10 fact about Tokyo Tower

Tokyo Tower, being the world's tallest self-supporting steel tower, is definitely among one of the greatest landmark in Japan. The tower acts as an antenna, which currently supporting broadcasting of Japan media such as NHK, TBS and Fuji TV. Apart from its technical role, it also serve as a monument for the Japanese to symbolize their rise in global economic powerhouse. Hence, it has attracted more than 150 millions visitors from all over the world since opening. Below are 10 quick facts that we summarize about Tokyo Tower.

1. Founder and president 

Hisakichi Maeda

2. Year Lauched

A.D 1958

3. Height

Tokyo Tower is the world's tallest self-supporting steel tower at 332.5m.

4. Weight

The Tokyo Tower weighs about 4,000 tons.

5. Number of waves transmitting 

24 broadcast waves, among them, 14 are analog waves and 10 are digital waves.

6. Number of lights installed 

176 floodlights installed in various parts light up the Tower. The Tower is illuminated with an orange light in winter and white incandescent light in summer, delighting visitors and passers-by.

7. Mascots

The Tokyo Tower has 2 mascots named Noppon .Older Brother wear blue dungarees and Younger Brother  wear red dungarees. They were 'born' on December 23, 1998.

8. Attractions

Foot town - Located in the base of the tower is a 4-story building known as FootTown. The first floor includes the  Aquarium Gallery, a reception hall, the 400-person-capacity "Tower Restaurant."

  

Observation decks - Tokyo Tower has two observation decks, the Main Observatory and Special Observatory, both offer a 360 degree view of Tokyo.

9. Main revenues 

Antenna leasing and tourism.

10. Number of visitors since opening

150 millions