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Tokagakudo Music Hall in the Imperial Palace Gardens: This building was constructed in 1966 on the auspicious occasion of Empress Kojun's 60th birthday. The building is an octagon; the shape of its roof represents clematis petals and every outer wall is ornamented with mosaics of large flying birds and celestial objects. It was named for Empress Kojun's emblem, 'Peach-blossom'.