Tokyo Tower in Tokyo, Japan

Completed in 1958, Tokyo Tower is a communications and observation tower located in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. At 332.9 meters, Tokyo Tower is the second tallest structure in Japan, with the newer communications and observation tower, Tokyo Skytree taking the record in 2012. 

Tokyo Tower's lattice framework was inspired by the Eiffel Tower, often drawing direct comparisons between them. However, Tokyo Tower has become iconic in its own right for its unmistakable white and international orange paint scheme and its prominent position in the Tokyo skyline - particularly when viewed from Tokyo Bay.

Whether you're climbing the open-air staircase or admiring its orange glow each night, there's no denying that Tokyo Tower is one of Japan's most recognizable, and most featured landmarks. In fact, you've probably seen it more than you even realize as Tokyo Tower is one of the few landmarks in the world that actually has its own emoji on virtually every phone.

600 Steps: Tokyo Tower Stairs

Some of the most unique views of popular places are hidden in plain sight, and this is especially true of the staircase at Tokyo Tower in Tokyo, Japan. With nearly 600 steps between the base and main observation deck, the open-air staircase offers up some incredible vantage points from inside the steel framework of one of Japan's most iconic structures. 

Protip: Do as we did and take the elevator up and the staircase down.

 

A Collage of Tokyo Street Scenes

Some of my favourite shots on any given travel shoot are the random street scenes captured between locations. As my series from around Tokyo, Japan continues to unfold as part of the Overseas collection, in anticipation of the (delayed) 2020 Summer Olympics, I put together this collage to provide a brief overview of some of the releases thus far.

 

Streets of Tokyo, Japan: Vol. 2

A few more random visuals from wandering the streets of Tokyo, Japan.