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More sales girls wearing happi coats during Tokyo Skytree pre-opening festivities for Sumida Ward residents on May 20, 2012.498 views
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Finally went up Tokyo Skytree for the first time in Sept. 2013. I waited for a clear weekday and went early in the morning. 480 views
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I like the sales girls wearing happi coats, a symbol of the shitamachi (old merchants' quarters) area of Tokyo.454 views
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The exposed struts inside the observation deck are padded so you don't crack your head when you bump into it. Lonely people who don't have anyone to hug could hug one of these. It's soft enough.410 views
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Tokyo Skytree souvenir chopsticks.409 views
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.409 views
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You can either buy a ticket at the door or buy a reserved ticket for a specific day via their Website. Visiting Tokyo Skytree on snowy days can be dangerous. Clumps of snow clinging to the struts are known to fall to the ground.408 views
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The higher observation deck called Tembo Galleria has a unique design with a spiraling walkway called the Skywalk.405 views
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Tokyo Skytree and carp streamers.376 views
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Tokyo Skytree and carp streamers.367 views
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McDonald's and Starbucks will be right under Tokyo Skytree.363 views
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On a clear day, the views are marvelous, with Mt. Fuji (upper right) and many Tokyo landmarks visible. 353 views
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Mt. Fuji as seen from Tokyo Skytree.352 views
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Kapulanakehau "Kehau" Tamure has a Tokyo Skytree ornament in her hair as she performed during Opening Ceremony festivities at Tokyo Skytree for Sumida Ward residents on May 19-20, 2012..343 views
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Lower lookout deck.341 views
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.340 views
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Tokyo Skytree souvenir ball-point pens.339 views
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Tokyo Skytree as seen from the air. It just stands out since there are no tall buildings around it.337 views
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Kapulanakehau "Kehau" Tamure who was a member of Nā Palapalai, provides music along with her trio.333 views
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Much more crowded in late morning with lots of school kids on class trips.329 views
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Northern Sumida River326 views
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Each elevator has a design based on one of the four seasons. I went inside the summer elevator with a fireworks design. The elevator is very fast going up.325 viewsPart of the elevator door is also transparent. Close your eyes or look away if you start to feel sick/dizzy. Please don't vomit in the elevator.
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Soft drinks in Tokyo Skytree-shaped bottles.324 views
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Tokyo Skytree is clearly visible from Asakusa.318 views
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Asakusa Kannon temple, Sensoji as seen from Tokyo Skytree.313 views
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Tokyo Skytree souvenir towels.312 views
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Food court312 views
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Another stage had Mukojima geisha performing. Mukojima is in Sumida Ward. http://mukoujima-kenban.com/index.html311 views
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The Skywalk can get quite warm on sunny days.311 views
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Tokyo Skytree ticket counter. Empty on weekday mornings from 8 am to 10 am.310 views
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Tokyo Dome310 views
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The shopping complex hides the tower's three legs.309 views
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In April 2010, I went to see what the fuss was about. I can see Tokyo Skytree from my window at home in eastern Tokyo, so naturally I got very curious about this thing which seemed to have sprouted from nowhere.307 views
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Tokyo Skytree Arena had another stage.307 views
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Male (kane) hula dancers at Tokyo Skytree.304 views
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After it snows in Tokyo in winter, beware of chunks of snow falling from Tokyo Skytree. They have known to crash into nearby homes below.303 views
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The least crowded time is weekday mornings between 8 am to 10 am. I got there at 9:30 am on a Friday and was happy to see no line to buy a ticket (2000 yen) to go up. 303 views
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The problem with buying a reserved ticket for a specific day is that you won't know what the weather will be like that day. It's not worth going up on a cloudy/rainy day.303 viewsLow clouds can easily cover the lookout decks and all you may see is cloud white. They also close the tower on windy/stormy days.
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Tokyo Skytree has a unique curving side.302 views
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Tokyo Skytree as seen from Sarue Onshi Park in Koto Ward.301 views
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One restaurant in Solamachi has an outdoor terrace.301 views
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Waiting for the elevator to go down. It took longer for me to go down than to go up. There's no time limit on the observation decks. You can stay there all day I think.301 views
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Elevator with autumn design300 views
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Ueno Park (National Museum)298 views
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I overheard one woman say, "The city looks like it's made of Lego." I had to agree. 296 views
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See-through floor296 views
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The first/lower observation deck is called the Tembo Deck. 295 views
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The Solamachi (Skytown) shopping complex below Tokyo Skytree was also open to Sumida Ward residents for a preview on May 19-20, 2012. All the shops were open and held an opening sale. Tokyo Skytree officially opened on May 22.294 views
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Miso from all over Japan.294 views
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The Tembo Deck has three floors. One floor has a cafe and prices were quite cheap. Almost the same as any coffee shop on the ground.294 views
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From the Solamachi shopping complex, there is a window from which you can view the foot.293 views
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Stunning views. Sumida River.293 views
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The shopping complex integrated with Tokyo Sky Tree is called Solamachi (meaning Skytree) which includes an aquarium and planetarium. This is an odd sight at first with all these people, after having gotten used to seeing this place devoid of people.292 views
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Sky window over a rest area in Solamachi.292 views
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This is the ticket line for the higher Tembo Galleria. A 20-min. wait already by late morning.292 views
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On the food floor, they were giving out yummy samples. This is shumai.291 views
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See-through floor291 views
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This stage in a small park near the Skytree, they had hula performances in the afternoon on May 20, 2012.290 views
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Mukojima geisha performing. Mukojima is in Sumida Ward. http://mukoujima-kenban.com/index.html290 views
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Sake from all over Japan.290 views
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One of the shopping alleys inside Solamachi.289 views
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They were extending the train station. Roof still under construction.288 views
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I went from 0 to 350 meters above the ground in less than 10 min. There are four elevators.288 views
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Views from the Skywalk.288 views
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Benches provided287 views
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Near the construction site was this little Info Plaza showing a model of Tokyo Sky Tree.286 views
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Foot of Tokyo Skytree which was the only thing not open during pre-opening festivities for Sumida Ward residents on May 20, 2012.286 views
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Asakusa286 views
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Sumida River and Asakusa286 views
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Winter elevator.286 views
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It's much cheaper to visit Skytree on your own instead of going on a typical bus tour. But a bus tour may exempt you from a long wait to go up since they have their own reserved tickets for a specific time.285 views
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Tokyo Skytree Station285 views
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On May 20, dancers from the Hawaii Aloha Academy danced to songs played by Kehau and her trio on May 20, 2012.284 views
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Ryogoku284 views
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Ryogoku284 views
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On May 20, 2012, dancers from the Hawaii Aloha Academy danced to songs played by Kehau and her trio on May 20, 2012.282 views
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Here, you can buy another ticket for 1000 yen to go up further by 100 meters to the higher lookout deck called the Tembo Galleria, 450 meters above ground.282 views
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Gateway Bridge282 views
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Opening sale on the food floor.281 views
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Going further up.281 views
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Menu281 views
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This road connects Tokyo Skytree Station with Oshiage Station and was formerly crowded with people before the Skytree opened.280 views
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The food floor was the most crowded and noisy. This fish market was holding special opening sale selling lotta seafood for 634 yen (in reference to the Skytree's 634-meter height) during pre-opening festivities for Sumida Ward residents on May 20, 2280 views
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Poster announcing the train station name change.279 views
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Asakusa Kannon temple, Sensoji279 views
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The new Tokyo Skytree Station on the Tobe Line, just one stop from Asakusa Station. Renamed from Narihirabashi Station.278 views
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Tokyo Skytree shadow.278 views
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Halloween at Tokyo Skytree in 2015.278 views
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Solamachi means Sky Town.277 views
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Tokyo Tower277 views
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Books about Tokyo Skytree.276 views
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The line for that ticket was also very short before 10 am. Elevator to go higher.276 views
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Back on the lower deck.276 views
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On May 19-20, 2012, Tokyo Sky Tree held pre-opening festivities for Sumida Ward residents (Tokyo Sky Tree is in Sumida Ward). Various entertainment was held at three performance stages.274 views
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A load of fish for only 634 yen. In Japanese, "634" can be pronounced "Musashi" which refers to the Skytree's 634-meter height. Musashi was also the name of the old province that included most of Tokyo.274 views
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The Skywalk is not recommended if you fear heights.274 views
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Near the foot of Tokyo Skytree during pre-opening festivities for Sumida Ward residents on May 20, 2012.273 views
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Picture-taking service on lower deck.273 views
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I saw one school girl here who looked very nauseous (likely threw up in the bathroom) with a friend rubbing her back.272 views
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Elevator with winter design272 views
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Line for the elevator to go down.270 views
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Asakusa, notice the pagoda.270 views
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Tokyo Skytree and plum blossoms.269 views
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Merchandise of Tokyo Skytree's official mascot.266 views
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Tokyo Skytree at night266 views
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The following photos were taken in March 2012, about two months before Tokyo Sky Tree opened on May 22, 2012.265 views
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If you look closely, you can see stairs winding around the tower.263 views
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Kids exercising.263 views
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If you have a foreign passport, this ticket counter is faster to get tickets.263 views
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.263 views
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Tokyo Skytree souvenir shop.260 views
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National Diet Building260 views
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The glass reflections make it hard to get clear shots. Kinshicho and Tokyo Bay.260 views
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Tokyo Skytree Station259 views
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Tokyo Skytree Station platform.259 views
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Bridge with gawkers. The name "Skytree" has also caught very easily. Easy to remember and sounds attractive. It was the most popular name voted by the public.258 views
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Sumida River and Ryogoku258 views
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.258 views
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Inside Solamachi too.258 views
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Top of Tokyo Skytree so far. That's 338 meters into the air, already taller than the old Tokyo Tower's 333 meters by April 2010 when these photos were taken.257 views
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People gawking at Tokyo Skytree. It's best to see it on a sunny day with the blue sky in the background. Even at 338 meters high, it is already looking something awesome.257 views
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On May 20, 2012, dancers from the Hawaii Aloha Academy danced to songs played by Kehau and her trio on May 20, 2012.257 views
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Tokyo Skytree Station platform.256 views
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.254 views
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Shopping complex.251 views
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.251 views
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Autumn elevator.249 views
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.247 views
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58 days until Tokyo Skytree opens.245 views
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When the tower opens to the public in spring 2012, it will no doubt become a major tourist attraction. The sleepy neighborhood of Oshiage will transform into one of Tokyo's hottest spots.244 views
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Tokyo Skytree Station platform.244 views
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.243 views
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Tokyo Skytree at night.242 views
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Model of Tokyo Skytree inside the Tokyo Sky Tree Info Plaza.239 views
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Asakusa238 views
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Meanwhile, the old Tokyo Tower will lose broadcast customers and see a great drop in income.236 views
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One thing though, when it snows, it may form clumps on these steel beams. When the snow melts, is it gonna fall to earth, possible hitting someone? Snow falling from the tower was observed this past winter when it snowed in Tokyo.235 views
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Though triangular at the base, the shape gradually becomes cylindrical as it goes up. Very beautiful design.234 views
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Tokyo Skytree is near Oshiage Station in Sumida Ward which is next to Asakusa.231 views
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Shopping/hotel complex (Solamachi) being built next to the tower.231 views
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.231 views
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Nikken Sekkei (日建設計) which designed Tokyo Skytree, also designed many other famous towers in Japan such as Tokyo Tower, Sapporo TV Tower, Nagoya TV Tower, and Kobe Port Tower. No doubt, the Tokyo Sky Tree will be their greatest creation.228 views
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As soon as you get out of Oshiage Station, you can see it towering above. Already it draws many tourists to the area gawking and photographing it.225 views
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Leg of Tokyo Skytree.225 views
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Current height: 338 meters (as of April 2010).220 views
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The base has three legs shaped like a triangle. One side of this triangle is about 70 meters wide.217 views
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Tokyo Skytree Station platform.216 views
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.215 views
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One leg of Tokyo Skytree. The construction is being done by Obayashi Corporation.209 viewsMore photos on next page (click on "2" below).
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Hauling up materials.209 views
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Near the Skytree is this small Info Plaza where you watch a short video about the tower and panel displays.206 views
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.206 views
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Tokyo Skytree. Just wait till it reaches its full height of 634 meters and become Japan's tallest structure. It's gonna be more than awesome.204 views
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I hope it has a large elevator because huge crowds will be visiting this tower.203 views
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