Shinagawa Intercity
The oval-shaped glass facade of Tower A in the Shinagawa Intercity complex near Shinagawa Station in Tokyo’s Minato Ward stands as a modern high-rise landmark of the Shinagawa’s skyline since 1998.
Gateway Skies
Caught between the steel and glass of new skyscrapers and the steady hum of jets arriving and departing Haneda Airport, Tokyo’s ever-changing skyline tells a story of constant transformation.
100 Colors
Vibrant rainbow-colored public art installation by Emmanuelle Moureaux at Gateway Park outside Takanawa Gateway Station in Tokyo, Japan, with modern glass towers in the background on a clear summer day.
Good Luck Deities
Alongside the lively dance, Daikokuten—one of Japan’s Seven Lucky Gods—also made an appearance. A beloved deity of prosperity and good fortune, Daikokuten.
Geometric Tapestry
A cluster of modern office buildings in Tokyo, Japan, featuring sleek glass facades, geometric architectural patterns, and reflective surfaces. The mix of contemporary high-rises and traditional design elements highlights the dynamic urban landscape of the city's business district. Sunlight casts subtle reflections on the windows, enhancing the interplay of light and shadow in this dense metropolitan setting.
Tokyo Station
Opened in 1914, Tokyo Station has preserved its elegant Neo-Baroque architecture and iconic red-brick facade, standing in striking contrast to the modern steel-and-glass skyscrapers of the Marunouchi district.
Tatsumi-Yagura
The only surviving corner watchtower of the former Edo Castle. Such turrets were built at the corners of the castle walls for surveillance and defense. This two-story keep is also called the Sakurada Tatsumi Double Yagura or simply the Tatsumi Yagura.
Kikyō-Mon Gate
The Kikyo-Mon Gate of Tokyo Imperial Palace, originally built in 1614, stands as one of the last remnants of Edo Castle’s grand fortifications. The stone walls lining the Kikyo Moat were constructed in 1620 as part of the castle’s extensive defenses. Today, this gate is one of only 11 surviving from the original 36 that once guarded Edo Castle, now the site of the Imperial Palace in modern Tokyo.
Fujimi-Yagura
At Japan’s Imperial Palace in Tokyo, the historic Fujimi-Yagura guard tower stands gracefully atop its stone wall, framed by lush greenery. In contrast, modern high-rise office towers rise in the background against a crisp blue winter sky.
New Year’s Greeting
The Imperial Family greets visitors at the Imperial Palace in central Tokyo, Japan, during the New Year’s celebration—a modern tradition dating back to 1951.