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Construction Progressing on Tokyo Sky Tree
On March 29, 2010, Tokyo Sky Tree?a digital broadcasting tower under construction in Sumida Ward?reached 338 meters in height to become the tallest structure in Japan, surpassing the 333-meter tall Tokyo Tower. When completed at the end of 2010, Tokyo Sky Tree will rise to a staggering height of 634 meters. The facility is scheduled to begin broadcasting in spring 2011.
(Photo taken on March 17, 2010.)
Ohashi Junction Completed
On March 28, 2010, Route 4 (Shinjuku Line) on the Metropolitan Expressway Central Loop Route opened to traffic for the first time. The new Ohashi Junction, a four-level trumpet intersection, and the Nishi-Shinjuku Junction will connect Route 3 (Shibuya Line) and Route 4 (Shinjuku Line), which is expected to reduce travel times and alleviate road congestion.
(Photo taken on March 17, 2010.)
Western District of Shirahige Reborn
The urban redevelopment project underway in the west district of Shirahige, Arakawa Ward was completed this spring. More than 40 years after the redevelopment project basic concept was formulated in 1969, the district was reborn as a safe and secure town featuring an evacuation area capable of accommodating 120 thousand persons during a natural disaster.
(Photo taken on March 17, 2010.)
Metropolitan Tama Medical Center and Children's Medical Center Begin Operations
The Tama Medical Center, which began operating from March, is the result of a complete rebuild of the old Tokyo Metropolitan Fuchu Hospital. It is the only Tokyo metropolitan hospital in the Tama area providing comprehensive medical care services. The Children's Medical Center was formed by integrating the Kiyose, Hachioji and Umegaoka children's hospitals, and will act as a new hub for pediatric care in Tokyo.
(Photo taken on March 17, 2010.)
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