Fukuoka Tower, Television tower with observation deck in Seaside Momochi, Japan
Fukuoka Tower is a television tower with observation deck in Seaside Momochi, Japan, rising to 234 meters (768 feet) and clad in a facade of more than 8,000 half-mirrors. The triangular shape of the building forms a slender profile over Hakata Bay, with the mirrored surfaces reflecting light differently depending on the time of day.
The inauguration took place in March 1989 to celebrate the city's centennial, when Fukuoka wanted to create a large space for international events. The structure simultaneously became the symbol of the Asia Pacific Exposition, which took place along the coast that year.
The tower's name comes from the city itself, and today the platform serves as a spot where couples attach small locks as tokens of affection. Visitors quickly notice the modern architecture of the building rising directly beside the water, forming a continuous leisure zone together with the surrounding park.
Access to the observation deck is through elevators that bring visitors to three different levels within a few minutes. The facility is open daily, except for certain maintenance days in late June, and after sunset the illuminated structure offers a special impression from the outside.
The coastal location makes this tower the tallest of its kind beside the Japanese sea, and throughout the year the lighting changes its pattern multiple times. In winter, different colors and shapes appear compared to summer, prompting many visitors to return to see the building more than once.
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