Move over, glitzy Roppongi Hills. There's a new kid on the block in Tokyo's Minato Ward -- an even taller landmark testament to the spoils of wealth.
Tokyo Midtown, a new commercial/residential complex occupying the 10-hectare site of the former Defense Agency and only 500 meters north of Roppongi Hills near Roppongi and Nogizaka subway stations, will officially open its doors Friday, standing out as a new monolith soaring above the bustling din of the famed nightlife district.
Boasting 248-meter-tall Midtown Tower, one of the highest in Tokyo, the 370 billion yen complex developed by a six-firm consortium led by Mitsui Fudosan Co. houses the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo luxury hotel, office space for 20,000 workers, upscale apartments for 1,200 dwellers, 130 shops and restaurants, industrial design offices, art galleries and what some expect to be a top-flight medical center offering services in both Japanese and English.