Directly above Shibuya station - A new 47-storey landmark Shibuya Scramble Square Phase I (East Wing) opens today

SHIBUYA SKY,the highest vantage point in Shibuya,rising some 230m from the groundto deliveran unobstructed,360° panoramic view of Tokyo's most famous landmarks.

The building already houses 213 businesses,including 7 newcomers to Japan and 49 newcomers to Shibuya.

SHIBUYA QWS,an interactive business community space where individuals from diverse backgrounds come together and collaborate to invent new seeds of societal value,is also situated inside this facility.

TOKYO,Nov. 1,2019 -- SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE SQUARE Co.,Ltd. opens Shibuya Scramble Square Phase I (East),a large-scale multipurpose complex and,at 230 metres,the tallest building in Shibuya with 47 floors aboveground,on Friday 1 November 2019.

The exterior of Shibuya Scramble Square Phase I (East)

On opening day,numerous visitors formed a long queue,eagerly awaiting theopeningof the new facility.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony on the ground floorkicked off thecelebrations. The grand opening event itself then followed with a keynote speech given by Kensuke Horiuchi,the general manager of the building's Department of Commerce and Observatory (Sales II group).

The developers behind the project have not only taken pride in the fact that the building is opening with 213 shops and restaurants already in operation from day one,including retailersthat are setting up shop for the first time in Japan or theShibuya area,but also in that the shops were already packed with customers seeking pre-sale items and merchandisethat will only be available at Shibuya Scramble Square. The 2,500 square-meter SHIBUYA SKY,one of the biggest rooftop observatories in Japan,quickly proved highly popular with visitors who purchased advance tickets from the official website. They enjoyed the panoramic view from what is now the highest vantage point in Shibuya (some 230m above the street) as well as the observatory's interior,specially designed by the "Rhizomatiks design" section of Rhizomatiks,a world-class creator group. SHIBUYA QWS,an interactive business community space based on the concept of "an intersection of possibilities that question the world from Shibuya",where individuals from diverse backgrounds come together and collaborate to invent new seeds of societal value,opened the doors to even those who are not members and launched OPEN QWS,an event that aims to encourage more people to utilize this facility.

The SHIBUYA SKYobservation deck is locatedon the 14th,45th,46th and rooftop floors,while offices occupy the17th to 45th floors.SHIBUYA QWS,an industrial exchange space,takes upthe 15th floor,whilethe retail establishments spanthe basement 2 to the 14th floor.

Asone of Japan's largest rooftop observation facilities,the SHIBUYA SKY observation deck comprises three experiences: SKY GATE,a space that rises from the14th to 45th floor,SKY STAGE,an observatory areaon the rooftop,and SKY GALLERY,an indoor observation passagewayon the 46th floor. Each space has a different role,together creating a continuous experiencefor the visitor,from the entrance to the exit. The rooftop observation area is notable for its architectural designs and a lineup of activities that givevisitors an opportunity to completely immerse themselves in the 360° panoramic view of the city,including famous landmarks such asMount Fuji and Tokyo Skytree®. The indoor observation decks on the 14th,45th and 46th floorsare all-weather facilities where guests can enjoy what Shibuya has to offer.

The73,000square meters of office space is a key feature of the new building,all of which is available for lease,with each floor averaging2,900m2,one of the largest in the Shibuya area. The building'slocation directly above Shibuya station makes access highly convenient for shoppers,tourists and the offices' daily commuters alike.

The SHIBUYA QWSbusiness interaction space,a facilityfor co-creating the future by bringing individuals from diverse backgroundstogether to give birth to new ideas and projects of societal value,is available toany group based in Shibuya,regardless of the age of the members or the reason that has brought them together.Based on acommunal concept that the building's operators have named Scramble Society,SHIBUYA QWS accelerates value-creating activities directed toward the future by leveraging the synergies that generally exist betweengroups and members of variousprofessions,regardless of how different the groups or professions may appear at first glance.

The retailsegment of the building expects to soon be known as"the world's trendiest mall",and is home to 213 shops and restaurants including 7 newcomers toJapan,and 49 newcomers toShibuya. With luxury brands that set the trend of modern values and select shops that have led Shibuya's street fashion scene,the buildingis,in all respects,a manifestation of the "trend and season". The restaurant floor is expected to quickly becomethe hub for the latest gastronomic styles and trends from all over the world. Foodiesin search of the latestfood experience will congregate on this restaurant floor that will be a progenitor ofaspirationsand ideals,and a fount from whichnew values,new ways and new styles in how to enjoy foodwill spring.

As a new SQUARE overlooking Shibuya Scramble Junction,a famous crossroadsin Japan known all around the world,the buildingaspires to become astage in central Shibuya wherenew movements and culturewill be created.

URL: https://www.shibuya-scramble-square.com

The view from SHIBUYA SKY

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