Tokyo Sky Tree
| Tokyo Sky Tree | |
|---|---|
| 東京スカイツリー | |
 Tokyo Sky Tree under construction in March 2011 |
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Broadcast, restaurant, and observation tower |
| Location | Sumida, Tokyo, Japan |
| Coordinates | 35°42′36.5″N 139°48′39″E / 35.710139°N 139.81083°ECoordinates: 35°42′36.5″N 139°48′39″E / 35.710139°N 139.81083°E |
| Construction started | 14 July 2008 |
| Completed | 29 February 2012 |
| Opening | 22 May 2012 |
| Cost | 65 billion JPY (806 million USD)[1] |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 634.0 m (2,080 ft) |
| Roof | 495.0 m (1,624 ft) |
| Top floor | 451.2 m (1,480 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Elevators | 13 |
| Design and construction | |
| Owner | Tobu Tower Sky Tree Co., Ltd. |
| Main contractor | Obayashi Corp. |
| Architect | Nikken Sekkei |
| Developer | Tobu Railway |
| Website | |
| www.tokyo-skytree.jp/english/ | |
Tokyo Sky Tree (東京スカイツリー Tōkyō Sukai Tsurī), formerly known as New Tokyo Tower (新東京タワー Shin Tōkyō Tawā), is a broadcasting, restaurant, and observation tower in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan.
Tokyo Sky Tree is the tallest structure in Japan.[2] Its height is 634 m (2,080 ft).[3] In part, this height was chosen because it could be easily remembered. The figures 6 (mu), 3 (sa), 4 (shi) stand for Musashi Province, which is an old name of the region where the Tokyo Sky Tree stands.[4]
It is the second tallest structure in the world after Burj Khalifa (829.84 m/2,723 ft) in Dubai.[5]
All of central Tokyo can be seen from special viewing platforms at 350 m (1,150 ft) and 450 m (1,480 ft).[5]
History [change]
The process of building the tower began in 2008. The project was completed on 29 February 2012.[5]
Emperor Akihito visited the tower in advance of its official opening.[6]
Opening ceremonies are planned for 22 May 2012.[7]
References [change]
- ↑ http://www.mmtimes.com/2012/business/617/biz61714.html
- ↑ Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, "Japan Finishes World's Tallest Communications Tower," 1 March 2012; retrieved 2012-4-26.
- ↑ "What 'Lost Decade'?" New York Times. Jaunuary 7, 2012; retrieved 2012-4-26.
- ↑ Japan National Tourist Organization (JNTO), "A new famous Tokyo spot linking information and the soul of Japan to the next generation"; retrieved 2012-4-26.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Agence France-Presse (AFP). "Japan finishes world's tallest communications tower," Bangkok Post. February 29, 2012; retrieved 2012-4-26.
- ↑ "Japanese Emperor visits Tokyo Sky Tree ahead of opening," Xinhua. April 26, 2012; retrieved 2012-04-26.
- ↑ Nakata, Hiroko, "Tokyo Sky Tree opener looms large," Japan Times, 21 February 2012; retrieved 2012-4-26.
Other websites [change]
Media related to Tokyo Sky Tree at Wikimedia Commons- Tokyo Sky Tree website (English), (Japanese)
- Skyscrapernews article on New Tokyo Tower
- Tokyo Sky Tree construction site webcam (Japanese)
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