Tokyo Sky Tree now tallest in Japan

Tokyo Sky Tree now tallest in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - People take photos of Tokyo Sky Tree under construction with their cellphone cameras on March 29, 2010. It became the tallest building in Japan, surpassing Tokyo Tower with 333 meters.

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