New Tokyo Tower

It's going to be a problem the world over. With digital on the way in and analog out, higher constructions are needed for satellite broadcasting. The current Tokyo Tower (at 333m) is not adequate, so a new plot of land in North-East Tokyo has been set out for the second coming. At nearly double the height (610m) it's going to be a beast, and will probably revolutionise the otherwise low-key area.


According to the report: "The New Tower is designed to have graceful curves similar to samurai swords and traditional Japanese buildings so that it does not detract from the surrounding scenery." Riiight...

There is a current vote on the name. The final choices are:
1.Tokyo Edo Tower
2. Tokyo Sky Tree
3. Mirai Tree (Mirai meaning Future)
4. Yume Miyagura (roughly, real-ising dreams)
5. Rising East Tower
6. Rising Tower

Considering this has all been overseen by the Rising East Project, it's not going to be a huge surprise which name comes out the eventual winner.