Street piano at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Piano Type : Grand Piano

PURPOSE

This piano was installed to promote communication between guests from Japan and abroad through music, and to provide hospitality to visitors to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
This piano was donated by a Tokyo resident and is filled with memories. The decoration was also supervised by avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama.

Quoted from the information published in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Memories Piano

Installation date : Permanent

Playable time : 10:00～12:00 / 14:00～16:00

The performance is divided into two parts, each lasting two hours, so you need to keep an eye on the time.
You will also need to take the elevator, so we recommend that you allow yourself plenty of time.
It tends to get particularly crowded on weekends and holidays, and it may take an hour to get onto the elevator.

Notes

• Playable time：10:00-12:00・14:00-16:00 Within 5 minutes per person
• Please refrain from announcing performance dates and times on social media etc. for the purpose of attracting audiences.
• Commercial performances and photography are prohibited.
• Bringing in other instruments, playing in an ensemble, singing with an instrument, cosplay, asking for clapping, or any other performance-like activity is not permitted.
• The use of tripods and other filming methods that may cause the event to fall over are not permitted. Live streaming is also not permitted.
• In principle, piano duets are limited to two people. Jumping in during a performance is not permitted.
• If you wish to perform again after the performance has finished, please re-line up.

Notes Quote

There will be an attendant present who will first give you some instructions on things to be careful about.
In addition, staff will be measuring the time for five minutes from the start of the performance.

The use of tripods and other equipment is prohibited when taking videos, so it is a good idea to ask a friend to take the video for you.

Location

2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building South Observation Deck 45th floor

There are north and south observation decks, and the street piano is located on the south observation deck.