# New Target for Godzilla Opens **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 22, 2012, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-target-for-godzilla-opens/622710 "2012-05-22T13:57:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2012, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-target-for-godzilla-opens/622710/1 "2012-05-22T13:57:42Z")
> [@](#): > > **World’s tallest tower, the Tokyo Skytree, opens** > > TOKYO (AP) — The world’s tallest tower and Japan’s biggest new landmark, the Tokyo Skytree, opened to the public on Tuesday. > > Nearly 8,000 visitors were expected to take high-speed elevators up to the observation decks of the 634-meter (2,080-foot) tower to mark its opening. Some reportedly waited in line more than a week to get the coveted tickets for a panoramic view, though Tuesday ended up being cloudy in Tokyo. > > Skytree is recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest tower, beating out the Canton Tower in China, which is 600 meters (1,968 1/2 feet). > **[Yahoo News: Latest and Breaking News, Headlines, Live Updates, and More](https://news.yahoo.com/)** > > The latest news and headlines from Yahoo News. Get breaking news stories and in-depth coverage with videos and photos. ---
**Author:** ![Sailboat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sailboat/32/461_2.png) [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2012, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-target-for-godzilla-opens/622710/2 "2012-05-22T15:19:01Z")
That’s in the earthquake-prone region, right? _shudder_