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By Katsumi Sakaguchi / Special to Ryoko Yomiuri Publication
11:49 JST,
January 5, 2026
Takanawa Gateway Station, built in 2020 as the 30th stop on the JR Yamanote Line, stands as the entrance to a new city taking shape right in front of its impressive, origami-inspired roof.