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Top 10 Facts about the Tokyo Skytree

The Tokyo Skytree is a broadcasting tower that also offers observation. It began construction on 14th July 2008 taking four years until full completion on a leap year on the 29th of February 2012.

It was the tallest structure to be built with 15 floors. It was opened to the public on May 22 when visitors flooded an estimated 1.6 million people during the first week.

There are lifts to ride to the top and enjoy the two observation decks VIEW. Here are the top ten facts about the Tokyo Skytree

1. It has Two Observation Decks

The Tokyo Skytree was built with two magnificent observation decks that are located at 350 and 450 meters respectively which is a very popular tourist attraction.

The first deck holds a capacity of up to 2,000 people the highest and the second deck offers space for up to 900 people. they are both enclosed and offer great views out over Tokyo.

They are the highest observation decks in Japan and rank 8th in the world for the highest observation deck.

2. The Tokyo Tower and Skytree are Different

The Tokyo tower was built in June 1957 as a broadcasting tower the tallest in Tokyo at the time resembled the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

 It controlled FM radio transmission, traffic, and reception in the metropolitan area. Skytree on the other hand began construction in July 2008 and completed it in 2012.

This is 55 years after the Tokyo tower. The main function of the creation was to aid as a digital broadcaster.

3. It is a Prominent Landmark

 Tokyo Skytree stands out in the enormous city of Tokyo with its vast concrete jungle.

It is situated in Sumida city that鈥檚 located northeast of the city center of Tokyo.

the tower is a large shopping complex that is also suited with an aquarium that serves the 37 million inhabitants of the historical city metropolis.

4. It is the Tallest Freestanding Structure in Tokyo

The skytree is the tallest structure in japan that rises at a height of 634 meters which is 2080 feet measured from the antenna making it the tallest upon completion in 2012.

It has surpassed the previous tallest structure which is the Tokyo tower by 301 meters and 988 feet standing at 333 meters and 1092 feet. This structure has yet to be surpassed upon construction 10 years ago

5. It Provides Broadcasting Signals for Radio and Television for the Entire Metropolitan Area

The booming Tokyo metropolis heavily populated depended on the Tokyo tower which was built too short to be effective for broadcast transmission to expand a wide coverage for a region that kept growing.

The skyscrapers built around it limited the coverage radius. this created a need for a better structure to be built to fill the needed criteria to raise the antenna to cover a wider region hence the introduction of the skytree.

This has then become a major broadcast transmitter enough to cover the entire Kanto region and the surroundings.

6. It was Designed to Resemble Historical, Futuristic, and Japanese Architectural Style

 Tokyo sky tree was designed to fulfill a historical design that was not coincidentally built to 634 meters that stands for Musashi.

The letters 6 stand for鈥� mu鈥�, 3 for 鈥渟a鈥� and 4 for 鈥渟hi 鈥�. musashi is the old name for the location the Skytree was built.

The structure also resembles a 5-story pagoda which is a Japanese architectural design used in Taiwan and other Asian countries this combination makes the Skytree unique.

7. The Tower has Illuminations Shows

 The light illuminations at the Sky tree not only attract visitors but also holds a sentimental value to the citizens.

Shining bright over the observation decks where the antenna equipment is installed illuminates allowing for continuous light-up of the tower body.

They were designed to express beauty in an environmentally friendly manner by use of leads that saves energy.

This has allowed incredible staging effects with two lighting styles operating alternately.

The styles are鈥� iki鈥� the spirit of Edo which illuminates the hue sky blue and鈥� Miyabi 鈥渋lluminating purple. they express today and tomorrow are connected expanding the future beyond.

8. The Skytree Structure is Equipped to Facilitate Earthquake Resistance

The plate tectonic shifts that occur because several continental and oceanic plates meet thus leaving Tokyo prone to earthquakes have forced engineers, architects, and builders to include dampers.

The dampers are connected from the outside to a central shaft of reinforced concrete they act as a protective pillow against a massive earthquake so as it doesn鈥檛 destroy the structures and hurt civilians.

This is a crucial aspect of the building process of the buildings in Tokyo. Every apartment adheres to this rule as they have an emergency package.

9. It is an Attraction Site

The Tokyo skytree is surrounded by restaurants, shops, a planetarium even a train station to attract people. its highlight is the observation decks with the spiral ramp and glass skywalk.

With this people et tremendous views and take photography. the glass walk allows visitors to view the streets which thrill-seekers relish. The evening illumination show further captivates visitors to its site.

10. It is Painted with its Own Unique Color

Sky tree paint on the exterior is exquisite because it is based on Japanese traditional Aijiro that has now been named sky white.

It composes of white that has a very light blue mixture. the color also represents the harmony of the scenery and design that has been noted to combine Japanese beauty and neo LED for the futuristic aspect.   

In conclusion, Skytree was established because of the fast-growing Tokyo metropolis. It has become the major broadcasting signal.

The two observation decks allow visitors to view mount Fuji on a clear day. the architectural design is classified as neo-futuristic and the luminous display portray accompanied by the tower’s unique color that was named after it.

The structure was built to withstand earthquakes with its staggering heights thus becoming a major landmark in Sumida that displaced the canton tower.