Tokyo Tower

Tokyo Tower rises above the Shiba-koen district of central Tokyo, completed in 1958 as a communications and observation structure modeled closely on the lattice steel form of the Eiffel Tower. At 332.9 meters it was for decades the tallest structure in Japan, a title it held until the completion of Tokyo Skytree in 2012, and it continues to broadcast television and radio signals for the greater Tokyo area. Its steel frame is painted in alternating bands of white and international orange, a color scheme required by aviation safety regulations for structures of its height. Two observation decks partway up the tower remain a major tourist attraction, offering views across the city toward Mount Fuji on clear days.