TOKYO | Tokyo Sky Tree | 634 M - Pinnacle / 471 M - Roof | 32 FLOORS

[Onieros]

Originally Posted by vandelay

It's already incredibly impressive. But I can't help but wish that Tokyo gets some sort of urban makeover like Baron Haussmann's Paris.

Tokyo already has had one of the grandest urban makeovers in modern history, courtesy of the Great Kanto Earthquake and WWII. After the quake and the Allied bombing which destroyed huge tracts of the city, almost the entire city has been rebuilt. The equivalent would be if some disaster razed 85% of Paris, resulting in the complete reconstruction of the city.

Because of this, Tokyo certainly qualifies as one of the handful of 21st century cities, as much so as New York City qualifies as one of the 20th century cities.

Anyone who has lived there can vouch for the fact that much of the city is new and modern as contrasted to so many other 'World Cities'.

Trivia: In 1989, the property value of metro Tokyo was greater than that of all of North America...

[Yume-sama]

You forgot the trivia that in 1989 the land on which the Imperial Palace sits upon was said to be worth more than the State of California.

You are absolutely correct. It is said that people in Tokyo are just recently (the last 30 years or so) "mentally" getting over the fact that they may not have to re-build every decade or so due to fires, earthquakes, etc. Up until about the 1950's this was absolutely the norm. So, things were not built to the highest "standards", as people fully expected things to be destroyed within the decade.

Tokyo is an interesting place. It has its very traditional places, its very modern places, its very ULTRA modern places, and of course some places that you'd assume only could exist in the future

It is funny that, talking to most Japanese people, they really don't realize how technologically advanced their Country is, and assume other places are more so.

One person was amazed by the "technology" of credit card machines in America, in which you sign your name on an electronic pad... they don't have those.

Forget the mall in Fukuoka that has a robot that talks to you and can assist you in finding what store you want, and knows where exactly to return to its charging station.

Nope, not as amazing as that credit card processor.

[Yume-sama]

A nifty more distant shot.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiyurino_jp/4430693841/

A slender body shot

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiyurino_jp/4429530056/

[Yume-sama]

In case you can't wait until Tokyo Sky Tree is built, see a 26m replica of it at Tobu World Square!


http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiyurino_jp/4440288154/

Other things at Tobu World Square include 1/25 scale replicas of the original WTC in New York, the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, etc.
http://www.tobuws.co.jp/en/exhibit/world_1_1.html

And many other famous spots from around the World, crafted with meticulous detail.

[Chad Berry]

this will look nice in tokyo

[Yume-sama]

Tokyo Sky Tree, exactly half the height it will be when finished:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesjustin/4449485764/

[AuxTown]

Holy sh#@ that's cool! If it weren't for earthquakes, Tokyo would have the most ridiculous skyline on Earth. It's still pretty nutts the shear density of the place.

[Indescribable]

It reminds me of how Taipei 101 stood on its own.

[ElChancho]

This resembles those two towers going up in China.

[KONYS]

Looks awesome. I am heading over in May and can't wait to check it out in person.

[StarScraperCity]

Originally Posted by Yume-sama

Tokyo Sky Tree, exactly half the height it will be when finished:

It really speaks volumes. I mean, just look at that photo. Look at how much it dominates the landscape. And then think to yourself that it's only half-done.

[Ottawade]

That picture doesn't even look real, it looks like the worlds most massive and detailed lego city. Incredible!

[torsodog]

The Sky Tree has now reached a height of 338m, making it the tallest structure in Tokyo as well as the tallest structure in ALL OF JAPAN... and it is still only half done!

Congrats to everyone involved!

[Yume-sama]

Japanese media has started to notice Tokyo Sky Tree.

A Fuji TV report about it becoming the tallest structure in Japan:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xcr...bcam?start=175

Another report. In the first 10 seconds they show a cool scale model of Tokyo Sky Tree beside Tokyo Tower.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xcr...bcam?start=137

[malec]

Updates

Originally Posted by Momo1435

04/01 blog update #1




tokyo-sky-tree.seesaa.net/




ameblo.jp/nzmst/

more steel is delivered with shapes we haven't seen before.



This one got an extension that might have something to do with the 1st pod.


tokyo2ndtower.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/

[Yume-sama]

Tokyo Sky Tree and Cherry Blossoms The most beautiful time of year to be in Japan~


http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiyurino_jp/4482654443/

[kenratboy]

Unreal, this will be amazing when it is topped out.

[mrnyc]

yume sama san,

where is the sky tree in tokyo? what neighborhood?

what subway station is near?

nihon wa natsu e ikimasu!!!

domo arigato.

[Yume-sama]

The top of construction so far, taken from helicopter.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiyurino_jp/4507555133/

Originally Posted by mrnyc

yume sama san,

where is the sky tree in tokyo? what neighborhood?

what subway station is near?

nihon wa natsu e ikimasu!!!

domo arigato.

The nearest station is Oshiage Station (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oshiage_Station) in Sumida-ku, and Tokyo Sky Tree is the "anchor" of a multi-billion dollar commercial project near the station.

Google Map of the station and construction area:
http://www.google.co.jp/maps?f=q&sou...08256&t=h&z=18

If you are going in the Summer be prepared to not be able to see the top through the haze.

[phoenixboi08]

WOW! I remember the first time I heard about this...I didn't know they'd actually started construction, I thought it was just a "vision..."pleasant surprise!