6/21/2006

Capital’s symbol mortgaged for billions
IHT/Asahi: June 19, 2006—Tokyo Tower, a symbol of success in the capital since 1958, has been mortgaged for 10 billion yen by Nihon Denpato, owner and operator of the broadcasting tower…more…

I’m surprised the corporate bosses have not jumped off that tacky, copycat, tower yet. That is, Tokyo Tower is copy of the Effiel Tower but with a wax museum and tourist crap cobbled on for “fun.”

See a Tokyo Tower panoramic photograph 360 and Tower Lights action on the NTT live webcam. Also read more about visiting the tower in the report at the travel.3yen.com’s  Travel Japan – Visit Tokyo