The Gunma Music Center, which has been a shining cultural symbol of Takasaki City since its completion in 1961, was designed by Antonin Raymond, a master architect who greatly influenced modern architecture in Japan. The 1,932-seat hall is used not only as a concert hall, but also as a venue for performances of traditional Japanese arts such as Kabuki and Noh, as well as operas and ballets by theater companies from around the world. The 1932-seat hall is used not only as a concert hall, but also for performances of traditional Japanese arts such as Kabuki and Noh, as well as opera and ballet by theater companies from around the world.