and fashion 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 it’s known as one of Tokyo’s leading landmarks. Boasting many attractive features in its construction and facilities, the Forum provides plenty of aesthetically-pleasing points and enjoyable attractions and ways to pass 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, which housed rows of city residences（kamiyashiki） of Japanese feudal lords（daimyo） in the Edo period, and the current 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 of these Buildings to Shinjuku in 1991, it has functioned as the modern and present-day center of Tokyo’s 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 as a base for carrying out a wide range of cultural activities, a place for creating and exchanging various information, and a hub for international exchanges.

Former Tokyo Prefectural Former Tokyo Metropolitan Opening Ceremony of TIF Office Building Government Building 1 （Meiji period） （Showa period）

01 FORUMGUIDE 02 Facilities Guide

Hall A Halls B7 & B5

Did you know the Glass Glass Building Building has awarded and Conference Rooms three stars in the famous 【4～7F】 French travel guide book? JR Tokyo Sta.

Hall B7（B Block/7th floor） Hall B5（B Block/5th floor） Plaza Hall B7 boasts a 1400㎡ space Hall B5 has a sophisticated look completely free of columns, created by blending traditional JR Yurakucho Sta. making it an incredibly versatile Japanese décor with a touch of Hall A features 5,012 seats and two-tiered audience seating, making it one of venue for hosting conferences, modern aesthetics in a 600㎡ the largest theaters in Japan and the venue of choice for a wide range of exhibitions, fashion shows, and interior space. One of its many large-scale events, from international conferences and ceremonies to concerts other such events. charms is the gorgeous view it and other live performances by major artists from Japanese and overseas. affords from the lobby.

HallC Halls D7, D5 & D1 【B1F】 Basement Concourse

【B2F】 Hall E

【B3F】 Car Park

Glass Building and Conference Rooms【4F to 7F】 Plaza【1F】 Hall C features a three-tiered Hall D7（D Block/7th floor） Hall D5（D Block/5th floor） Hall D1（D Block/1st floor） audience seating with a total of 1,502 The Glass Building boasts an Hall D7 is a 340㎡ space featuring The 285㎡ Hall D5 features an The 137㎡ Hall D1 is located seats. Made from Chinese quince enormous sundrenched atrium the state of the art lighting and interior finished with granite and in the 1st floor of the D Block, （karin） wood in the image of a violin with an open-air structure in the audio equipment, where a wide wood and a floor-to-ceiling glass which is the closest to JR with chic interior hues, it is a popular shape of a ship. Spanning from the range of experimental events can wall at the front, giving it a fresh Yurakcho station, making it venue for fans of classical concerts B1 floor to around 60 metres be held. It can be freely used for and open feel. extremely convenient for and musicals as well. above, it is the symbol of the seminars and exhibitions to access by visitors. Tokyo International Forum as well concerts and fashion shows. as the main lobby for all the facilities on site. There are 31 Basement Concourse【B1F】 Hall E【B2F】 Car Park【B3F】 conference rooms located on the Capacity: 420 vehicles（including 7 parking spaces 4th to 7th floors of the Glass for disabled persons） Building, with the information desk Opening time: 7:00-23:30（Fee: 200 yen/30 mins）, on the 1st floor and a restaurant on open year round 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 their The basement concourse connects visitors The 5,000㎡ Hall E spans from the B2F to relaxation and enjoyment. It also hosts a wide with all facilities on site, and provides the B1F with a high ceiling, creating an range of events such as the Neo Yataimura access to the subway and JR lines. It also open space with natural light that can （food stands） at lunchtime and the monthly has a convenience store, six cafes and accommodate a diverse range of events Oedo Antique Market, as well as serving as a restaurants and the Mitsuo Aida Museum. such as exhibitions and trade fairs, location for many magazine shoots and commercial fairs and receptions. television drama filming.

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4 Now we will introduce to you some of the recommended spots to see at the Recommended route Glass Tokyo International Forum. Why not take a walking around the Forum and enjoy 5 Building （takes approx. 30 minutes） all that this unique building has to offer, such as its open spaces enveloped in Photo spot Slope leading to Start the Glass Building 6F sunlight and artworks. You may discover something new and exciting! 1 Stone Monument of the Former Tokyo Prefectural Office Buildings ＜1F＞ To the Glass Building Lobby Glass

Stone Monument of the Former JR / Rent a 1 Building 2 Tokyo Prefectural Office Buildings Community Cycle. Ota Dokan Statue ＜1F＞ Escalator This stone monument marks the Former Enjoy drinking Tokyo’s 4 Tokyo Prefectural Office Buildings, which tap water from the to 7F 3 Glass Building Lobby ＜B1F＞ 1 drinking fountain. is a Tokyo City Historic Relic and the site of 2 the Tokyo International Forum. Elevator 3

to B1F Mitsuo Aida Museum 3 4 Glass Building Lounge ＜7F＞

Glass Building JR Tokyo Station 2 Ota Dokan Statue JR Yurakucho Station Glass Building （Created by the sculptor Fumio Asakura in 1957） Lobby 5 Glass Building Slope and Bridge ＜6F＞ Subway

Ota Dokan was a superior samurai commander Plaza Yurakucho Station

Museum Mitsuo Aida Elevator who built Edo Castle（now the Imperial Palace） in 7 Hall E1 6 Hall E2 1457. This statue was erected as the symbol of the 6 Central Bridge ＜B1F＞ former Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings. Even now, it is positioned so as to gaze in the Basement Concourse Escalator direction of the Imperial Palace. 7 Plaza ＜1F＞ Next to the statue, there are panels explaining the *Stops 4 & 5 on the suggested route may not be open to visitors history of the warring period in the Kanto region Imperial Palace/Marunouchi Nakadori Ave. 7 depending on the usage status at the time, etc. and Ota Dokan’s life. You can also enjoy displays to 1F such as a model of the Edo Castle and learn about the association between Ota Dokan and the castle. 4 Glass Building【7F】 Glass Building Lounge 5 Glass Building【7F to 1F】 Glass Building Slope & Bridge 7 Plaza

The 7th floor Lounge is the Forum’s prime photo spot, and is Visitors can walk on the Slope that passes through the Glass Building This promenade is a lush and green resting area for visitors, filled frequently used as a location for fashion magazine shoots and along its walls from the 7th floor（Tokyo Station side） to the 1st floor with Japanese Zelkova（keyaki） and Judas（katsura） trees. The plaza filming commercials. If you look toward the JR side from the （Tokyo Station side）, and also walk across the bridges that extend is interconnected with the streets to Yurakucho Station, Tokyo lounge, you might see the Shinkansen (a bullet train) pass by. The from the slope on the conference rooms side on the 5th and 6th Station and Imperial Palace sides of the Forum. Why not enjoy the Tokyo Skytree is visible from the gap between some buildings. floors. It's a mystical experience that feels like you are on a walkway shade of the trees in the afternoon or be surrounded by the lights if This viewing point is popular with foreign tourists as well. through the sky in another dimension. the city at night, and relax and enjoy the seasons of Japan here.

3 Glass Building【B1F】 Glass Building Lobby 6 Basement Concourse【B1F】 Central Bridge 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 The Central Bridge connects the Glass Building m high ceiling from B1F. On the other side of the crystal-clear Lobby with the Basement Concourse. It divides glass you can see the trees of the ground-level Plaza and the Hall E into two areas in an aerial white clouds drifting across the blue sky, making you feel like configuration and is enclosed in glass walls on you are outdoors even though you are on the B1 floor. both sides, creating a 40m-long cuboid futuristic space that exudes a sense of tranquility.

05 FORUMGUIDE 06 08 ARA T John DUFF AN FORUMGUIDE -1F】 Escalator-side wall -1F】 Makoto ITO -1F】 Escalator-side wall -1F】 AKARA Y F D Block【B1 TRAY ROBERTA’S Glass Building Lobby【7F】 Glass Building Lobby【7F】 APRON F D Block【B1 HAST John DUFF Materials：Bronze Materials：Bronze Size：88.0×293.0×46.0cm Created in：1991/96 Materials & Method：painted fiberglass, steel Materials & Method：painted Size：211.5×126.5×9.5cm Created in：1993 Materials & Method：painted fiberglass, steel Materials & Method：painted Size：103.5×242.0×48.2cm Created in：1994

● ● ● This bronze work was cast from an original FRP This bronze work was cast from Tokyo sculpture specifically for the International Forum. ● ● ● ● ● ● 6 7 5

Tokyo Metro Subway Yurakucho Station Y… A Glass Building 7 6 5 4 Lobby Lobby Hall E2 Glass Building Glass Building Basement Concourse Hall E1 T COULD MAKE ME FEEL THIS W

Mitsuo Aida WHA Richard DEACON Mitsuo Aida Museum Glass Building Lobby【B1F】 Museum Materials：Stainless Steel Materials：Stainless Size：295.5×631.0×2.5cm Created in：1993

This artwork, which looks like a cloud or even a giant ameba, This 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 be clearly seen in its entirety. ● ● ● 4

JR Tokyo Station

JR Yurakucho Station

Photo spot Meeting Place Richard LONG Plaza 3 Glass Building Plaza BARCELONA BALLAD Anthony CARO Materials & Method： Size：249.0×238.5×104.0cm Created in：1987

Steel rusted and waxed ● ● ● Sir Anthony Caro was the first artist to create a sculpture without the pedestal that many artists today use. This sculpture consists only of a frame, and is unique for its open view straight through it to the other side. 2 1 HEMISPHERE CIRCLE Plaza Materials：Japanese basalt Materials：Japanese diameter 754.0cm Size：Outer Created in：1996 Imperial Palace/Marunouchi Nakadori Ave.

2 ● ● ● The plan for this artwork, which was commissioned especially for the Tokyo International Forum, was explained using an arrangement of boiled potatoes on a plate. Viewing it from outside the circle of stones, as well as from within, gives an interesting 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. 3

JR Tokyo Station/Marunouchi Building Kan YASUDA ISHINKI Plaza Materials：Carrara white marble Materials：Carrara Size：155.0×340.0×240.0cm Created in：1991

● ● ● Kan Yasuda is an artist working internationally, primarily in Italy and Japan. Even though this sculpture is made from marble, it has been crafted in such a way that it highlights the softness of the stones and invites the viewer to come closer and touch it. 1 Art Work Work Art The Tokyo International Forum houses a collection of unique artworks houses a collection International Forum The Tokyo works by 50 There are 134 “A Boat of Diversity.” of on the theme Isamu Noguchi Yayoi Kusama, foreign artists including domestic and an introduction to section provides renowned creators. This and other display for all visitors to the Forum. some installations on 07 Construction of

the Tokyo International Forum The ship-like shape of the Glass Building was created by inverting the curved part of the site that follows the JR line. The The Tokyo International Forum was built on the site of the former Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office approximately 2,600 glass panes comprising the walls of the Buildings; it opened in January 1997. Glass Building are made from 2 panes of 8mm double-strength Japan’s first official international design competition recognized by the International Union of Architects glass for ensuring robust and clear walls. Meanwhile, the roof （UIA） was held in 1988 to seek design submissions for the Forum. The following year a design by the U.S. has around 1,000 multi-layer glass panes comprising 12mm architect Rafael Vinoly was selected from among 395 designs submitted by architects from 50 countries. thick reinforced glass and 10mm thick wire glass. Under the direction of Mr. Vinloy, a large team of design staff, including from Japan, started work on the The roof of the Glass Building is supported by two large pillars, basic design for realizing his overall architectural vision. Construction of the Forum commenced in October and inside the pillars are troughs for collecting rain water that 1992, and was completed in May 1996. 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 the Hall Building as 3 interconnecting bridges, offering visitors easy access to the conference rooms in the Glass Building Walking on the slope that starts at the Glass Building while using the halls in the Hall Building as the main venue. Lounge on the 7th floor and continues down to the The Glass Building has a vast air volume of 215,000㎥, and so air Tokyo Station side on the 1st floor provides an even more conditioning the whole area would result in a huge loss of enjoyable view and greater appreciation of the Glass energy. Therefore, partial air conditioning is used only in the Building as an architectural work of art. sections where people pass through, and it is combined with Gaze up at the clouds reflected on the Glass Building natural ventilation to control the air environment. In addition, while relaxing in the lush and green Plaza, or enjoy the the air and smoke ventilation window at the apex of the Glass view of the illuminated floor and the Plaza and Glass Building can be opened as required during the peak of summer Building lit up at night, and discover for yourself the to let out warm air, enabling a comfortable temperature to be wonders of the architectural masterpiece that is the maintained inside even while only using partial air conditioning. Tokyo International Forum.

The Tokyo International Forum mainly consists of the Hall Building comprising 7 small-to-large-size halls, the Glass Overview of construction scale Building consisting of a symbolic glass atrium and 31 small-to-large-size conference rooms, and a Basement ● Site Area approx.27,000㎡ ● Building Area approx.21,000㎡ Concourse and Plaza that connects these two Buildings. ● Total Floor Area approx.145,000㎡ The Hall Building stands neatly along the Marunouchi side ● Glass Building on the west, while the Glass Building follows the curve of Total Length approx. 207m the JR train line on the eastern side. In the center of the site Maximum Width approx. 32m Height approx. 60m is the Plaza, which links together the three street sides of Number of Glass Panes approx. 3,600 panes the Forum and provides an outdoor rest area for visitors. （Western side: approx. 1,800 panes, Eastern side: approx. 800 panes, Roof: approx. 1,000 panes）

09 FORUMGUIDE 10 Eco-friendly Facilities ‒ Tokyo International Forum

The Tokyo International Forum strives in various ways to leverage natural energy, use energy efficiently and create a comfortable environment.

1 Solar Power Generation System 4 Energy Saving in Lighting and Air Conditioning Solar panels are installed on the roofs of the hall Lighting equipment in seating areas, lobbies, buildings. The power generated by the solar panels corridors and other spaces are being changed to LED is converted into AC power and used in the lights, which consume less power and last longer. buildings. We are striving to save more energy by using highly The solar panels, about 600 m2 in area, generate 93 kW of power energy-saving permanent magnet motors for air This is equivalent to electricity used in nearly 50 general households blowers and introducing a system that appropriately adjusts the intake of outdoor air for air conditioning.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has made reduction of carbon dioxide emissions mandatory for large-scale Solar panels establishment in the city（obligation to reduce total carbon 2 dioxide emissions）. The Tokyo International Forum’s Solar Heat Collecting System achievements far exceed the reduction standards Air conditioning system for Hall B Apart from the solar power generation system, the 5 Energy Management System（EMS） roofs of the halls are also equipped with evacuated glass tube type solar thermal collectors. Water heated using solar heat is supplied to restrooms and showers The Tokyo International Forum tracks its usage of in the buildings as well as restaurant kitchens. renewable energy on real-time basis and displays it using on-site digital signage devices and the The area of the heat collector is about 400 m2 and official website to disseminate information about the temperature is 85℃ its environmental activities in an The heat collected is sufficient to heat water in about 500 bathtubs to a temperature of 40℃ easy-to-understand manner. Explanation：http://www.t-i-forum.co.jp/ems/ Solar heat collectors Screen showing usage of renewable energy 3 Waste Water Recycling System 6 Roof Greening

Waste water generated in the buildings The roofs of the conference rooms in the Glass (water from washbasins or restaurant Building are installed with a green belt of rosemary kitchens) or rain water falling on the premises and Liriope Platyphylla. In addition to dealing with is processed (biotreatment and membrane the urban heat island and reducing the cooling separation) in a waste water recycling system load for the buildings, these belts also create and used for flushing toilets, watering plants refreshing spaces in the structures made of glass, and melting snow accumulated on the roof metal and stone. of the Glass Building. 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 Roof of a conference room in the Glass Building 11 FORUMGUIDE 12 Regular Events at the Plaza Trivia of Tokyo International Forum

The 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. About 4,000 events are held Concierges tour the premises on every year at the Tokyo Segways and provide information This section provides an introduction to regular open-to-all events held at the Plaza. 4,000 Segway International Forum. to visitors.

V-shaped white pillars are a special feature of Hall E. The Tokyo International Forum welcomes Japan’s largest outdoor antique market You might wonder why they are shaped this way. 23,000,000 people（estimated total number） 23,000,000 Oedo Antique Market Considering the structure and the weight of the V-shaped per year for various purposes such as people building, it is common to either erect pillars at every Pillars participating in events, visiting shops, having a The Oedo Antique Market is the biggest outdoor antique market 9 m or use thick pillars. However, that would hamper look at the building or simply passing through. in Japan. It boasts of a large number of antique goods including the use of the space. Therefore, Japanese pottery, Western tableware, kimono and sashes, and wide spaces were generated by accessories to name a few, and attracts many visitors every time. erecting four pillars in V-shape With a rise in the number of foreign visitors in recent years, it is at one spot and placing them Box in The Tokyo becoming popular for its international character. 18 m away from each other to International Forum is provide adequate support to a Box surrounded by Event Date the structure. subways. To prevent First and third Sunday of every month the vibrations from the * The event may be cancelled due to bad weather or other reasons. subways from reaching the halls, the * The event is usually held on the first and third Sunday of every month, but there may be occasions when the schedule is changed. buildings are characterized by a “box Biggest Boasting 5,012 seats, Tokyo water in a box” construction as an optimal Hall A is the largest countermeasure against noise and in Japan -Drink-all- To let people Stylish and new flea market theater in Japan. It is you-can vibration. In this construction, a used for large-scale experience how floating box is built inside another Best Flea Market events ranging from good Tokyo tap water box to achieve acoustic isolation. concerts to big international can taste, the Tokyo Bureau Any individuals can sell their stuff at the Best Flea Market. There conferences. Incidentally, Tokyo of Waterworks has installed Japan’s is space for a maximum of 200 shops. Characterized by a sense International Forum has eight halls first ever outdoor bottle-filling water of style and freedom, like flea markets in the West, this market including Hall A and its 34 dispenser in the Plaza. Anyone can offers more than just a place to recycle unwanted household conference rooms can use it to fill their own bottle or Building goods. You can find a wide variety of things ranging from accommodate about 14,000 people. container with cold tap water, and it Hall handmade products to antique goods. is becoming a popular spot among international tourists. Event Date

Once every month * The event may be cancelled due to bad weather or other reasons. The Tokyo 2.9 37 International steps Forum is 37 steps* seconds away from the A popular beer garden in the city center International Forum exit of JR Yurakucho Station. This is the maximum reverberation time in Neo Yataimura Super Night Biggest Boasting easy accessibility, it can As one of the Hall A. Famous concert halls with seating in the world be reached within 5 minutes Surrounded by trees, the Beer Garden Neo Yataimura Super biggest classical capacities of nearly 2,000 people and from JR Yurakucho Station and Night provides a soothing environment in middle of the city. music festivals in almost round shapes have a maximum Tokyo Station, and Subway About 20 stylish food trucks gather to delight the visitors with the world, La Folle reverberation time of roughly 2 seconds. Yurakucho Station, Station diverse street foods, including ethnic food, at a reasonable Journée au Japon, has To provide a similar acoustic environment and . price. With live stage performances to add to its attractions, this been held every year in a rectangular hall with 5,012 seats, Hall *This is a rough estimate. event receives a large number of visitors every time. since 2005 during the Golden Week A was equipped with cutting-edge holidays in the Marunouchi, Yurakucho, architectural techniques and acoustic Otemachi area, with Tokyo

Event Date equipment. The reverberation time can International Forum as the center. be adjusted from 2.0 seconds to a Once every month（except December to March） A total of 8,230,000 people have maximum of 2.9 seconds, offering an ideal * The event may be cancelled due to bad weather or other reasons. attended the 14 previous events. acoustic environment.

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