Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree: History and Symbolism in Contemporary Japan
The Tokyo Tower and the Tokyo Skytree are the two most recognizable landmarks on the skyline of Japan’s capital. By means of a documental revision, a textual interpretative analysis of media contents, participant observation and unstructured interviews, the objective of this article is to identif...
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oai:ojs3.editorialrestauro.com.mx:article-2202021-02-18T23:15:01Z Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree: History and Symbolism in Contemporary Japan Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree: History and Symbolism in Contemporary Japan Mandujano-Salazar, Yunuen Ysela Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree landmarks ARTICLE Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree landmarks ARTICULO The Tokyo Tower and the Tokyo Skytree are the two most recognizable landmarks on the skyline of Japan’s capital. By means of a documental revision, a textual interpretative analysis of media contents, participant observation and unstructured interviews, the objective of this article is to identify the development of these towers as symbols of Tokyo and Japan. It is found that, with more than half a century of existence, the Tokyo Tower represents the successful post- war Japanese society, while in just five years the Tokyo Skytree has become a symbol of Japanese national spirit and resilience in an era of multiple crises. Both broadcasting towers are regularly portrayed in Japanese media linked to narratives of romance, dreams, family and community. Also, enhanced by their special lightening at night, they stand as attractive poles for locals and visitors to choose them as background in relevant events in their lives. The Tokyo Tower and the Tokyo Skytree are the two most recognizable landmarks on the skyline of Japan’s capital. By means of a documental revision, a textual interpretative analysis of media contents, participant observation and unstructured interviews, the objective of this article is to identify the development of these towers as symbols of Tokyo and Japan. It is found that, with more than half a century of existence, the Tokyo Tower represents the successful post- war Japanese society, while in just five years the Tokyo Skytree has become a symbol of Japanese national spirit and resilience in an era of multiple crises. Both broadcasting towers are regularly portrayed in Japanese media linked to narratives of romance, dreams, family and community. Also, enhanced by their special lightening at night, they stand as attractive poles for locals and visitors to choose them as background in relevant events in their lives. Restauro Compás y Canto S.A. 2021-02-12 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Artículos evaluados por pares application/pdf https://editorialrestauro.com.mx/gremium/index.php/gremium/article/view/220 Revista Gremium; Vol. 3 No. E1 (2016): Sociology and japanese Heritage; 11-21 Revista Gremium; Vol. 3 Núm. E1 (2016): Sociology and japanese Heritage; 11-21 2007-8773 spa https://editorialrestauro.com.mx/gremium/index.php/gremium/article/view/220/175 https://editorialrestauro.com.mx/gremium/index.php/gremium/article/view/220/176 Derechos de autor 2021 Yunuen Ysela Mandujano-Salazar https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 |
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The Tokyo Tower and the Tokyo Skytree are the two most recognizable landmarks on the skyline of Japan’s capital. By means of a documental revision, a textual interpretative analysis of media contents, participant observation and unstructured interviews, the objective of this article is to identify the development of these towers as symbols of Tokyo and Japan. It is found that, with more than half a century of existence, the Tokyo Tower represents the successful post- war Japanese society, while in just five years the Tokyo Skytree has become a symbol of Japanese national spirit and resilience in an era of multiple crises. Both broadcasting towers are regularly portrayed in Japanese media linked to narratives of romance, dreams, family and community. Also, enhanced by their special lightening at night, they stand as attractive poles for locals and visitors to choose them as background in relevant events in their lives.
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