Tokyo Tower is a communications tower located in Shiba Park, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The 332.6 meter tall orange and white lattice tower is the tallest self-supporting steel structure in the world, the tallest artificial structure in Japan and the 11th tallest tower in the world. It was built in 1958. The architect was Tachu Naito. This tower supports an antenna that broadcasts television and radio signals for important Japanese media outlets.In addition to being a television and radio communications tower, Tokyo Tower functions as a major Tokyo tourist site. Over 2.5 million people annually visit the tower's recreational Foot Town and two observations decks. Foot Town is a 4-story building stationed directly under the tower which houses several museums, restaurants and shops. Departing from here, guests can also visit the two observation decks. The 2-story Main Observatory is located at 150 m, while the smaller Special Observatory is at 250 m. The design of Tokyo Tower is based on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. The tower is constructed of steel, a third of which was from recycled World War II scrap steel. Mainly surrounded by low-rise buildings, Tokyo Tower can be seen from many points in the central wards of Tokyo, such as Roppongi Hills, Tokyo Bay, the east gardens of the Imperial Palace, and the southern promenade of Shinjuku Station. The planned opening of the taller New Tokyo Tower in 2011 is expected to further depress Tokyo Tower's profits as broadcasters move to the new tower.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
TOKYO TOWER
Tokyo Tower is a communications tower located in Shiba Park, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The 332.6 meter tall orange and white lattice tower is the tallest self-supporting steel structure in the world, the tallest artificial structure in Japan and the 11th tallest tower in the world. It was built in 1958. The architect was Tachu Naito. This tower supports an antenna that broadcasts television and radio signals for important Japanese media outlets.In addition to being a television and radio communications tower, Tokyo Tower functions as a major Tokyo tourist site. Over 2.5 million people annually visit the tower's recreational Foot Town and two observations decks. Foot Town is a 4-story building stationed directly under the tower which houses several museums, restaurants and shops. Departing from here, guests can also visit the two observation decks. The 2-story Main Observatory is located at 150 m, while the smaller Special Observatory is at 250 m. The design of Tokyo Tower is based on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. The tower is constructed of steel, a third of which was from recycled World War II scrap steel. Mainly surrounded by low-rise buildings, Tokyo Tower can be seen from many points in the central wards of Tokyo, such as Roppongi Hills, Tokyo Bay, the east gardens of the Imperial Palace, and the southern promenade of Shinjuku Station. The planned opening of the taller New Tokyo Tower in 2011 is expected to further depress Tokyo Tower's profits as broadcasters move to the new tower.
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