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| ⚫ | The {{Nihongo|'''Bunkyo Civic Center'''|文京シビックセンター}} is the government building for [[Bunkyō, Tokyo|Bunkyo ward]] in [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]. Its 25th floor houses a free observation deck. The building was completed in 1994.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kikukawa.com/en/product/200architecture/100generalandcommerce/post-41.html |title=Bunkyo Civic Center|publisher=Kikukawa Kogyo Co. Ltd|accessdate=18 December 2013}}</ref> It has been described as a "colossal [[Pez]] candy dispenser" by ''[[The Japan Times]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2007/09/07/travel/booking-uphill-in-bunkyo/ |title=Booking Uphill in Bunkyo|first=Kit|last=Nagamura|date=7 September 2007|accessdate=26 May 2014|work=[[The Japan Times]]}}</ref> The building is near the [[Tokyo Dome]], [[Tokyo Dome Hotel]], [[Tokyo Dome City]], and [[Tokyo Dome City Attractions]]. |
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| ⚫ | The {{Nihongo|'''Bunkyo Civic Center'''|文京シビックセンター}} is the government building for [[Bunkyō, Tokyo|Bunkyo ward]] in Tokyo, Japan. Its 25th floor houses a free observation deck. The building was completed in 1994.<ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Bunkyo Civic Center stands on the former site of the Bunkyo City Hall ({{lang|ja|'''文京公会堂'''}}), which opened in April 1959. This was the venue for the first [[Japan Record Awards]]. The city hall, which had excellent acoustics, was used mainly as a venue for classical music performances and concerts from the time of its opening until 1977.{{citation needed|date=December 2013}} |
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Bunkyo Civic Center formally was the building of '''Bunkyo City Hall''' ({{lang|ja|'''文京公会堂'''}}) which was opened in April 1959 and it was the venue for hosting the first [[Japan Record Awards]] ({{lang|ja|第1回日本レコード大賞}}) as the City Hall was being opened. The city hall was mainly used as the venue for classical music performance and concerts mainly from the goodness of the acoustic properties since the opening until 1977. Unfortunately that the building was force to close with the reason that it did not comply with the fire safety regulations by the [[Japanese Government]].<ref>{{cite web |language=ja | title=ホールガイド |publisher=文京市民會堂 |accessdate=2013-11-23 |url=http://www.b-academy.jp/b-civichall/about/about01.html }}</ref> The Government demolished the city hall and rebuilt it as a new government building and named as Bunkyo Civic Center which is having three floors for basement and 28 floors with 142 [[meters]] tall. The civic center is being used for service to public since November 1999. By the same time, the building is the tallest civic center compares to others in Tokyo.<ref name="skyscraperpage">{{cite web |language=en | title=Bunkyo Civic Center |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |accessdate=2013-11-23 |url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=27779 }}</ref> |
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In 1977 the building was found in violation of [[fire safety]] regulations imposed by the [[Government of Japan|Japanese government]], and was closed down.<ref>{{cite web |script-title=ja:ホールガイド |publisher=文京市民會堂 |accessdate=2013-11-23 |url=http://www.b-academy.jp/b-civichall/about/about01.html |language=ja |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120607195708/http://www.b-academy.jp/b-civichall/about/about01.html |archivedate=2012-06-07 }}</ref> The government demolished the city hall and rebuilt it as a government building named Bunkyo Civic Center. The {{convert|142|m}} tall civic center includes three basement floors and 28 floors above-ground, making it the tallest civic center in [[Tokyo]]. It has been in use since 1994.<ref name="skyscraperpage">{{cite web | title=Bunkyo Civic Center |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |accessdate=2013-11-23 |url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=27779 }}</ref> |
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== Facilities == |
== Facilities == |
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[[File:Bunkyo-Observation-room-night.JPG| |
[[File:Skyscrapers of Shinjuku 2009 January.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Buildings of [[Shinjuku]] and [[Mount Fuji]], viewed from the observation deck]][[File:Bunkyo-Observation-room-night.JPG|200px|right|thumb|Observation deck at night]] |
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[[file:Skyscrapers of Shinjuku 2009 January.jpg|280px|thumb|right|Buildings of Shinjuku and Mount Fuji which is viewed from the Observatory Deck]] |
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The first and second basement floor in the main building houses a study room and business facilities for the Academy Bunkyo and Industry and Life Plaza. Family Registration and Residents' Section is on the second floor. Center for Citizens on the third and fourth floor and there is an area for children's usage which is a short-term nursery service for citizens. Moreover, parents and children can be playing in Piyopiyo Hiroba on the fifth floor.<ref name="gov" /> |
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The 6th to 24th floors are mainly used for offices for Bunkyo City. The Notary Office is located on the 7th and 8th floors. The City Assembly Hall is located on the 24th floor, which the height is having approximately 100 meters that from the 22nd level.<ref name="gov">{{cite web |title=Bunkyo Civic Center |publisher=Bunkyo City |accessdate=2013-11-23 |url=http://www.city.bunkyo.lg.jp/var/rev0/0031/8257/facilities-guide.pdf |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130528204335/http://www.city.bunkyo.lg.jp/var/rev0/0031/8257/facilities-guide.pdf |archivedate=2013-05-28 }}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | '''Bunkyo Entertainment Hall''' ({{lang|ja|'''文京シビックホール'''}}) for the use with entertainment which is |
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The observation deck is located on the 25th floor of the Bunkyo Civic Center, {{convert|105|m}} above-ground. It boasts a 330-degree panoramic view of Tokyo.<ref>{{cite web | title=Bunkyo Civic Center |publisher=EMPORIS |accessdate=2013-11-23 |url=http://www.emporis.com/building/bunkyociviccenter-tokyo-japan |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130611011137/http://www.emporis.com/building/bunkyociviccenter-tokyo-japan |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 11, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Bunkyo Civic Center Observation Deck: Korakuen |website=whereintokyo.com |accessdate=2013-11-23 |url= http://whereintokyo.com/venues/25352.html }}</ref> The observation deck is encased in tilted glass windows to avoid indoor lighting reflection. Visitors can see [[Mount Tsukuba]] to the north, [[Tokyo Skytree]] to the east, and the buildings in [[Shinjuku]] and [[Mount Fuji]] if the sun is standing in the west. On the south side of the observation deck is a sightseeing lounge called Sky View Lounge.<ref name="gov-2">{{cite web | script-title=ja:文京シビックセンター展望ラウンジ |publisher=文京區政府官方網頁 |accessdate=2012-07-15 |url=http://www.city.bunkyo.lg.jp/visitor_kanko_shisetsu_lounge.html |language=ja }}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | For the podium of the building is the '''Bunkyo Entertainment Hall''' ({{lang|ja|'''文京シビックホール'''}}) for the use with entertainment which is the Main Hall ({{lang|ja|大ホール}}) and the Small Hall ({{lang|ja|小ホール}}) that featured as 1,802 and 371 seats respectively.<ref>{{cite web |script-title=ja:大ホール |publisher=文京市民會堂 |accessdate=2013-11-23 |url=http://www.b-academy.jp/rental/bc_mainhall_guide |language=ja |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20131123083209/http://www.b-academy.jp/rental/bc_mainhall_guide |archivedate=2013-11-23 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |script-title=ja:小ホール |publisher=文京市民會堂 |accessdate=2013-11-23 |url=http://www.b-academy.jp/rental/bc_smallhall_guide |language=ja |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20131123083226/http://www.b-academy.jp/rental/bc_smallhall_guide |archivedate=2013-11-23 }}</ref> In addition, there is a multi-purpose room, two practice rooms, two meeting rooms, two music rooms, a lecture room, and study rooms.<ref>{{cite web |script-title=ja:施設一覽 |publisher=文京市民會堂 |accessdate=2013-11-23 |url=http://www.b-academy.jp/rental/facilities_list |language=ja |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20131123083140/http://www.b-academy.jp/rental/facilities_list |archivedate=2013-11-23 }}</ref> |
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== Near by== |
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The [[Tokyo Dome]], [[Tokyo Dome Hotel]], [[Tokyo Dome City]] and [[Tokyo Dome City Attractions]] are near to the Bunkyo Civic Center. |
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Latest revision as of 06:12, 25 December 2022
| Bunkyo Civic Center | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Office |
| Location | Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan |
| Coordinates | 35°42′28″N 139°45′09″E / 35.707872°N 139.752424°E |
| Completed | 1994 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 146 m (479 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 28 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Nikken Sekkei Ltd. |
The Bunkyo Civic Center (文京シビックセンター) is the government building for Bunkyo ward in Tokyo, Japan. Its 25th floor houses a free observation deck. The building was completed in 1994.[1] It has been described as a "colossal Pez candy dispenser" by The Japan Times.[2] The building is near the Tokyo Dome, Tokyo Dome Hotel, Tokyo Dome City, and Tokyo Dome City Attractions.
History
[edit]Bunkyo Civic Center stands on the former site of the Bunkyo City Hall (文京公会堂), which opened in April 1959. This was the venue for the first Japan Record Awards. The city hall, which had excellent acoustics, was used mainly as a venue for classical music performances and concerts from the time of its opening until 1977.[citation needed]
In 1977 the building was found in violation of fire safety regulations imposed by the Japanese government, and was closed down.[3] The government demolished the city hall and rebuilt it as a government building named Bunkyo Civic Center. The 142 metres (466 ft) tall civic center includes three basement floors and 28 floors above-ground, making it the tallest civic center in Tokyo. It has been in use since 1994.[4]
Facilities
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The Bunkyo Civic Center houses the municipal offices of Bunkyo, Tokyo Metropolis. Moreover, the building has the facilities for the usage of entertainment and sightseeing.[clarification needed][citation needed]
The first and second basement floor in the main building houses a study room and business facilities for the Academy Bunkyo and Industry and Life Plaza. Family Registration and Residents' Section is on the second floor. Center for Citizens on the third and fourth floor and there is an area for children's usage which is a short-term nursery service for citizens. Moreover, parents and children can be playing in Piyopiyo Hiroba on the fifth floor.[5]
The 6th to 24th floors are mainly used for offices for Bunkyo City. The Notary Office is located on the 7th and 8th floors. The City Assembly Hall is located on the 24th floor, which the height is having approximately 100 meters that from the 22nd level.[5]
The observation deck is located on the 25th floor of the Bunkyo Civic Center, 105 metres (344 ft) above-ground. It boasts a 330-degree panoramic view of Tokyo.[6][7] The observation deck is encased in tilted glass windows to avoid indoor lighting reflection. Visitors can see Mount Tsukuba to the north, Tokyo Skytree to the east, and the buildings in Shinjuku and Mount Fuji if the sun is standing in the west. On the south side of the observation deck is a sightseeing lounge called Sky View Lounge.[8]
For the podium of the building is the Bunkyo Entertainment Hall (文京シビックホール) for the use with entertainment which is the Main Hall (大ホール) and the Small Hall (小ホール) that featured as 1,802 and 371 seats respectively.[9][10] In addition, there is a multi-purpose room, two practice rooms, two meeting rooms, two music rooms, a lecture room, and study rooms.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Bunkyo Civic Center". Kikukawa Kogyo Co. Ltd. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ^ Nagamura, Kit (7 September 2007). "Booking Uphill in Bunkyo". The Japan Times. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ^ ホールガイド (in Japanese). 文京市民會堂. Archived from the original on 2012-06-07. Retrieved 2013-11-23.
- ^ "Bunkyo Civic Center". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2013-11-23.
- ^ a b "Bunkyo Civic Center" (PDF). Bunkyo City. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-05-28. Retrieved 2013-11-23.
- ^ "Bunkyo Civic Center". EMPORIS. Archived from the original on June 11, 2013. Retrieved 2013-11-23.
- ^ "Bunkyo Civic Center Observation Deck: Korakuen". whereintokyo.com. Retrieved 2013-11-23.
- ^ 文京シビックセンター展望ラウンジ (in Japanese). 文京區政府官方網頁. Retrieved 2012-07-15.
- ^ 大ホール (in Japanese). 文京市民會堂. Archived from the original on 2013-11-23. Retrieved 2013-11-23.
- ^ 小ホール (in Japanese). 文京市民會堂. Archived from the original on 2013-11-23. Retrieved 2013-11-23.
- ^ 施設一覽 (in Japanese). 文京市民會堂. Archived from the original on 2013-11-23. Retrieved 2013-11-23.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bunkyo Civic Center.
- Official website (in Japanese)