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Tokyo Skytree and the Waterways of Edo

Since opening in 2012, Tokyo Skytree has become one of the city's most popular tourist spots. But what's less known is that the area was also a leisure destination centuries ago in the Edo period, thanks to its many temples and shrines. Then, as Japan modernized, it became an industrial center and logistics hub that helped build the foundations of modern-day Tokyo, including Tokyo Skytree itself. Join us as we learn how the city's waterways set the stage for this iconic broadcasting tower.

English
  • Originally Aired August 16, 2023
  • Network NHK World
  • Created August 12, 2023 by
    cparrey
  • Modified August 12, 2023 by
    cparrey