Tokyo will be home to another cutting-edge business events space from July 1, 2025, with the opening of Takanawa Gateway Convention Center.
A component of Takanawa Gateway City, a large-scale urban-development project, the centre is developed and operated by East Japan Railway Company, Congrès Inc. and JR East Building Co.. It is expected to cater to international conferences, conventions and exhibitions, as well as meetings, ceremonies, parties and social gatherings.
One of its spaces is the 1,640m2 Linkpillar Hall, which features a ceiling height of seven metres and three sections that can be subdivided, and can accommodate up to 2,000 pax. There are also seven mid-sized rooms ranging from 134m2 to 496m2 and four anterooms. The station plaza will serve as an additional event space, either for digital displays or outdoor events.
“Since the venue became available for viewing in March, the number of inquiries we have received has been increasing beyond initial expectations,” Shin Kondo, facility manager of Congrès Inc. told TTGmice. He added that many inquiries are about using the hall to accommodate large-scale events that include multiple programmes, such as seminars plus receptions, or lectures plus exhibitions.
“Even when divided into one-third sections, the hall can accommodate 450 to 600 people in theatre-style. This minimises the need for participants to move around during the event, which has been well-received by our potential customers,” he said.
To promote sustainable operations, the facility is LEED certified and will use biogas generation equipment to turn leftover food into power. The multipurpose facility is directly accessible from Takanawa Gateway Station and located near Haneda Airport.
