Today, Tokyo could hardly look more different. A vibrant city built on the cutting edge of technology, the Japanese capital is full of modern architectural wonders. Most striking is the Tokyo Tower (right), which at 1,093 feet is the second tallest building in Japan. Built in 1958, it was inspired by Paris' Eiffel Tower and has two observation decks.

The tallest of Japan's skyscrapers, the 1,082 foot high Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower, can be spotted just to the right of the far tower of Tokyo's famous Rainbow Bridge. It won't be the tallest for long, however, as a whole host of new high-rise complexes are slated to spring up over the next few years. It looks like Tokyo's skyline is set to keep changing.

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