Why is Tokyo Skytree famous?
Tokyo Skytree is an observation and broadcasting tower located in Sumida, Tokyo. In 2010, it rose to become the tallest tower in Japan. In March 2011, it reached its maximum height of 634 meters (2,080 feet), overtaking the Canton Tower to become the world’s tallest tower and the third-tallest building globally behind the Burj Khalifa (829.8 meters or 2,722 feet) and Merdeka 118 (678.9 meters or 2,227 feet). It is the highest freestanding skyscraper in the G20, G7 and OECD nations.
The tower serves as the main broadcast location for radio and television in the Kantō area. Due to its surrounds of tall buildings, the older Tokyo Tower no longer provides comprehensive coverage for digital terrestrial television broadcasts. The public could now use Skytree on May 22, 2012, after it was finished on Leap Day, February 29, 2012. The complex is owned by Tobu Railway, and the tower serves as the focal point of a significant commercial development that is financed by six terrestrial broadcasters led by NHK. Trains stop at neighboring Oshiage Station and the Tokyo Skytree Station, which are adjacent. Tokyo Station may be found seven kilometers (4.3 miles) northeast of the complex. Tokyo Solamachi complex has Sumida Aquarium.
Around 350 meters (1,150 feet) above the ground, the tower’s construction changes to a cylindrical shape that provides sweeping views over the city and river. The base of the tower is built like a tripod. Observatories with a capacity of 2,000 persons at 350 meters (1,150 feet) and 900 people at 450 meters (1,480 feet) are located. The remaining 5 meters to the top platform are ascended by tourists by a spiral, glass-covered skywalk at the upper observatory. A glass floor part allows guests to look straight down onto the streets below.
The tower is equipped with earthquake resistant features, such as a reinforced concrete central shaft. The exterior tower construction supports the primary internal pillar for the first 125 meters above ground. From then to 375 meters, the pillar is connected to the tower frame by oil dampers, which serve as cushions during an earthquake. In order to maintain the center of gravity of the tower as close to the base as feasible during an earthquake. Added mass control mechanism (also known as a tuned mass damper) is used to offer additional resilience to the structure. The dampers can capture half of the energy released during an earthquake, according to the designers.
The external lattice is painted Skytree White. This is a unique color based on a bluish-white traditional Japanese color known as aijiro.
The lighting design was revealed on October 16, 2009. Two lighting patterns rotate on a daily basis. One is the sky blue Iki (chic, fashionable) while the other is the purple Miyabi (elegance, refinement). The tower is lighted by LED.
The height of 634 meters (2,080 feet) was chosen to be easily recalled. The numbers 6 (mu), 3 (sa) and 4 (shi) represent “Musashi”, a historical name for the region where the Tokyo Skytree sits.
