SF FIDI

NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE BUILDING (NYSE, nicknamed "The Big Board") - Composition Saturday

Location: Marunouchi District, Tokyo Timestamp: 2025/01/02・13:45 Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter ISO 160 for 1/450 sec. at ƒ/2.5 Astia/Soft film simulation

A Geometric Tapestry of Offices: Marunouchi, Tokyo・幾何学模様のオフィス街：東京・丸の内

The sight of multiple modern high-rise buildings competing for space and natural light caught my eye while visiting Kitte Garden, a rooftop oasis near Tokyo Station in the heart of the Marunouchi financial district.

Kitte Garden sits atop what was once the central mail sorting facility of the Tokyo Central Post Office, originally a five-story building designed in 1931.

While the historic exterior of the post office has been carefully preserved, a modern 38-story skyscraper now rises above the former mail sorting section. Completed in 2013, the building houses retail and office spaces, seamlessly blending history with contemporary architecture.

Spanning approximately 1,500 m² (16,146 ft²), the rooftop garden is a lush and relaxing space offering panoramic views of JR Tokyo Station. Its tranquil atmosphere makes it a popular spot for tourists, photographers, and trainspotters alike.

For me, the best part is that access to the garden is free, and it stays open until 23:00 on weekdays. I hope to return soon to try my hand at long-exposure nightscape photography the next time I am in Tokyo on business.

Location: Marunouchi District, Tokyo Timestamp: 2025/01/02・13:46 Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter ISO 160 for 1/450 sec. at ƒ/2.8 Classic Negative film simulation

Location: Marunouchi District, Tokyo Timestamp: 2025/01/02・13:46 Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter ISO 320 for 1/950 sec. at ƒ/3.6 Astia/Soft film simulation

Location: Marunouchi District, Tokyo Timestamp: 2025/01/02・13:46 Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter ISO 320 for 1/750 sec. at ƒ/3.6 Pro Negative High film simulation

new york city 1976

aerial, lower manhattan