Bunkamura, Tokyo

The Bunkamura, which translates to "Culture Village," stands as a sizable complex in Tokyo, comprising a theater and music hall. This multifaceted entertainment hub is managed by the Tokyu Department Store chain. Designed by the French architect Jean Michel Willmotte, it first opened its doors to the public in 2009. The architectural facade of the Bunkamura resembles that of a sailing ship. Inside, the complex boasts numerous floors hosting cinema and concert halls, boutique stores, and restaurants.

On the sixth floor, you'll find Le Cinema, a spacious theater equipped with cutting-edge movie screening technology, featuring two screens with state-of-the-art visual and acoustic capabilities. The third floor houses the renowned Orchard Hall, considered one of Tokyo's premier venues for hosting concerts and ballet performances. Meanwhile, on the first floor, the Cocoon theater offers seating for up to 700 spectators and hosts a variety of events, including dramas, musical performances, and dance shows.

Additionally, the Bunkamura boasts two art galleries that showcase temporary exhibitions of masterpieces from around the world, including a gallery dedicated to works by emerging artists. The complex also houses an Italian restaurant, a bookstore, a wine salon named Le Deux Magots, and a Swarovski shop. Every September, the Literary Prize of Bunkamura is bestowed upon a Japanese writer at the Le Deux Magots restaurant.