Okay, so technically it’s merely a tower — not an actual skyscraper — but the Tokyo Skytree is now the tallest such structure in the world, at 2,080 feet. It opened to the public on Tuesday amidst much fanfare, with thousands of tourists waiting in long lines to be one of the first to ride [...]
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© Roger Jolly It towers above the surrounding buildings, more than double the height of its neighbors. In fact, there’s only one structure on Earth taller: Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. Completed on February 29, 2012 and opened to the publi... Read Post
The new Tokyo Skytree is the biggest attraction in Japan — or at least the tallest. The observation decks of the tallest tower in the world opened to the public on Tuesday. Here are six important facts and figures to know about Skyt... Read Post
Tens of thousands of visitors flocked to the Tokyo Skytree on Tuesday, trying to be among the first people to get a view of the Japanese capital from the world's tallest tower. The Skytree rises 634 meters (2,080 feet) above Tokyo. ... Read Post