Tokyo Skytree, one of the capital's most famous landmarks, will mark its 10th birthday on May 22. Over the past decade, the 634-meter-high structure in Sumida Ward, Tokyo has proved a hit with visitors, welcoming sightseers from home and abroad. Even when it was forced to close temporarily due to the coronavirus pandemic, its resplendent illuminations continued to soothe people's hearts. The Skytree's appeal can perhaps best be understood by talking with people whose work is related to the building.
Four different elevators whisk patrons to the Skytree's observation deck 350 meters above ground. Each elevator depicts the sky during a different season. When the door closes and the elevator starts to ascend, it becomes dim inside the car. Visitors can't choose which elevator to use, but if you find yourself in the elevator that represents summer, you'll experience beautiful cut-glass patterns in navy, red and green, flickering delightfully across the car walls. The eye is quickly beguiled by this glittering decor, which was created using traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
