Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower
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Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower is a distinctive cocoon-shaped skyscraper in Tokyo known for housing multiple vocational schools within its innovative architectural design.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower canonical | 5 |
| ModeGakuenCocoonTower | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2813852 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower Context triple: [Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, contains, Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower]
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A.
Tairiku Datsū Sakusen
Tairiku Datsū Sakusen was a major 1944 Japanese military offensive in China during World War II, aimed at securing railways, destroying U.S. air bases, and linking Japanese-held territories.
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B.
Kōshitsu Tenpan
Kōshitsu Tenpan is the Japanese Imperial Household Law that governs the structure, succession, and key affairs of Japan’s imperial family.
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C.
Minato Mirai 21
Minato Mirai 21 is a major seaside urban development and business district in Yokohama, Japan, known for its modern skyline, shopping centers, and entertainment facilities.
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D.
Tenju-an
Tenju-an is a historic sub-temple within Kyoto’s Nanzen-ji complex, known for its traditional Zen gardens and serene atmosphere.
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E.
Shinsekai
Shinsekai is a retro entertainment district in Osaka, Japan, known for its nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere, street food, and neon-lit nightlife.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower Target entity description: Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower is a distinctive cocoon-shaped skyscraper in Tokyo known for housing multiple vocational schools within its innovative architectural design.
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A.
Tairiku Datsū Sakusen
Tairiku Datsū Sakusen was a major 1944 Japanese military offensive in China during World War II, aimed at securing railways, destroying U.S. air bases, and linking Japanese-held territories.
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B.
Kōshitsu Tenpan
Kōshitsu Tenpan is the Japanese Imperial Household Law that governs the structure, succession, and key affairs of Japan’s imperial family.
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C.
Minato Mirai 21
Minato Mirai 21 is a major seaside urban development and business district in Yokohama, Japan, known for its modern skyline, shopping centers, and entertainment facilities.
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D.
Tenju-an
Tenju-an is a historic sub-temple within Kyoto’s Nanzen-ji complex, known for its traditional Zen gardens and serene atmosphere.
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E.
Shinsekai
Shinsekai is a retro entertainment district in Osaka, Japan, known for its nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere, street food, and neon-lit nightlife.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
educational building
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high-rise building ⓘ landmark ⓘ skyscraper ⓘ |
| aboveGroundFloors | 50 ⓘ |
| architect |
Tange Associates
ⓘ
linked to:
Kenzo Tange Associates
|
| architecturalFirm |
Tange Associates
ⓘ
linked to:
Kenzo Tange Associates
|
| architecturalStyle |
futuristic architecture
ⓘ
modern architecture ⓘ |
| awarded |
2008 Emporis Skyscraper Award
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linked to:
Emporis Skyscraper Award
|
| belowGroundFloors | 4 ⓘ |
| buildingType | educational skyscraper ⓘ |
| contains |
administrative offices
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classrooms ⓘ lecture halls ⓘ student lounges ⓘ vocational schools ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| developer | Mode Gakuen ⓘ |
| district | Shinjuku ⓘ |
| elevatorCount | elevators for high-rise educational use ⓘ |
| height |
204 metres
ⓘ
approximately 669 feet ⓘ |
| houses |
HAL Tokyo
ⓘ
Shuto Ikō ⓘ Tokyo Mode Gakuen ⓘ |
| locatedNear | Shinjuku Station ⓘ |
| location |
Japan
ⓘ
Nishi-Shinjuku ⓘ
linked to:
Nishi-Shinjuku skyscraper district
Shinjuku ⓘ Tokyo ⓘ |
| material |
concrete
ⓘ
glass ⓘ steel ⓘ |
| notableFor |
distinctive lattice façade
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housing multiple schools in one tower ⓘ innovative cocoon-like design ⓘ |
| numberOfFloors | 50 ⓘ |
| openingDate | 2008 ⓘ |
| owner | Mode Gakuen ⓘ |
| primaryFunction | educational use ⓘ |
| ranking | one of the tallest educational buildings in the world ⓘ |
| roofType | flat roof ⓘ |
| shape | cocoon-shaped ⓘ |
| status | completed ⓘ |
| use |
IT and technology education
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fashion education ⓘ medical and healthcare vocational training ⓘ |
| yearCompleted | 2008 ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower Description of subject: Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower is a distinctive cocoon-shaped skyscraper in Tokyo known for housing multiple vocational schools within its innovative architectural design.
Referenced by (6)
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linked to: Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower