On December 23, 1958 (Showa 33), Tokyo Tower was completed in Shiba Park, Tokyo, and a completion ceremony was held.
This day is also known as "Tokyo Tower Day."
At 333m high (351m above sea level), it was 21m taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France at 312m, making it the tallest structure in the world at the time.
Tokyo Tower's official name is "Japan Radio Tower" and it is a symbol and tourist attraction of Tokyo.
It will remain the tallest free-standing steel tower in Japan until it is surpassed by Tokyo Skytree, which was completed on February 29, 2012.
Amazing speed!
From June 1957 (Showa 32) to December 1958 (Showa 33)Construction period: 1.5 yearsSo, an 80m antenna support tower (80t of steel) was installed on top of the 253m-high free-standing steel tower (3,600t of steel), and it was constructed as a transmitting and receiving tower.
Since the construction of Tokyo Skytree, it has ceased to function as a radio tower.
Tokyo Tower, a well-known tourist spot, is a symbol of the city that revitalized Japan during its period of high economic growth after the war.
This is a place that many people will want to visit when they come to Tokyo.
Tokyo Tower Information
Address: 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011
Website:https://www.tokyotower.co.jp
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