WORLD’S TALLEST TOWER- THE TOKYO SKY TREE

WORLD’S TALLEST TOWER-

THE TOKYO SKY TREE

The Tokyo Sky Tree soars in Tokyo. The world's tallest tower was opened to public on Tuesday22nd May, 2012.  The world’s tallest tower and Tokyo’s biggest new landmark, the Tokyo Sky Tree, has opened to the public. Nearly 8,000 visitors were expected to take high-speed elevators up to the observation decks of the 634-meter (2,080-foot) tower on Tuesday to mark its opening. It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest tower, beating out the Canton Tower in China, which is 600 meters (1,968 1/2 feet). The world’s tallest structure is Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, which stands 828 meters (2,717 feet). That’s in a different category because it’s a skyscraper, not a tower. The Sky Tree will serve as a broadcast tower for television and radio, along with being a tourist attraction.

The tallest tower at Tokyo opened to 8000 visitors today stands testimony to the dream, will and resolve of Japanese people to face nature’s fury with peace, calm and grace. An earthquake prone country devastated during World Wars, Japan has emerged as a super power for technology, iron and disciplined mind and above all self-respect and nationalism. A technology Giant in all respects, Japan is a role model.

                          Prof. John Kurakar