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日本語/Japanese  Wed 11/14 00:59 JST
So we've already taken a look at two "City within a city" areas so far - Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown. Went to another one just outside Tokyo Station called Shin Marunouchi Building - a building indeed it is but a city lies within.
BTW, this image is in the wallpaper pool together with the Gurren photo of Yoko that you asked for ^^
BTW2, I'm going to be deleting images from the wallpaper pool soon so get them while you can.
Shin Marunouchi Building (click to enlarge)
Get off at Tokyo station and look for this structure - the Shin Marunouchi Building.
Shin Marunouchi Building (click to enlarge)
Large halls greet you as you enter.
Shin Marunouchi Building (click to enlarge)
A quick gander at the food stuff available. Recommend you go to the 7th floor to eat - you will see why later.
Shin Marunouchi Building (click to enlarge)
Open till late for those who have missed their train home.
Shin Marunouchi Building (click to enlarge)
Many snazzy outlets with shop assistants trying to stop you from taking pictures - like this man approaching.
Shin Marunouchi Building (click to enlarge)
When you are tired of touring around Tokyo - stop off and spend the rest of the afternoon at Shin Marunouchi. Atmosphere is extremely relaxed with comfortable seats all over the place.
Shin Marunouchi Building (click to enlarge)
Most of the outlets are clothing and household ornaments.
Shin Marunouchi Building (click to enlarge)
I've never been to a place in Japan where there are so many chairs about the place. Was trying to figure out their strategy all evening ^^;

There are many little corners with chairs and I'm guessing that they welcome people to come to relax or have little meetings - and then spend money at the restaurants on the way out.
Shin Marunouchi Building (click to enlarge)
More seatings - bunch of school girls in the corner.
Shin Marunouchi Building (click to enlarge)
Snazzy Interior.
Shin Marunouchi Building (click to enlarge)
There is outdoor seating on the 7th floor where this was taken. A bit chilly at this time of year but guessing great during a cool summers evening with a cuppa ginger ale.
Shin Marunouchi Building (click to enlarge)
Trying to get good shots without a tripod.
Shin Marunouchi Building (click to enlarge)
ISO 800 with shutter open for 1.6 seconds + deep breath.
Shin Marunouchi Building (click to enlarge)
ISO 800 with shutter open for 4.5 seconds + deep breath + balanced camera on edge of barrier.
Shin Marunouchi Building (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Station itself feels like a little city on the inside too - get lost one will.
Shin Marunouchi Building (click to enlarge)
Shin Marunouchi Building (click to enlarge)
Love this corner on the 7th floor - grab a cuppa coffee and talk about life in the corner with a great view.
Shin Marunouchi Building (click to enlarge)
More seating.
Shin Marunouchi Building (click to enlarge)
Even more seating. These seats are not part of any restaurant and you can go and grab a beverage or food and munch on it anywhere. Everytime I meet up with my readers when they come to Tokyo, I always bring them to somewhere local - the next time I will take you here ^^
Shin Marunouchi Building (click to enlarge)
Looking at the heavens from the bottom of the building.
Shin Marunouchi Building (click to enlarge)
Polls
Henry in Makati, Philippines
anime/cosplay events organizer
Registered on 2006/12/25 19:17
that's one lovely and breath taking view from the building ^___^

i might add it to my visit list once i get to visit japan ^___^
(ID #63502) Posted on 2007/11/14 00:56
skankywonders in California
Student
Registered on 2007/08/09 05:36
This place is definetly on my "To Go" List. This place seems a great meeting place and it seems very comfortable and relaxing.

I'd love to visit this place. 

(By the way great pictures Danny)
(ID #63503) Posted on 2007/11/14 00:57
windbell in Singapore/シンガポール, Tokyo/東京
Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
Registered on 2006/12/25 12:20
Love the interiors of these places. 

The only time I visited Tokyo Station was during my trip back home. Had to transfer to the Narita Express from there ^^;

Just a quick question, don't these commercial buildings usually have the 'No Photography or I blast you to smithereens' sign? I remember seeing them at Tokyu Hands.. or do you secretly snap some of these pictures? :p
(ID #63504) Posted on 2007/11/14 01:02
ait_meijin in サイベリア
IT-オタク
Registered on 2007/02/04 19:58
"BTW2, I'm going to be deleting images from the wallpaper pool soon so get them while you can." - nice trick, Danny! d(^_-)
(ID #63505) Posted on 2007/11/14 01:05
QuickFix in New York
Game Designer
Registered on 2007/09/21 15:07
That place looks amazing.

Man, I HAVE to get to Japan sometime soon and visit my friends.
(ID #63506) Posted on 2007/11/14 01:16
iroppoi in California
Student
Registered on 2007/11/11 13:11
wow breathtaking!!! i would totally visit this, after shopping my but off, it would be a " to do list when im broke"
(ID #63507) Posted on 2007/11/14 01:19
Izam215 in Putrajaya, Malaysia
Govt. Officer
Registered on 2007/09/12 14:28
what a place my man...look great & really tempting...didnt have any of those here...esp. with lots of bunch of chairs/seatings other than at the restaurant...really appreciate if there were lots of chairs here...can easily got tired while walking inside a big shopping complex..
(ID #63511) Posted on 2007/11/14 01:51
0shift in New Zealand
Student
Registered on 2007/08/13 19:40
Thats a beautiful view! I'd thats some outstanding photography Danny, keep it up.
(ID #63512) Posted on 2007/11/14 01:58
Registered on 2006/12/24 23:42
wow, my wife would have loved this place. too bad we weren't able to stop by Roppongi Hills while we were there. will add that to the must go list when we go back to Japan. ^^ btw was wondering if you could add the "Looking at the heavens from the bottom of the building." image to the wallpaper pool as well. (^.^)b
(ID #63514) Posted on 2007/11/14 02:08
Registered on 2006/12/24 23:42
"ISO 800 with shutter open for 4.5 seconds + deep breath + balanced camera on edge of barrier."

btw I forgot to mention that am impressed on how you risk life, limb and your Canon EOS to take those amazing shots. ^^ great work on the images again.
(ID #63516) Posted on 2007/11/14 02:20
CyruzDraxs in Kelowna, BC, Canada
Web Design & Development
Registered on 2007/09/11 09:43
What ISN'T on my list of places to go? lol.

Seriously, if I ever go to Japan I am never returning home.
(ID #63518) Posted on 2007/11/14 02:40
Hachiko in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Student
Registered on 2006/12/26 11:13
Very modern, me like. Although I won't ever go to Japan. But the scenery looks indeed amazing.
(ID #63519) Posted on 2007/11/14 02:42
SkY in Malaysia, Colony L4
Student, Researcher, Reader, Tech
Registered on 2007/10/12 12:49
Gosh.. 
The Scenery so Perfect n Wonderful!!
Danny take me there =D

Is it u or wife taking those picture? it is Awesome!

Kireii da nA..
(ID #63520) Posted on 2007/11/14 02:45
Astrana in Calgary, Canada
Student
Registered on 2007/08/15 11:20
I probably wouldn't visit Japan unless I have a local friend. The building is really nice, and the Menus are making me hungry
(ID #63522) Posted on 2007/11/14 02:48
seth.frostheart in Malaysia. Singapore. Bangkok. Shanghai.
Motion Graphics Designer
Registered on 2007/01/08 01:11
wow, that's very nice indeed. do they provide wifi services? with that many chairs, my gf could go shop and i won't mind sitting down with my laptop to surf the day away ^^
(ID #63523) Posted on 2007/11/14 02:49
Wei in Singapore
Studying
Registered on 2007/08/01 15:28
Great shots taken danny. Especially the photo of "Looking at the heavens from the bottom of the building"
(ID #63524) Posted on 2007/11/14 03:05
XSportSeeker in Brazil
Hikikomori
Registered on 2007/08/22 05:30
Too many things to see in Japan... I don't think I would go to a place where I would feel small, poor, and insignificant. XD

We had 25 days to visit Japan... MAN, we couldn't even visit some pretty famous stuff... like Asakusa-Kanon temple. T_T
At least I got to go twice to Akiba. Once with the whole family, the second time alone.
For what? Of course, to see some electronics and cellphones... NOT

Anyways, I'd probably go there if I lived in Japan. The pics are beautiful Danny!

Was there a Ginza article yet? I felt soooo sooo poor there. And so common... lacking elegance and all. :P
(ID #63525) Posted on 2007/11/14 03:11
Darsel in Colombia
Microsoft Technologies Specialist - .NET Developer
Registered on 2007/05/11 13:29
*Gasp* That looks awesome!

One question though, where I live you can go to nice, elegant places with nice, relaxing restaurants, but they generally charge you an excesive amount of money for food (and I'm talking about tiny portions of "fancy, but not so special" dishes)

How does that work in Japan? Was the restaurant's food way more expensive in Shin Marunoichi Building?
(ID #63530) Posted on 2007/11/14 04:48
Kyle in Seattle, Washington
Student
Registered on 2007/10/08 05:20
Wow, that is just absolutely breathtaking. I will definitely put this on a list of places to visit next time I go back to Japan, which I think is just before the 2008 Olympics because my girlfriend and I are going!
(ID #63532) Posted on 2007/11/14 05:51
FatBastard in over his head
Meat Puppet
Registered on 2007/11/04 18:16
I remember this building while I was jumping off and on the stations on circle train line. Think it was the yamanote line? Anyhow, I hopped out of tokyo station and walked around taking pics of the surroundings. Truthfully I didn't know what this building was for, so didn't stay too long. Maybe I should have explored it a little more...
(ID #63533) Posted on 2007/11/14 06:07
AndyH in Birmingham, UK
3D artist
Registered on 2006/12/25 10:08
Wow, it looks fantastic there. The design and lighting inside the complex looks great. Nice to see lots of comfy armchairs to sit on too. Is this recently built? Every time ive been near Tokyo station on my trips, there has been a huge construction going on. I guess they finished it ^_^

Looks great there, though for actual shopping, it looks too swanky for the likes of me :-P
(ID #63536) Posted on 2007/11/14 06:25
AndyH in Birmingham, UK
3D artist
Registered on 2006/12/25 10:08
Me again - do you think you would be able to take pics this good on your Canon IXUS/ IXY? 
Does it have a manual exposure time setting? I could do with a nice, small easy to use camera that can actually perform ok in low light.
(ID #63538) Posted on 2007/11/14 06:41
Koshiko in Sydney
website designer (currently assist. graphic designer)
Registered on 2007/08/03 12:37
Wow, absolutely breathtaking Danny~! Thanks for sharing, I'm planning to visit Japan (Tokyo mostly, but my friend will likely be teaching english elsewhere) beginning of April next year, have no money saved yet, but I'll be there if it's all I manage to save up for ^^;;
As for photo taking without a tripod, I've been looking up lenses to compliment the Nikon d40 I want to get one day, some of them have 'VR' (Vibration Reduction), Canon has IS (Image Stabilization). You can find out more here http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/image-stabilization.htm
Hope it interests you :3
(ID #63540) Posted on 2007/11/14 06:51
EagleEye in Brighton, UK
Computer Engineer
Registered on 2007/04/03 04:17
Woah, nice pics, especially the last one looking at the sky. Not doing any good for my Japan withdrawal i'll tell you! lol
(ID #63541) Posted on 2007/11/14 07:15
keats in NL
student
Registered on 2007/09/02 20:42
Excellent pictures, Danny! How many did you take and how many came out well in the end? ;) 
(ID #63543) Posted on 2007/11/14 08:40
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
Keats,
Most came out blurry ^^;

Koshiko,
No budget for new lens right now ToT

Andy,
Probably not but you will still get fair results.

Darsel,
Just a bit more than average but not that much.

XSportSeeker,
Yes there was ^^;

Windbell,
Didnt notice any here.

Seth,
Good question. Shall bring my macbook to find out.

Sky,
Me take photo.

Marvin,
Done ^^
(ID #63547) Posted on 2007/11/14 08:54
Koshiko in Sydney
website designer (currently assist. graphic designer)
Registered on 2007/08/03 12:37
I know how you feel, I rarely have a budget for anything though lol. You can keep the link for future reference though, I was amazed at how much info and tips I picked up just by browsing for a few hours on the site =o. I even bought the Canon A550 he recommended, it was on special at a local shop just today! x3
(ID #63550) Posted on 2007/11/14 09:11
Choo in Singapore
Student
Registered on 2007/10/31 21:28
sweet. looks like an indoor resort.
(ID #63553) Posted on 2007/11/14 10:07
Ninja Mari in Japan
Japanese Student
Registered on 2007/11/06 11:10
Have to go... have to go!!
(ID #63555) Posted on 2007/11/14 10:49
Soshi in Singapore
Student
Registered on 2007/09/15 21:29
Ahhh~ Those photos are breathtaking! I should have gone there when I was in Tokyo earlier this year! Zannen deshita!!
(ID #63560) Posted on 2007/11/14 11:57
Exile in USA
Designer/Student
Registered on 2007/10/20 06:31
I would like to visit Tokyo. That building in particular? Perhaps.
(ID #63564) Posted on 2007/11/14 13:32
Elozt E. Elric in Singapore
Pre-Enlisted NS(Army)-men
Registered on 2007/08/12 19:44
Cool pictures, I just can't wait till I visit there (Food... ohhh glorious food!) :D
(ID #63565) Posted on 2007/11/14 13:43
Jam Tea in 丸の内, 東京
Bartender
Registered on 2007/11/11 00:55
I have to commute through the basement of that building every day to get to work. My building is the one behind it in the second picture. The underground connection from Yaesu Chikagai to the shin maru building is actually bigger than some airports, and I have to walk it every day :(

It is a very cool building, though the Marunouchi building next to it offers better views from the 35-36th floors which you can go up to for free!
(ID #63566) Posted on 2007/11/14 13:53
minase in Tokyo,Japan
Student
Registered on 2007/02/28 21:39
うわ!凄くキレイ!!
僕は東京に住んでいながら、まだ行ったことがありません。この写真を見て行ってみたくなりました~。
(ID #63569) Posted on 2007/11/14 15:16
UDAYAN in Switzerland, Zurich
Webdesigner/Webpublisher/Salary Man
Registered on 2007/04/25 22:51
I looooove these types of architecture. Gives me a warm feeling. 

Definitely worth a visit!!
(ID #63573) Posted on 2007/11/14 16:54
GHOST in Vancouver, Canada
Student
Registered on 2007/08/21 15:15
Those are really nice pics Danny! The last time I was in Japan was many years ago in that same situation. It was at night near a place called takashimaya? it was so beautiful! I wanna coem again! BLARGH!!!!
(ID #63574) Posted on 2007/11/14 17:14
Sakari in Tokyo
Student
Registered on 2007/06/20 01:24
Wow, thats one cool place! I can imagine myself studying in some corner there with a cuppa tea ^^
(ID #63575) Posted on 2007/11/14 17:45
DarkWaveSurfer in Tokyo or Seattle
Programmer Writer
Registered on 2007/03/11 12:20
This is one of the first places that I visited in Japan. It was a great place and I especially loved all the benches and chairs. I can never find a place to sit in Tokyo. Its seems like they purposely avoid putting anything you can rest on in public which is really inconvinient when you have time to kill. 
(ID #63578) Posted on 2007/11/14 19:03
syrix in U.S.
student
Registered on 2007/03/21 09:30
Great place to meet and hang out with friends  ^^.  I'll hold you up to taking me somewhere local the next time I visit Japan Danny lol.
(ID #63579) Posted on 2007/11/14 21:29
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
A must-see place indeed and magnificent photos you took there. 
However it looks too posh for the likes of me... (My rational self has spoken again...), but it would be definitely someplace to spend some hours in.
(ID #63610) Posted on 2007/11/15 02:05
JapanAnime in Hilversum, Holland
Student Business Economics
Registered on 2007/08/05 18:23
Indeed a great building where I would spend some time. Gotta say that I really like the trendy design interior of the building, they really did a great job on that. And the view from the 7th floor is very nice as well. ^^
(ID #63620) Posted on 2007/11/15 02:42
murdock12 in Las Vegas, Nevada
lazy kid trying not to be...
Registered on 2007/11/09 08:24
you know, if anime didnt exist i'd still go to japan just for the cities...its so bright and colorful, and shiny (mmm, ADHD...), heck, its the thing that got me first interested in japan >.
(ID #63670) Posted on 2007/11/15 16:05
BeLe in Davao, Philippines
.NET/Web Developer
Registered on 2007/01/03 16:36
WOW! Love the entire look of the insides of the building.  This'll surely be one of the first few places I'll visit when I get to Japan.  From the pictures alone, it already looks very relaxing.  And the seats are all nice.  

Wish we had one of these over here. ^^
(ID #63679) Posted on 2007/11/15 17:42
kenshiro in USA
Programmer
Registered on 2007/03/31 00:47
Nice pictures!  I visited this building last May and although it was very pretty, I didn't find it interesting.
(ID #63687) Posted on 2007/11/15 19:27
terry in Singapore
=.=!
Registered on 2007/08/02 23:32
i seems very "in" but expensive though.. i will try to go there this christmas before i attend C73~
(ID #63896) Posted on 2007/11/17 17:32
ginkatana in In the middle of nowhere
Being a one-eyed samurai!!!!
Registered on 2008/03/03 09:52
I would definitely visit this place when I go to Japan someday. :D
(ID #182587) Posted on 2008/05/07 02:09
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