A Tokyo Skytree Tour
Tokyo Skytree, Japan’s tallest structure, is a pleasing fusion of some of the country’s old traditions with its newest, cutting-edge technology. The communications tower stands in a part of the capital home to old shops selling the finest in traditional handicrafts and neighborhoods steeped in old Tokyo charm.
- Traditional Crafts in the Modern Day
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The city of Sumida in Tokyo has a history of craftsmanship and light industry dating back to the seventeenth century. That influence remains strong even today. We look at a selection of the area’s shops, all of which have an original take on traditional techniques and crafts.
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- “Shitamachi” Shopping Streets
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The completion of the Tokyo Skytree has brought new crowds flocking to the well-preserved shitamachi neighborhoods of the surrounding area. For these streets, whose chief appeal lies in their old-fashioned atmosphere and vibrant local flavor, this influx represents both an opportunity and a challenge.
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- A Traditional and Modern Structure
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The Tokyo Skytree project started in 2006. From the beginning, its creators determined to draw on the oldest Japanese architecture and aesthetics even as they crafted an ultramodern tower befitting the Tokyo skyline of tomorrow.
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