Browse Tag

skyscrapers

McDonalds 3D ad Manila Philippines

Philippines: Skyscrapers of Bonifacio Global City and Manila’s First 3D Billboard

By Mithun Divakaran
/
Nov 19, 2023
/
Philippines, Travel

Date: 12 January 2023

After checking out Mitsukoshi, I decided to walk towards Manila’s first 3D billboard.

Apartment buildings in BGC Manila Philippines — A lot of apartment buildings opposite the Mitsukoshi building

Metrobank center BGC Manila tallest building — This skyscraper is Metrobank center – at 318 metres (1,043 ft), it’s currently the tallest building in the Philippines

I like skyscrapers and good architecture, that’s also why I wanted to just walk through Bonifacio Global City — or BGC for short.

Continue reading “Philippines: Skyscrapers of Bonifacio Global City and Manila’s First 3D Billboard” »

Tokyo Metropolitan Government building twin towers

Japan: Nishi-Shinjuku — views from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building sky deck

By Mithun Divakaran
/
Mar 08, 2016
/
Japan, Travel

Date: 27th March 2015

I had a packed day yesterday. A day that began at Senso-ji in the morning, Ueno Park and Zoo in the afternoon and Shibuya in the evening. I slept well — a bit too well because by the time I had breakfast and left the hostel, it was already noon.

Halc Odakyu mall Shinjuku Tokyo — I got off at Nishi-Shinjuku station and ended up at a Uniqlo (yes, again) and Bic Camera (electronics store)

Mode Gakuen cocoon tower Japan — I was in Nishi-Shinjuku mainly to go to the Tokyo Metropolitan Building for the free observation deck

Sompo Japan building Shinjuku Tokyo — Nishi-Shinjuku is the area of Shinjuku Ward dubbed ‘Skyscraper City’– which is why I wanted to see it as I appreciate tall structures and good architecture

Mode Gakuen Cocoon building Japan — It has the highest concentration of skyscrapers in Tokyo. Including cool-looking building like the Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower — which houses three educational institutions

Nishi-Shinjuku business district Tokyo — Nishi-Shinjuku is home to the corporate offices of many major Japanese and international businesses

Love art installation Shinjuku Tokyo — Japan’s installation of artist Robert Indiana’s famous LOVE sculpture

Tokyo metropolitan building side view — I used Google Maps on my phone to guide me to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, the 8th tallest building in Japan

Tokyo Metropolitan Government building twin towers — Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is the headquarters of the local government for the Greater Tokyo Area

The 48-storey, 243-metre high building rises to form a twin tower at the top and on the 45th floor of each tower is an observation deck which is open to public — completely free! Continue reading “Japan: Nishi-Shinjuku — views from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building sky deck” »

Hong Kong city skyline view from peak

Hong Kong: Views from Victoria Peak, day to night

By Mithun Divakaran
/
Aug 06, 2012
/
Hong Kong, Travel

Date: June 28th, 2012

Day 2 in Hong Kong began feeling fresh. I slept for more than 10 hours and the jet lag had nearly worn off. I repacked my bag and left the hostel to begin my photography for today.

Causeway Bay Paterson Building Hong Kong — A whole lot of luxury brands in the mall to the right

IKEA store Causeway Bay Hong Kong — The IKEA store was only a minute walk away from where I was staying

Windsor house mall Hong Kong — Plenty of malls and shopping centers all around. This was Windsor House

Maxmara store Causeway Bay Hong Kong — I walked towards the MTR station

Sogo Causeway Bay panorama Hong Kong — SOGO is a popular Japanese department store chain

Causeway Bay station Exit E Hong Kong — This is the entrance/Exit E of Causeway Bay station

Central station Hong Kong — I got off at Central

Central station exit J MTR Hong Kong — Took the long walk to Exit J2 (Yup, Central is so big that the Exits are from A to J)

Continue reading “Hong Kong: Views from Victoria Peak, day to night” »

1
2