Osaka tower to be power-saving

Osaka tower to be power-saving

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Osaka's signature Tsutenkaku Tower. Hitachi Ltd. said on June 20, 2011, it will replace most neon lights for its advertisements on the tower with light-emitting diodes, in a bid to cut electricity consumption by half and contribute to nationwide energy-saving efforts.

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