JAPAN - CITYVIEWS

Tokyo

Tokyo Skytree is a broadcasting, restaurant, and observation tower in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. It became the tallest structure in Japan in 2010 and reached its full height of 634.0 metres (2,080 ft) in March 2011, making it the tallest tower in the world.  The project was completed on 29 February 2012, with the tower opening to the public on 22 May 2012. There are observatories at 350 m (1,150 ft), with a capacity of up to 2000 people, and 450 m (1,480 ft), with a capacity of 900 people. The upper observatory features a spiral, glass-covered skywalk in which visitors ascend the last 5 meters to the highest point at the upper platform. A section of glass flooring gives visitors a direct downward view of the streets below.

 

A nice stamp.

Received from: ricola

Kyoto

Kyoto is a city in the central part of the island of Honshu. Kyoto is considered a beautiful city, from lakeside Biwako in the north-east, to the confluence at National Rt. 81. With temples, parks, bustling business districts, markets, from regal estates to the tightly-packed neighborhoods, Kyoto is one of the oldest and most famous Asian metropolises. In this picture you can see the city view from Hiei Mountain. 

 

 

 

 

Nice stamps.

Received from: Kapisane