Tokyo International Forum 東京国際フォーラム

Tokyo's Cutting-Edge Art and Convention Center

Tokyo International Forum is a cutting-edge art and convention center, Tokyo's largest, and striking in its architecture. Its long, towering glass lobby is the focal point of the complex, which was designed by the Uruguayan architect, Rafael Viñoly. The lobby, inspired by the shape of a boat, is the height of an 11-story building, blending ample air and sunlight into its glass and steel framework. The lobby is linked by underground passageways to the huge auditorium wing across the courtyard.

Tokyo International Forum is dotted with works of art, is the venue for a variegated program of shows, plays and musical performances, and has several restaurants and cafes.

Tokyo International Forum Facilities

Tokyo International Forum opened in 1996. The site was the former Tokyo metropolitan government building before the Tokyo Metropolitan Government headquarters (known as "Tocho") relocated to Shinjuku in 1990.

Tokyo International Forum has various works of modern art installed throughout the complex by Japanese and international artists such as Yasuto Asuhina, Louis Bourgeois, Francesco Clemente, Peter Halley, Richard Long, Isamu Noguchi, Gerard Richter, Andy Warhol, Robert Mapplethorpe and Zao Wu-ki.

Tokyo International Forum Events

Hundreds of events held at Tokyo International Forum throughout the year.

Some of the most notable include the Oedo Antique Market, the largest outdoor antiques market in Japan that takes every first and third Sunday of the month in the plaza, the Tokyo International Audio Show, various Tokyo university graduation ceremonies, plus numerous classical and popular music concerts, ballet and other events.