Why Tokyo SkyTree is Indestructible #japan #skytree #craftsmanship

Added: 2026-05-26

[00:00:01]How does this make the world's tallest tower the safest place to be in an earthquake while simultaneously protecting the rest of Tokyo? Well, to understand this, you need to go back 1,500 years to the craftsmen that constructed Japan's five-story pagoda because none of them have ever collapsed. Skytree is a celebration of Japan's craftsmen. Its color represents Japanese indigo dyeing. Its curves represent Japanese swords and architecture. Even Japan's modern craftsmen made these huge welds by hand, attaching roughly 37,000 pieces. But most importantly, is a 375 m tall concrete pole that sits separately in the middle of the tower, ready to wiggle during an earthquake. This is called the Shinbashira Seishin, named in honor of the Shinbashira found at the center of Japan's five-story pagodas, which are believed to be the reason why none of these pagodas have collapsed in the 1,500 years. When an earthquake hits, the Shinbashira would swing at a different frequency from the tower, counteracting the movement. Similar logic is applied to the Shinbashira Seishin. This is super important because during a disaster, Skytree also functions as a radio tower for vital information. Meaning Skytree not only celebrates Japan's history, but actively protects its future. If that surprises you, be sure to follow so you don't miss out on more hidden craftsmanship and fashion here in Japan.