Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Video: TMG Building Observatory

Link to video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIo0sl7EwRU

March 4, 2008, Tokyo, Japan. Footage from the north tower observatory of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) Building, 45th floor, looking southward. The image is a little grainy and it was a cloudy/hazy day (on a clear day, apparently you can see Mt. Fuji), but you can still get a sense of the vastness of Tokyo. As the camera pans, it captures about a 120° panoramic of the south part of the city.

Believe it or not, the north view from the observatory is even more impressive, but we weren't able to get as wide a panoramic view on that side because a restaurant occupies much of the window frontage.

6 comments:

mom said...

michael, i can't seem to access your video this morning. i haven't had a problem in the past. it says something about it being a private video? i'm commenting in case signing in again makes a difference?
not sure, mom

moosetalk said...

I am unable to play your last YouTube video. No problem watching previous videos. Here is the message on YouTube: "This is a private video. If you have been sent this video, please make sure you accept the sender's friend request." I don't understand the "sender's friend request" requirement to watch the video. This posting by moosetalk is from dad Tom.

Anonymous said...

I'm still trying to get into this thing.I'll try your suggestion Mike. Keep the info coming.Very interesting!
-Dad

Anonymous said...

nffqjlpkIt worked!!!I can't get into your videos because the district has blocked any you-tube connections.So I'll just view your visit vicariously through your descriptions Haven.You write very well and remember you are what you eat.
Love Dad

mom said...

hi guys, it is about 2:15pm here on march 5th, but when you guys get up it will be march 6th, so here goes---
happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear haven, happy birthday to you!!!!! can you hear me singing?? have a great day, love, monica

Anonymous said...

That's right!!!!!!!It's now your birthday!!Happy 31st birthday Doctor!I remember it like it was just yesterday.Enjoy!
love Dad