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{{Short description|Seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tokyo}}
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'''St. Mary's Cathedral''' (東京カテドラル聖マリア大聖堂 Tōkyō Katedoraru Sei Maria Daiseidō) is the seat of the [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tokyo|Archdiocese of Tokyo]]. It is located in the Sekiguchi neighborhood of [[Bunkyo, Tokyo]], [[Japan]].
'''St. Mary's Cathedral''' (in {{lang-ja|東京カテドラル聖マリア大聖堂|Tōkyō katedoraru sei Maria daiseidō}}) is the seat of the [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tokyo|Archdiocese of Tokyo]]. It is located in the Sekiguchi neighborhood of [[Bunkyo, Tokyo]], Japan.


==History==
The original structure of 1899 was a wooden building in the [[Gothic architecture|Gothic]] style. It was burned during [[World War II]].<ref name="AT">[http://www.tokyo.catholic.jp/eng_frame.html Archdiocese of Tokyo], retrieved 14 March 2010</ref> The present church, designed by [[Kenzo Tange|Tange, Kenzo]], dates from 1964. Kenzo Tange won the competition for the reconstruction of this church in 1961. It was built with assistance from [[Wilhelm Schlombs]], architect to the [[Archdiocese of Cologne]], the engineer Yoshikatsu Tsuboi, who worked with Tange on many of his projects and the Zurich architect Max Lechner.
The original wooden structure, constructed in 1899 in the [[Gothic architecture|Gothic]] style, was destroyed during the air raids on Tokyo during [[World War II]].<ref name="AT">[http://www.tokyo.catholic.jp/eng_frame.html "Archdiocese of Tokyo"]. {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313102836/http://tokyo.catholic.jp/eng_frame.html |date=2014-03-13 }}, retrieved 14 March 2010</ref> The present church, designed by [[Kenzo Tange]], was inaugurated in December 1964.<ref name="archdiocese tokyo">{{cite web |title=Archdiocese of Tokyo |url=https://tokyo.catholic.jp/english/archdiocese_en/17918/ |website=tokyo.catholic.jp/english |accessdate=10 June 2020 |archive-date=24 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224055538/https://tokyo.catholic.jp/english/archdiocese_en/17918/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> His funeral was held there in March 2005.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nbmcw.com/articles/architects-a-project-watch/1389-retrospective-japanese-architects-of-renown-tange-maki-and-ando.html |title=NBM Media |access-date=15 October 2010 |archive-date=25 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170225160930/http://www.nbmcw.com/articles/architects-a-project-watch/1389-retrospective-japanese-architects-of-renown-tange-maki-and-ando.html |url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Architecture==
The plan of the building is in the form of a cross, from which eight [[Paraboloid|hyperbolic parabolas]] rise in a manner similar to a contemporary (but slightly later) landmark cathedral in [[San Francisco, California|San Francisco]], also known as [[Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption|St. Mary's Cathedral]]. These open upwards to form a cross of light which continues vertically the length of the four facades. To this [[rhomboid]] volume other secondary constructions are added, including the baptistry and the baptismal font. Their rectangular volumes contrast with the symbolic character of the cathedral. The bell towers at 60m and stands at little distance from the main building. The exterior surfaces are clad in [[stainless steel]], which gives them a special radiance in keeping with the religious character of the building.<ref>Udo Kultermann: ''Kenzo Tange: Works and Projects'', Barcelona: Gustavo Gili, S.A., 1989. ISBN 84-252-1400-9. p175.</ref>
The layout of the building is in the form of a cross, from which eight [[Paraboloid#hyperbolic paraboloid|hyperbolic parabolas]] open upwards to form a cross of light, which continues vertically along the length of the four facades. This Tange design inspired the later similar design of the landmark cathedral in [[San Francisco, California|San Francisco]], also referred to as [[Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption (San Francisco, California)|St. Mary's Cathedral]].
Since 2004 he has a large [[Organ (music)|organ]] built by the Italian Mascioni.<ref>[http://www.mascioni-organs.com/nuovidemo/tokyocat.htm Mascioni-organs]</ref>

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To this [[rhomboid]] volume other secondary constructions are added, including the baptistry and the baptismal font. The rectangular shapes contrast with the symbolic character of the cathedral. The bell tower is {{convert|61.6|m|abbr=on}} high, standing a short distance away from the main building. The exterior cladding is made of [[stainless steel]].<ref>{{cite book| first=Udo| last=Kultermann| title=Kenzo Tange: Works and Projects| location=Barcelona| publisher=Gustavo Gili, S.A.| year=1989| isbn=978-8-4252-1400-4| page=175}}</ref>
In 2004 a large [[Organ (music)|organ]] built by Italian firm Mascioni was installed.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mascioni-organs.com/en/tokyo-cattedrale/ |title=TOKYO (Japan) – St. Mary’s Cathedral| website=Mascioni Organs |access-date=16 December 2010 |archive-date=14 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714043556/http://www.mascioni-organs.com/nuovidemo/tokyocat.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>

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==Gallery==
<gallery mode=packed heights=160px>
File:20030702 2 July 2003 Tokyo Cathedorale 3 Tange Kenzou Sekiguchi Tokyo Japan.jpg|One quadrant of the Tokyo Cathedral, 2 July 2003
File:StMary'sCathedral-Tokyo-01.jpg|Cathedral interior
File:StMary'sCathedral-Tokyo-01.jpg|Cathedral interior
Image:stmary3.jpg|Cathedral interior
Image:stmary3.jpg|Baptismal font
Image:stmary4.jpg|Cathedral interior
Image:stmary4.jpg|Cathedral interior
</gallery>
</gallery>
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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{{Commons category|St. Mary's Cathedral, Tokyo}}
* {{Official website|https://tokyo.catholic.jp/en/archdiocese/cathedral/}}
* [http://figure-ground.com/travel/image.php?st_mary Photographs of exterior and interior of church]
* [http://figure-ground.com/travel/image.php?st_mary Photographs of exterior and interior of church]
* [http://www.tokyo.catholic.jp/text/eng/diocese/direction.htm Archdiocese of Tokyo: Map]
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[[pl:Katedra Najświętszej Marii Panny w Tokio]]
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[[zh:東京聖瑪利亞主教座堂]]

Latest revision as of 08:44, 31 March 2024

St. Mary's Cathedral, Tokyo
Map
General information
Location3-15-16 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku
Town or cityTokyo
CountryJapan
Completed1967
Renovated2007
OwnerRoman Catholic church
HeightCathedral: 39.4 m (129 ft)
Tower: 61.6 m (202 ft)
Technical details
Floor area3,650 m2 (39,300 sq ft)
Grounds15,098 m2 (162,510 sq ft)
Design and construction
Architect(s)Kenzo Tange
Structural engineerYoshikatsu Tsuboi

St. Mary's Cathedral (in Japanese: 東京カテドラル聖マリア大聖堂, romanized: Tōkyō katedoraru sei Maria daiseidō) is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tokyo. It is located in the Sekiguchi neighborhood of Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan.

History[edit]

The original wooden structure, constructed in 1899 in the Gothic style, was destroyed during the air raids on Tokyo during World War II.[1] The present church, designed by Kenzo Tange, was inaugurated in December 1964.[2] His funeral was held there in March 2005.[3]

Architecture[edit]

The layout of the building is in the form of a cross, from which eight hyperbolic parabolas open upwards to form a cross of light, which continues vertically along the length of the four facades. This Tange design inspired the later similar design of the landmark cathedral in San Francisco, also referred to as St. Mary's Cathedral.

To this rhomboid volume other secondary constructions are added, including the baptistry and the baptismal font. The rectangular shapes contrast with the symbolic character of the cathedral. The bell tower is 61.6 m (202 ft) high, standing a short distance away from the main building. The exterior cladding is made of stainless steel.[4] In 2004 a large organ built by Italian firm Mascioni was installed.[5]

Gallery[edit]

  • One quadrant of the Tokyo Cathedral, 2 July 2003
    One quadrant of the Tokyo Cathedral, 2 July 2003
  • Cathedral interior
    Cathedral interior
  • Baptismal font
    Baptismal font
  • Cathedral interior
    Cathedral interior

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Archdiocese of Tokyo". Archived 2014-03-13 at the Wayback Machine, retrieved 14 March 2010
  2. ^ "Archdiocese of Tokyo". tokyo.catholic.jp/english. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  3. ^ "NBM Media". Archived from the original on 25 February 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2010.
  4. ^ Kultermann, Udo (1989). Kenzo Tange: Works and Projects. Barcelona: Gustavo Gili, S.A. p. 175. ISBN 978-8-4252-1400-4.
  5. ^ "TOKYO (Japan) – St. Mary's Cathedral". Mascioni Organs. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2010.

External links[edit]

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