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'Miyazaki Skytree' made of shaved ice at noodle shop

MIYAZAKI, Japan - A young customer is delighted by a 63.4-cm-tall "Miyazaki Skytree" made of shaved ice served at a noodle shop in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 21, 2014, to reference the 634-meter-high Tokyo Skytree.

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63.4-cm-tall tower of shaved ice sold at noodle shop

MIYAZAKI, Japan - A noodle shop staffer makes a 63.4-cm-tall tower of shaved ice called a "Miyazaki Skytree" in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 21, 2014, to reference the 634-meter-high Tokyo Skytree.

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Tokyo Skytree lit up for 1st anniv.

TOKYO, Japan - People view Tokyo Skytree as it is illuminated in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on May 7, 2013. The illumination started the same day in the run-up to the first anniversary of the opening of the 634-meter-high tower on May 22.

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Tokyo Skytree lit up for 1st anniv.

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Skytree is illuminated in "miyabi" purple (L) and "champagne tree" green in Tokyo on the night of May 7, 2013. The illumination started the same day in the run-up to the first anniversary of the opening of the 634-meter-high tower on May 22.

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Tokyo Skytree illuminated before grand opening

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on May 20, 2012, shows Tokyo Skytree illuminated in the last rehearsal for the 634-meter-high tower's opening to the public on May 22.

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Tokyo Skytree illuminated before grand opening

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on May 20, 2012, shows Tokyo Skytree illuminated in the last rehearsal for the 634-meter-high tower's opening to the public on May 22.

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Tokyo Skytree illuminated before grand opening

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on May 20, 2012, shows Tokyo Skytree illuminated in the last rehearsal for the 634-meter-high tower's opening to the public on May 22.

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Lady Gaga visits Tokyo Skytree

TOKYO, Japan - American pop star Lady Gaga smiles on the 350-meter observation deck of Tokyo Skytree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on May 15, 2012. The 634-meter-high tower's grand opening is scheduled for May 22.

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Lady Gaga visits Tokyo Skytree

TOKYO, Japan - American pop star Lady Gaga smiles on the 350-meter observation deck of Tokyo Skytree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on May 15, 2012. The 634-meter-high tower's grand opening is scheduled for May 22.

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Opening ceremony of Tokyo Skytree Town

TOKYO, Japan - Nomura Mansai gives a Japanese ''kyogen'' comic performance during an opening ceremony for Tokyo Skytree Town, the newly completed commercial complex surrounding the 634-meter-high Tokyo Skytree, at the 350-meter observation deck of the tower in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on May 14, 2012, ahead of the tower's grand opening on May 22. (Pool photo)

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Opening ceremony of Tokyo Skytree Town

TOKYO, Japan - Nomura Mansai gives a Japanese ''kyogen'' comic performance during an opening ceremony for Tokyo Skytree Town, the newly completed commercial complex surrounding the 634-meter-high Tokyo Skytree, at the 350-meter observation deck of the tower in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on May 14, 2012, ahead of the tower's grand opening on May 22. (Pool photo)

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Opening ceremony for Tokyo Skytree Town

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on May 14, 2012, shows Tokyo Skytree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward. An opening ceremony for Tokyo Skytree Town, the newly completed commercial complex surrounding the 634-meter-high tower, was held the same day at its 350-meter observation deck, ahead of the tower's grand opening on May 22.

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Opening ceremony of Tokyo Skytree Town

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter in April 2012 shows Tokyo Skytree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward. An opening ceremony for Tokyo Sky Tree Town, the newly completed commercial complex surrounding the 634-meter-high tower, was held on May 14 at its 350-meter observation deck, ahead of the tower's grand opening on May 22.

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Opening ceremony for Tokyo Skytree Town

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter in March 2012 shows the exterior of the 350-meter observation deck of Tokyo Skytree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward. An opening ceremony for Tokyo Skytree Town, the newly completed commercial complex surrounding the 634-meter-high tower, was held on May 14 at the observation deck, ahead of the tower's grand opening on May 22.

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Press preview for Tokyo Sky Tree Town

TOKYO, Japan - An aquarium at Tokyo Sky Tree Town in Tokyo's Sumida Ward is shown to the press on May 10, 2012. The 37,000-square-meter newly completed commercial complex surrounding the 634-meter-high Tokyo Sky Tree consists of a 312-tenant shopping and restaurant zone called ''Tokyo Solamachi,'' an office building zone, an aquarium and a planetarium.

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Press preview for Tokyo Sky Tree Town

TOKYO, Japan - An overall view of Tokyo Sky Tree Town is shown May 10, 2012, at a planetarium in the newly completed commercial complex surrounding the 634-meter-high Tokyo Sky Tree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward. A press preview was held the same day for the 37,000-square-meter complex, consisting of a 312-tenant shopping and restaurant zone called ''Tokyo Solamachi,'' an office building zone, an aquarium and a planetarium.

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Antiterrorism drill at Tokyo Sky Tree

TOKYO, Japan - Firefighters rescue a person during an antiterrorism drill at the 634-meter-high Tokyo Sky Tree in Sumida Ward, the world's tallest self-supporting tower, on April 30, 2012, prior to its grand opening in late May.

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Antiterrorism drill at Tokyo Sky Tree

TOKYO, Japan - Participants evacuate during an antiterrorism drill at the 634-meter-high Tokyo Sky Tree in Sumida Ward, the world's tallest self-supporting tower, on April 30, 2012, prior to its grand opening in late May.

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Tokyo Sky Tree is world's tallest tower: Guinness World Records

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on Nov. 17, 2011, shows Tokyo Sky Tree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward. Guinness World Records has recognized the 634-meter-high broadcast tower as the tallest tower in the world. The world's tallest architectural structure is the 828-meter-high Burj Khalifa building in Dubai.

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Tokyo Sky Tree is world's tallest tower: Guinness World Records

TOKYO, Japan - Alistair Richards (R), managing director of Guinness World Records, and Michiaki Suzuki, president of Tobu Tower Sky Tree Co., hold a Guinness World Records certificate recognizing the 634-meter-high broadcast tower as the world's tallest tower during a ceremony in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2011. Tokyo Sky Tree is scheduled to open to the public in May 2012.

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Tokyo Sky Tree

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on May 23, 2011, shows Tokyo Sky Tree under construction in Tokyo's Sumida Ward. The operator of the world's tallest tower said the same day it has begun work to dismantle four mammoth cranes used to erect the 634-meter-high tower.

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Tokyo Skytree marks 3rd anniv. of opening

The 634-meter-high Tokyo Skytree, the world's tallest broadcasting tower standing near the capital's Asakusa tourist spot, is lit up on May 22, 2015, to commemorate the third anniversary of its opening to the public. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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People toast 3rd anniv. of Tokyo Skytree's opening

People under Tokyo Skytree, the world's tallest broadcasting tower, raise their glasses as the 634-meter-high structure is illuminated to commemorate the third anniversary of its opening to the public. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tokyo Sky Tree

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on May 23, 2011, shows Tokyo Sky Tree under construction in Tokyo's Sumida Ward. The operator of the world's tallest tower said the same day it has begun work to dismantle four mammoth cranes used to erect the 634-meter-high tower. (Kyodo)

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Tokyo Skytree illuminated before grand opening

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on May 20, 2012, shows Tokyo Skytree illuminated in the last rehearsal for the 634-meter-high tower's opening to the public on May 22. (Kyodo)

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Tokyo Skytree illuminated before grand opening

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on May 20, 2012, shows Tokyo Skytree illuminated in the last rehearsal for the 634-meter-high tower's opening to the public on May 22. (Kyodo)

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Lady Gaga visits Tokyo Skytree

TOKYO, Japan - American pop star Lady Gaga smiles on the 350-meter observation deck of Tokyo Skytree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on May 15, 2012. The 634-meter-high tower's grand opening is scheduled for May 22. (Kyodo)

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Lady Gaga visits Tokyo Skytree

TOKYO, Japan - American pop star Lady Gaga smiles on the 350-meter observation deck of Tokyo Skytree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on May 15, 2012. The 634-meter-high tower's grand opening is scheduled for May 22. (Kyodo)

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Press preview for Tokyo Sky Tree Town

TOKYO, Japan - An aquarium at Tokyo Sky Tree Town in Tokyo's Sumida Ward is shown to the press on May 10, 2012. The 37,000-square-meter newly completed commercial complex surrounding the 634-meter-high Tokyo Sky Tree consists of a 312-tenant shopping and restaurant zone called ''Tokyo Solamachi,'' an office building zone, an aquarium and a planetarium. (Kyodo)

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Press preview for Tokyo Sky Tree Town

TOKYO, Japan - An overall view of Tokyo Sky Tree Town is shown May 10, 2012, at a planetarium in the newly completed commercial complex surrounding the 634-meter-high Tokyo Sky Tree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward. A press preview was held the same day for the 37,000-square-meter complex, consisting of a 312-tenant shopping and restaurant zone called ''Tokyo Solamachi,'' an office building zone, an aquarium and a planetarium. (Kyodo)

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Antiterrorism drill at Tokyo Sky Tree

TOKYO, Japan - Firefighters rescue a person during an antiterrorism drill at the 634-meter-high Tokyo Sky Tree in Sumida Ward, the world's tallest self-supporting tower, on April 30, 2012, prior to its grand opening in late May. (Kyodo)

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Antiterrorism drill at Tokyo Sky Tree

TOKYO, Japan - Participants evacuate during an antiterrorism drill at the 634-meter-high Tokyo Sky Tree in Sumida Ward, the world's tallest self-supporting tower, on April 30, 2012, prior to its grand opening in late May. (Kyodo)

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'Miyazaki Skytree' made of shaved ice at noodle shop

MIYAZAKI, Japan - A young customer is delighted by a 63.4-cm-tall "Miyazaki Skytree" made of shaved ice served at a noodle shop in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 21, 2014, to reference the 634-meter-high Tokyo Skytree. (Kyodo)

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Tokyo Skytree illuminated before grand opening

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on May 20, 2012, shows Tokyo Skytree illuminated in the last rehearsal for the 634-meter-high tower's opening to the public on May 22. (Kyodo)

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Tokyo Sky Tree is world's tallest tower: Guinness World Records

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on Nov. 17, 2011, shows Tokyo Sky Tree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward. Guinness World Records has recognized the 634-meter-high broadcast tower as the tallest tower in the world. The world's tallest architectural structure is the 828-meter-high Burj Khalifa building in Dubai. (Kyodo)

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Tokyo Sky Tree is world's tallest tower: Guinness World Records

TOKYO, Japan - Alistair Richards (R), managing director of Guinness World Records, and Michiaki Suzuki, president of Tobu Tower Sky Tree Co., hold a Guinness World Records certificate recognizing the 634-meter-high broadcast tower as the world's tallest tower during a ceremony in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2011. Tokyo Sky Tree is scheduled to open to the public in May 2012. (Kyodo)