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Skytower, the Symbol of Nishitokyo
SGT.FROG
SGT.FROG is an incredibly popular children’s anime about the day-to-day escapades of cute frog-like aliens with big round eyes and rounded bodies plotting to invade Earth. The setting was actually modeled after Nishitokyo City. There are many popular tourist destinations in the city such as Higashi-Fushimi Inari Shrine, Tamarokuto Science Center, and Sojiji Temple, but Skytower West Tokyo, the symbol of Nishitokyo City, is an absolute must-see if you visit. Nishizawa Tower, the tower that appears in SGT.FROG, was modeled after Skytower. Standing 195 meters in height, the telecommunications tower has been lit up at night since 1995. The color of the lights change depending on the weather forecast for the following morning. Unfortunately, the tower is not open for tours and the premises are off limits to the general public, so we recommend taking a photo of the entire tower from a distance.
Address | 5-8-2 Shibakubo-cho, Nishitokyo-shi, Tokyo |
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Website | http://www.skytower195.com/* |
*There is a link to a Japanese site.