| "Just over halfway to its planned height, the Tokyo Sky Tree became the tallest structure in Japan on Monday when construction reached 338 meters (1,108 feet). When completed, it will stand 634 meters (2,080 feet). The Sky Tree on Monday surpassed the city’s 333-meter (1,092-foot) Tokyo Tower, a landmark and top tourist attraction since it opened in 1958. Both the Sky Tree and Tokyo tower are designed for television and radio transmission. The Sky Tree’s towering reach will enable transmission of digital signals well above skyscrapers that rise above 200 meters (600 feet) in Tokyo, according to the Sky Tree’s Web site." Discuss |
| That's just odd. I'm sure the thing gets work done though. |
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| Wait, what is "Sky Tree"? Is that building, named Sky Tree? It doesn't look anywhere to tree. They should just call it tower. |
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| Japan is still retaining their analog signals until July 24, 2011, but it's good to see how the digital transition will be broadcasted to the masses. Apparently it won't be available for touring until 2012 though, what a shame. The construction seems very well done; the architects are doing a splendid job. |
 Silly Asians... you're still too short. LOL spupapi said: Wait, what is "Sky Tree"? Is that building, named Sky Tree? It doesn't look anywhere to tree. They should just call it tower. I'd figure... they're being stylish by calling it a tree. And also, I'd reckon that Tokyo itself lacks trees... large ones anyways. === And now, if Tokyo builds one of these... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky_City_1000 It's SimCity2000 for real. |
KyuuALMar 30, 2010 11:28 AM
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KyuuAL said: Silly Asians... you're still too short. LOL spupapi said: Wait, what is "Sky Tree"? Is that building, named Sky Tree? It doesn't look anywhere to tree. They should just call it tower. I'd figure... they're being stylish by calling it a tree. And also, I'd reckon that Tokyo itself lacks trees... large ones anyways. 1.That building is just for show and is practically worthless.(plumbing is probable crazy) 2.Tokyo tower was already named. So the tree name is kind of awkward other then your reason. |
Systems said: KyuuAL said: "Silly Asians... you're still too short. LOL" spupapi said: Wait, what is "Sky Tree"? Is that building, named Sky Tree? It doesn't look anywhere to tree. They should just call it tower. I'd figure... they're being stylish by calling it a tree. And also, I'd reckon that Tokyo itself lacks trees... large ones anyways. 1.That building is just for show and is practically worthless.(plumbing is probable crazy) 2.Tokyo tower was already named. So the tree name is kind of awkward other then your reason.  "Hey now. Don't be jealous. He's just kidding around. First, I lost my tallest building title. Then I lost my original name... oh what next..." :( |
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| I don't care about high buildings, in Shanghai there are tons of skyscapers, New York, California, Hong Kong, what is there to show off? Oh, and I am not proud of my nation, having alot of skyscapers. Somehow, I find it common today... |
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spupapi said: Wait, what is "Sky Tree"? Is that building, named Sky Tree? It doesn't look anywhere to tree. They should just call it tower. If you call it tower wouldn't people get confused with the Tokyo tower? But I gotta agree, it doesn't look like a tree...and it's pretty ugly as well. |
Seera said: spupapi said: Wait, what is "Sky Tree"? Is that building, named Sky Tree? It doesn't look anywhere to tree. They should just call it tower. If you call it tower wouldn't people get confused with the Tokyo tower? But I gotta agree, it doesn't look like a tree...and it's pretty ugly as well. Not as ugly as: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryugyong_Hotel |
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Cowabunga said: Seera said: spupapi said: Wait, what is "Sky Tree"? Is that building, named Sky Tree? It doesn't look anywhere to tree. They should just call it tower. If you call it tower wouldn't people get confused with the Tokyo tower? But I gotta agree, it doesn't look like a tree...and it's pretty ugly as well. Not as ugly as: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryugyong_Hotel It's unique. |
Cowabunga said: Seera said: spupapi said: Wait, what is "Sky Tree"? Is that building, named Sky Tree? It doesn't look anywhere to tree. They should just call it tower. If you call it tower wouldn't people get confused with the Tokyo tower? But I gotta agree, it doesn't look like a tree...and it's pretty ugly as well. Not as ugly as: [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryugyong_Hotel]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryugyong_Hotel xD well honestly I can't decide which one is worse. |
Seera said: Cowabunga said: Seera said: spupapi said: Wait, what is "Sky Tree"? Is that building, named Sky Tree? It doesn't look anywhere to tree. They should just call it tower. If you call it tower wouldn't people get confused with the Tokyo tower? But I gotta agree, it doesn't look like a tree...and it's pretty ugly as well. Not as ugly as: [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryugyong_Hotel]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryugyong_Hotel xD well honestly I can't decide which one is worse. Haha, very true and funny. I too, can't decide whichever is worse. |
| The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao. The name that can be named is not the eternal name. The nameless is the beginning of heaven and Earth. The named is the mother of the ten thousand things. I do not recall, Jesus ever saying "build churches, temples, and kill those who doesn't follow christianity..." nor he said "christianity is religion". News for VN immigrants in EU: vietinfo.eu |
| I don't know I just think that tower looks way too tall for the buildings around it, it doesn't really look like it belongs, let alone that the architectural style is very different from all the buildings around it, although it's a little hard to see in the picture. But at least it will get the job done. |
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spupapi said: Wait, what is "Sky Tree"? Is that building, named Sky Tree? It doesn't look anywhere to tree. They should just call it tower. The Empire State Building sure as hell doesn't look like an Empire. It's just a name. I mean are you fucking serious? |
Drunk_Samurai said: spupapi said: Wait, what is "Sky Tree"? Is that building, named Sky Tree? It doesn't look anywhere to tree. They should just call it tower. The Empire State Building sure as hell doesn't look like an Empire. It's just a name. I mean are you fucking serious? An Empire doesn't really have a specific image associated with it so that example doesn't really make sense. Calling a building that doesn't look like a tree a tree, which already has a specific image that is associated with that word, is a completely different matter. Although I'm fine with the name because it does look a little like a tree, and I could care less whether it looks like what its name is. |
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Cowabunga said: Not as ugly as: [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryugyong_Hotel]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryugyong_Hotel Who thought that was a good idea? |
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| I think the sky tree and that hotel both look very cool. :( |
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Gogetters said: [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Sky_Tree]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Sky_Tree because these names were better"Tokyo Edo Tower, Tokyo Sky Tree, Mirai Tree, Yume Miyagura, Rising East Tower, and Rising Tower" |
| the name of "sky tree" is strange as English? some Japanese people say same thing, but there were not good candidate name... well, I'll just call it " New Tokyo Tower " |
spupapi said: Seera said: Cowabunga said: Seera said: spupapi said: Wait, what is "Sky Tree"? Is that building, named Sky Tree? It doesn't look anywhere to tree. They should just call it tower. If you call it tower wouldn't people get confused with the Tokyo tower? But I gotta agree, it doesn't look like a tree...and it's pretty ugly as well. Not as ugly as: [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryugyong_Hotel]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryugyong_Hotel xD well honestly I can't decide which one is worse. Haha, very true and funny. I too, can't decide whichever is worse. Since when are North Koreans interesting in big buildings? |
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KyuuAL said: Since when are North Koreans interesting in big buildings? Kim wanted to make up for something... |
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