Architecture in Tokyo has largely been shaped by Tokyo's history. Twice in recent history has the metropolis been left in ruins: first in the 1923 Great Kanto earthquake and later after extensive firebombing in World War II. Because of this, Tokyo's current urban landscape is one of modern and contemporary architecture, and older buildings are scarce.
Notable buildings in the metropolis include:
Tokyo Tower
Rainbow Bridge
National Diet Building
Yoyogi National Gymnasium
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Tokyo Big Sight
Asahi Beer Hall by Philippe Starck
Tokyo Station red brick building
Tokyo International Forum
Roppongi Hills
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