Can you believe this? Some 40 years ago, with its 72 meters, the New Otani Hotel was the tallest building in Japan (Tokyo Tower being considered a structure, not a building).
The building opened in 1964, has 17 floors, and it remained the tallest building in Japan until 1968. The round structure at the top is a revolving restaurant.
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