Many tourists got stuck on the observation deck of the new Tokyo Skytree Tower on opening day. High winds forced operators to shut down two elevators to the observation deck. Everyone later came down safely. The world’s tallest tower and Japan’s biggest new landmark was designed to replace previous broadcast towers in the Japanese capital. Nearly 8,000 visitors were expected to take high-speed elevators up to the observation decks of the 634-metre (2,080ft) tower to mark its opening. Some reportedly waited in line more than a week to get the coveted tickets for a panoramic view, although Tuesday ended up being cloudy in Tokyo. The chart above shows the CN tower to be now the third highest broadcasting tower in the world. National Post
