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Fuji Broadcasting Center

Coordinates: 35°37′36.43″N 139°46′26.93″E / 35.6267861°N 139.7741472°E / 35.6267861; 139.7741472
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Fuji Broadcasting Center
Fuji Broadcasting Center is located in Tokyo
Fuji Broadcasting Center
Location within Tokyo
Fuji Broadcasting Center is located in Japan
Fuji Broadcasting Center
Location within Japan
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeOffice building; observation deck
LocationMetropolitan Expressway Bayshore Route
Odaiba, Minato, Tokyo
Coordinates35°37′36.43″N 139°46′26.93″E / 35.6267861°N 139.7741472°E / 35.6267861; 139.7741472
Construction startedApril 26, 1993; 31 years ago (1993-04-26)[1]
CompletedJune 28, 1996; 28 years ago (1996-06-28)[1]
OwnerFuji TV
Design and construction
Architect(s)Kenzo Tange

The Fuji Broadcasting Center (also known as FCG Building), is a 27-story complex in Odaiba, Minato, Tokyo, with a total height of 123.45 metres (405.0 ft).

Description

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The building was designed by architect Kenzo Tange from Tange Associates, and it was the last building directly led by him in a huge project. The building is a landmark that symbolizes Odaiba.

It is the largest building in the head office building of a Japanese broadcasting station, and has the largest studio floor area (991.7 km2) as a Japanese private broadcasting station.

The structure consists of an office tower and a media tower connected by three enclosed footbridges.[2] The exterior is cladded with salt-resistant titanium.[3] Special care was taken with the acoustics for the building, including blocking radio waves.[2] The Theatre mall is on the first floor, a rooftop garden is on the 7th floor, and Mezama Sky is on the 24th floor.[4] The Hachitama Spherical Observation Room, located on the 25th floor, provides a view of Tokyo Metropolis. The sphere weighs 1,350 tons and has an off-center of center of mass, which made its installation difficult.[3]

Studios

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  • V Studio 1 – The studio formerly housed morning news program Tokudane!.
  • V Studio 2
  • V Studio 3 – The studio was 4K compatible. It housed the programs which aired on BS Fuji.
  • V Studio 4 – Located on the 3rd floor, it is the largest studio in the head office building (the largest studio floor area for Japanese commercial broadcasters). The studio housed many Fuji TV variety and entertainment programs.
  • V Studio 5 – Located on the 3rd floor, the studio housed many Fuji TV variety shows.
  • V Studio 6
  • V Studio 7
  • V Studio 8 – Located on the 9th floor of the media tower, the studio housed morning news program Mezamashi 8. When the V Studio 9, which is a news studio, cannot be used due to system updates, etc., this studio will be used as an alternative news studio.
  • V Studio 9 – Located on the 12th floor of the media tower, the studio housed morning shows Mezamashi TV, as well as other Fuji TV news programs.
  • V Studio 10

References

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  1. ^ a b "Fuji Television Head Office Building, Tokyo". Emporis. Archived from the original on November 7, 2021. Retrieved 2021-11-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ^ a b "Fuji TV Headquarters". Retrieved 12 May 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Corporate Headquarters of Fuji TV". Retrieved 13 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Visit FujiTV Network". Retrieved 13 May 2018.