Fuji Broadcasting Center
The Fuji Broadcasting Center, is a 27-story complex in Odaiba, Minato, Tokyo, with a total height of.
Description
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 as a Japanese private broadcasting station.
The structure consists of an office tower and a media tower connected by three enclosed footbridges. The exterior is cladded with salt-resistant titanium. Special care was taken with the acoustics for the building, including blocking radio waves. The Theatre mall is on the first floor, a rooftop garden is on the 7th floor, and Mezama Sky is on the 24th floor. 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.
Studios
- 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 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 –