Seasoning the Seasons - 2012/05/16 - Japanese Towers

May 16, Wed. 2:30 - 3:00 (UTC) etc.
Japanese Towers, Memories Past and Present

Tokyo Sky Tree

Tsutenkaku Tower

Muroji temple

Tokyo Tower

Towers that reach to the skies.
Towering tourist attractions around the country have precursors in the stupas of Buddhism. Since the late nineteenth century, they have been built as windows on the new age and symbols of local pride. The Japanese still love towers that pierce the heavens. We report on the people and local stories of Japan's towers, including the Tokyo Sky Tree that opens on May 22nd, 2012, discovering insights to the Japanese people's religious belief, love of their birthplace and also construction skills.

1. Tokyo Sky Tree
Nearest railway stations: Tokyo Sky Tree (Tobu Isesaki Line) or Oshiage (Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line / Toei Subway Asakusa Line / Keisei Oshiage Line)
http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/ (English page)

2. Tsutenkaku Tower
http://www.tsutenkaku.co.jp/ (in Japanese only)
http://www.tsutenkaku.co.jp/Guide-pdf/English.pdf (English page)

3. Five- and Three-storied Pagodas
Horyuji temple (National treasures)
http://www.horyuji.or.jp/horyuji_e.htm

The eastern, three-storied pagoda of Yakushiji (National treasure)

Muroji temple
http://www.murouji.or.jp/ (in Japanese only)

4. Sazae-do Hall
Formally known as the Entsusanso-do
http://www.geocities.jp/aizu_sazaedo/index.html (in Japanese only)

5. Tokyo Tower
http://www.tokyotower.co.jp/english/ (English page)

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