Last September, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Japan Society’s landmarked headquarters. Also known as Japan House, our building—located near the United Nations on 47th Street and First Avenue—opened in 1971 as the first permanent structure in New York City designed by a leading Japanese architect.

On the occasion of New York City’s Architecture and Design Month, or Archtober [ärk’töbər], we invite you to explore our building through a rarely seen historical and architectural lens. Take a stroll through our virtual 3D tour below and learn about key architectural elements and their backstories by tapping on the icons displayed throughout the tour.

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