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Tokyo Tower
Standing 333 meters high in the centre of Tokyo, Tokyo Tower (東京タワー) is the world’s tallest, self-supported steel tower and 13 meters taller than its model, the Eiffel Tower. A symbol of Japan’s post-war rebirth as a major economic power, Tokyo Tower was the country’s tallest structure from its completion in 1958 until 2012 when it was surpassed by the Tokyo Skytree. In addition to being a popular tourist spot, Tokyo Tower serves as a broadcast antenna. (Image by hans-johnson via https://www.flickr.com/photos/hansjohnson/31846804332/) Tokyo Tower’s History With the start of NHK, Japan’s national broadcaster, in 1953, the Tokyo area needed a large broadcasting tower. Simultaneously, the government wanted to make a … 続きを読む
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Tokyo Imperial Palace – The Main Residence of the Imperial Family
The National Art Center – One of Japan’s Most Important Art Spaces
Be Greeted by the Thousands of Beckoning Cats in Gotokuji Temple!
Tokyo Dome – Japan’s Biggest Indoor Baseball Stadium
The Sumo Museum – A Tribute to Japan’s Most Famous Sport
Recent Posts
Tokyo Imperial Palace – The Main Residence of the Imperial Family
The National Art Center – One of Japan’s Most Important Art Spaces
Be Greeted by the Thousands of Beckoning Cats in Gotokuji Temple!
Tokyo Dome – Japan’s Biggest Indoor Baseball Stadium
The Sumo Museum – A Tribute to Japan’s Most Famous Sport
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