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Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower
Standing 333 meters high in the center of Tokyo, Tokyo Tower is the world's tallest, self-supported steel tower and 13 meters taller than its model, the Eiffel Tower. A symbol of Japan's post-war rebirth as a major economic power, Tokyo Tower was the country's tallest structure from its completion in 1958 until 2012 when it was surpassed by the Tokyo Skytree. In addition to being a popular tourist spot, Tokyo Tower serves as a broadcast antenna.
(Quotations from japan-guide.com)
Please refer to tokyotower.co.jp
Zojoji Temple
Zojoji was founded in 1393 as an orthodox and fundamental nembutsu seminary for Jodo shu in the Kanto (east Japan) region.
Zojoji was relocated to the present site in 1598 after Ieyasu Tokugawa, founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, entered Edo (present-day Tokyo) in 1590 to establish his provincial government. After the start of the Edo Period when the Tokugawa shogunate ruled Japan, Zojoji became the family temple of the Tokugawa family and an unparalleled grand cathedral was built. Zojoji also served as an administrative center to govern the religious studies and activities of Jodo shu. In those days, its precincts covered an area of 826,000 square meters which also contained 48 smaller attached temples and about 150 grammar schools. Moreover, as many as 3,000 priests and novices always resided here as students.
(Quotations from zojoji.or.jp)
World Trade Center Building
One of Tokyo's earliest skyscrapers, the 163 meter tall Tokyo World Trade Center was built in 1970 above Hamamatsucho Station. Its recently renovated observation deck is located on the top floor and gives a 360 degree view of the city below. Thanks to its central location, the building offers a particularly vivid panorama that includes views of Kyu Shiba Rikyu garden, Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Bay and passing shinkansen, Yamanote Line, Tokyo Monorail and other trains below. (Quotations from japan-guide.com)