You've probably heard of Keyakizaka Street in Roppongi Hills, haven't you?
The illumination on Keyakizaka is famous, especially during the Christmas season.
To get to Keyakizaka Street, head towards Azabu from the Mori Garden or the arena in front of TV Asahi Headquarters, where the Roppongi Hills Residence Tower is located.
Roppongi Hills puts a lot of effort into public art, and there are many art pieces called "street furniture" on Keyakizaka Street.
A bench with a sense of dynamism, as if in a state of weightlessness.
It's an art piece by a Japanese artist titled "Only Love..."
It's located across from Ferragamo.
Since it's furniture, it functions as a bench.
A stainless steel bench that makes you wonder where to sit. A child was playing on it (lol)
The angled part seems to function as a backrest when you sit down.
I was so captivated by the weightlessness that I watched it for a while!
Next, as you go up Keyakizaka towards Nishi-Azabu, you'll find art that combines furniture and a bench!
It's a work by a foreign artist called "Day Tripper."
It seems that they've printed white flowers on a pink background to emphasize European culture.
The table and chairs are expressed three-dimensionally, as if they're floating.
The seat of the chair seems to be assuming a cushion, as it's slightly raised. The legs of the chair are also realistically reproduced, which is wonderful.
It's integrated with the object, so it might be difficult for adults to sit on it, but children might be able to use it for a break.
Across from the previous art, near the Keyakizaka intersection, there was a simple, long bench.
It's called "Park Bench," and it's literally a bench.
At first glance, it looks like a normal bench, but the lines are stylish.
The thickness of the wood on the seat and backrest, and the width of the handrails are well-balanced, making it look good, and I think the lines are beautiful♪
It can seat about 14 people.
There's a Lawson at the intersection, so you can also use it as a place to eat your Roppongi lunch.
I heard a family talking, "Let's buy something at the convenience store and eat it here!"♪
Now, as you go down Keyakizaka Street towards TV Asahi Headquarters, you'll discover new furniture!
There was a bench with ripples drawn on it.
The work is actually called "Ripples," and it's an art piece created by a Japanese artist!
A bench made of steel plates.
Raindrops seem to fall on the evenly finished surface of the steel, forming ripples...?
According to the introduction page of the art piece, it represents the surface of the water floating in the city's forest.
I understood the surface of the water part, but I couldn't imagine the steel = city part!
Also, there are other pieces of furniture on Keyakizaka Street, so why not look for your favorite bench while appreciating the art!?
So, when you're shopping at Roppongi Hills, how about using it as a place to take a break around Roppongi?