I didn't even have to do a single bit of processing to capture how impressive oppressive the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building really is. Its huge size makes it seem as if it were responsible for the grayness around it, though I'm sure its better on a sunny day. Bulky angles dominate its bulky Kenzo Tange design, which until 2006 was the tallest building in Tokyo at 799 ft/48 stories. Building #1 towers over the Shinjuku skyline with its dual Neo-Gothic pillars, which are advantageous for tourists trying to getting a great (and free) view of Tokyo from above. My overall impression was that it was comedy: the Tokyo government headquartered in a building perfect for the set of a fascist movie.
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Did you go up to the top? I went in 1999 and remember that people were unhappy with the building because all their taxes went into it, but at least the observation deck was free and it was a nice view of Shinjuku.
Posted by bernadette | February 9, 2007 6:25 PM
Posted on February 9, 2007 18:25
Yup, the observation deck was great (we were there b/c we also read it was free). It was your typical grey Tokyo day, but it revealed how flat and wide Tokyo is. The top of the deck was also relatively uncrowded, so you got to take your time taking in the view. Someday I'll get around to posting those photos as well.
Posted by kwc | February 9, 2007 11:29 PM
Posted on February 9, 2007 23:29