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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building joins iconic skyline spires in Star-Spangled Banner-style welcome.
Early-morning and late-night events are aimed at visitors with an interest in high places and rich culture who also have deep pockets.
Demon Slayer Corps also appears on observation floor with photo spots, wisteria flowers made of fans’ wishes.
The Nintendo character with the endless appetite is offering a full range of adorable edibles and exclusive merch.
Place your bets now for what you think the biggest energy consumer in the largest city in Japan is.
Here’s the potentially awesome upside of rain on the day you’re going up Tokyo’s tallest structure.
Pikachu and pal Rayquaza are getting ready to set up camp at the base of the tallest structure in Japan.
With the Japanese reverence for aesthetically pleasing food, it’s no surprise that candy crafting artisan Shinri Tezuka has made a name for himself with his fantastic sugar creations. As we reported previously, he has been in charge of his own shop, Asakusa Amezaiku Ameshin, since 2013, and is perhaps best known for his incredibly lifelike candy goldfish.
Since our last report, Tezuka has been so busy raising his profile by appearing on numerous Japanese television shows and at various events, he’s now been able to open up a second store, right underneath Tokyo Skytree!
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