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History


From Fundamental Plan to Opening
Dec. 3, 1980
The construction of a city hall proposed at the Community Workshop of the My Town Structure Council
Aug. 22, 1985
The Fundamental Plan for Constructing the Tokyo City Hall presented publicly
(a proposal for constructing new offices of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in the Shinjuku district, and present Tokyo International Forum in the Marunouchi district)
Jan. 24, 1986
The Council of Tokyo Metropolitan Government for Constructing Tokyo International Forum started (its Final Report submitted on Dec. 24, 1987)
Apr. 1, 1988
The Tokyo Fund for International Peace and Cultural Exchange established according to an ordinance
Nov. 2, 1989
Mr. Rafael Vinoly (U.S.) won the Grand Prix at the international design competition
Apr. 1, 1990
The Tokyo Foundation for Promoting Culture established its International Exchange Department
Nov. 2, 1990
The Committee for Discussing the Management of Tokyo International Forum started (its report submitted on Jun. 19, 1992)
Dec. 11, 1991
Excavation and study of cultural assets lying under the ground for Tokyo International Forum started (study completed on Sep. 30, 1992)
Oct. 9, 1992
Construction of Tokyo International Forum started
Nov. 12, 1992
The Committee for Preparing the Development of Tokyo International Forum started (its report submitted on Aug. 25, 1993)
Sep. 1, 1994
The Tokyo International Foundation established
Dec. 1, 1994
Tokyo International Forum began to receive applications for the use of its facilities
Apr. 1, 1995
The Tokyo Foundation for Promoting Culture transferred its international exchange-related business to the Tokyo International Foundation
May 31, 1996
Construction of Tokyo International Forum completed
Jul. 1, 1996
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government leased Tokyo International Forum to the Tokyo International Foundation
Jan. 10, 1997
Tokyo International Forum opened



From the Tokyo International Foundation to Tokyo International Forum Co., Ltd.
Jan. 10- Mar. 29,
1997
The Tokyo Tokimeki Festa held to commemorate the opening of Tokyo International Forum
Mar. 1, 1997
The commercial use of halls, conference rooms and other sections began
Oct. 1, 2001
The commercial use of the plaza began
Dec. 21, 2001
Incorporation of Tokyo International Forum announced
May 17, 2002
Mr. Toriumi (former Counselor of Marubeni Corp.) appointed Management Advisor of the Tokyo International Foundation
Aug.,2002
A commemorative event held to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the opening of Tokyo International Forum
Dec. 13, 2002
The prospectus of Tokyo International Forum Co., Ltd. presented publicly in anticipation of its reorganization as a private company
Apr. 1, 2003
Tokyo International Forum transferred its international exchange-related business to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Apr. 4, 2003
Tokyo International Forum Co., Ltd. established
Jun. 30, 2003
The Tokyo International Foundation dissolved at the expiration of its term of business
Jul. 1, 2003
The Tokyo International Foundation transferred its business to Tokyo International Forum Co., Ltd.

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