Synopsis

Completed in 2012, the Tokyo Skytree quickly became Japan’s tallest building. Daily, a hundred thousand visitors converge upon it, seeking to capture the colossal radio tower in photographs. They represent a diverse cross-section of society: a student striving to save for a future ascent to the observation deck, and an Indonesian couple celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. As dusk settles, the Skytree also draws youthful crowds. This program chronicles three days spent at the base of th