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The Highest Open-air Observation Deck in Japan

Wed, September 7, 2011, by Muza-chan

Right near the Nagoya Station you can find one of the most important landmarks of Nagoya: Midland Square (officially named Toyota-Mainichi Building). With its 247 meters, this is the fifth tallest building in Japan, but it also holds an important record: Sky Promenade, the Midland Square’s observatory is the highest open-air observation deck in Japan, offering an amazing view from 220 meters!

Even the climbing to the top floor is a rewarding experience… it takes 40 seconds and it is done with a transparent double-deck shuttle elevator. Located on the top three floors (44 to 46), this observatory offers one of the most spectacular landscapes I had the opportunity to photograph.

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Midland Square Observatory (Toyota-Mainichi Building), Nagoya
Midland Square Observatory (Toyota-Mainichi Building), Nagoya
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EXIF Info:

Nikon D90
Lens: VR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 18mm
Aperture: F/7.1
Shutter Speed: 1/250s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200
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