I actually started writing this post in the first week of March and then put it in my drafts folder and left it sitting there as we all became consumed with earthquake, tsunami aftermath, and nuclear plant news.

As anyone who looks at this blog regularly knows, I’ve done a few entries on the construction of the Tokyo Sky Tree. My balcony faces it directly, so I’d been watching the tower climb over the months.

I haven’t taken any new photos of the Sky Tree since then, but it is not vastly different in appearance because these photos were taken just after it passed the 600 meter mark and about 2 weeks later it reached its final height of 634 meters.

Looking at it from the balcony, it’s hard to get a sense of how tall it really is, so, to mark the occasion of passing the 600 meter milestone, I took a quick trip over to the area and took a few photos. It was quite crowded and there was quite a buzz all around  and, I have to say, from the ground, looking up, it really is impressive.

Getting some close-ups of the Tokyo Sky Tree

Almost everyone was doing the same thing - just staring up to the sky

a close-up of the Tokyo Sky Tree observation deck construction

a height marker at the base of the tower

a man had a mirror set up so people could take pictures of themselves with the tower in the background

another angle

I love this picture!

old and new as I walked towards Asakusa

I’ve been remiss of late, but this is my return to the fabulous weekly Show Me Japan blog/photo extravaganza – click on the image below for more Japan blogging goodness: