tower special obs.

tokyo tower

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March 6th 2007
the tokyo tower has two levels - the special and the normal observatory. the special costs a bit extra, but its at 250m while the normal is only at 150m. guided by advice from dan budny, we decided that we had to go for the special observatory. we got there right about dusk. the elevator made a cracking noise on the way up, but it was only a safety device. its hard to describe how the skyscrape ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more