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Episode Details: Japanese Towers, Memories Past and Present
Japanese Towers, Memories Past and Present
Series: Seasoning the Seasons
Season: Season 1
Episode Number: 4
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Duration: N/A min
Towers that reach to the skies. Towering tourist attractions around the country have precursors in the stupas of Buddhism. Since the late nineteenth century, they have been built as windows on the new age and symbols of local pride. The Japanese still love towers that pierce the heavens. We report on the people and local stories of Japan's towers, including the Tokyo Sky Tree that opens on May 22nd, 2012, discovering insights to the Japanese people's religious belief, love of their birthplace and also construction skills.