Recently I went to play futsal at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium. It was my first time visiting this gymnasium, and the moment we reached, I was astonished to find such a beautiful and "curvy" building in the middle of a robotic, "rectangular" Tokyo. After researching more about it I got to know that Yoyogi National Gymnasium is a structure built by one of the most famous modern Japanese architects, Kenzo Tange (the man behind the spectacular Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building). Built in 1964 for the Summer Olympics, the structure is an architectural icon for its extraordinary design.
When I saw it for the first time, it looked like an exceptional mix of western and Japanese traditional style! Its dynamically suspended roof and "flowing" curves are what makes it an iconic building. Back in 1964 it was the largest suspended roof span in the whole world, and even now in 2012 it doesn't fail to impress!
It is extremely near one of the largest parks in Tokyo, the Yoyogi park, which is a great place for picnics, festivals, hanabi, etc, so if you are at the park, do try and check the Yoyogi National Gymnasium out!
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