[snarf66]

Surprised there isn't a topic about this here. Under construction in Tokyo is the replacement for Tokyo Tower. It's commonly known as New Tokyo Tower, but they held a contest to name the tower, and the winner was Tokyo Sky Tree. I'm not liking the name, but I can't wait to see the tower completed at the end of 2011. It will be 610.58 m (2,003 ft) tall, and make it the tallest structure in Japan when completed. There will be 2 observation levels, one at 350m, the other at 450m. Both are higher than the top of Tokyo Tower (333.33m). What a view that will be! Here's the official website: http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/english/
The Japanese page has more pictures.

[erikko]

the tower is beautifull. reminds me of petronas in a different light

http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/english/images/img_about_towerill.jpg

[bugsy]

What will happen to the Tokyo Tower once this one is completed?

[snarf66]

What will happen to the Tokyo Tower once this one is completed?

It'll still be in operation, though TV broadcasters will move their main transmitters to the Tokyo Sky Tree. But I read that the company that owns Tokyo Tower wants to make it more attractive to broadcasters by extending the antenna. It'll still remain a tourist attraction, though. It basically is the symbol of Tokyo.

[twoNeurons]

I believe that Tokyo Sky Tree will be the tallest free-standing structure in the world for a month or two ( then that Dubai tower will take the title )

[twoNeurons]

I'm surprised I don't find a diagram in the diagrams section.

[Hed Kandi]

I believe that Tokyo Sky Tree will be the tallest free-standing structure in the world for a month or two ( then that Dubai tower will take the title )


What? :sly:

The Burj Dubai is already completed and is nearly 700ft taller than the Tokyo tower.