OMY Area Management Association (Ligare) is a non-profit organization established in 2002 with the support of the district's landowner council to revitalize the Otemachi, Marunouchi, and Yurakucho (OMY) district. Ligare means "to connect" in Latin and is the nickname for the organization in the hope of connecting people to the community and to each other.
Traditionally, OMY had been a business district where people only worked during the weekdays and was empty at night and on weekends. In 1988, a council was established to bring together landowners in the district, and the creation of a new vision for the community began. Subsequently, in 1996, a round-table discussion group was set up with landowners and the government. And in 2000, city planning guidelines were formulated as a common vision for the public and private sectors. Since then, many buildings have been rebuilt or redeveloped based on the guidelines. At the same time, Ligare has promoted myriad activities in the intangible aspects of city planning, not only for redevelopment but also for the well-being and happiness of the people who visit and work there and for the further prosperity of corporate activities.
As of May 13, 2022
Located between Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace in the heart of Japan, it is the largest business center in Japan with an area spanning 120 hectares. It is a community comprising about 100 buildings, 5,000 offices, and a working population of about 350,000.
The OMY district used to have only office buildings, but since 2000, it has undergone a major transformation into a sophisticated urban center with retails stores, cafés, and restaurants lining the streets. It also features a cluster of Japan's top-ranked hotels and convention facilities, making it a lively scene even on weekends.
Revitalization, environmental
improvement,
and fostering
community around the OMY area
As a contact point for road utilization in the area, the project coordinates with relevant government departments, with Ligare taking the lead in place-making to create comfortable and lively spaces.
Marunouchi Naka-dori Urban Terrace
Opening Marunouchi Naka-dori Avenue to pedestrians during the day as a café-terrace space
Marunouchi Street Park
A social experiment to examine the future shape of Marunouchi Naka-dori Avenue
Attracting and supporting the holding of third-party sponsored events
Point of contact for organizing events suitable for public spaces
To promote the use of semi-public spaces such as public open spaces on private land where there are restrictions on their use, the project will carry out the necessary administrative procedures on behalf of each landowner and provide advice on their use.
Operation of the ordinance for the promotion of stylish streetscape development in Tokyo (commonly known as the "Share Machi System")
Activities under registration as a city planning organization in the OMY area
The following events are held to promote interaction among people working in the community as well as people and businesses both inside and outside the community.
Marunouchi Rubber Baseball Tournament
A traditional inter-company baseball tournament held continually for over 70 years
Uchimizu (Water Sprinkling) and Summer Festival
A summer event that combines traditional Japanese culture with measures to combat extreme heat in the heart of the city.
Operation Kirapika
Large-scale cleanup activities by workers in collaboration with Tokyo Station and the Yaesu area
Radio Calisthenics
Invigorating activities held on Marunouchi Naka-dori Avenue at the end of lunch time
Eco Kids Explorers
Workshops for elementary school students during summer vacation in collaboration with local businesses and stores
To protect the local landscape and create a lively streetscape, advertisements are examined, and guidance is provided on the posting of advertisements. Also, advertising fees are collected as a source of funds for community development activities.
Outdoor Advertising Guidelines
Rules for advertisements to be posted in the town to protect the landscape
of the area
Ligaretta
A brand started in 2022 to upcycle banners and other street advertisements on Marunouchi Naka-dori Avenue
A cooperative organization of hotels, convention facilities, and other business event-related facilities in the area has been established to serve as the secretariat.
DMO Tokyo Marunouchi
Support for the holding of "Urban Center MICE" utilizing MICE facilities and the unique venues in the OMY area
Art thinking is essential for solving social issues and creating new businesses. An experimental project that seeks to create a space for artists to work in a city with a concentration of established companies and to measure the impact of exchanging diverse perspectives, sensitivities, and ideas.
Yurakucho Art Urbanism (YAU) Project
A project based in Yurakucho to turn a corner of a building before its reconstruction into a studio, where art and the city can interact and spark innovation.
The main sources of funding for such activities are as follows.
Note that most of the personnel expenses for the secretariat are borne by Mitsubishi Estate, the largest landowner in the district.
OMY Area Management Association
Email Address:ligare_contactmec.co.jp