Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan II, Japanese Landscape Painting

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Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan II, Japanese Landscape Painting

7/1/2010 9:12:48 AM
by Keiko Tanabe - 2 Comments
Topics: Available 9x12 | Available Works | Japanese Landscapes

About 1 km east of Asakusa, one can see a tower currently under construction. With cranes visible on top of what appeared to be an observation segment, there is no question more height will be added. For someone who hasn't been in Tokyo for several years, this is a bit shocking to know that they are building a new Tokyo Tower called Tokyo Sky Tree. When it's complete in 2012, it will be one of the world's tallest at 634m.

The existing, old Tokyo Tower, resembling the Eiffel Tower of Paris, has been an iconic symbol of Japan's capital since the 1960s. Now it is about to be replaced by this new one - the end of one era and the beginning of another.

Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan II

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2 Responses to Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan II, Japanese Landscape Painting

wow, i'd forgotten about this. i had heard about the 6 names that were drawn but didn't realize construction had already started. it must look odd compared to the surrounding buildings. are people worried that it will change the neighborhood too much?

Posted by geoff meyers · via ktanabefineart.com · 196 months ago

Hi Geoff, it's such a pleasure to hear from you! I'm sorry for my slow response as I had limited internet access in the last few days. About your question, from TV reports and what I hear from those I know, local residents really look forward to the completion of the new tower. They are already deep in planning how to revitalize their neighborhood to welcome visitors who wouldn't otherwise come this way.

Posted by Keiko Tanabe · via ktanabe.fineartstudioonline.com · 196 months ago

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