Higashiyama Water Tower

The Higashiyama Water Tower is a structure in Showa Ward that stores water for the region while also transmitting television broadcasts. The tower combines these two utilities in a single building, serving the Nagoya area with both water supply and signal distribution.

The tower was built in 1930 as Japan modernized its infrastructure and expanding services to growing cities. It emerged during a period of rapid technological development in the Nagoya region.

The tower exemplifies Japanese engineering principles from the early Showa period through its efficient design that serves multiple utility purposes.

The tower sits in a residential neighborhood and has limited public access since it remains an active utility structure. Visitors can view it from outside and appreciate its place in the urban landscape.

This was one of the first towers in Japan to successfully combine both water storage and broadcasting in a single structure. The design allowed cities to save space while providing two essential services more efficiently.