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The Skytree becomes rounder toward the top overall, while its base is triangular. It’s designed so that three legs support the entire structure. It’s amazing that such a huge building is supported by just three legs, isn’t it? By the way, Tokyo Tower has four legs.

Because a radio tower was needed

Tokyo Tower used to function as a general broadcasting tower, but as high-rise buildings began to line the city, it could no longer serve that role and a new transmission tower became necessary. It later became famous as a tourist spot, but that was the original reason behind it.

ordinary person

Tokyo Skytree is a name that was chosen through a public naming contest. It’s a really lovely name, isn’t it? I think it’s a perfect name for a tower so tall and magnificent it seems to reach the sky.

Sorakara-chan

She was named Sorakara-chan, inspired by the image of a girl descending from the sky onto Tokyo Skytree. She is characterized by her star-shaped head and sky-blue outfit.

It comes from Musashi, the name of an old province.

They say it was named after Musashi, one of the old provincial names, to make it easy for everyone to remember. Since they were aiming to build the tallest structure in the world at the time, 634 meters must have been the height that fulfilled that dream.

Tobu Tower Sky Tree Co., Ltd.

Tokyo Skytree is owned by Tobu Tower Skytree Co., Ltd. It is said that Sumida Ward, which put itself forward as the construction site, requested cooperation from Tobu Railway, and they jointly promoted the project to attract it.

aquarium

Inside Tokyo Solamachi is the Sumida Aquarium. The highlight is one of Japan’s largest indoor open tanks. It’s really fun to watch the penguins swimming freely and at ease.