Japan's tallest building will be designed by Sou Fujimoto

Through his Instagram, architect Sou Fujimoto announced that he is developing, together with his associates, the project for the tallest building in Japan , called Torch Tower . At 390 meters high, the skyscraper is scheduled to be completed in 2027.

In the post, Fujimoto stated that the building will be " a place for people " rather than "an object." To achieve this, a large semi-outdoor plaza will be built at a height of approximately 300 meters above the ground, which will serve as a an observation deck accessible to all, overlooking the city of Tokyo.