Appearance
The tower cross-section is lozenge shaped. The size of lozenge is not so large because Chiba Prefecture wanted to emphasize the slimness of the tower. The length of a side of this lozenge is about 15 m. On the outside, the tower is covered with mirrored glass which reflects the sun and makes the tower appear blue in fine weather.
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