Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

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Time Out says

The centre of Tokyo politics. Visit the observatories, learn about current city affairs at the Information Centre, or head up to the employee cafeterias that serve food so good (and cheap) that they’ve opened them up to the public. Enjoy ramen with a view on the 32nd floor of Building No. 1. 

Details

Address
2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo
Transport:
Shinjuku Station; Tochomae Station (Oedo line)

What’s on

Tokyo Night & Light

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government No. 1 Building in Shinjuku now serves as the backdrop for a jaw-dropping and record-breaking projection mapping show. Covering an area of a whopping 13,905sqm, the after-dark spectacle has been certified by Guinness World Records as the largest permanent display of its kind in the world. The nightly showcase features a range of visual wonders created by a mix of local and international artists. Some shows are inspired by Tokyo's rich history, while others draw on themes like the lunar cycle.  Currently, on weeknights, you can catch ‘Evolution’, ‘Lunar Cycle’, 'Synergy', 'Poetic Structures' and 'Golden Fortune'. Additionally, there’s a show called ‘Butai ni tatte’, which is synchronised to a song by hit Japanese pop duo Yoasobi. On weekends, you can look forward to a showcase featuring 'Godzilla: Attack on Tokyo!', the aforementioned ‘Butai ni tatte (Yoasobi)’ as well as ‘Tokyo Concerto', a display featuring Tokyo attractions alongside music. The latest addition to the mix is 'Pac-Man eats Tokyo', a fun new show featuring the iconic yellow character as it gears up to celebrate its 45th anniversary next year. Shows take place every night from 6.30pm (Oct from 6pm, Nov-Dec from 5.30pm) to 9.45pm. For more details and to check the full programme of daily projection mapping shows, visit here.

Happy New Year Tokyo Countdown

Bid farewell to 2024 at this spectacular light show in Shinjuku featuring taiko drum performances by Kodo Taiko Performing Arts Ensemble, a medley of dazzling projection mapping works and DJ mixes by Tomoyuki Tanaka (Fantastic Plastic Machine).  Upgraded for 2024, you can celebrate the countdown into 2025 at the venue this year as the event has been extended past midnight until 12.10am. Be sure to check late-night and overnight train times beforehand so you don't miss the last train. Applications for viewing the stage events have now closed.
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