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Sony City

Coordinates: 35°37′52″N 139°44′37″E / 35.63111°N 139.74361°E / 35.63111; 139.74361
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Sony City
Sony City, located in Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Map
General information
Address1-chōme-7-1 Kōnan, Minato City, Tokyo 108-0075, Japan
Coordinates35°37′52″N 139°44′37″E / 35.63111°N 139.74361°E / 35.63111; 139.74361
Construction started2004
Completed2006
OwnerSony
Height
Top floor99.4 m / 326 ft
Technical details
Floor count20
Design and construction
Architect(s)Plantec, Inc.
Known forHeadquarters of Sony Corporation

Sony City, also known as the Sony Corporate Office Building, is a high-rise, cube-shaped building that is the global headquarters of Sony, located in Tokyo, Japan. It opened its doors to employees in 2006 and has been used as the headquarters of other companies owned by Sony based in Japan. Sony City, standing at a mere 100 meters tall, is not among the most towering buildings in Tokyo as the city itself is a hub for skyscrapers. However, the Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has accredited the building for its unique, modern design.[1][2]

Sony City is equipped with a helipad on its roof,[3][4][5] which is a common feature for many tall corporate headquarters in Tokyo. The helipad adds convenience and serves as a practical facility for rapid transportation to and from the building.

The satellite imagery map of Sony City can be accessed by this link.

Sony City seen from below


A view of Sony City before night, with the company's logo (in blue) lit up

References

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  1. ^ "Sony City - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  2. ^ "Sony Corporation info:".
  3. ^ Köhler (komed3), Paul. "Sony City Helipad (JP-0921)". Airportmap. Retrieved 2024-11-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "Sony City Helipad". www.pilotnav.com. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  5. ^ "METAR JP-0921 - Sony City Helipad, Tokyo, Japan". Metar-Taf.com. Retrieved 2024-11-19.