Tokyo Sky Tree Is "World's Tallest Tower"

Above, the Sky Tree under construction last December. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The new Tokyo Sky Tree tower, set to officially open in May 2012, has been certified as the world's tallest tower.

National Geographic News reports:

Rising like a space age Eiffel Tower on growth hormones, the newly built Tokyo Sky Tree won't officially open its elevator doors until May 2012.

Yet the 2,080-foot-tall (634-meter-tall) structure has already built a lofty reputation. Under construction since 2008, Japan's latest landmark was this month certified the world's tallest tower by Guinness World Records.

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Above, the Sky Tree (background, left) and the Asahi Beer Hall from Asakusa. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The Tokyo Sky Tree is replacing Tokyo Tower as the primary broadcasting tower in Tokyo. It was determined that Tokyo Tower is too short for digital broadcasting.