Tokyo Tower exploring synergic effect with Sky Tree

TOKYO, Japan - Model Ayaka Umeda holds rental binoculars Feb. 22, 2010 as part of a campaign to promote Tokyo Tower in Minato Ward as the 333-meter-tall structure is set to face tough competition from the 634-meter-tall Sky Tree, which is being built in Sumida Ward for opening in spring 2012. (Kyodo)

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