Two eye-catching Tokyo illumination events were being held March 10-11 to commemorate a pair of devastating events in Japan's history--one that took place just a year ago and the other that occurred 67 years ago.
Two eye-catching Tokyo illumination events were being held March 10-11 to commemorate a pair of devastating events in Japan's history--one that took place just a year ago and the other that occurred 67 years ago.
Tokyo Sky Tree, the world’s tallest free-standing tower located in Sumida Ward, was lit up with light-emitting diode (LED) lights to mourn victims of the March 11, 2011, Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, and also the victims of the wartime air raids that devastated Tokyo on March 10, 1945.
As part of a Japan Tourism Agency campaign, the illumination was also intended to show appreciation for support of reconstruction efforts from the rest of the world.
The 634-meter broadcasting tower was lit up with 444 white LEDs at 6 p.m. on March 10.
Another Tokyo landmark, the 333-meter Tokyo Tower in Minato Ward, displayed the message “Ki-zu-na Nippon” (Strong bonds Japan) in lights on the southeastern side of the observatory.