Tokyo Skytree

Summary

Tokyo Skytree is an observation tower^[1]. It ranks in the top 1% of observation_tower entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,602 views/month).^[2]

Key Facts

• Tokyo Skytree received the BCS Prize^[3].
• Tokyo Skytree is located in Oshiage^[4].
• Tokyo Skytree is in the country of Japan^[5].
• Tokyo Skytree is on the body of water Kitajukken River^[6].
• Tokyo Skytree's instance of is recorded as observation tower^[7].
• Tokyo Skytree's instance of is recorded as television tower^[8].
• Tokyo Skytree's instance of is recorded as transmitter mast^[9].
• Tokyo Skytree's instance of is recorded as communication tower^[10].
• Tokyo Skytree's architect is recorded as Nikken Sekkei^[11].
• Tokyo Skytree's commissioned by is recorded as Tobu Railway^[12].
• Tokyo Skytree is owned by Tobu Tower Skytree Co., Ltd.^[13].
• Tokyo Skytree's architectural style is recorded as neo-futurism^[14].
• Tokyo Skytree's developer is recorded as Tobu Railway^[15].
• Tokyo Skytree is made of steel^[16].
• Tokyo Skytree's main building contractor is recorded as Obayashi Corporation^[17].
• Tokyo Skytree took place at Tokyo Skytree Town^[18].
• Tokyo Skytree's postal code is recorded as 131-0045^[19].
• Tokyo Skytree is used for restaurant^[20].
• Tokyo Skytree is used for tourist attraction^[21].
• Tokyo Skytree is used for observation deck^[22].
• Tokyo Skytree's Commons category is recorded as Tokyo Skytree^[23].
• Tokyo Skytree's color is recorded as indigo white^[24].
• Tokyo Skytree comprises structural system^[25].
• Tokyo Skytree comprises Tokyo Skytree Tembo Deck^[26].
• Tokyo Skytree comprises Tokyo Skytree Tembo Galleria^[27].

Body

Geography

Tokyo Skytree is in the country of Japan^[5]. It is located in Oshiage^[4]. It is on the body of water Kitajukken River^[6].

Designation and Status

Recorded instance of include observation tower^[7], television tower^[8], transmitter mast^[9], and communication tower^[10].

History and Context

May 22, 2012 marks the founding of Tokyo Skytree^[28]. It is owned by Tobu Tower Skytree Co., Ltd.^[13].

Cultural Significance

Things named for Tokyo Skytree include Tobu Skytree Line^[29], a railway line^[30], in Japan^[31], founded in 2012^[32] and Tokyo Skytree Station^[33], a railway station^[34], in Japan^[35], founded in 1902^[36].

Why It Matters

Tokyo Skytree ranks in the top 1% of observation_tower entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,602 views/month).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[37] It is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[38]

Entities named for it include Tobu Skytree Line^[29], a railway line^[30], in Japan^[31], founded in 2012^[32] and Tokyo Skytree Station^[33], a railway station^[34], in Japan^[35], founded in 1902^[36].

FAQs

What awards did Tokyo Skytree receive?

Honors received include BCS Prize^[3].