Two towers surrounded by traditional downtown areas and natural landscapes that make their modern presence and futuristic features stand out from the city. Modern and iconic that trascend time and space.
Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower
The Tokyo Tower is the symbol of the Japanese rebirth after World War II as a sign of its recovery as one of the world's economic powers.
It was built by architect Tachū Naitō, known for his earthquake resistant designs.
Thanks to its strategic location in Minato ward, this broadcasting tower offers a unique sighting experience.
Through a glass corridor, it that allows visitors to have great views of the capital.
Tokyo Tower has two kinds of lights: the landmark light and the diamond veil, and each style has at least two different patterns depending on the day and season.
Tokyo Tower (2019-03-18/2019-03-18) by Nathan Long
Architect Naitō based its design on the Eiffel Tower.
Made of prefabricated steel, Tokyo Tower weighs 4,000 tons.
Painting the tower’s steel frame every five years is one such important maintenance task.
Did you know that around 10,000 people have visited it every day and, in some years, the annual number of visitors reaches nearly four million?
Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Skytree
The design of the Tokyo Skytree is based on three concepts: fusion of neuro futuristic and traditional beauty of Japan; catalyst for revitalization of the city and safety, and security to prevent natural disasters.
There are 13 elevators and it takes just 50 seconds in a high-speed elevator to arrive at the lower observation deck and another 30 seconds to reach the top deck.
The 634 meters that it measures recall the province of Musashi because when it is read in old Japanese, the number is pronounced as mu-sa-shi.
The Tokyo Skytree has two lighting styles: “Iki” and “Miyabi”, both express that today is connected to tomorrow, and that the future expands beyond that.
Tokyo Skytree (2020-01-09/2020-01-09) by Josh Soto
The main characteristics of the Tokyo Skytree is that it symbolizes key elements of the Japanese culture.
The white color is intended to transcend with its eternal brilliance.
It has a double function as a transmission tower and as a natural disaster prevention tower.
Did you know that the Tokyo Skytree uses technology that prevents damage from earthquakes? It is called Shinbashira-Senshin and it is almost 500 years old.
The meaning that each tower has for the community that surrounds them is very important. It reminds of an ancestral past that is treasured and venerated and, at the same time, one that projects a future. These symbols undoubtedly transcend time and space.
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